Here’s some news from GTA4.net:
The latest issue of UK magazine PSM3 features a massive twelve-page exclusive preview of Grand Theft Auto IV. The preview contains four new screenshots which have never been seen before, and new character illustrations of Little Jacob and Vlad. It also contains a fullsize version of this screenshot, which was only partially revealed to us last year. Thanks to Buubar (from the forums) for the info.
There is also a similar preview with similar media assets in the newest issue of Games Master. Both previews appear to be based on the same demonstration. Go to GTAForums for more information. Here is a short summary of the new info from both previews:
- 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.
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News from planetgrandtheftauto.gamespy.com:
- Main Character: Niko Bellic
- Single Player: Yes
- Multi-player: Yes, confirmed but no details yet
- Episodic Content: Two pieces of content for Xbox 360 in 2008/2009, possibly PS3 later on
- Graphics: Uses Rockstar Advanced Graphics Engine (RAGE)
- Physics: Uses NaturalMotion euphoria
- Location: Liberty City, broken up into five areas:
- Brooklyn is Broker
- Manhattan is Algonquin
- Queens is Dukes
- The Bronx is Bohan
- New Jersey is Alderney
- Sea/Air: Helicopters and boats but no planes
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Excerpt from THIS ARTICLE on IGN:
Australia, January 28, 2008 – As you’ve no doubt read, Rockstar has been doing the rounds recently with an impressive new hour plus long tour of the latest build of GTA IV. Our U.S. and U.K. compatriots have already taken extensive looks at the new demo, but there’s so much to talk about in the game – whether it’s the missions, the moment-to-moment action, the controls, the dynamic city, the technology, the graphics, or any of countless other aspects, that we’re also chipping in with a little commentary of our own. A few days ago Patch posted his examination of the use of Euphoria middleware in GTA IV, and today I’m going to take a look at just how different the action and combat mechanics are from previous games in the series.
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You’ve probably already seen this one:
But check out THIS one. It will have you laughing for a little over 30 seconds:
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Read the Article Here: Courtesy of Kiziko
Grand Theft Auto IV: Kikizo Preview 3
So it’s been a while, that’s for sure. But last week we went back to Rockstar once again for our lengthiest look at the game yet – a rear-aching ninety minutes of GTA IV, no less. No magazines have seen this demo. Which means for the first time the only place you can get this new information is just where it should be – online – and the only place you can get the FULL detail from of the small handful of sites that have seen it, is Kikizo. Cool huh?
Rockstar is starting to open up more about the game as it nears the end of its marathon development process, and is answering more and more of our burning questions. Today we’ll reveal a much broader look around Liberty City including our first unrestricted look at the entire game map. We got to see parts of Liberty City we hadn’t been taken to before, and best of all, we’ll introduce you to some awesome new characters and missions in detail you won’t find anywhere else.
We’re also starting to get a much better overall impression of what Niko is like as a character now. Hardworking, risk-taking, calm, firm and determined, with a subtle sense of humour. We’re also curious how Niko is with the ladies; at one stage of our latest demo we saw the words, “alternatively you can ask her on a date” appear on the HUD. Intriguing.
