GRAND THEFT AUTO 4: General Discussion Thread

[Andrew]

Yea, these guys have an iron grip. I would love a handjob from one of them.

[Dan]

Me too. It'd be fricking sweet.

[Raekownz]

Originally Posted by Jizzylax

There wasn't anyone shooting at me, or anyone around. Just Roman and I in a truck.

Is it the one loaded with the explosives? You can't touch anything, drive carefully.

[w00ties]

Originally Posted by GamersReports

According to the GTA IV data released yesterday by MS, Xbox360 console sales were actually increased by 54%. MS attributes this directly to the release of GTA IV. We wonder who will really come out on top in the end?

www.GamersReports.com - MS Claims Xbox360 Console Sales Up 54% From GTA

Originally Posted by GamersReports

Back and forth we go! Now, according to Microsoft, the Xbox360 version of GTA IV has sold more than 20% more than the PS3 version of the game in the UK since release. This comes after Sony announced at their Playstation Day event that the PS3 console has outsold the Xbox360 console in Europe. The bickering goes on and on. Click read more for the official info.

PRESS RELEASE

LONDON - 7th May 2008 — Gamers have voted with their wallets, and the results are in. The Xbox 360™ version of “Grand Theft Auto IV” has sold more than 100,000 copies, or 20%, more than the PLAYSTATION 3 version in the UK since the game’s release last Tuesday, 29th April. The groundbreaking latest instalment in the Grand Theft Auto franchise from Rockstar Games offers seamless multiplayer enhanced by Xbox LIVE® plus exclusive downloadable episodes coming this Autumn, making Xbox 360 the best way to experience this historic milestone in gaming.

Data released by ELSPA/Chart-Track shows Xbox 360 Week One sales at 514,000 copies sold in the UK. PLAYSTATION 3 version of the game sold only 413,000 copies, clearly demonstrating that gamers prefer the Xbox 360 version. Xbox 360 console sales jumped 125% reflecting the popularity of this franchise on the platform. Initial feedback from retail in other European countries reflects this great performance across the region.

“Grand Theft Auto IV has done phenomenally well this week with Xbox 360 version outselling PS3 in our stores,” said Gerry Berkley, Trading Manager at Woolworths. “Xbox 360 console sales have seen a big uplift off the back of Grand Theft Auto IV launching. It’s clear our customers see Xbox 360 as a great console for this incredible game.”

Xbox LIVE data shows that consumers are embracing the smooth, seamless multiplayer that is possible on Xbox LIVE – “Grand Theft Auto IV” is now officially the most-played game on the service, which is the only console online service to offer voice and Achievements in all games. It’s also the only version of the game that renders Liberty City in all its 720p high-definition glory. Other data, as of 4th May:

• More than 9.7 million hours of “Grand Theft Auto IV” online multiplayer played over Xbox LIVE
• More than 31 million hours spent playing “Grand Theft Auto IV” overall

“In the past week since the release of ‘Grand Theft Auto IV’, the bar has been set even higher for what the growing entertainment medium of gaming can deliver in the way of immersive, living worlds and exciting social experiences,” said Chris Lewis, Vice President, Interactive Entertainment Business, Microsoft EMEA. “Today it has become clear that consumers are finding Xbox 360 the best way to experience Liberty City and we expect this trend to continue, especially with exclusive ‘Grand Theft Auto IV’ episodes coming to Xbox 360 in the Autumn. ‘Grand Theft Auto’ has a new home on Xbox 360, and consumers are discovering how our platform can enhance the experience like no other.”

“Grand Theft Auto IV” is the first instalment of the franchise to feature online multiplayer, available through Xbox LIVE. For a limited time, “Grand Theft Auto IV” on Xbox 360 will include a one-month Gold membership to Xbox LIVE, allowing everyone to jump in and hit the streets of Liberty City with the community of more than 10 million members worldwide, the largest of any console.

Following the story of Eastern European Niko Bellic, “Grand Theft Auto IV” is a powerful crime epic set in modern-day Liberty City, a world with an unparalleled combination of scale, depth and detail. Starting this Autumn, Rockstar will extend this world further with the release of Xbox 360 exclusive “Grand Theft Auto IV” episodes that will provide hours of additional game play.

www.GamersReports.com - MS PR Says GTAIV Xbox360 Outsold PS3 Version In UK



Not trying to start a fanboy fight, just wanted to share the facts

[Andrew]

Any word on what the DLC in August is gonna be?

[NYG]

nope

[w00ties]

Originally Posted by Andrew

Any word on what the DLC in August is gonna be?

The most recent DLC info on the rumor mill...

Originally Posted by Gaming Today (April)

“Of course, to call games as vastly ambitious as Vice City or San Andreas mere ‘expansion packs’ seems childish, but nevertheless, the downloadable content (DLC) coming for the Xbox 360 version of IV has repositioned those games in just this way. DLC so far has meant the odd new car, jumper of bit of horse armour, but GTA IV is set to completely redefine the idea with expansions that are to GTA IV what Vice City or San Andreas were GTA III. Yes, Rockstar is clearly hinting at new downloadable cities; and the chances of them being London, Vice City or SA again are slim to none. So that’s new as in brand new. GTA IV’s Liberty City is the beginning. Think about that and be excited.”

That’s right. They’re saying the DLC will include whole new cities that will be comparable to the entire scope of the past games. Of course, this could all just be some incredible exagerration — the magazine is put largely sponsored by Microsoft, after all — but I’m hoping this rumor turns out to be true.

GTA IV DLC Will Be How Big !?

Originally Posted by JoyStiq (April)

We're vehement followers of the logic that if something sounds too good to be true, it usually is -- still, in cases like these, that doesn't stop us from wishing and hoping hard enough to make our noses bleed. The latest, Microsoft-endorsed, Grand Theft Auto IV special edition issue of Computer and Video Games magazine suggests that the 360 DLC is to the perfect scoring GTA IV as "Vice City or San Andreas were [to] GTA III," and later, in simpler terms, "Rockstar is clearly hinting at new downloadable cities" for the title.

While this infinitely awesome feature might be technically and fiscally possible, we must keep a firm grasp on our cynically-tinted monocles until official confirmation arises. Still, it's tough not to wonder what cities Rockstar could build knock-off replicas of to add to their latest title -- perhaps an Atlantic City clone? A geographically-appropriate rendering of New Jersey? A mock-up of the bustling metropolis of Mud Lick, KY? The possibilities are endless!

Rumor: GTA IV DLC may include entirely new cities - Joystiq

Originally Posted by TVG (April)

Having seen this we contacted Rockstar for comment, but received the standard "No comment on rumour or speculation" knock down (it was worth a try).

TVG: DLC To Add New Cities In GTA IV??? News


Now, this seems to be at least a bit of a stretch, but we can still dream for the time being

[Sam]

GTA SA in GTA IV.

[Andrew]

That would be awesome and well worth the wait.

[Sam]

Originally Posted by Andrew

I love stealing a car and the driver tries to get it back...so I wait a little. Then as soon as they grab that handle, I take off...and this is when the physics engine starts to shine. You can drag these guys for miles.

Try Doing a huge jump with them