News on DLC

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http://www.computerandvideogames.com/article.php?id=184564

[QwertyAAA]

Reminds me of Canis Canem Edit.

[fitbikesbmx]

Sounds cool, I'd say no matter what they decided to do, they will be getting my money when the DLC comes out, and I'm sure I'm not the only one who feels that way.

[Slamman]

No word on PS3 but I think as I said, that because they ARE busy with this and don't have time to work out PC details either, it is due to the amount of work. The exclusive deal is likely a result of the added time and effort and limited resources.

 

Before anyone cries fowl...give this all some time to come to fruition.

I get tired of the ranting pro or nay, quite frankly.

 

PC gamers are even more distraught then PS3 owners over this all...but as I had thought, it only adds specific missions, in effect. As when the phone was ringing in GTA3 and you took a non related job. Still a lot of variables not expressed...but I like the random ped idea integrating it in more realistic fashion.

 

He talks deviously of crashing MS's servers, now wouldn't that be counter-productive and cost MS more money!?!?

[BigaNoob]

 

Yes, most people on these forums are aware.

 

It was in the 16-page - thing.

[AZAZEL]

It's a way better approach than just adding an additional island or the like, at least. Looking forward to hearing more.

[Californian]

What's DLC?

[saintdave]

What's DLC?

Dowloadable Content

[Californian]

What's DLC?

Dowloadable Content

Okay thanks.

[darkpower]

What's DLC?

It's the thing that has essentially become more of a sticking point than the game itself.

 

It's something that the 360 fans and MS think they have a monopoly over (the DLC and its facts).

 

It's something that, when you say something that is not what they want to hear, they throw the same tired bullsh#t at you to prove you are wrong somehow.

 

It's something that has made us lose the sight of the actual game, which will be awesome.

[Kippers]

That sounds like a good way to go. I'll be happy if that's how it ends up

[Slamman]

I tend to agree with you Dark Power. You can read what I put, I think it's the best way to sum up the situation as we know it. I'll add it here though, the whole issue of downloads for both ONLINE game consoles was first addressed by several web sites during the first trailer release. They could be accurate, or they could be guessing. There's no way to determine the future path of Rockstar considering how secretive they are, it should be NO secret!

[geomy]

I don't own a 360, nor will I be playing IV on one. Needless to say, I won't be purchasing the DLC, but I do hope it's successful. Looking at it from a long-term standpoint, downloading games and extra content is the (present and near) future of gaming. If R* drops the ball on this, it will hurt them and in effect, us as gamers. Where would the industry be without GTA III? Without X-Box Live? Without innovators like R* and innovations like DLC and (hate to say it...must be the PS lover in me) Xbox Live, we would be talking a very different story.

 

Anyone want to play some MMO Pong?

[darkpower]

If and when I buy a 360, it won't be for the DLC or anything like that. It be for the other games I think will do well (Fable 2, which if it's as good and as open ended as the first, then I'll be all there).

 

However, I think people have really exaggerated what is exactly happening. No one outside of the core, "we-think-we-know-it-all" camp has said that MS was monopolizing this DLC. Rockstar never said a thing about DLC being THAT much of an exclusive. Most of these are timed. Look at the past three GTAs. They made it onto the XBox and the PC. MGS2 showed up on the Xbox some time after it was PS2 exclusive.

 

I think the 50 million dollar pricetag thing is the only thing that people are looking at and seeing that, because of that (which, by the way, was never outright confirmed that they paid. I never read that as being confirmed), is the only real sticking point they got. The Bitbag article has been used to death without anyone else coming forward and saying "Yeah, what they said was 100% fact." Remember, SA and VC were a LOT more than ten hours (more like 50), which is what the folks at the Bitbag said that Microsoft pointed out (he quoted them as saying "SA and VC were expansions. Think of the DLC that way. We are talking major expansion for GTA4". What else are we supposed to think from that?). Again, I don't think even that 50 mil was confirmed, but was so widelyt spread that we just took it for fact.

 

And again, no other person outside of that WTWKIA camp has said that MS held a contract above their heads (whoever said there WAS a contract, anyway).

[darkpower]

I tend to agree with you Dark Power. You can read what I put, I think it's the best way to sum up the situation as we know it. I'll add it here though, the whole issue of downloads for both ONLINE game consoles was first addressed by several web sites during the first trailer release. They could be accurate, or they could be guessing. There's no way to determine the future path of Rockstar considering how secretive they are, it should be NO secret!

Yeah. I have always said that they would be more profitable (and more likely to do) if they pull a Soul Calibur 2 and have both systems have exclusives for GTA4. I wouldn't be surprised, and I think that would actually be pretty cool. Some special DLC for each system (PS3 already is going to have use of the sixaxis, which is special for the added gameplay element).

 

I would also think that they (R* and whatever deal Sony has or is making) would want to keep this one hush hush, because you see how we're behaving at the possibility of it. Imagine if it was officially announced. The fallout would be unbelievable in comparison. So I think it's really good that any possible deal is under wraps so no one starts bragging or having the mess we are now. The GTA fan community has already been torn up from its unity at this issue. I don't want to think what would happen if MS found that their exclusive stuff was matched.

[airfonzo]

I'm not surprised at all that the exclusive DLC will just be extra missions. Thats the cheapest and easiest way of adding hours of new gameplay.

[Bauer]

I'm not surprised at all that the exclusive DLC will just be extra missions. Thats the cheapest and easiest way of adding hours of new gameplay.

Uh, not really. Ever heard of DLC horse armor for Oblivion? Considering that had a price, it must have given the game tons of more gameplay.

 

At least Rockstar seems passionate about the DLC, instead of bullsh*ttting it like most developers.

[Slamman]

Don't lose sight that one developers work load differs from the next. As I am predicting, this has to do with both platforms main game and the added new content... That doesn't allow for future GTA plans, PC, PSP, etc.

 

Here's what I would MOST like to know... If we buy a 360 system to coincide with our PS3 games/systems.... Would you have the option to download these add on modules via a PC for example and save to a memory card? I don't see this being as nice a setup as PS3... Where PS3 you can via USB or card reader. I don't know enough about full Xbox 360 options, though my friend owns one and has for a few years now

Edited March 12, 2008 by Slamman

[whitedevil]

I'm not surprised at all that the exclusive DLC will just be extra missions. Thats the cheapest and easiest way of adding hours of new gameplay.

In the Edge scans, Houser says that he wants fans to feel they really got their money's worth with any DLC, so I doubt they will go for the 'cheapest and easiest' option

[GTA_Godfather]

 

I don't know about cheapest and easiest, but my inclination is that R* will want to preserve SA and VC (or other new maps) for later GTAs, but who knows. Sam Houser talked about it as if they haven't started working on it. I can't see how they would be able to create a map and missions in such a short amount of time (from April 29 to October when the first installment of DLC is released).

 

Adding new storyline with the DLC is the best possible scenario for a GTA player, besides adding new maps AND missions. Storyline (after the humor/satire) is greatest thing about GTA. If it were just side missions or mini-games it wouldn't be a big deal. There are other sandbox games other there, but they don't cause the fervor GTA does because they lack sorely in this area. On top of this, R* could add even more value to the DLC by adding weapons, clothes, features, etc.

 

 

 

[crackdawg]

 

That's my wife and she's f***ing some bloke

 

That pretty much sums up the legitimacy of that article. It's fake.

[Foddzy]

The best thing about the DLC (well, at least until it actually comes out) is that it's a GREAT opportunity to poke fun at console fanboys. The squirming of the PS3 fanboys each time some rumor or word from R*/MS of the DLC comes out is delectable. Some of the misreadings and rationalizations are just hilarious.

 

I hope some DLC is announced for the PS3 just so I can delight in squirming 360 fanboys too.

[C1ph3r]

 

That's my wife and she's f***ing some bloke

 

That pretty much sums up the legitimacy of that article. It's fake.

Then someone had best inform Mr. Houser that Edge Magazine has stolen his likeness (or whatever the print version would be) and has claimed an exclusive interview with him in their latest issue, from whence the quote comes. Pretty amateur move by an established mag, but hey, if you say it's fake, homey, who are we to doubt?

[Slamman]

The best thing about the DLC (well, at least until it actually comes out) is that it's a GREAT opportunity to poke fun at console fanboys. The squirming of the PS3 fanboys each time some rumor or word from R*/MS of the DLC comes out is delectable. Some of the misreadings and rationalizations are just hilarious.

 

I hope some DLC is announced for the PS3 just so I can delight in squirming 360 fanboys too.

Ok

 

 

 

There's no need to assume anything bad. You don't see anything concrete with regard to a PC version. The retailers are expecting one. We PS3 owners know that that free Network is REALLY gonna be handy down the line! (like it ain't right now?!)

[crackdawg]

 

That's my wife and she's f***ing some bloke

 

That pretty much sums up the legitimacy of that article. It's fake.

Then someone had best inform Mr. Houser that Edge Magazine has stolen his likeness (or whatever the print version would be) and has claimed an exclusive interview with him in their latest issue, from whence the quote comes. Pretty amateur move by an established mag, but hey, if you say it's fake, homey, who are we to doubt?

Established? I literally learned about it when I read this thread.

 

There's no proof it's legitimate, and you're an 08'er with little credibility your self.

 

I just don't see an Intellectual executive talking like a chav to some random magazine interviewer.

[icecreamtruck_driver]

That's my wife and she's f***ing some bloke

 

That pretty much sums up the legitimacy of that article. It's fake.

Then someone had best inform Mr. Houser that Edge Magazine has stolen his likeness (or whatever the print version would be) and has claimed an exclusive interview with him in their latest issue, from whence the quote comes. Pretty amateur move by an established mag, but hey, if you say it's fake, homey, who are we to doubt?

Established? I literally learned about it when I read this thread.

 

There's no proof it's legitimate, and you're an 08'er with little credibility your self.

 

I just don't see an Intellectual executive talking like a chav to some random magazine interviewer.

Shut the f*ck up? Because he signed up with this forum this year that makes his word less substantial than yours? Given the humor Rockstar Games is known for, it's very likely there will be missions like this. Like someone mentioned earlier, this sounds exactly like a mission structure within Bully (Canis Canem Edit).

[archiebunker]

 

That's my wife and she's f***ing some bloke

 

That pretty much sums up the legitimacy of that article. It's fake.

Then someone had best inform Mr. Houser that Edge Magazine has stolen his likeness (or whatever the print version would be) and has claimed an exclusive interview with him in their latest issue, from whence the quote comes. Pretty amateur move by an established mag, but hey, if you say it's fake, homey, who are we to doubt?

Established? I literally learned about it when I read this thread.

 

There's no proof it's legitimate, and you're an 08'er with little credibility your self.

 

I just don't see an Intellectual executive talking like a chav to some random magazine interviewer.

 

 

Read it and weep, pinkboy.

[crackdawg]

Oh great I have Archie Bunker and a guy who doesn't know a question mark from a exclamation mark flaming me. Who cares chicken hawk, and I'll pass on shutting up.

 

Shouldn't Darwinism be killing these morons?

[C1ph3r]

 

That's my wife and she's f***ing some bloke

 

That pretty much sums up the legitimacy of that article. It's fake.

Then someone had best inform Mr. Houser that Edge Magazine has stolen his likeness (or whatever the print version would be) and has claimed an exclusive interview with him in their latest issue, from whence the quote comes. Pretty amateur move by an established mag, but hey, if you say it's fake, homey, who are we to doubt?

Established? I literally learned about it when I read this thread.

 

There's no proof it's legitimate, and you're an 08'er with little credibility your self.

 

I just don't see an Intellectual executive talking like a chav to some random magazine interviewer.

Well, the magazine in question has been around since '93, so I call it established, even if you hadn't heard of it. And I find it extremely unlikely that such a news/enertainment outlet would fabricate an interview the size of the one that they published with Sam Houser.

 

And "intellectual executive"? Houser is, in addition to company CEO, a major creative influence in GTA. Have you played the games? The content can be rather crude at times, albeit funny.

 

But nevermind all that, you've been here longer than me. I'll cease my nay-saying, oh wise one.

[Isuck100%]

That's my wife and she's f***ing some bloke

 

That pretty much sums up the legitimacy of that article. It's fake.

Then someone had best inform Mr. Houser that Edge Magazine has stolen his likeness (or whatever the print version would be) and has claimed an exclusive interview with him in their latest issue, from whence the quote comes. Pretty amateur move by an established mag, but hey, if you say it's fake, homey, who are we to doubt?

Established? I literally learned about it when I read this thread.

 

There's no proof it's legitimate, and you're an 08'er with little credibility your self.

 

I just don't see an Intellectual executive talking like a chav to some random magazine interviewer.

It's obviously legitimate and you're a late 07'er with little credibility yourself.