MA3LK Posted January 21, 2008 Share Posted January 21, 2008 Eight New Features in Grand Theft Auto IV http://www.gamedaily.com/games/grand-theft...ext/5567/71344/ Another 'X' on the calendar means another day closer to the launch of Grand Theft Auto IV on Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3 this spring. So far, we've been introduced to lead character Niko and his quest for the American dream in Liberty City. Today we take a closer look at Rockstar's pony-farming action game and new features designed to make the game "grittier' and "more realistic" than before. Use Technology to Get Ahead The benefit of having a Grand Theft Auto in the present instead of the '80s and '90s – new technology. Niko can keep in touch with his comrades by using his cell phone. Tap into the Internet and police computers to locate and identify targets and use the car's GPS system to get where you're going faster. Bonus for jacking nicer rides: they come with voice-enabled GPS systems. Harder Police Alert System Escaping the police gets trickier this time around. Once five-oh is on your tail, the search radius in your HUD gets wider and you have to escape. Get spotted by a cop while still inside the radius, the search area re-centers on you and you have to escape again. The good news: big shootouts during missions don't necessarily alert the police to your presence. No More Character Customization Rockstar removes the character customization and light leveling up (by eating, working out) that was included in San Andreas and returns the focus to the main character and his climb up the criminal ladder in Liberty City. Scale Tall Buildings Since the game takes place in a big skyscraper-filled city, the action will go vertical this time around. Niko will embark on missions that involve riding to the top of a tall building to snipe at enemies below. He'll also be able to commandeer helicopters and land on top of buildings at times. Also, shooting enemies standing on tall buildings or platforms might, if you're lucky, send them into a spectacular dive onto the pavement below. Control Your Aim You can aim freely, lock on to targets and all weapons include a zoom function (certain guns will zoom more than others). The weapon selection has been paired down from the ridiculous -- e.g. no more flamethrower, chainsaw – to the more standard rocket launcher, sniper rifles and automatic weapons like an AK-47 and M4 assault rifle. Hail a Cab Instead of always jacking cars to get around, you can hail a cab and choose a destination by setting a waypoint on a map, or choosing from a list of predetermined locations. You can either sit and enjoy the scenery, or for an extra fee, press a button to skip the Sunday drive and arrive immediately. Make Friends Never underestimate the power of schmoozing, in real-life or in Grand Theft Auto IV. In-between missions, call up your cronies to hang out and build relationships that can lead to say... someone meeting you in an alley with a secret stash of guns. Or, meet your cousin at a bar and then try to drive him home safely after you're well beyond the legal limit (while the in-game camera sways wildly). Nothing builds the family bond like drunk driving. Yes, There's Multiplayer Grand Theft Auto IV will have multiplayer, which may include cooperative play in certain areas of the game. No other details have been revealed yet, other than it will involve more than "your standard deathmatch" shootfest. Link to comment https://gtaforums.com/topic/308122-eight-new-features-in-grand-theft-auto-iv/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
DavidGC Posted January 21, 2008 Share Posted January 21, 2008 (edited) Hm, a nice few features I haven't read before. EDIT: The following bolded text is what I found to be new info. The benefit of having a Grand Theft Auto in the present instead of the '80s and '90s – new technology. Niko can keep in touch with his comrades by using his cell phone. Tap into the Internet and police computers to locate and identify targets and use the car's GPS system to get where you're going faster. Bonus for jacking nicer rides: they come with voice-enabled GPS systems. Escaping the police gets trickier this time around. Once five-oh is on your tail, the search radius in your HUD gets wider and you have to escape. Get spotted by a cop while still inside the radius, the search area re-centers on you and you have to escape again. The good news: big shootouts during missions don't necessarily alert the police to your presence. Since the game takes place in a big skyscraper-filled city, the action will go vertical this time around. Niko will embark on missions that involve riding to the top of a tall building to snipe at enemies below. He'll also be able to commandeer helicopters and land on top of buildings at times. Also, shooting enemies standing on tall buildings or platforms might, if you're lucky, send them into a spectacular dive onto the pavement below. You can aim freely, lock on to targets and all weapons include a zoom function (certain guns will zoom more than others). The weapon selection has been paired down from the ridiculous -- e.g. no more flamethrower, chainsaw – to the more standard rocket launcher, sniper rifles and automatic weapons like an AK-47 and M4 assault rifle. Never underestimate the power of schmoozing, in real-life or in Grand Theft Auto IV. In-between missions, call up your cronies to hang out and build relationships that can lead to say... someone meeting you in an alley with a secret stash of guns. Or, meet your cousin at a bar and then try to drive him home safely after you're well beyond the legal limit (while the in-game camera sways wildly). Nothing builds the family bond like drunk driving. I just hope it's a reliable source. If so, I like these new details. Edited January 22, 2008 by DavidGC Link to comment https://gtaforums.com/topic/308122-eight-new-features-in-grand-theft-auto-iv/#findComment-1057425479 Share on other sites More sharing options...
FrozenFire Posted January 22, 2008 Share Posted January 22, 2008 Hm. So...they just confirmed drinking I believe. Now maybe all of the stupid "CAN U GET DRUNK" topics will stop. I'm not up-to-date on websites. So is this one credible? :0 Link to comment https://gtaforums.com/topic/308122-eight-new-features-in-grand-theft-auto-iv/#findComment-1057425491 Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheScorched1 Posted January 22, 2008 Share Posted January 22, 2008 NO MORE FLAMETHROWER!?!?! THAT WAS MY FAV WEAPON!!!! Link to comment https://gtaforums.com/topic/308122-eight-new-features-in-grand-theft-auto-iv/#findComment-1057425493 Share on other sites More sharing options...
circas Posted January 22, 2008 Share Posted January 22, 2008 lol get sh*t faced before a racing mission. Link to comment https://gtaforums.com/topic/308122-eight-new-features-in-grand-theft-auto-iv/#findComment-1057425496 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darrel Posted January 22, 2008 Share Posted January 22, 2008 Nothing new, but probably to some. Anyway good read. Edit- except the drinking aspect. Link to comment https://gtaforums.com/topic/308122-eight-new-features-in-grand-theft-auto-iv/#findComment-1057425514 Share on other sites More sharing options...
FrozenFire Posted January 22, 2008 Share Posted January 22, 2008 Nothing new, but probably to some. Anyway good read. Edit- except the drinking aspect. What do you mean? There are several completely new things listed there. Weapon zooming. Hacking police databases to find targets. Getting drunk. You can't honestly say there's nothing new. Because none of those have ever been publicly confirmed. Link to comment https://gtaforums.com/topic/308122-eight-new-features-in-grand-theft-auto-iv/#findComment-1057425521 Share on other sites More sharing options...
GtaWonderBoy Posted January 22, 2008 Share Posted January 22, 2008 Another great preview Link to comment https://gtaforums.com/topic/308122-eight-new-features-in-grand-theft-auto-iv/#findComment-1057425525 Share on other sites More sharing options...
circas Posted January 22, 2008 Share Posted January 22, 2008 im just confused by the release date it has. 11/30/1999 if so iv been playing the game for 9 years now thats how good it is Link to comment https://gtaforums.com/topic/308122-eight-new-features-in-grand-theft-auto-iv/#findComment-1057425538 Share on other sites More sharing options...
matt11504 Posted January 22, 2008 Share Posted January 22, 2008 hmmmm all i can think is YAY for drunk driving! Link to comment https://gtaforums.com/topic/308122-eight-new-features-in-grand-theft-auto-iv/#findComment-1057425541 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skyline_man Posted January 22, 2008 Share Posted January 22, 2008 Good read, thanks. Link to comment https://gtaforums.com/topic/308122-eight-new-features-in-grand-theft-auto-iv/#findComment-1057425567 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Molten Metal 420 Posted January 22, 2008 Share Posted January 22, 2008 I'm not sure, but the drinking and driving thing seemed more like an example to me, not like an actual part of the game they saw. But hey, that would be pretty cool. Link to comment https://gtaforums.com/topic/308122-eight-new-features-in-grand-theft-auto-iv/#findComment-1057425592 Share on other sites More sharing options...
FrozenFire Posted January 22, 2008 Share Posted January 22, 2008 I'm not sure, but the drinking and driving thing seemed more like an example to me, not like an actual part of the game they saw. But hey, that would be pretty cool. Yeah, I was beginning to think the same thing. Link to comment https://gtaforums.com/topic/308122-eight-new-features-in-grand-theft-auto-iv/#findComment-1057425618 Share on other sites More sharing options...
|Brad| Posted January 22, 2008 Share Posted January 22, 2008 nice read. Link to comment https://gtaforums.com/topic/308122-eight-new-features-in-grand-theft-auto-iv/#findComment-1057425631 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darrel Posted January 22, 2008 Share Posted January 22, 2008 Nothing new, but probably to some. Anyway good read. Edit- except the drinking aspect. What do you mean? There are several completely new things listed there. Weapon zooming. Hacking police databases to find targets. Getting drunk. You can't honestly say there's nothing new. Because none of those have ever been publicly confirmed. Didnt see 'hacking databases'. OK that's new. It was pretty obvious being able to zoom in on weapons. Link to comment https://gtaforums.com/topic/308122-eight-new-features-in-grand-theft-auto-iv/#findComment-1057425638 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jayt001 Posted January 22, 2008 Share Posted January 22, 2008 I don't know where they got this new "scoop" from but I can't tell if they are just bullsh*tting from old info, or if someone has leaked little pieces of info from the new preview. Link to comment https://gtaforums.com/topic/308122-eight-new-features-in-grand-theft-auto-iv/#findComment-1057425679 Share on other sites More sharing options...
dragonrock Posted January 22, 2008 Share Posted January 22, 2008 This all sounds good, but I'm not to sure about the drunk driving. I couple of missions would be nice with it in, but not everytimee you set down and have business with somebody with a drink or two. Link to comment https://gtaforums.com/topic/308122-eight-new-features-in-grand-theft-auto-iv/#findComment-1057425687 Share on other sites More sharing options...
nlitement Posted January 22, 2008 Share Posted January 22, 2008 lol dongs. R* said earlier that "cr4zy ass bitch" weapons would be in. Alcolol? Link to comment https://gtaforums.com/topic/308122-eight-new-features-in-grand-theft-auto-iv/#findComment-1057425702 Share on other sites More sharing options...
derty Posted January 22, 2008 Share Posted January 22, 2008 I'm not sure, but the drinking and driving thing seemed more like an example to me, not like an actual part of the game they saw. But hey, that would be pretty cool. Yeah, I was beginning to think the same thing. I assumed to myself that they saw a cutscene for the mission and then played it. Who knows. Biggest thing for me though was the flamethrower. I can't believe they took it out. Of course, this does only point to the same thing that every other "removed" feature points to (for anyone with the same observations): They are waiting to tie it into effects and features that are not yet ready. In other words, by my rational, it seems more and more like everything that can be done in this game that was done from III to VCS in a "next generation", or rather truly revolutionary, way will be done, but those things that would seem the same as when you did them in and up to SA will be left out until they can be revolutionized. This would all point to LC being followed by a VC and SA too... Man I hope so<3 Link to comment https://gtaforums.com/topic/308122-eight-new-features-in-grand-theft-auto-iv/#findComment-1057425717 Share on other sites More sharing options...
ceedot Posted January 22, 2008 Share Posted January 22, 2008 e.g. no more flamethrower, chainsaw Get f*cked. That ruins so much fun, in so many ways. Link to comment https://gtaforums.com/topic/308122-eight-new-features-in-grand-theft-auto-iv/#findComment-1057425861 Share on other sites More sharing options...
airfonzo Posted January 22, 2008 Share Posted January 22, 2008 This info is just a mixture of facts, rumors, and bs Link to comment https://gtaforums.com/topic/308122-eight-new-features-in-grand-theft-auto-iv/#findComment-1057425874 Share on other sites More sharing options...
NoSkillz187 Posted January 22, 2008 Share Posted January 22, 2008 Is this site credible? Im callin BS, until Wednesday.. I would think a more known site would be the first to show there previews..Never heard of this site before. Link to comment https://gtaforums.com/topic/308122-eight-new-features-in-grand-theft-auto-iv/#findComment-1057425954 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vive La France Posted January 22, 2008 Share Posted January 22, 2008 (edited) Now the relationships thing is new... but it really seems like the sims. By the way, with the drunk driving, I wonder if they record special clips of Niko and Roman singing off tune while driving and laughing like Loonies (my fellow GTA2 players got that reference), or something like that. Edited January 22, 2008 by Vive La France Link to comment https://gtaforums.com/topic/308122-eight-new-features-in-grand-theft-auto-iv/#findComment-1057425988 Share on other sites More sharing options...
99 Gta 99 Posted January 22, 2008 Share Posted January 22, 2008 the info about using the cell phone is new but i beleive all other of that info is old. Link to comment https://gtaforums.com/topic/308122-eight-new-features-in-grand-theft-auto-iv/#findComment-1057426005 Share on other sites More sharing options...
NoSkillz187 Posted January 22, 2008 Share Posted January 22, 2008 Now the relationships thing is new... but it really seems like the sims. By the way, with the drunk driving, I wonder if they record special clips of Niko and Roman singing off tune while driving and laughing like Loonies (my fellow GTA2 players got that reference), or something like that. The relatiionship thing isnt new at all, buddy. And after reading that, this whole thing is old, besides some small parts that really seem like assumptions. Im callin BS. Just wait till Wednesday, when we get some REAL new previews. 99 Gta 99, the cell phone has been known for ages now.. Its old Link to comment https://gtaforums.com/topic/308122-eight-new-features-in-grand-theft-auto-iv/#findComment-1057426008 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vive La France Posted January 22, 2008 Share Posted January 22, 2008 Now the relationships thing is new... but it really seems like the sims. By the way, with the drunk driving, I wonder if they record special clips of Niko and Roman singing off tune while driving and laughing like Loonies (my fellow GTA2 players got that reference), or something like that. The relatiionship thing isnt new at all, buddy. And after reading that, this whole thing is old, besides some small parts that really seem like assumptions. Im callin BS. Just wait till Wednesday, when we get some REAL new previews. 99 Gta 99, the cell phone has been known for ages now.. Its old What I'm saying is that I hope it's not like the Sims, where you have a percentage with each person. Link to comment https://gtaforums.com/topic/308122-eight-new-features-in-grand-theft-auto-iv/#findComment-1057426012 Share on other sites More sharing options...
NoSkillz187 Posted January 22, 2008 Share Posted January 22, 2008 No, the sims is cooking food for them in the morning, and washing their back. This will probably be a more in depth version of the girlfriend system from SA, but with guys, in a none homo way. Link to comment https://gtaforums.com/topic/308122-eight-new-features-in-grand-theft-auto-iv/#findComment-1057426016 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vive La France Posted January 22, 2008 Share Posted January 22, 2008 (edited) No, the sims is cooking food for them in the morning, and washing their back. This will probably be a more in depth version of the girlfriend system from SA, but with guys, in a none homo way. So, once you get 50 percent with Brucie, he'll invite you in for some real coffee?/sarcasm Edited January 22, 2008 by Vive La France Link to comment https://gtaforums.com/topic/308122-eight-new-features-in-grand-theft-auto-iv/#findComment-1057426022 Share on other sites More sharing options...
NoSkillz187 Posted January 22, 2008 Share Posted January 22, 2008 Hmmm, I thought you were a serious poster at first. But nevermind, im not gonna bother wasting my time with idiots. Link to comment https://gtaforums.com/topic/308122-eight-new-features-in-grand-theft-auto-iv/#findComment-1057426025 Share on other sites More sharing options...
FatLouie Posted January 22, 2008 Share Posted January 22, 2008 I like the Idea of hacking a police data base and also hanging out with friends. I was, though, looking forward to cutting people into pieces with the chainsaw and shoving them into my trunk =/ Link to comment https://gtaforums.com/topic/308122-eight-new-features-in-grand-theft-auto-iv/#findComment-1057426065 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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