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Added by BobiRoka, 15-04-2008, links to http://www.joystiq.com/2008/04/14/first-grand-theft-auto-iv-review-per...
...and so it begins.
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Also on Joystiq, this poll here: http://www.joystiq.com/2008/04/10/poll-for-which-platform-are-you-buying-grand-theft-auto-iv/ shows that 58% of people will be buying the game on 360, as opposed to PS3.
The real console war starts here.
The real console war starts here.
Chav console of choice confirmed.
Chavs = Lots of people (Playstation Fanboys)
Lots of people = Massive Sales (PS2)
Massive Sales = Lots of money available for niche game development (God of War, Shadow of the Colussus etc)
GTA IS(!) The Games Industry.
Lots of people = Massive Sales (PS2)
Massive Sales = Lots of money available for niche game development (God of War, Shadow of the Colussus etc)
GTA IS(!) The Games Industry.
More gushing praise no doubt at Eurogamer.
Am gagging just to read this, let alone play the GAME.
http://www.eurogamer.net/article.php?article_id=132265
Am gagging just to read this, let alone play the GAME.
http://www.eurogamer.net/article.php?article_id=132265
If only I could use the tumbleweed emote here...
Anyone else notice how the comments on the article degenerated into sniping over the way games are scored.
Lol old times.
Lol old times.
Shan't be buying this.
"The real console war starts here."
So, GTA4 will only sell 40,000 copies, 3/5ths of them on 360?
Wow, Sony must be quaking in their booties after shifting nearly 2,000,0000 copies of Monster Hunter Freedom 2 G on PSP in a few short weeks. Helps to have more than one console out at a time....all of which don't break every five minutes. RROD FTL :)
So, GTA4 will only sell 40,000 copies, 3/5ths of them on 360?
Wow, Sony must be quaking in their booties after shifting nearly 2,000,0000 copies of Monster Hunter Freedom 2 G on PSP in a few short weeks. Helps to have more than one console out at a time....all of which don't break every five minutes. RROD FTL :)
Wow. Just read Eurogamer's impressions and am skipping over daisies right now :)
GTA IV is projected to do 6 million in the first week.
GTA IV is projected to do 6 million in the first week.
Hype addict.
Tempted to write a blog just praising GTA 4 (or slating it lol) just so it gets picked up by Google and we get some traffic.
Oh... but then we'd have more hype-monkeys...
Ok, scratch that.
Oh... but then we'd have more hype-monkeys...
Ok, scratch that.
I've cancelled my pre-order. :)
Why?
I haven't really. ;)
me too.
I've cancelled mine more times than you!
I've bought all your pre-orders and chucked them away...twice.
Point made methinks
GTA is boring.... buy it play it for a couple of days and then realise its a shiny new gta 1...
But it's hardly as if they're polishing a plopplop here is it? Free-roaming, cops vs robbers? From a game design point of view it's the absolute pinnacle. It's a fusion of story driven action gaming and absolute freedom to do whatever you like within a broad set of parameters in a game world that feels more alive than even the most popular MMOG. It's cause and effect, reward and consequence. And it's all delivered in the most unpatronising and mature way. Sam Jackson in San Andreas... Ray Liotta in Vice City. That's the level Rockstar are operating on. It's a true cultural phenomenon. GTA has transended videogame status and I AM ABSOLUTELY GAGGING FOR IT!!!
Ohh err.
And I just read in Shortlist magazine that Ricky Gervais is in the game. Doing a stand up show no less... and more (which they won't reveal)...
Well, after the second series of Extras, he needs to find a new fanbase, so... desperate times etc...
Do whatever you like in GTA4? You mean wreak chavvy mayhem with no let up?
Delivered in a mature way? What constant opportunities for committing ultimate naughtiness presented to the tittering player? How peurile.
Basically Oblivion with hoodies, and a few swear words.
Delivered in a mature way? What constant opportunities for committing ultimate naughtiness presented to the tittering player? How peurile.
Basically Oblivion with hoodies, and a few swear words.
The more I play LOTRO, the more I'm reminded of Oblivion. It may not have the correct day/night cycle (people don't go inside at night in LOTRO), but it just... feels like it's related to Oblivion.
Still, I can't beat up hos and mug old ladies in LOTRO, so it'll never catch on.
Is this released on the 24th? Ok then - I'll give it until May 1st before the next BEST GAME EVER is identified and the hype-boulder starts rolling again ;)
Still, I can't beat up hos and mug old ladies in LOTRO, so it'll never catch on.
Is this released on the 24th? Ok then - I'll give it until May 1st before the next BEST GAME EVER is identified and the hype-boulder starts rolling again ;)
It's the 29th - damn those pesky 5 days.
Starts rolling? Haven't you not noticed my behaviour lately?
How peurile?
It f**king annoys me how much innocuous aspect of the game seems to shadow the entire game in an infantile light for you guys. GTA is light f**king years ahead of anything out there. When I play the game, I only tend to get involved in the sandbox mayhem after an especially bad way. Believe it or not, it's quite a satisfying way of blowing of steam.
The rest of the time, I'm quite caught up in the stories - hence the titles of the handheld iterations.
I appreciate each to their own and all that, and GTA is guilty in some way of the accusations made, but seriously - this is going to be the biggest videogame ever. Ahead of Mario, Tomb Raider, Halo... and for damn good reason too.
After all, how did it get so much ddaily mail attention in the first place? Certainly not for being s**te...
How peurile?
It f**king annoys me how much innocuous aspect of the game seems to shadow the entire game in an infantile light for you guys. GTA is light f**king years ahead of anything out there. When I play the game, I only tend to get involved in the sandbox mayhem after an especially bad way. Believe it or not, it's quite a satisfying way of blowing of steam.
The rest of the time, I'm quite caught up in the stories - hence the titles of the handheld iterations.
I appreciate each to their own and all that, and GTA is guilty in some way of the accusations made, but seriously - this is going to be the biggest videogame ever. Ahead of Mario, Tomb Raider, Halo... and for damn good reason too.
After all, how did it get so much ddaily mail attention in the first place? Certainly not for being s**te...
Light years ahead of what exactly, and how? Any game can do what GTA4 does, if it effectively loses the plot, extolls the virtues of crime, and lets you run around a vaguely realsitic world doing dumb tasks until you're sick of the sight of your console.
Yawn. How about being a good game and with a little thought/ focus? Nope, GTA4 need not apply.
Yawn. How about being a good game and with a little thought/ focus? Nope, GTA4 need not apply.
Philistine.
Online the PS3 version has the most (pre)orders...
http://tinyurl.com/5fr6ud
&
http://www.game.co.uk/
Looks like Msoft spunked rather alot on getting all that extra content. I guess they've gone for the best retail version (PS3) and ignored future what-ifs.
http://tinyurl.com/5fr6ud
&
http://www.game.co.uk/
Looks like Msoft spunked rather alot on getting all that extra content. I guess they've gone for the best retail version (PS3) and ignored future what-ifs.
Null and void.
First up, the 360 version is top on that first link you sent me.
And secondly, of course there's a surge for the special edition NOW. Didn't you get the memo? Game have stopped taking pre-orders for the standard version cos they've sold out. They're telling people if they want it on Day 1 to get the special edition, cos they haven't sold that many.
This is of course absolute b******s and merely a marketing ploy to shift the more expensive SKU.
First up, the 360 version is top on that first link you sent me.
And secondly, of course there's a surge for the special edition NOW. Didn't you get the memo? Game have stopped taking pre-orders for the standard version cos they've sold out. They're telling people if they want it on Day 1 to get the special edition, cos they haven't sold that many.
This is of course absolute b******s and merely a marketing ploy to shift the more expensive SKU.
More expensive, more reliable, better specced, better equipped. You pay cheap u get cheap...as you've already discovered...LOL.
By SKU I was referring to the Special Edition of GTAIV. Perhaps I'm getting my terminology muddled...:S
Sorry, but I didn't think you could be referring to the game. After all, if pre-orders have stopped for the standard, then it's hardly a 'ploy' to be selling the remaining...SKU. It's kind of the only thing they can do.
My main point is however, that the reason the PS3 special edition is high on the pre-order chart THIS WEEK is cos that's all that's available to pre-order.
The standard PS3 edition having sold out...ah yes, it makes sense...
Just weird that the special edition Xbox 360 version has sold out too.
As in 'highly unlikely'.
Btw --
http://tinyurl.com/5fr6ud
PS3 back at top. :)
Just weird that the special edition Xbox 360 version has sold out too.
As in 'highly unlikely'.
Btw --
http://tinyurl.com/5fr6ud
PS3 back at top. :)
And its special edition many places above the 360 equivalent. Lots of people wasting lots of money :(
All I know is that I know 1 person who owns a PS3 and loads of people who own an Xbox 360. And that 1 person doesn't seem to like any of the games that I like. By buying a 360 you're entering into a community of gamers. By buying a PS3 you get to watch nice HD movies and the occasional amazing game that lasts for about 5-10 hours.
That is such utter elitist ignorant s**te.
So anything you're not fanboi-ing about isn't a community?
Absolutely gobsmacking.
It *is* a community, just not one that you belong to.
In-fracking-sane.
If you want to enter into a community of gamers, download the Trackmania z0m posted in the forums last week. Servers are 70+ players, unique skins for the cars etc etc etc.
That's free.
That will last more than a week (for those interested in it).
And I will bet my nads people in *that* community aren't so effing precious about it.
Even had to drag myself away from LOTRO to re-read your comment, such was my incredulity at your blinkered-ness.
Wow.
So anything you're not fanboi-ing about isn't a community?
Absolutely gobsmacking.
It *is* a community, just not one that you belong to.
In-fracking-sane.
If you want to enter into a community of gamers, download the Trackmania z0m posted in the forums last week. Servers are 70+ players, unique skins for the cars etc etc etc.
That's free.
That will last more than a week (for those interested in it).
And I will bet my nads people in *that* community aren't so effing precious about it.
Even had to drag myself away from LOTRO to re-read your comment, such was my incredulity at your blinkered-ness.
Wow.
No, come on...GTA4 and Oblivion both last longer than that, right? Though not as long as Gears of War, obviously.
Not that I'd call any of those even slightly amazing.
Btw, numbers are fun...The two people I know who own Xbox 360s have both had the RROD. 100% failure rate. Inspiring....not.
The hundreds of people I have easily found to play online in Warhawk/ Resistance have all utterly whupped me. Infuriating more than inspiring, but still more fun than packing my knackered console off to the menders again and again.
Not that I'd call any of those even slightly amazing.
Btw, numbers are fun...The two people I know who own Xbox 360s have both had the RROD. 100% failure rate. Inspiring....not.
The hundreds of people I have easily found to play online in Warhawk/ Resistance have all utterly whupped me. Infuriating more than inspiring, but still more fun than packing my knackered console off to the menders again and again.
Dear Customer
Grand Theft Auto IV is nearly here!
Thank you for your order {********} for Grand Theft Auto IV. The highly anticipated GTA IV is due to be with you on Tuesday 29th April. To make sure that we get this title to everyone who ordered it for release day we have had to start our picking and packing process earlier than we would for our normal pre-orders. As a result, we may look to authorise your credit/debit card from tomorrow.
Kind regards
Customer Services
GAME.co.uk
Woohoo!!!
Grand Theft Auto IV is nearly here!
Thank you for your order {********} for Grand Theft Auto IV. The highly anticipated GTA IV is due to be with you on Tuesday 29th April. To make sure that we get this title to everyone who ordered it for release day we have had to start our picking and packing process earlier than we would for our normal pre-orders. As a result, we may look to authorise your credit/debit card from tomorrow.
Kind regards
Customer Services
GAME.co.uk
Woohoo!!!
Dear Site User,
Would you like me to remove your customer order so nobody calls up and tries to get it delivered to a different address?
As utterly hilarious as that would be, I'll cover yo ass anyway - order number asterisked.
Still dumbfounded at your previous comment,
Level 29 Tech Support Hobbit
Would you like me to remove your customer order so nobody calls up and tries to get it delivered to a different address?
As utterly hilarious as that would be, I'll cover yo ass anyway - order number asterisked.
Still dumbfounded at your previous comment,
Level 29 Tech Support Hobbit
Oopsy Daisy :)
Cheers m8.
Cheers m8.
No worries m8
:)
:)
This data from widely regarded games specialist, ASDA (FFS).
I logged on from America for this? Last you'll see of me for another week. About long enough for the next mind-blowing bag of hype sh-ite to breeze through I guess.
Sorry was p**sed. What we talking about?
You logged in stateside just to bait me?
Anyone that doesn't buy this game is going to miss out BIG time.
Anyone that doesn't buy this game is going to miss out BIG time.
Which game are you blethering about this week?
I did just fine missing out on GTA 1, 2 and 3 on PS2...this is no different.
Well, I got the missus to cancel the pre-order through HMV even despite the 1200 MS points you get with it. Can't justify such expenditure at the moment, when I have a fair few games sitting unfinished already. The more I read about GTA4 the less it's interesting me.
Mentalist.
Have another go at RE4 Wii m8, you'll love it!
Yes indeed, must find me some time for that one. :)
I'm on chapter 4...shrieking chainsaw bitches aplenty. Terrifying :)
Hey. IGN gave it a perfect 10 too....
And said the PS3 version looks...BETTER :)
"For those wanting to know which version looks better, the edge goes to the PS3. The textures and framerate are comparable, but the PS3 has far less pop-in. The 360 has richer colors, but the PS3 has better anti-aliasing making it look a little cleaner. Because GTA IV can preload onto the PS3 hard drive, the in-game loads are faster. Don't worry Xbox owners, the load times are rarely more than 30 seconds and don't occur very often. The slight visual edge goes to PS3, but the 360 is no slouch. Either version will do you proud."
Excellent :)
And said the PS3 version looks...BETTER :)
"For those wanting to know which version looks better, the edge goes to the PS3. The textures and framerate are comparable, but the PS3 has far less pop-in. The 360 has richer colors, but the PS3 has better anti-aliasing making it look a little cleaner. Because GTA IV can preload onto the PS3 hard drive, the in-game loads are faster. Don't worry Xbox owners, the load times are rarely more than 30 seconds and don't occur very often. The slight visual edge goes to PS3, but the 360 is no slouch. Either version will do you proud."
Excellent :)
Bothered. I've got both machines now.
So the PS3 version has the visual edge... I still don't regret buying it for Xbox 360. Everyone I know is getting it for 360 and I'm looking forward to seeing my friends list full of people playing GTA IV online.
There's also the fairly significant issue of two weighty 360 exclusive add-on packs.
Has anyone seen the video review? It looks utterly stunning. Reviewer bloke said he'd pay £300 for the multiplayer alone, although the single player is an epic 35-40 hours long.
And especially for Koorah (quote from the review):
"The series cheered (and criticized) for glorifying violence has taken an unexpected turn: it's gone legit. Oh sure, you'll still blow up cop cars, run down innocent civilians, bang hookers, assist drug dealers and lowlifes and do many, many other bad deeds, but at a cost to main character Niko Bellic's very soul.".
Whole thing + video review here: http://uk.xbox360.ign.com/articles/869/869381p1.html
So the PS3 version has the visual edge... I still don't regret buying it for Xbox 360. Everyone I know is getting it for 360 and I'm looking forward to seeing my friends list full of people playing GTA IV online.
There's also the fairly significant issue of two weighty 360 exclusive add-on packs.
Has anyone seen the video review? It looks utterly stunning. Reviewer bloke said he'd pay £300 for the multiplayer alone, although the single player is an epic 35-40 hours long.
And especially for Koorah (quote from the review):
"The series cheered (and criticized) for glorifying violence has taken an unexpected turn: it's gone legit. Oh sure, you'll still blow up cop cars, run down innocent civilians, bang hookers, assist drug dealers and lowlifes and do many, many other bad deeds, but at a cost to main character Niko Bellic's very soul.".
Whole thing + video review here: http://uk.xbox360.ign.com/articles/869/869381p1.html
"I've got both machines now. "
Cool. Xbox 360 obsolescence only a matter of time then, dude :)
Btw, there will be LOADS of people playing it online on PS3 too...like with Resistance, Singstar, Warhawk, GT5 Prologue...etc etc.
As for those add on packs? Meh...when Resistance 2, Killzone 2, Little Big Planet, et al hit in autumn 2008 who's really going to be playing GTA4 still? Seriously dude, it's such a non-event in the console war. Msoft have wasted megabux with this bogus hope.
Cool. Xbox 360 obsolescence only a matter of time then, dude :)
Btw, there will be LOADS of people playing it online on PS3 too...like with Resistance, Singstar, Warhawk, GT5 Prologue...etc etc.
As for those add on packs? Meh...when Resistance 2, Killzone 2, Little Big Planet, et al hit in autumn 2008 who's really going to be playing GTA4 still? Seriously dude, it's such a non-event in the console war. Msoft have wasted megabux with this bogus hope.