[klb5090]

i must agree this thread along with all the surfing and video watching has moved me from "i'll just pick it up at best buy or something tuesday or wednesday if i have the cash" to "pre-ordered waiting in line at midnight and skipping all classes wednesday"

[Dakar the Fourth]

I'm going to be worthless at work next week. Like a junkie getting the shakes.

[Mac User #001]

Well I've gone from "Can't wait until the PC version" to "Would it really be that bad to buy a 360 only to play this?".

It does look to be quite the game...

[klb5090]

In my opinion IGN is the best online review and preview site for all consoles and they have just released there review for GTA IV...
Its a great 7 page review, with awesome screenshots and insight, i'll allow you all to read it and enjoy the first big US review without any spoilers....Perfect 10/10, sorry couldn't resist

[ort888]

Did you se the video review on IGN?

Holy crap.

Wow. I'm not even a big GTA fan and I am now super excited for this game.

Also, did you see the sex in the car? Makes hot coffee and Mass Effect look like the Brady Bunch.

[exca1ibur]

Okay, I'm sold. I was gonna wait it out but this will be a day 1 purchase. I have a $25 gift card as well, so I'm out of excuses. I think they pretty much have Game of the Year in the bag.

[ajprice]

I'm sold, after seeing the graphics in the pictures, then seeing it moving in the videos, its a great looking game. Looks very open and free too with the throwing bricks off the street and stuff, lots of fun to be had .

[Peter]

"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. "

from the ign review

[jokell82]

Originally Posted by Peter 

from the ign review

I'm gonna have a hard time choosing which system to buy it for. I think the achievements will make me lean towards the 360, though...

[moep]

someone just sent me this via email:





Here is a video of GTA4's physics system by the way:

Video Teases GTA 4 Animation Technology - Shacknews - PC Games, PlayStation, Xbox 360 and Wii video game news, previews and downloads

[analogue SPRINKLES]

Originally Posted by Peter 

from the ign review

I'm gonna get it for the PS3 for the single reason of MS trying a con even more money out of me just for the privilege of playing online. I'd rather play online for free with the PS3 thanks.

I also hear the PS3 has a 5 gig hard drive install which may make things smoother when loading.

[ort888]

It's really time for Microsoft to stop charging for Live. It's good that Sony is starting to really come on, because as much as I like my Xbox, competition is the only thing that will keep these companies honest.

[NYK Ace]

how many 360s are going to RROD with people playing non-stop in the next week or so?

[jokell82]

Originally Posted by ort888 

It's really time for Microsoft to stop charging for Live. It's good that Sony is starting to really come on, because as much as I like my Xbox, competition is the only thing that will keep these companies honest.

Or at least stop charging for online multiplayer. Maybe have a "premium" Live service. But since Microsoft hosts no multiplayer servers there really shouldn't be a charge for simple matchmaking.

[ort888]

I'm also shocked that they didn't drop the price prior to GTA4's launch. The stupid thing has only gone down $50 in 2 and a half years. Even the PS2, the most successful console of all time, had dropped more by now.

I think they are getting cocky.

[Dakar the Fourth]

Originally Posted by NYK Ace 

how many 360s are going to RROD with people playing non-stop in the next week or so?

That'd be hilarious. And speak volumes about GTA.

Originally Posted by ort888 

I'm also shocked that they didn't drop the price prior to GTA4's launch. The stupid thing has only gone down $50 in 2 and a half years. Even the PS2, the most successful console of all time, had dropped more by now.

I think they are getting cocky.

About what, being in 3rd place?

[jokell82]

Originally Posted by Dakar the Fourth 

That'd be hilarious. And speak volumes about GTA.

About what, being in 3rd place?

Microsoft is in second by almost 7 million consoles right now.

[Dakar the Fourth]

Huh?

Edit: Nevermind, I misread Ort's statement to be about Sony.

[ort888]

YouTube - GTAIV HOOKERS

This is gonna get ugly. After seeing how Fox News handled Mass Effect, I can't even imagine what the reaction to this is going to be.

[analogue SPRINKLES]

Originally Posted by ort888 

YouTube - GTAIV HOOKERS

This is gonna get ugly. After seeing how Fox News handled Mass Effect, I can't even imagine what the reaction to this is going to be.

That's pretty stupid. I don't see what the point of putting that in a game is.

[ajprice]

Nice little detail in that vid, at about 1:40 when his phone goes off, before it rings there's the interference "dut-dut-dut, dut-dut-dut, dut-dut-dut" sound from his phone because the radio is on .