hughesie27 Posted February 23, 2008 Share Posted February 23, 2008 http://uk.gamespot.com/video/933037/6186556/grand-theft-auto-iv-official-movie-6 http://uk.gamespot.com/video/933037/6186557/grand-theft-auto-iv-official-movie-7 http://uk.gamespot.com/video/933037/6186555/grand-theft-auto-iv-official-movie-5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
North Berwick Jambo Posted February 23, 2008 Share Posted February 23, 2008 Really looking forward to it, when is the official release day for the UK? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hughesie27 Posted February 23, 2008 Author Share Posted February 23, 2008 Information Update * The preview was based on the PlayStation 3 version of the game. This is the first time (as far as we are aware) that the PS3 version has been previewed by the gaming press. * The faster you tap X, the faster Niko runs. He doesn't appear to get tired. * Major collisions on motorbikes cause the helmet to fall off. You can see it fall onto the ground. * Heavy fire will scar - and permanently destroy - parts of the environment. * They previewed a mission called "To Live and Die in Alderney," which is the second part of "Truck Hustle." The second mission is called "Jamaican Heat," and acts as a tutorial for the new cover/targeting system. The third mission is called "Jacob's Ladder," and the fourth (and final) mission is called "Harbouring a Grudge." This mission introduces an Irish character called Patrick McReary, who is related to Francis. * The mobile phone can be used to call the police, the paramedics, and the fire department. * There are 18 radio stations in GTA IV - one of which is Russian. All of these stations can be accessed via the mobile phone. * You can take photos with the mobile phone and upload them to the police computer. * Health is represented by a green semi-circle on the left side of the radar, and a right semi-circle represents armour. You can restore health by resting, by using medical kits, and by eating. * In taxis, you can ask the driver to change the radio station by pressing D-pad left or right. The GTA 4 equivalent of the Lincoln Tunnel is known as the Booth Tunnel. You can now target different Bodyparts of your victim when you aim at him with a gun. He will now react realistically, depending where he has been hit. (for example, shoot him in the leg to show him you mean it) - When you go to a bus stop, the time table will show up. - Niko moves around Liberty City in 3 different speeds: Walking, Jogging or Running - Rockstar will use the Euphoria Engine, known from "Star Wars: The Force unleashed". Result: Every Explosion looks different. - Enemies that have been hit may still try to get up again and attack you (i imagine this like the last stand feature in CoD 4) - pedestrians have a memory. they remember your face when they saw you doing a criminal act and run away in terror whenever they see you again. - your wanted level does not depend on what you are doing (for example, killing someone in a back alley in san andreas with absolutely no witnesses would still earn you a wanted star), but on who is watching. so prepare for some sam-fisher-like actions for a minimal wanted star level smile.gif - the multiplayer will be activated via the cell phone. they dont know anything about the multiplayer modes but there will be up to 16 players possible. yet you should not expect a gta iv world of warcraft. - The Liberty City map was shown briefly during the demo. Kikizo describe it as containing a large island in the middle (Algonquin) with a similarly sized island to the left (Alderney) and two islands to the right - a small one (Bohan) up north with Broker and Dukes underneath. - Liberty City will contain a subway system, which Niko is able to use. The system covers - at the very least - Broker and Algonquin, but we aren't sure about the other areas yet. - A speedboat journey around (approximately) half of Algonquin lasted 5 real-world minutes. - In terms of camera views, all the traditional views are still there, and there will now also be a dashboard view. - During the demo, they passed a restaurant called "Poop Deck," where they met with Francis McGreary. Other places mentioned are Oneida Avenue, 99 Long Road (Broker), a bar called Perestroika, South Parkway, Franklyn Street Westbank, and Albannay. - Three missions were previewed during the demonstration. The first one was "Search and Delete," followed by "Deconstruction for Beginners" and then "Truck Hustle". A new character called Playboy X is introduced by Elizabeta (a mutual friend) during the second mission. Playboy X lives in a mansion, and eventually provides missions for Niko. A second character called Dwayne Ford is introduced, who just got out of prison. He taught Playboy X "everything he knows," apparently. In the third mission, two characters called Ray and Bell are introduced. They are from the mafia, and are trying to help Niko find someone, but want some favours done in return. - The character Brucie is introduced to Niko by his cousin Roman. Brucie runs a garage just around the corner from Roman's taxi depot in Broker. - Characters often look different each time you see them instead of perpetually wearing the same clothes like in previous GTAs. - The red and blue search radius on the radar is centred around the point where the crime was committed, and your last known whereabouts. - Every police car in Liberty City has an on-board computer, on which you can access the police database files for anybody who's got a criminal record, or any other details that the police are aware of. - You can smash your own car window to enable you to shoot from it; you can free-aim outside of your window using the right analogue. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hughesie27 Posted February 23, 2008 Author Share Posted February 23, 2008 April the 29th Global release date I think. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LGF1984 Posted February 23, 2008 Share Posted February 23, 2008 Ill wait until its out on PC, then i can download it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hughesie27 Posted February 23, 2008 Author Share Posted February 23, 2008 - Liberty City has one airport, based on JFK, called Francis International Airport (yes, it's the same name given to the airport in GTA3). It is located in on the East of the city. - Progress is automatically saved after completing a mission. There are also safe houses dotted around the city, which you can save at any time. - In this demo, the cell network is called Badger, whereas in the last demo it was called Whiz. - Building and maintaining relationships with characters is important. During the preview, Jacob comes to meet you rather than vice versa. This is only possible once your friendship with Jacob has developed to a certain stage. Relationships can be damaged if you (for example) fail to turn up for meetings, or snub the character too many times. Maintaining good relationships with characters provides benefits. - Pool, eating, darts, drinking and bowling are just some of the activities you can do with your friends to maintain relationships. The cellphone is used to access these activities via a menu. If you go for a drink and drink too much, Niko will get drunk. When this happens, the radar reads "You are drunk. Your vision is blurred." and the camera begins to shake, which makes driving difficult. - There is a radio station called IF99. - The game clock is no longer one minute = one hour. It is now two minutes = one hour. So days now last longer. - Niko receives phone calls from people throughout the game. If someone really wants to get in touch with you about an important issue, they will keep on phoning. - The new targetting system was described. There are eight purple segments in the target circle that make up someone's health, which you get when you're locked on - during free aiming you don't get the indicator. - Expensive cars have better GPS systems than poorer ones. The one they enter during the preview session "talks us through the streets!" - The cellphone can be used to listen to radio stations, so now you can listen to music at any time. - The GTA 4 weather system does not feature seasons, and there is no snow.(Damn, oh well) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hughesie27 Posted February 23, 2008 Author Share Posted February 23, 2008 Boats have been confirmed, so sea travel is possible, and Niko has the ability to swim in the game, which is great news. In an article in the official Xbox magazine in the U.S, it confirmed that car trunks would be a new game feature. When they approached the parked car in Broker from behind, the Admiral that so many publications got to see getting broken into, information prompt came up on the top left side of the screen, indicating to press the left bumper or "LB" button of the Xbox 360 controller in order to open the trunk. This button is the equivalent of the PlayStation controller's "L1" button. Whether this feature will only be used in missions or at anytime during gameplay is yet to be known. The 360 EZine reports that time based missions are definitely in the game. It also mentions 'time limited actions.' For example: If a train leaves at 10.00pm and you arrive an 10.01pm, you fail the mission. It has been confirmed that the Pay and Spray will be returning this time round but spraying the car will not get rid of your wanted level. When purchasing clothes, you have to choose the items from the shelf individually. Shooting different parts of the body has different impacts (e.g shoot a security guard in the foot at the top of the stairs, and he'll come tumbling down.) In GTA IV you have to develop relationships with other characters. Your relationship with Little Jacob, for example, is maintained through phone calls and loyalty. Developing good relationships with different characters can provide different rewards. The weapons on offer by Little Jacob included a 9mm, a shotgun, an SMG, and a micro SMG also the rocket launcher makes a return (A distinct tube-shaped weapon strapped to the underside of Little Jacob's trunk hatch). A thin green band around the minimap on your HUD indicates your health. When entering a cab, the player must first give the cabbie a location, which is handled on the d-pad. When the car starts moving, players have the option to hit the A button to skip the ride and be warped to the location, X to tell the cabbie to hurry it up(which is shown visually by the cabbie speeding up and punching the horn) and Y to exit the cab. The right analog stick is used for camera movement, for which there are dozens of views.' According to several previews with different magazines it seems to be a confirmed fact that Niko will be living a tougher life than he thought, against the LC law. Comments made in the magazines confirm that pedestrians in the street will remember previous events that occurred within the game, and appear to run off at the first sight of you for no apparent reason. Police officers will also remember what you look like. Looks as though you'll now have a permanent criminal record. A fare meter appears on-screen as soon as Niko enters a cab, and the camera pans around it as it drives. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hughesie27 Posted February 23, 2008 Author Share Posted February 23, 2008 Here is the engine it is using. wow is all I can say. Can't wait for this. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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