Neon25 Posted August 20, 2008 Share Posted August 20, 2008 There you go. http://www.eurogamer.net/article.php?article_id=218942 EDIT: WOOT!!!!!! 30 SEC REPLAY! And also ability to montage it! EXPANDED VISUALS, WOO! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dillyracer Posted August 20, 2008 Share Posted August 20, 2008 hehe, better graphics than on Xbox360 and PS3. Take that you bunch of console fanboys. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SkapeGote Posted August 20, 2008 Share Posted August 20, 2008 I like the sound of polished visuals. I just wonder how polished they mean. a screenshot or 2 would have been nice. Oh well, back to work. Be nice Dilly, we are supposed to be the more mature gamers. Skape Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
free_to_view Posted August 20, 2008 Share Posted August 20, 2008 Rockstar has revealed the first details of the PC version of Grand Theft Auto IV. The game was shown off at the Leipzig Games Convention today by PR man Steve Hahnel. He began by promising much improved visuals, saying they'll be "polished well beyond what they were on the 360 and PS3". New features will include a replay editor. Whenever you're playing the previous 30 seconds of gameplay will be recorded, so at any time you can stop and watch what you just did. You can also edit footage - chop it up, add filters, switch camera angles and so on. There will also be a montage editor that lets you link together multiple 30-second clips. You'll be able to share the movies you make via the internet and the Rockstar Social Club. Hahnel also hinted there are plans to add new multiplayer options. Noting there is online play for up to 16 players in the console versions of GTA IV he added, "We're expanding on that" - but didn't offer any further details. However, Hahnel did say there will be new filters so you can have more control over the type of matches and races you take part in. If you just want to play with pistols, for example, that will possible. The whole idea is to make it easier to find exactly what you're looking for. The rest of the demo consisted of a playthrough of the Three-Leaf Clover mission seen in the console game. This was played using an Xbox 360 controller, and Hahnel confirmed you'll be able to choose this or the traditional keyboard option in the finished game. The visuals do indeed look more polished - lighting is more realistic and there's a much higher level of detail on both characters and environments. Movement animations are smoother but could still do with a bit of work; Nico runs down stairs like he's got a wonky ankle. Still, as Hahnel was careful to point out, GTA IV is still "a work in progress" and there's "a lot of polishing and cleaning" to do before the game is released on November 24th. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
d00d Posted August 20, 2008 Share Posted August 20, 2008 I have a massive boner right now, after reading this. Roll on November. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CharmingCharlie Posted August 20, 2008 Share Posted August 20, 2008 So basically we are getting nearly everything we wanted plus that little bit more . This is starting to sound like the best GTA port EVER. I dunno maybe all our bellyaching in the PC thread finally made Rockstar sit up and listen. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jackmackg Posted August 20, 2008 Share Posted August 20, 2008 Nico runs down stairs who is nico? i know a Niko but not a nico Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
free_to_view Posted August 20, 2008 Share Posted August 20, 2008 So basically we are getting nearly everything we wanted plus that little bit more . This is starting to sound like the best GTA port EVER. I dunno maybe all our bellyaching in the PC thread finally made Rockstar sit up and listen. I bet you wish you didn't get an xbox360 now Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neon25 Posted August 20, 2008 Author Share Posted August 20, 2008 PC Screens at IGN: http://media.pc.ign.com/media/142/14269673/imgs_1.html GTA IV PC heads up @ IGN: http://pc.ign.com/articles/900/900555p1.html As far as improved visuals go, the company said 2560 x 1600 would be the maximum resolution Take that, console boys. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
j_f_mac Posted August 20, 2008 Share Posted August 20, 2008 Amazing news!!! Can't wait to make movies out of replays!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
W1ckeD- Posted August 20, 2008 Share Posted August 20, 2008 PC Screens at IGN: http://media.pc.ign.com/media/142/14269673/imgs_1.html GTA IV PC heads up @ IGN: http://pc.ign.com/articles/900/900555p1.html As far as improved visuals go, the company said 2560 x 1600 would be the maximum resolution Take that, console boys. Look at the graphics! Oh my god. The blurr is gone. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SkapeGote Posted August 20, 2008 Share Posted August 20, 2008 If Rockstar pulls this one off, then I would say it is safe to say the delay was just to polish the PC version, and if they clean up the visuals maybe all the whinning here about it being delayed was a bit unfair. I have to imagine it takes awhile to optimize it for the PC. making sure framerates do not suffer and what not. Skape Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NecroViolator Posted August 20, 2008 Share Posted August 20, 2008 HOLY SMACK ME SILLY !!! What awesome GFX ... Awesome news indeed... Although, still no Specs... But great news none the less... I have a question about the 30Sec Rec... Why is it only 30Sec and not 10/30Min or something like that ??? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
free_to_view Posted August 20, 2008 Share Posted August 20, 2008 I can't wait until November. Bring it on...Max settings here we come Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GTA_Godfather Posted August 20, 2008 Share Posted August 20, 2008 So adding replay (very nice with the editing abilities), increasing the number of players in multiplayer (should be a given), and polishing the game (of course) is in. Hopefully they can manage to get the personal radio station in there. I pretty much expected all of this. I doubt we will get any other added features though (added over console version). Sounds like they are just working on polishing the game now. If they can do this and in polishing the game, fix the draw distance and give more smoothness/detail than in San Andreas (better frame rates mostly), I will be happy. IMO that would be an improvement for the PC fans. That's good, but R* still has a golden to opportunity to "WOW" us with features or with the look and feel. Doing so would really earn them some points with PC community, and they need that more than anything. We only need to do our part and BUY the game. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DML Posted August 20, 2008 Share Posted August 20, 2008 Good news. Although...still waiting on those massive screenshots. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Th3ProphetMan Posted August 20, 2008 Share Posted August 20, 2008 i guess they made the game in the first place with a quality level in mind and then had to optimize and remove stuff to make it smooth enough in the consoles. Now they are going to unleash the whole deal of awesomeness If R* gets this port right im gonna be givin away more cookies than anybody can shake a stick at Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trip Posted August 20, 2008 Share Posted August 20, 2008 this seems to be going well now. those screenshots look like pc shots even. i hate that they don't say pc screenies - but what the hey - i can't think i have seen them before, and the date on them makes sense. the look all chrisp and happy. i agree, it does sound like rockstar is paying good attention to this version for pc. i was excited before, but the news today is making me totally want november to roll around. My crappy games at MyCrappyGames.com Free copy of Save The Puppies and Kittens Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hellfire500 Posted August 20, 2008 Share Posted August 20, 2008 traditional keyboard option? there is no mention of a mouse. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
free_to_view Posted August 20, 2008 Share Posted August 20, 2008 traditional keyboard option? there is no mention of a mouse. Thats a given Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GTA_Godfather Posted August 20, 2008 Share Posted August 20, 2008 Yeah, the screens look very good, but I need them in my resolution (1920x1200). Let's really separate the wheat (PCs) from the chaff (console toys). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ron Taboga Posted August 20, 2008 Share Posted August 20, 2008 hehe, better graphics than on Xbox360 and PS3. Take that you bunch of console fanboys. I remember some time ago before GTA IV was announced on PC some Console Fan Boys cried: "GTA IV can´t be ported to PC cause the Next Gen Consoles have much more Graphical Power than the PC" LMAO STRIKE! The screens look great! I wonder in that one scene at that Police Station Niko is wearing a beard and he´s face looks really much more detailed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kovad Posted August 20, 2008 Share Posted August 20, 2008 Indeed great news and screenshots. Can't wait to play it. Well, come on, we all knew PC's technical capabilities are much more higher than consoles, right? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
louisdp Posted August 20, 2008 Share Posted August 20, 2008 (edited) nice shots looking forward to november gta iv pc is going to be the best ever. EDIT:just need some gamplay of gta iv pc now Edited August 20, 2008 by louisdp Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GTA_Godfather Posted August 20, 2008 Share Posted August 20, 2008 hehe, better graphics than on Xbox360 and PS3. Take that you bunch of console fanboys. I remember some time ago before GTA IV was announced on PC some Console Fan Boys cried: "GTA IV can´t be ported to PC cause the Next Gen Consoles have much more Graphical Power than the PC" LMAO STRIKE! The screens look great! I wonder in that one scene at that Police Station Niko is wearing a beard and he´s face looks really much more detailed. Now, now, no need to bash the console gamers on here. I'm sure they will feel stupid enough for having played through it on their vastly inferior toys once all is revealed. This should serve as enough embarrassment to last a lifetime. You know what this means too, don't you? More whining. So, it's a double-edged sword. We already hear enough whining from them about their own systems. This just adds fuel to the fire. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dillyracer Posted August 20, 2008 Share Posted August 20, 2008 ROFL On the last screenshot, Niko is wearing the fingerless gloves Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DML Posted August 20, 2008 Share Posted August 20, 2008 I wonder if their approach to this port will change their tactics in the future with the series. It will (should) certainly raise more questions and criticism if they continue to release on console first...after showing off how superior the PC is for such a game. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Th3ProphetMan Posted August 20, 2008 Share Posted August 20, 2008 http://pc.ign.com/articles/900/900555p1.html They say the same as eurogame but also that the game resolution can be set to up to 2560 x 1600 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DML Posted August 20, 2008 Share Posted August 20, 2008 ...but also that the game resolution can be set to up to 2560 x 1600 Yep. None of this post-render up-scaling garbage that they had on the console...so that it could output to 1920x1080. We're now talking pure, clear rendering resolution. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ron Taboga Posted August 20, 2008 Share Posted August 20, 2008 (edited) So now we realize that all the comments that allegedly came from rockstar as "We have no Plans for PC Version" and "Because of illegal Copies we are concentrating only on the consoles" were just stupid fakes and had nothing to do with Rockstar´s real intensions about the PC Version of GTA IV. I beg my ATI HD3850 card to get this game rolled with everything on highest detail Edited August 20, 2008 by Ron Taboga Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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