GTA4 / Grand Theft Auto IV (2008): News, rumors, etc.
04-24-08, 04:55 PM
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I did a search on the thread but didn't get any hits.
Is there going to be MP3 support in either version of the game? I would think it wouldn't be too difficult to have the game look at the typical music folders on the 360 or PS3 for a user radio channel. This was a big reason I played San Andreas on the PC instead of the PS2.
EDIT: Probably would have helped if I read this page LOL. I did my search on MP3. I don't have an iPod though.
Is there going to be MP3 support in either version of the game? I would think it wouldn't be too difficult to have the game look at the typical music folders on the 360 or PS3 for a user radio channel. This was a big reason I played San Andreas on the PC instead of the PS2.
EDIT: Probably would have helped if I read this page LOL. I did my search on MP3. I don't have an iPod though.
04-24-08, 04:58 PM
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Originally Posted by Liver&Onions
Wasn't a dig! I play that game a couple of times a week. I still am trying to get that last damn achievement. And in Carcassonne too - I need to beat someone by 50 in a player match.
I'd happily play Carc. Catan i enjoy but online games take for-bloody-ever. After my first 2+ hour game of Catan online i refuse to play it with people again.
04-24-08, 06:43 PM
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Originally Posted by chrisih8u
I couldnt find a B&M that was taking preorders for the special edition. Anyone know which website would ship the closest to the release date?
04-24-08, 06:52 PM
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Originally Posted by CKMorpheus
Amazon would be your best bet if you chose overnight or two-day shipping. Have you tried your local GameStop/EB Games?
04-24-08, 07:51 PM
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Originally Posted by chrisih8u
Yes, I even tried two Gamestops. Both said they werent doing any more preorders for the special edition, only the regular version. I dont know if it was supply issue.
04-24-08, 08:10 PM
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Originally Posted by CKMorpheus
Must've been supply issue. I just upgraded my regular edition pre-order to the SE at my local GameStop yesterday. They must have a set amount they expect to receive and don't exceed that number of pre-orders. Sucks man
04-25-08, 12:58 AM
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Originally Posted by chrisih8u
No biggie. I ordered from Amazon with Prime shipping. As long as it gets here within a few days of the release date i'll be fine. I just dont want to be waiting a week or so.
I did the same thing. I hope it arrives when it's supposed to, the day after release day. I don't want to have to go out into the throngs of GTA fans at Best Buy.
04-25-08, 03:55 AM
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Had to trawl through 4 and a half hours at work before I could take it home.
Of course, I'm not allowed to play online with it until release day, but I can make sweet sweet love to it in the mean time.
04-25-08, 03:59 AM
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Originally Posted by fmian
Had to trawl through 4 and a half hours at work before I could take it home.
Of course, I'm not allowed to play online with it until release day, but I can make sweet sweet love to it in the mean time.
Of course, I'm not allowed to play online with it until release day, but I can make sweet sweet love to it in the mean time.
04-25-08, 06:47 AM
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Originally Posted by lordwow
I don't know if you'll get banned for playing it. I had 5 guys on my friends list playing it on live last night.
04-25-08, 09:16 AM
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04-25-08, 11:53 AM
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Originally Posted by CKMorpheus
Corvin's right, when I worked at Best Buy, they had boxes upon boxes of Halo 3, the Madden games, and any other big release you could imagine. We didn't sell out for days, if not weeks. Expect to find this game at nearly any place that sells games, except Gamestop, who only get enough for pre-orders.
Personally I pre-ordered this at GameStop for several reasons. 1. The ability to pay it off before hand, so I can walk in and out. 2. I don't wanna give Best Buy any of my money. 3. Midnight release (which I didn't know about beforehand).
Personally I pre-ordered this at GameStop for several reasons. 1. The ability to pay it off before hand, so I can walk in and out. 2. I don't wanna give Best Buy any of my money. 3. Midnight release (which I didn't know about beforehand).
04-25-08, 12:04 PM
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In case anyone wants a mini hands-on review, here goes. I spent about 7 hours playing it yesterday and it's actually pretty fun. I had no hopes for the game, as I pretty much hated San Andreas.
-GTA IV is almost a bit too realistic, so random crime sprees and driving from the cops is kind of hard to pull off.
-Using your cell phone to do everything is kind of cool, but it rings.. A LOT!
-The story is long and in depth, but I won't ruin anything for you guys.
-The graphics are very nice in the sunlight, but kind off poor at night, and in the cutscenes....weird. Lots of shimmering and blurry stuff in the near distance.
-Shopping is much better, as is eating. No more San Andreas micro managing.
Overall, i'd give it about an 8/10 so far. Im 25% done, but I'm not planning on going for the 100% craziness. I wish turning the cars around corners did not require coming to an almost complete stop like Gran Turismo though. Also, the missions are almost all "pick this up, drive there, maybe kill something, bring me home" over and over.
-GTA IV is almost a bit too realistic, so random crime sprees and driving from the cops is kind of hard to pull off.
-Using your cell phone to do everything is kind of cool, but it rings.. A LOT!
-The story is long and in depth, but I won't ruin anything for you guys.
-The graphics are very nice in the sunlight, but kind off poor at night, and in the cutscenes....weird. Lots of shimmering and blurry stuff in the near distance.
-Shopping is much better, as is eating. No more San Andreas micro managing.
Overall, i'd give it about an 8/10 so far. Im 25% done, but I'm not planning on going for the 100% craziness. I wish turning the cars around corners did not require coming to an almost complete stop like Gran Turismo though. Also, the missions are almost all "pick this up, drive there, maybe kill something, bring me home" over and over.