Gamepro.com Feature 9.

[xinferio]

Sorry if this has been posted before, i havent seen it.

 

http://www.gamepro.com/microsoft/xbox360/g...es/126928.shtml

 

 

For anyone too lazy:

 

"9. It's a fresh start.

No returning characters. No GTA3-era Liberty City. And none of San Andreas's clunky exercise and weight gain. Grand Theft Auto IV is clearly its own game, and Rockstar North is forging its own path without being confined to the universe of the older games. It's still the same world...but it's been re-invented.

 

8. Liberty City is the best virtual city we've seen yet.

This ain't your grandpappy's Liberty City, which looked like a generic East Coast city in Grand Theft Auto 3. Instead, the new Liberty City is practically a carbon-copy of the real New York City, from the soaring skyscrapers to the bridges to the grit on the sidewalk. One caveat: in GTA IV's universe, the Twin Towers never existed at all.

 

7. The rocket launcher is back!

It's true - the rocket launcher will return. Rockstar reps were hesitant to confirm its existence until we spotted the distinct tube-shaped weapon strapped to the underside of Little Jacob's trunk hatch. Now if we can just confirm that the Weapons Code will return...

 

6. The production values are top-notch.

Rather than simply slap a generic hi-def look on GTA IV, Rockstar North went back to the drawing board and blessed the game with vibrant story arcs, top-tier voice talent, and an enhanced version of the award-winning Rage engine, used to create the aesthetically pleasing Table Tennis, to achieve maximum visual and physics quality. Blowing up a line of cars has never been more realistic.

 

5. The new shooting mechanic is superior.

One flaw has dogged the GTA series for years, and it's hard to refute: the aiming system sucked. Luckily, Rockstar North has listen to our complaints and redesigned GTA IV's aim-and-fire mechanic. Rather than relying on clumsy lock-on buttons, you can now fire with pinpoint precision from a Resident Evil 4-style over-the-shoulder camera. Blind-fire options are also available if you want to dish out some punishment from behind cover.

 

4. It's got a killer soundtrack.

We have to stay quiet on any specifics here, as back-stage wheeling and dealing is still in full effect. Nonetheless we heard several radio songs that will put a gigantic grin on the faces of GTA fans...if they make it into the final version.

 

3. The silly, cartoony vibe is gone for good.

From our perspective, ditching the over-the-top vibe from Vice City and San Andreas was a crucial design decision. That cartoony flavor worked well on the more technologically limited PlayStation 2, but now that GTA IV is starting from scratch with high-end Xbox 360 and PS3 hardware, a change was warranted. Fans of past GTA games won't feel left out - it's still the same game with the same designers - but the realistic visual style is an excellent match for GTA IV's ambitious storytelling goals.

 

2. Online multiplayer is a go.

Need any more be said? Unfortunately, we know nothing of GTA IV's online multiplayer modes (we suspect Rockstar North is cranking hard on this feature right now), aside from the fact that you access it through your in-game cell phone. Though details are scarce, it's encouraging to see Rockstar North putting their weight behind online multiplayer for GTA IV. Even a limited two-player co-op mode or a simple deathmatch game type would work wonders for this series.

 

1. It's Rockstar North.

There's no mistaking the style of Rockstar North's talented team, and their handiwork is all over GTA IV. Though the graphics, sound, and physics have all been radically enhanced for the new-gen consoles, GTA IV still has that magic feel of the earlier games. It's something you can't quite put your finger on until you see the game running in real-time; but when you do, it gives you the same feeling you got when you first saw GTA 3 on the PS2. There's no one quality that makes GTA IV so distinctively GTA - the pedestrians, the subversive advertisements, and the grit and grime all contribute to the game's unmistakable look.

 

The real reason why GTA IV looks so, well, GTA-ish is because the original Rockstar North team from GTA 3 and Vice City is largely intact: The tech has changed, but the people have not. And it shows in GTA IV's vivid, weird, immensely detailed world.

 

October 16th can't come soon enough".

 

 

 

I like Number 2

 

 

Edited August 2, 2007 by xinferio

[Stefan]

Nope it hasnt. And looking from the site it`s been posted in Gamepro today.

 

Good find, but nothing we didnt already knew unfortunately.

[nlitement]

 

but now that GTA IV is starting from scratch with high-end Xbox 360 and PS3 hardware

 

For how long do us PC gamers have to bear with silly, misinformed, and ignorance filled insults like this? Like, WAKE UP, FFS, consoles aren't the ONLY way to play games and they definitely aren't the "09mg hi def platform look, Houser! NOw we can realizxe our HIGH definition dream of high-quality uber awesome 1920x1080 resolution rendered textury pasty 4x awesome high-def world THAKNS TO SONY AND MS, nevermind PCs that did it 4 years ago, we have to lick ass."

 

 

Also, the shooting system was awesome. Gamepro, gb2 insulting other games instead.

[rullonordeo]

 

7. The rocket launcher is back!

It's true - the rocket launcher will return. Rockstar reps were hesitant to confirm its existence until we spotted the distinct tube-shaped weapon strapped to the underside of Little Jacob's trunk hatch. Now if we can just confirm that the Weapons Code will return...

 

Isn't the rocket launcher a new confirmation? I don't think it's been mentioned before in any other preview.

Edited August 2, 2007 by rullonordeo

[PSNr]

Thanks for posting these, and please never use this color again.

[xinferio]

Lol sorry Is Blue ok?

[Sina84]

but now that GTA IV is starting from scratch with high-end Xbox 360 and PS3 hardware

 

For how long do us PC gamers have to bear with silly, misinformed, and ignorance filled insults like this? Like, WAKE UP, FFS, consoles aren't the ONLY way to play games and they definitely aren't the "09mg hi def platform look, Houser! NOw we can realizxe our HIGH definition dream of high-quality uber awesome 1920x1080 resolution rendered textury pasty 4x awesome high-def world THAKNS TO SONY AND MS, nevermind PCs that did it 4 years ago, we have to lick ass."

 

They're compairing 360/PS3 tech to PS2 tech, not PC tech you f*cking freakshow.

[Stefan]

Lol sorry Is Blue ok?

light blue is better.

 

[TheDude5000]

but now that GTA IV is starting from scratch with high-end Xbox 360 and PS3 hardware

 

For how long do us PC gamers have to bear with silly, misinformed, and ignorance filled insults like this? Like, WAKE UP, FFS, consoles aren't the ONLY way to play games and they definitely aren't the "09mg hi def platform look, Houser! NOw we can realizxe our HIGH definition dream of high-quality uber awesome 1920x1080 resolution rendered textury pasty 4x awesome high-def world THAKNS TO SONY AND MS, nevermind PCs that did it 4 years ago, we have to lick ass."

 

They're compairing 360/PS3 tech to PS2 tech, not PC tech you f*cking freakshow.

Yeah, spare us the elitist PC gamer sh*tbag routine.

 

@topic: Meh, nothing really new here, but the soundtrack sounds like it may end up being pretty good.

[ryuclan]

I didnt know online play was confirmed

 

 

The aiming was weak

[IceCreamMan]

 

Nice find.

[Truth_B]

Sorry if this has been posted before, i havent seen it.

 

http://www.gamepro.com/microsoft/xbox360/g...es/126928.shtml

 

 

For anyone too lazy:

 

"9. It's a fresh start.

No returning characters. No GTA3-era Liberty City. And none of San Andreas's clunky exercise and weight gain. Grand Theft Auto IV is clearly its own game, and Rockstar North is forging its own path without being confined to the universe of the older games. It's still the same world...but it's been re-invented.

 

8. Liberty City is the best virtual city we've seen yet.

This ain't your grandpappy's Liberty City, which looked like a generic East Coast city in Grand Theft Auto 3. Instead, the new Liberty City is practically a carbon-copy of the real New York City, from the soaring skyscrapers to the bridges to the grit on the sidewalk. One caveat: in GTA IV's universe, the Twin Towers never existed at all.

 

7. The rocket launcher is back!

It's true - the rocket launcher will return. Rockstar reps were hesitant to confirm its existence until we spotted the distinct tube-shaped weapon strapped to the underside of Little Jacob's trunk hatch. Now if we can just confirm that the Weapons Code will return...

 

6. The production values are top-notch.

Rather than simply slap a generic hi-def look on GTA IV, Rockstar North went back to the drawing board and blessed the game with vibrant story arcs, top-tier voice talent, and an enhanced version of the award-winning Rage engine, used to create the aesthetically pleasing Table Tennis, to achieve maximum visual and physics quality. Blowing up a line of cars has never been more realistic.

 

5. The new shooting mechanic is superior.

One flaw has dogged the GTA series for years, and it's hard to refute: the aiming system sucked. Luckily, Rockstar North has listen to our complaints and redesigned GTA IV's aim-and-fire mechanic. Rather than relying on clumsy lock-on buttons, you can now fire with pinpoint precision from a Resident Evil 4-style over-the-shoulder camera. Blind-fire options are also available if you want to dish out some punishment from behind cover.

 

4. It's got a killer soundtrack.

We have to stay quiet on any specifics here, as back-stage wheeling and dealing is still in full effect. Nonetheless we heard several radio songs that will put a gigantic grin on the faces of GTA fans...if they make it into the final version.

 

3. The silly, cartoony vibe is gone for good.

From our perspective, ditching the over-the-top vibe from Vice City and San Andreas was a crucial design decision. That cartoony flavor worked well on the more technologically limited PlayStation 2, but now that GTA IV is starting from scratch with high-end Xbox 360 and PS3 hardware, a change was warranted. Fans of past GTA games won't feel left out - it's still the same game with the same designers - but the realistic visual style is an excellent match for GTA IV's ambitious storytelling goals.

 

2. Online multiplayer is a go.

Need any more be said? Unfortunately, we know nothing of GTA IV's online multiplayer modes (we suspect Rockstar North is cranking hard on this feature right now), aside from the fact that you access it through your in-game cell phone. Though details are scarce, it's encouraging to see Rockstar North putting their weight behind online multiplayer for GTA IV. Even a limited two-player co-op mode or a simple deathmatch game type would work wonders for this series.

 

1. It's Rockstar North.

There's no mistaking the style of Rockstar North's talented team, and their handiwork is all over GTA IV. Though the graphics, sound, and physics have all been radically enhanced for the new-gen consoles, GTA IV still has that magic feel of the earlier games. It's something you can't quite put your finger on until you see the game running in real-time; but when you do, it gives you the same feeling you got when you first saw GTA 3 on the PS2. There's no one quality that makes GTA IV so distinctively GTA - the pedestrians, the subversive advertisements, and the grit and grime all contribute to the game's unmistakable look.

 

The real reason why GTA IV looks so, well, GTA-ish is because the original Rockstar North team from GTA 3 and Vice City is largely intact: The tech has changed, but the people have not. And it shows in GTA IV's vivid, weird, immensely detailed world.

 

October 16th can't come soon enough".

 

 

 

I like Number 2

 

 

Again, sorry if this has been posted before.

 

 

I LOVE YOU lol, Thanks for the info

[Natt0G]

Isn't the rocket launcher a new confirmation? I don't think it's been mentioned before in any other preview.

im pretty sure it was mentioned before that rocket launchers would be one of the only means of destroying an automobile, unless that was from one of the fake sources, since cars no longer explode after crashing the sh*t out of them

[defibrillator]

but now that GTA IV is starting from scratch with high-end Xbox 360 and PS3 hardware

 

For how long do us PC gamers have to bear with silly, misinformed, and ignorance filled insults like this? Like, WAKE UP, FFS, consoles aren't the ONLY way to play games and they definitely aren't the "09mg hi def platform look, Houser! NOw we can realizxe our HIGH definition dream of high-quality uber awesome 1920x1080 resolution rendered textury pasty 4x awesome high-def world THAKNS TO SONY AND MS, nevermind PCs that did it 4 years ago, we have to lick ass."

 

They're compairing 360/PS3 tech to PS2 tech, not PC tech you f*cking freakshow.

Yeah, spare us the elitist PC gamer sh*tbag routine.

 

@topic: Meh, nothing really new here, but the soundtrack sounds like it may end up being pretty good.

Thats not really a PC elitist routine, that's the truth. They have said they wanted to make an awesome GTA that would look nice and play well and they wanted to do New York properly, but they have had computers, with the capacity do to this for many years before now.

[fitbikesbmx]

I sometimes wonder why I continue coming to these forums, every time I read a post like this, I want to go crazy because I can't wait for this game to come out

[Snake Without a Tongue]

For how long do us PC gamers have to bear with silly, misinformed, and ignorance filled insults like this?

I don't PC game anymore, but I feel your pain.

 

[phs1234]

but now that GTA IV is starting from scratch with high-end Xbox 360 and PS3 hardware

 

For how long do us PC gamers have to bear with silly, misinformed, and ignorance filled insults like this? Like, WAKE UP, FFS, consoles aren't the ONLY way to play games and they definitely aren't the "09mg hi def platform look, Houser! NOw we can realizxe our HIGH definition dream of high-quality uber awesome 1920x1080 resolution rendered textury pasty 4x awesome high-def world THAKNS TO SONY AND MS, nevermind PCs that did it 4 years ago, we have to lick ass."

 

They're compairing 360/PS3 tech to PS2 tech, not PC tech you f*cking freakshow.

Yeah, spare us the elitist PC gamer sh*tbag routine.

 

@topic: Meh, nothing really new here, but the soundtrack sounds like it may end up being pretty good.

Thats not really a PC elitist routine, that's the truth. They have said they wanted to make an awesome GTA that would look nice and play well and they wanted to do New York properly, but they have had computers, with the capacity do to this for many years before now.

Theres a time and a place for this....

[tminus]

Yeah, stay on topic. You can wack off on each other's consoles somewhere else!

 

Good find xinferio! The only real new info is the rocket launchers, which probably no one was wondering about anyways, but you have to appreciate these guys for spotting it and pulling it out of the reps. That is the kind of thing real game fans do! Another point where they shine:

 

There's no one quality that makes GTA IV so distinctively GTA - the pedestrians, the subversive advertisements, and the grit and grime all contribute to the game's unmistakable look.

Real GTA fans know that it is all about freedom, fun and the sum total of the elements. We can always do with better graphics, but gameplay must rule over aesthetics. Physics and an open world are what it's all about!

 

Here is my running list of previews from the latest demo, in case anyone missed anything:

 

"Small Fish In A Big Pond" GTA IV Demo 2: Previews List

(-updated Aug 2- via Gamepro;EGM;Team Xbox;Spong;Gamespy;Kikizo;IGN;Games Radar;CVG;Gamespot US;[email protected];[email protected];[email protected];GTA4.net)

Here is a list of online previews from the most recent GTA IV demo entitled "Small Fish In A Big Pond," the name of one of the early missions featured in the demo:

Gamepro (new)

EGM Podcast (excerpt @Youtube)(Full/MP3 Download)

Team Xbox

Spong

Gamespy

Gamepro

TVG

Kikizo

IGN

Games Radar

CVG

Gamespot

Edited August 2, 2007 by tminus

[AndyGanteks]

Only new thing is rocket Launches.

 

See LINK for what has been confirmed before and what is new.So only new thing is rocket Launchers ....

 

 

[xinferio]

im pretty sure it was mentioned before that rocket launchers would be one of the only means of destroying an automobile, unless that was from one of the fake sources, since cars no longer explode after crashing the sh*t out of them

Yeah, im pretty sure as well that Rocket Launchers were confirmed, but it was uncomfirmed we could purchase them from Little Jacobs