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Without further adieu, here is our summary of the latest GTA IV previews (as of January 23, 2008).

* The game has now essentially been finished. Rockstar are just polishing some things and dealing with bugs and other minor things.
* The release date has yet to be decided. "Before the end of April" is all we know. The gaming press will receive a hands-on preview before then (about a month from now).
* The Liberty City map was shown briefly during the demo. Kikizo describe it as containing a large island in the middle (Algonquin) with Alderney to the left (similarly sized) and two islands to the right - a small one (Bohan) up north with Broker and Dukes underneath.
* Liberty City will contain a subway system, which Niko is able to use. The system covers - at the very least - Broker and Algonquin, but we aren't sure about the other areas yet.
* Rockstar commented on the map found in Trailer 3 by forum member "Bluespot". "My God!" was their reaction. In other words, yes, it is the map
* A speedboat journey around (approximately) half of Algonquin lasted for 5 minutes.
* In terms of camera views, all the traditional views are still there, and there will now also be a dashboard view.
* There is a new character called Bell.
* During the demo, they passed a restaurant called "Poop Deck," where they met with Francis McGreary. Other places mentioned are Oneida Avenue, 99 Long Road (Broker), a bar called Perestroika, Koreatown
* The character Brucie is introduced to Niko by his cousin Roman. Brucie runs a garage just around the corner from Roman's taxi depot.
* Characters also often look different each time you see them instead of perpetually wearing the same clothes like in previous GTAs.
* The red and blue search radius on the radar is centred around the point where the crime was committed, and your last known whereabouts.
* You can smash your own car window to enable you to shoot from it; you can free-aim outside of your window using the right analogue.
* Liberty City has one airport, based on JFK, called Francis International Airport (yes, it's the same name given to the airport in GTA3).
* Progress is automatically saved after completing a mission. There are also safe houses dotted around the city, which you can save at any time.
* In this demo, the cell network is called Badger, whereas in the last one it was called Whiz.
* Building relationships with characters is important. During the preview, Jacob comes to meet you rather than vice versa. This is only possibly once your friendship with Jacob has reached a certain level.
* Pool, eating, darts, and bowling are just some of the activities possible in GTA IV. The cellphone is used to access these activities.
* There is a radio station called IF99.
* The game clock is no longer one minute = one hour. It's now two minutes = one hour. So days are now longer.
* One of the missions previewed during the demo is called "Deconstruction for Beginners". A new character called Playboy X is introduced by Elizabeta (who happens to be a friend of Niko's). Playbox X is one of the characters who provides missions in the game. He lives in a mansion.
* The new targetting system was previewed. There are eight purple segments in the target circle that make up someone's health, which you get when you're locked on - during free aiming you don't get the indicator.
* Another mission called Truck Hustle was previewed. Two new characters are introduced during this mission - Ray, a mafioso character, and Bell.
* The more "expensive" cars have better GPS systems than poor ones. The one in this preview "talks us through the streets."
* The cellphone can be used to listen to radio stations.
* The GTA4 weather system does not feature seasons, which means no snow.


here are most of the previews if you want to read them: http://n4g.com/PS3/games/Grand_Theft_Auto_IV.aspx, would recommend start you reading from here: http://games.kikizo.com/news/200801/037_p1.asp <---must read!


Also, here is the map that was founded in the third trailer.



 
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Very nice.

I just replayed Vice City, currently replaying GTA III, and will play for the first time San Andreas soon. Getting all pumped up for the next installment of whore-humping, cop-beating, gun-shooting, car-wrecking, pedestrian-hitting, building-burning action!
 

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i so want this game soon :(
 

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Now here's a game worth a PC upgrade.... Shame it going take longer or they not bothering :|.
 
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OMG, I can't wait to use my PS3 for gaming!!!:D
 

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This preview came from the 360, but R* said they they gonna demonstrate the ps3 build very soon...I can't wait for that.
 

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prob take at least 6 months to a year for a PC version to appear ,based on previous incarnations of GTA games.

Shame really ,it was originally a PC game :(
 

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prob take at least 6 months to a year for a PC version to appear ,based on previous incarnations of GTA games.

Shame really ,it was originally a PC game :(

I doubt 6 months...at least an year or so.

And the original GTA 1 was actually both PC and Playstation. Every single GTA was on a sony console.
 

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Actually worth buying a console, for there is no news for a PC release.

Not to me last one i got i used it 4 times and now it sits in a box... Used to like the old Nintendo's but thats about it. So not about to spend $400 are the PS3's now ? not going happen i'd get soe thing for my PC 1st as it be used way more.. Maybe add a little extra cash and buy a 32" LCD TV :).. Costs more but it be put to use at least. If i buy any it be Nintendo.

I'll wait i am good at that anyways... If some things worth waiting for this is.
 
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Can't wait for this. Whichever console it is better on I will buy it for*

*Unless the differences are minimal then I will get it for the PS3 due to it being quieter.
 

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Nice thread m8. I cant wait to get my hands on this baby!

Is the 360 version still going to have extra content?
 

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Not to me last one i got i used it 4 times and now it sits in a box... Used to like the old Nintendo's but thats about it. So not about to spend $400 are the PS3's now ? not going happen i'd get soe thing for my PC 1st as it be used way more.. Maybe add a little extra cash and buy a 32" LCD TV :).. Costs more but it be put to use at least. If i buy any it be Nintendo.

I'll wait i am good at that anyways... If some things worth waiting for this is.

Good luck :D, hopefully they will announce a PC version.

Can't wait for this. Whichever console it is better on I will buy it for*

*Unless the differences are minimal then I will get it for the PS3 due to it being quieter.

Today, there is a MTV interview with R* VP, and he said...yes, the ps3 was one of the reasons for the delay, but mostly the game was incomplete. But then he said that both consoles are identical.

And if R* pulls off a burnout paradise (which is now said to be better on the ps3), than the ps3 is the way to go.

Nice thread m8. I cant wait to get my hands on this baby!

Is the 360 version still going to have extra content?

No news on the extra content (the VP didnt say anything about it, even when asked). But rumors say its about 10 hours total (from two packs) of extra gameplay, and it does not follow the main story line. Its gonna be some random side mission. Also the packs won't be free.

If this was a Playstation vs. Xbox kinda deal, the Playstation wins by have 60-80hours of gameplay from GTA:LCS, and GTA:VCS...
 

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Good luck :D, hopefully they will announce a PC version.



Today, there is a MTV interview with R* VP, and he said...yes, the ps3 was one of the reasons for the delay, but mostly the game was incomplete. But then he said that both consoles are identical.

And if R* pulls off a burnout paradise (which is now said to be better on the ps3), than the ps3 is the way to go.



No news on the extra content (the VP didnt say anything about it, even when asked). But rumors say its about 10 hours total (from two packs) of extra gameplay, and it does not follow the main story line. Its gonna be some random side mission. Also the packs won't be free.

If this was a Playstation vs. Xbox kinda deal, the Playstation wins by have 60-80hours of gameplay from GTA:LCS, and GTA:VCS...

So you have to pay for the extra stuff, what a con :(
 

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Good luck :D, hopefully they will announce a PC version.


Cheers lol. Dun matter i shoot and blow enough people up in Arma....
 
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