[Multiplatform] Grand Theft Auto IV. Not as much fun as shooting real Albanians

Originally Posted by Domino

Well, this sounds very interesting, I'd like to see exactly what it is that they plan to do with this part of the game.

There's a mod out for the PC version of GTA:SA, called "Multi-Theft Auto", which is essentially a multiplayer GTA experience. I imagine they might do something like that, where you can login to your PS3 Home/360 Live account and access a multiplayer version of the game. "Who can score the highest rampages in X Time" or "Racing through Liberty City" or even a couple bonus "Co-op" Missions. Sounds tantalizing.

Jam it back in, in the dark.

I think Rockstar will probably try to limit the obvious cameos from previous games, if only to make a fresh start on things. Sure, you gotta have some stuff from the previous titles (Lazlow has been in every 3D GTA to date, I think). Then again, Rockstar can be unpredictable.

I can't wait for more videos / demos / etc.,

Is there any sort of maybe-definitive release date?

There's nowhere I can't reach.

Originally Posted by Slayer X

I think mid - late March is the target release date if I'm not mistaken.

Probably, but... well, look below:

Bringing some fresh news into the thread: On Amazon.com, they have the release date as April 30th, and are already taking pre-orders for both 360/PS3 Versions, including Special Editions. Regular game is $59.99, and Special Edition is $89.99. There's also an entry for the Grand Theft Auto IV Signature Series Guide (Brady Games), which has a release date of May 15th.

In regards to the Special Editions:

Quote:

Pre-order Grand Theft Auto IV: Special Edition for Xbox 360 / Playstation 3 and receive the exclusive Amazon.com GTA IV license plate for free along with the standard Special Edition items.

The Items are the following: Game, Selected Soundtrack, Duffelbag, Lockbox with Rockstar Keychain, and Artbook.



Oh, and here's the license plate that you could get by Pre-ordering:


All in all, Pretty neat extras, although I doubt I'll be getting the Special Edition, just the regular game... but who knows?

This thing is sticky, and I don't like it. I don't appreciate it.

So just so I'm clear on a few things: The multiplayer is on LIVE right? Are there co-op missions of any sort? Any news on DLC?

Finally, I got in my preorder for the 360 version, so... yeah!

I am a dolphin, do you want me on your body?

Meh, pirating console games is too much trouble. I tend to only download old/obscure games not generally available in stores. Seeing those pics of the special edition though... I wonder what artists have signed up for having their music included?

I was speaking idiomatically.

I don't know if its due to preorders still not filled or something, but there were at least 20 more copies at the Gamestop I went to when I got my copy. Funny thing is that when I went inside, there were 2 other guys in line. BOTH of them got the game, so I just simply pointed at the second guy leaving the store and said "Same as him".

Oh and multiplayer is fucking awesome.

What kind of toxic man-thing is happening now?

God, this is 8.8 all over again

Here's my review:

"GTA IV is great. It has a few flaws, but delivers a lot of new ideas to the series. Check out this video and decide for yourself if you want to get it. Rated M for Mature.

Final Score: Worth Playing"

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Originally Posted by Colonel Skills

Is that a worth playing out of 5 or a worth playing out of 10.0?

Its worth playing.

However If I had to quantify a rating system, I'd have just 3 ratings:

AVOID, MEH, WORTH PLAYING:

Avoid - Do not purchase
Meh - Its okay, nothing special.
Worth Playing - Worth playing.

Simplifies things a lot. If you needed further clarification, that's what the rest of the review would be for.

What, you don't want my bikini-clad body?