I feel the same way. I can't get into any of the GTAs. I think it's because I have no attention span in that game -- I'll do a mission or two, then wonder how far the bodies will fly if I shoot rockets at people from the top of a building. Or I'll try to drive a car into a police helicopter. By that point I've already wasted an hour.

It think that's the point. GTA is so incredible because not even playing the game is a blast. Just cruising and raising hell for hours on end and trying to out do your buddy is half the draw. I have a feeling that GTA IV's storyline is going to be just as entertaining as GTA III's. Seriously, the first time I was transporting the dead body in the trunk of my car from point A to point B and the trunk popped open I laughed so hard.

 

I'll openly admit that the experience died down with Vice City and San Andreas, but it's pretty clear GTA IV is going to be a HUGE step up in realism, gameplay, and overall feel. I can't wait to light up the 40" LCD tomorrow night for a few hours (sorry honey, but you'll have to go to the bedroom for awhile, cuz I'm taking over the living room, lol).

 

There's something about the reality of the games (when playing missions)... you feel the gravity of offing a mob boss, and I hear the murders are ridiculously realistic in GTA IV, unlike the III series where the blood just squirts around like a slasher film.

 

Add to that online play, a map that's 3 times the size as the previous games yet much denser, and you get what is going to be hailed as the best game ever.

Edited April 28, 200817 yr by Steve9347

I already paid for my copy but I cant make it in there tomorrow till afterwork and I have a bad feeling that if someone goes in there to get a copy when they sell out before I get there that they will give them mine.

Picked up GTA IV at a midnight release tonight...

 

WOW, the realism and the city graphics are quite simply amazing. I haven't gotten too far in the story line, but just seeng the scenery alone was quite impressive.

How's the online play in GTA b/c that is the only reason i'd buy it is for online.

How's the online play in GTA b/c that is the only reason i'd buy it is for online.

I'll let you know tonight.

BWAHAHA. Unbelievable. Read the entire 7-page review from IGN. This game is going to be fantastic, and will take up most of my evening tonight.

 

Well, I ordered GTA4 on EBgames.com with overnight shipping a couple of days ago. They guaranteed for it to be here today if you bought it by yesterday at noon or you get your money back...It hasn't even shipped so it looks like I'm going to have to go through their clusterf*** that is customer service.

Well, I ordered GTA4 on EBgames.com with overnight shipping a couple of days ago. They guaranteed for it to be here today if you bought it by yesterday at noon or you get your money back...It hasn't even shipped so it looks like I'm going to have to go through their clusterf*** that is customer service.

Why would you order online when you could have just gone to the store to pre-order it hours before it's release?

 

However, does the "get your money back" include keeping the game? If so, the day or so you have to wait would be worth the free game. One note though, from what I've read in the past, companies aren't allowed to ship until the release date, so maybe you misread things?

Why would you order online when you could have just gone to the store to pre-order it hours before it's release?

 

However, does the "get your money back" include keeping the game? If so, the day or so you have to wait would be worth the free game. One note though, from what I've read in the past, companies aren't allowed to ship until the release date, so maybe you misread things?

 

Nah, I've done this plenty of times before with Brawl, NCAA08, etc. When I'm down in Marco Island the nearest EBgames is 40 minutes away. I figured I didn't want to waste the gas/time to drive 40 minutes each way. Usually this way is a good way to go, but oh well.

 

Eh, I just checked and it's only for the shipping amount. Oh well.

Edited April 29, 200817 yr by chimpy2121

I decided to purchase a wii instead of a xbox way back when so no GTA4 for me(yet).

 

I did purchase mario Kart and the online play is pretty sweet. I also purchased 3 extra wheels for when company comes over.

I decided to purchase a wii instead of a xbox way back when so no GTA4 for me(yet).

Ever. There's no chance in hell the Wii could handle GTA IV. Seriously.

 

I obviously loved the original Super Mario Kart as a kid, but never got into the second wave.

 

 

Now THAT'S the real deal!

Ever. There's no chance in hell the Wii could handle GTA IV. Seriously.

 

I obviously loved the original Super Mario Kart as a kid, but never got into the second wave.

 

 

Now THAT'S the real deal!

 

I mean, I am deciding between a ps3 and a xbox as a second console. I may lean towards the ps3 for it's blu ray capabilities. I realize GTA4 will only be available for ps3 and xbox.

I mean, I am deciding between a ps3 and a xbox as a second console. I may lean towards the ps3 for it's blu ray capabilities. I realize GTA4 will only be available for ps3 and xbox.

Oh sorry, I misunderstood.

 

I'm a 360 guy through and through. The Halo series and the online play make it a no brainer for me, but everyone's different. XBOX Live is the far superior online community, so if you plan on doing online stuff, that might be the route.

 

However, blu-ray works, I'm just totally unconcerned with that aspect or I'm sure I'd have been disappointed with the HD-DVD death. However, I don't use my system for movies.

I know they are probably playing it, but no one here has IV yet???

I picked it up on my lunch break. However, being a working professional I have to wait until this evening to put it in...

 

Heh. That's what SHE said.

I realize GTA4 will only be available for ps3 and xbox.

Not necessarily. Unless I'm wrong (which is possible I suppose, but I haven't seen anything), they haven't confirmed or denied a PC version yet. I suspect one will be out, and thats what I'll be waiting for since the GTA games have always been much, much better for PC than for any consoles.

Not necessarily. Unless I'm wrong (which is possible I suppose, but I haven't seen anything), they haven't confirmed or denied a PC version yet. I suspect one will be out, and thats what I'll be waiting for since the GTA games have always been much, much better for PC than for any consoles.

That was before consoles passed PCs. I'd think like 6% of the population could run a scaled down version of GTA IV on PC. It's just too loaded. You'd need to be rocking Alienware to do it.

 

Now, I'm not saying it's impossible, but I don't think there'd be enough folks who could actually run it to merit such a feat.

That was before consoles passed PCs. I'd think like 6% of the population could run a scaled down version of GTA IV on PC. It's just too loaded. You'd need to be rocking Alienware to do it.

 

Which is why he said it could only happen somewhere down the line. PCs will pass consoles again, just like they do every gen. Who knows if it's worth it for Rockstar to get it out there by that time though

I got GTA around 1. It still says it hasn't shipped on ebs website...maybe I'll get 2 or they just don't update orders anymore.

I got my copy, about to go play.

Well, great. I got one of the apparently millions of faulty GTAs out there. Hopefully you guys are luckier than I.

I just popped mine in and its installing the data to the hard disk.

Mine works

Well, great. I got one of the apparently millions of faulty GTAs out there. Hopefully you guys are luckier than I.

PS3 or 360?

PS3 or 360?

AH, I read that the 60gb PS3 is the most often culprit.

Basically, if you get through the first cutscene you are golden, if not, you are f***ed.