2008-02-21 21:37:48 Images of Grand Theft Auto IV

This is looking very atmospheric, just what I wanted for the new GTA.

I've been quite behind on information on this one, so is a coop announced? I mean it'll get a MP and the last GTA:SA got somewhat of an attempt on a coop.

2008-02-21 21:39:36 In reply to Viginti_Tres (2008-02-21 21:37:48)

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2008-02-21 21:40:38

graphically, still very iffy, but im hoping maybe for once it has a solid(ish) framerate and actually adds something new to the mix

2008-02-21 21:47:52

Why do they take screenshots, and then have them look like .gifs ????
Im sure its gonna look awesome "in real life" when you actually play it in front of your own tv, but why do soooo many games have ultracrappy screenshot qualities?

Test Drive Unlimited, looks like shit in some screenshots, looks amazing when actually playing it..
Same with Kingdom Under Fire. Same with Halo 3, Forza 2, Saints Row, PGR3&4..
Et cetera.. Even Mass Effect looks alot better than the screenshots, even tough it looks amazing in the screenshots..

And some of them are even .png.. And still look like shit. When a .jpg can look just as good, why save as a .png with all the grainyness and odd sharp edges when various shades of color collide?
I'm not talking about photo manipulation, im talking about simply preserving the quality of the image.
I mean... Who the heck is responsible? I could do their job for free lol.

2008-02-21 22:05:20

Impressive. No jaggiez, less ugly texures. Call me crazy but I'm going to go out on a limb here and assume that these new shots are from the 360 version. The only real problem I see is the minor shading errors on the white sides of those doors in pic 5 (you can see the diagonal Tri edge inside the quad face where they improperly cut the door holes, instead of looping fully around...) Not a big deal, I guess. If that's the worst of it, then I suppose not a problem. Cuz the shading errors in Crackdown were SO bad. Dark and everywhere.

But anyway, nice screens.

2008-02-21 22:17:21

There's a new trailer out as well, looks very cool and atmospheric. They really seem to have created a living, breathing city from what I can tell. The attention to detail is amazing and it just has character...tons of it!

Ok, technically it's not among the best out there; Low res textures, low poly's etc. But overal, it's looking fantastic for the type of game it is and what it promises to (hopefully) deliver. Performance and draw/pop-in is my main concern at this point. Hopefully the game will be smooth as silk when released.

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2008-02-21 22:43:37

The dithering looks cool, I cant wait.

2008-02-21 22:44:33

Added two videos, check'em out!

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If history is to change, let it change. If the world is to be destroyed, so be it. If my fate is to die, I must simply laugh.

2008-02-21 22:48:58

lol, the second video was hillarious.

2008-02-21 22:56:04

freaking awesome, the pics are looking ALOT cleaner aswell which is always great. This game is going to be HUUUUUGE.

I always get hyped up for the GTA games, hell i bought a PS2 just for San Andreas, this is going to be no different.

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UFC 2009, Its going to be the best game ever.

Anyone that calls themselves a "Hardcore Gamer" seriously needs to reevaluate their lives.

2008-02-21 23:35:00

i want that car

2008-02-21 23:56:36 In reply to samhain81 (2008-02-21 23:31:45)

2008-02-22 00:04:41

I'm not loving the jittery framerate framerate.

2008-02-22 00:15:20

"Bad + Good = Better for everyone!"

lol, wise words!

2008-02-22 00:49:36 In reply to Sheps (2008-02-21 22:56:04)

2008-02-22 00:49:58

This game wins

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I play teh video games?!?@#?@!

2008-02-22 01:15:33 In reply to mustacio (2008-02-22 00:49:36)

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UFC 2009, Its going to be the best game ever.

Anyone that calls themselves a "Hardcore Gamer" seriously needs to reevaluate their lives.

2008-02-22 01:23:24

looks good, the graphics look fine, this game for me at least will be all about the fun

2008-02-22 04:52:32

This is a bigger leap than 2D GTA from GTA III, said Rockstar. And I do start to agree with them.

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If history is to change, let it change. If the world is to be destroyed, so be it. If my fate is to die, I must simply laugh.

2008-02-22 05:16:53

The screens and videos look so nice man!

2008-02-22 05:23:37 In reply to Kudgel (2008-02-22 04:52:32)

2008-02-22 06:59:35 In reply to Archaos (2008-02-22 00:15:20)

2008-02-22 07:53:45

Everytime I see something new from the game, I JUST CAN'T WAIT...ANY...MORE!!!! :D LOVE GTA!

/Rechain

2008-02-22 09:32:19

But why preorder date is september?