GTA IV Official Thread - not that it needs one now there is an entire section

[mufcsean]

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[Dan]

GTA 4 for the PS2 after all?

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[Cookie]

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[Gun_Runner]

that must be a joke right? San Andreas looked better than that

Also for GTA IV on 360/ps3 I hope they seriously update the fighting... the fighting in all previous GTA's is a let down, it should be more realistic and brutal and there should be more hand weapons to use (knives, screwdrivers, hammers etc) like Vice City.

 

[CaptainCabinet]

that must be a joke right? San Andreas looked better than that

Also for GTA IV on 360/ps3 I hope they seriously update the fighting... the fighting in all previous GTA's is a let down, it should be more realistic and brutal and there should be more hand weapons to use (knives, screwdrivers, hammers etc) like Vice City.

Look at the title of the clip.

 

[Singey]

New info (lots of it) from GamesTM magazine. Also there are some new screenshots in the scans, check below.

The August issue of GamesTM (a multi-format games magazine based in the UK) contains a world exclusive first look at the new gameplay in Grand Theft Auto IV. Here's a brief run-down on some of the new stuff mentioned:

* The demo begins in Grand Theft Auto IV's equivalent of Times Square: Star Junction. There aren't many pedestrians present at this time, but this is most likely due to the early nature of the code.

* The mobile phone can be used to gain weapons. In the demo that GamesTM saw, Niko calls his associate Little Jacob, who is a caribbean arms dealer. No more Ammu-Nation it seems. After a brief chat with Jacob, he tells Niko to meet him in an alleyway in Rotterdam Hill, where he purchases the weapons from him.

* Niko can use taxis to get around (presumably he can use the phone to call a taxi). The police are much more vigilant in GTA IV, and sometimes it is less hassle using a taxi than jacking someone's car. The trip-skip option is available for convenience.

* In the demo, Niko recieves a call concerning "shady lawyer" Goldberg, of Goldberg, Ligner & Shyster (GLS). Niko can use the internet in GTA4. He heads over to an internet café called the "Tw@ Café," and hops onto a PC before surfing. He uploads his CV to the GLS website so he can get an interview - before killing Goldberg. He receives a phonecall confirming the time of his interview. The web is available from any computer in the game, and provides a hub for all sorts of interactivity within Liberty City.

* Missions in GTA IV can be interrupted. The interview isn't until tomorrow, which means you can carry out other business until then. This suggests you can be do several missions at the same time, and missions can take place over several days, perhaps.

* Next in the demo, Niko pays a visit to somebody called McReary, at Castle Gardens, a coast-side hangout overlooking the Statue of Hapiness. McReary has had a memory stick stolen from him which contains sensitive data, and he wants Niko to retrieve it for him. He takes another cab to the meeting point, where the target is standing amongst a crowd of people. The problem is he doesn't know which one it is, so he gives him a call to see which one picks up their phone. Niko shoots the target three times in the back of the head, before taking the memory stick and making a run for it. He gains a three-star wanted level as a result.

* Committing crimes isn't as easy in GTA IV. You gain a wanted level for every crime you commit, aslong as there are witnesses present. Once you have gained a wanted level, a visible (circular) search area appears on the radar, and if you escape this area without being spotted, your wanted level will flash and disappear. If you are spotted, however, the search area's position changes, and centers on where you were last spotted. So unlike previous GTA games, the police don't always know where you are. They can't catch you unless they find you first. It was confirmed previously that in GTA IV every street will be named, and this is what cops use to communicate when they are tracking you down. There are no Pay N' Spray's to save you this time, unfortunately.

* Before heading off to the interview, Niko goes to a menswear store called Perseus. After spending $2,000 on a new suit and shoes, his phone alarm sounds and he begins his journey to the GLS offices for his interview. He speaks to the receptionist from outside the building via intercom, before making his way into the building. He enters Goldeberg's office and puts a bullet in his head, which causes his secretary to trigger the alarm. Niko must beat security guards and police in order to get out of the building. Bullets rain down on him, and there's a police chopper waiting outside. It seems as though the more bullets he takes, the more damage he takes, and hence he becomes less able to fight. The damage is actually visible this time.

Scans:

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[BonBon]

just taught i would post this aswell

* Times Square is called "Star Junction"
* Few people were on the streets in the demo that Games™ played (this could be attributed to early code)
* Niko can use his cell phone to call for weapons - Games™ say that Niko calls his associate Little Jacob, a Caribbean arms dealer, the conversation ends with Jacob telling Niko to meet him in an alleyway in Rotterdam Hill
* The player can call a taxi cab to go to a destination and view the ride in first-person or use trip-skip to speed the experience along
* On one mission, Niko must retrieve a memory stick with sensitive data on it from a person identified as McReary. The problem is that McReary is standing with a group of people and Niko doesn't know who he is, so he takes out his cell phone and calls McReary. When the now-revealed target pulls out his cell phone, Niko walks up and puts a bullet in his head.
* Missions can supposedly be "interrupted." This suggests that multiple missions can be done at the same time and that some will span several days
* Niko received a call in the demo, which concerned a "shady lawyer" by the name of Goldberg, of Goldberg, Ligner & Shyster. On this mission, Niko must upload his resume to Goldberg, Ligner & Shyster's website, get an interview, and kill Goldberg. In this mission, Niko purchased a $2000 suit from a clothing store called "Perseus," then ventured to the law firm and talked to the secretary over the intercom, before being let in. Niko then went to see Goldberg and promptly killed him. This caused the secretary to trigger the alarm and Niko to receive a 3-star wanted level.
* The "TW@" internet café from GTA3 is present but this time you can surf the web (which is "huge" and "very important," according to Rockstar)
* Any crime committed will give you a wanted level
* The star rating will create a visible search area on the radar, which, if escaped, will dissipate the wanted level
* The police radio returns and you can hear the police talking about where you were last spotted as in previous games, only this time, the police will know exactly where you are at because every street it named
* There is a clothing store called "Perseus" where suits can be purchased
* The draw distance is "unreal"

 

[BonBon]

The "TW@" internet café from GTA3 is present but this time you can surf the web (which is "huge" and "very important," according to Rockstar)

:w00t this will be fun!!!!

heres all the new screens
http://bayimg.com/album/DaapDAaAA

 

[Gun_Runner]

can't wait for this game now! it's available for pre-order in most gaming stores now. GTA 4 + Halo 3, still no sign of PES for pre-order though

 

[BonBon]

New GTA IV Details From PLAY Magazine
* "Little Jacob", an arm's dealer is said to be a good friend of Niko's cousin, you can buy weapons from him. The weapon's are in the trunk of his car, and the method used to purchase the weapons is very similar to the way you would buy weapons from an Ammu-Nation in the other GTA's.
* Niko meets with "Little Jacob" in Rotterdam Hill, in Alderney (the game's recreation of New Jersey).
* Niko ends up killing Goldberg, the lawyer, as a "favor". (This will most likely be a mission.)
* Rockstar showed off Goldberg's death twice, both were completely different from each other. (Which makes you think, there will probably be many ways to complete a single mission.)
* There were no arrow's on top of certain people you had to kill, you have to figure out who to gun-down on your own.
* Multiplayer is accessed through Niko's cell phone. (GTA IV will most likely not have a menu like the other installments I suppose.)
* You must maintain and develop relationships with people and friends. (You maintain them by being loyal to the person, etc.) If this means Niko could have a girlfriend if he maintains a relationship with a certain women is unknown at the moment.
* You can use objects as cover, blind fire, and roll around. (Somewhat like Gears Of War!)
* McReary, is the "corrupt cop", and he has "dirt on Niko's past".
* PLAY previewed a mission by the name of "Call And Collect".

Scans
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[BonBon]

Gta news from E3
a one-time five-minute demonstration of GTA IV was shown to a group of people in a secure room this morning at the E3 event in California. No recordings were allowed, and it will never see the light of day. However, I have been in contact with someone that saw it, and while they wrote their own brief summary, I have been able to ask follow-up questions.

IGN's Patrick Kolan is who I spoke with, and I first asked him about the map he saw when the game was paused. He said that he remembers seeing two large islands connected in the middle and that the two large islands were divided vertically, meaning that it somewhat resembles the Vice City map. However, remember that the map may have been zoomed in to one area where there happen to be two islands.

Second, Devin Winterbottom was one of the developers showing the demo, but Kolan was unable to catch who the second person was. Winterbottom is on the production team.

Lastly, at least one source mentioned seeing planes in the skies during the demo. Kolan told me that "there was a plane over the water at one point."

and 3 new bits of info from the austraialian issue of opm:
First, a Central Park replica will be in the game.

Second, a contact list, daily calendar, organizer, text messages, camera and multi-player will all work through Niko's mobile phone.

Third, the website love-meet.net appears on a marquee in a screenshot in the
magazine. The website doesn't seem to be run by anyone yet, though.

 

[Haribo]

 

[BonBon]

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You can phone in have your opinion on Liberty City heard on the radio!
www.wkttradio.com

 

[BonBon]

A Few GTA IV Details From OXM
* Little Jacob offered weapons including a 9mm pistol, a shotgun, an SMG, and a micro SMG
* McReary's first name is Francis, and he knows about a felony Niko committed
* Another vehicle is confirmed as it is noted that Niko stole a black Comet before heading off to the Humboldt River Viewpoint to kill the man who has McReary's memory stick.
* Before Niko submitted his C.V. to the Goldberg, Ligner & Shyster website, OXM noticed that his C.V. notes that he was on the "Balkan Peace Force" and that he is adept at swimming, shooting and boxing.
* Karen is the name of the receptionist from Goldberg, Ligner & Shyster, who calls Niko to notify him of his interview. It's not known if she is an important character or not.
* There are no references to the September 11th terrorist attacks anywhere in the game.
* Swimming is a confirmed feature

88 days left!!

 

[BonBon]

GTA IV Preview in Games Aktuell
* The girl in the artwork (sucking the lollipop) is called Lola
* Taxi drivers play a very important role in Liberty City - With just a push of a button, Niko can get a ride from "A to B" straight away.
* Additionally, the taxi driver will fulfil some of Niko's requests, for example if Niko is hungry, the cab will drive him to the nearest fast food restaurant. If hurt, then he'll drive to the hospital - places are accessible very quickly this way.
* The only time you can't get a cab ride is when the cops are after you
* On that note, cops appear on your map as dots (while they're searching for you)
* The preview Games Aktuell were shown lasted 45 minutes - it was played twice
* Similar to Saints Row, your radar will display a yellow line guiding you to your destination
* It takes Niko roughly 3 seconds to hot-wire a vehicle.
* The targeting system is improved and there are different hit zones
* Niko uses his mobile phone and the Internet regularly
* The editors reported seeing vehicles including Ferraris, Porsche Carrera (Comet), Volkswagen Jetta, BMWs, Mustangs, SUVs, delivery vans and garbage trucks.
* Rockstar demonstrated the game to Games Aktuell on a 60" plasma screen, which didn't have Full HD capability - "this didn't matter because all Rockstar games are programmed "only" in 720p, with 1280x720 pixels" - this is an interesting quote as a lot of people have wondered whether they'll get to play the game in full 1080i/p resolution, seems like it will just be 720p for now, at least on the Xbox 360. It's not known whether the PS3 version will be able to take advantage of the higher resolution.

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[Nifty1Pound50]

Image links haven't been copied properly. The paths still contain "..."

Fancy fixing them so we can all have a gander?

 

[BonBon]

work for me!

 

[Dan]

I think they should stop releasing new info now. Maybe a screen-shot or some art work once a month until release.

 

[nikos24]

The name "Niko" will be used quite a lot this Fall.

 

[BonBon]

Check out this site at 6pm(GMT)today for more big news
http://games.kikizo.com/news/200707/109.asp?f=109.asp