GTA IV - NON-SPOILER THREAD

I think artistically this is one of the finest games ever made. As the above post (great link) shows the level of detail in the game is phenominal. Ok so it might be a bit short lived and I don't now play this game as much as CoD4 or FIFA/Euro but when I play this game it's total immersion.

I would def recommend getting it. At it's core it's a solid, good game, but when you factor in all the other stuff like the radio stations, the level of detail in the environment, the voice acting (the fact they speak proper Russian (unlike BFBC) and Serbain) means the whole thing is a sublime package. It's the only game I've got since Winning Eleven 6:FE where I think great value for money.
 
new patch 1.02 for PS3 and 360

For a full list of fixes addressed with the patch, click Read More.



1. Fixed an issue where players were unable to enter or exit vehicles in GTA Race.
2. Fixed an issue where scripted vehicles were causing games to unexpectedly crash.
3. Improved reliability and frequency of PS3™ online leaderboard updates.
4. Fixed a rare hang some players encountered when moving from a Race or GTA Race lobby into gameplay.
5. Fixed a hang that would occur when players were switching teams during the countdown in the lobby.
6. Fixed an issue where players were able to get ridiculously high scores from Cops 'n Crooks matches.
7. Changed GTA Race and Race so that the last player remaining always receives a reward of $250.
8. Fixed an issue where spectating players would prevent the game from finishing.
9. Fixed an issue where players were unable to spectate in Round 2 of Cops 'n Crooks games.
10. Changed countdown timer in lobby so that it no longer resets when new players join a game.
11. Changed the kick option so that kicked players are no longer brought back to single player.
 
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I am, I'm at approx 90% - trying to get the 100% even if it means shooting those fecking annoying pigeons.

It's also a game a lot of my friends have so I've held on to it for that reason.
 
Havn't played it in weeks. Its funny how we spend months (years in this case) waiting for a game where the hype is so high you just expect to be playing it for ever. Then after a few weeks when you've finished it and the hype dies down, you don't care about it.
 
I am sure a message came up telling me that I could put the missions on hold via the mobile somehow.

I cant find how to do that now, does anyone know how to do this?
 
Set your in game mobile to silent and you will get no more calls to do missions
 
actually you put your phone into standby and its the last thing in options i think ;))
 
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Havn't played it in weeks. Its funny how we spend months (years in this case) waiting for a game where the hype is so high you just expect to be playing it for ever. Then after a few weeks when you've finished it and the hype dies down, you don't care about it.
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fifa/pes will be game of the year has those games are ones you cna play forever;))
 
Hey guys i was wondering when you complete the main storyline is that 50% of the game? and the other 50% is side missions etc?
 
F$$$$ck!!!! I updated to 1.02, and now my saved games are gone! Christ! How the hell they make that to us! Right now I could kill the idiot at Rockstar who did this. I had spent 50 hours and had done 76 missions, almost 70% completed... I'm furious. Is there a way to recover my saved games? Don't tell me they delted them because I could kill someone right now...
 
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F$$$$ck!!!! I updated to 1.02, and now my saved games are gone! Christ! How the hell they make that to us! Right now I could kill the idiot at Rockstar who did this. I had spent 50 hours and had done 76 missions, almost 70% completed... I'm furious. Is there a way to recover my saved games? Don't tell me they delted them because I could kill someone right now...
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when did you update I have not seen this?
 
I updated 30 minutes ago! But I'm going to sleep now as I'm really disappointed. A lot. I mean it. Seriously.
 
Right now, I got nothing, simply lost all my progress into the game. It supposedly fixes some online annoyances for PS3. But considering it's gamespy on the back end anyway, I very much doubt all the bugs have been solved... So, no one has had the same problem as me?

Then I'm going to be really furious. Please, someone can loose all his progress even if it's only to be on my side on this one?
 
60% is the story, the other 40 is all the little odd bits
 
drekkard said:
Right now, I got nothing, simply lost all my progress into the game. It supposedly fixes some online annoyances for PS3. But considering it's gamespy on the back end anyway, I very much doubt all the bugs have been solved... So, no one has had the same problem as me?

Then I'm going to be really furious. Please, someone can loose all his progress even if it's only to be on my side on this one?
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I don't think I'll bother with it if drekkards post is anything to go by, that sucks mate...:((
 
EHEMMM...... I REALLY DON'T KNOW HOW TO PUT IT STRAIGHT.... :blush:

You can call me many things. Nick, don't worry, it was ALL MY FAULT! :EMB:

My gf had changed the HD without me knowing it. Jesus! I could have killed her when she told me!!!! :rant:

But she's so pretty...

So, it's stupidity by myself, I should have watched a little deeper and I would have seen it. Now I understand why nobody was having this issue.

No, wait, I will email Rockstar right now because it's untolerable to loose your savegames when you change your HD! :r1

I will try it tonight... Sorry lads, I've had one of those days, because Avast crashed and had to change the regfile to solve it, the mouse ran out of batteries and had to wait for 30 minutes for a meeting with a client. Grrrrrrr....
 
drekkard said:
EHEMMM...... I REALLY DON'T KNOW HOW TO PUT IT STRAIGHT.... :blush:

You can call me many things. Nick, don't worry, it was ALL MY FAULT! :EMB:

My gf had changed the HD without me knowing it. Jesus! I could have killed her when she told me!!!! :rant:

But she's so pretty...

So, it's stupidity by myself, I should have watched a little deeper and I would have seen it. Now I understand why nobody was having this issue.

No, wait, I will email Rockstar right now because it's untolerable to loose your savegames when you change your HD! :r1

I will try it tonight... Sorry lads, I've had one of those days, because Avast crashed and had to change the regfile to solve it, the mouse ran out of batteries and had to wait for 30 minutes for a meeting with a client. Grrrrrrr....
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:LOL: No worries drekkard, girlfriends are there to test us, it's why they are pretty so they can get away with so much and you just have to forgive them...
;))
 
I had a shot of GTA race the other day.

One thing I couldnt work out was the checkpoints on the way to the final destination. On the map it looked like I was at the checkpoint, but I couldnt see anything. Alos couldnt see where the final destination was.

The documentation for online stuff is non existant which is pants.

It was a laugh though with everyone starting on foot looking for a car.
 
From Bisness wire:

Rockstar Games Announces Grand Theft Auto: Chinatown Wars for the Nintendo DS™



July 15, 2008 12:45:00


Rockstar Games, a publishing label of Take-Two Interactive Software, Inc. (NASDAQ: TTWO), is proud to announce Grand Theft Auto: Chinatown Wars . Developed by Rockstar Leeds in conjunction with series creators Rockstar North, Grand Theft Auto: Chinatown Wars will be available on the Nintendo DS™ in North America and Europe this winter.

"This is a game that will deliver a rich, fast-paced and intense 'Grand Theft Auto' experience that will be truly unique to Nintendo's handheld platform," said Sam Houser, Founder of Rockstar Games. "Rockstar Leeds, along with the team at Rockstar North, has built upon a decade of progressive design on Grand Theft Auto, and has created something fundamentally fresh and immersive."

Grand Theft Auto: Chinatown Wars is an entirely original entry into the critically acclaimed Grand Theft Auto series, and brings a new level of interactivity to its sprawling open environments. With the use of the DS touch screen, players will navigate their way through the streets as they uncover the truth behind an epic tale of crime and corruption within the Triad crime syndicate, delivering the unprecedented amount of depth that has become a true trademark of the franchise.

For more information about Grand Theft Auto: Chinatown Wars , visit: http://www.rockstargames.com/chinatownwars

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Finally had some time to play this game... now about 21% in... must be the slowest guy ever, playing maybe 2 missions a night and then doing some random acts: taking in a cabaret show, playing darts, etc.

Am really enjoying this one much more than San Andreas, as the game seems more modular, without the need to maintain territories, keep fit, etc. I just want to pick up and play for 15 minutes.

I think as i have less time to play, i am starting to like the linear, structured and concise stories e.g. COD4...the missions in GTAIV are short and sweet so far. Still amazed by the level of detail and the dialogue. Really fantastic in terms of immersion.

I also plugged in my JVC SU-DH1 Dolby Headphone decoder, and the game is amazing with it... anyone else tried this?

Watched some very funny TV: I'm Rich... and that US Army Cartoon, the LCPD recruitment ad is very funny too... The radio psychic is also a blast.

All in all.. the quirkiness really adds color to a solid game... have not enjoyed any other GTA as much as this one.
 
drekkard said:
EHEMMM...... I REALLY DON'T KNOW HOW TO PUT IT STRAIGHT.... :blush:

You can call me many things. Nick, don't worry, it was ALL MY FAULT! :EMB:

My gf had changed the HD without me knowing it. Jesus! I could have killed her when she told me!!!! :rant:

But she's so pretty...

So, it's stupidity by myself, I should have watched a little deeper and I would have seen it. Now I understand why nobody was having this issue.

No, wait, I will email Rockstar right now because it's untolerable to loose your savegames when you change your HD! :r1

I will try it tonight... Sorry lads, I've had one of those days, because Avast crashed and had to change the regfile to solve it, the mouse ran out of batteries and had to wait for 30 minutes for a meeting with a client. Grrrrrrr....
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wow your gf can change hdd's? thats pretty cool LOL my wife can barely turn on the tv let alone change a hdd on a ps3 LOL:LOL::LOL:
 
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