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Grand Theft Auto IV: Our Review, The Hyperbole, Lots More
Posted by Brian Crecente at 1:00 AM on April 29, 2008
In case you stay gaming and Kotaku-free on weekends here's a run down of what you missed yesterday when the Grand Theft Auto IV embargo lifted. Chief among the posts was Mike McWhertor's review of the game, but we also wrote up a comparison of the PS3 and 360 versions, a bit of a rant on the failures of the SIXAXIS and a Q&A loaded FAQ for the curious.
The links are here for your perusal and we plan on running more original coverage this week starting with a look at multiplayer gaming by McMike later today.
Grand Theft Auto IV Review: Life, Liberty City And The Pursuit Of Happiness
SIXAXIS Brings Nothing to GTA IV (But Frustration And Burning Helicopter Chassis)
Which Version Of GTA IV Should You Buy? We Compare The PS3 and 360 Versions
Everything You Wanted To Know About GTA IV
GTA IV Reviews: An Exercise In Hyperbolism
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Garo
Posted 1:33 AM 29/4/08
@Dakobah:
Here is the artist you are looking for.
It's Steve Bliss.
[www.stephenbliss.com]
Send him a friendly E-Mail ;)
Garo
legendofmike
Posted 1:32 AM 29/4/08
12 hours and 28 minutes is too long.
legendofmike
will
Posted 1:31 AM 29/4/08
@Schoolimangooli:
Ohh yea yea!
I love those tech videos.
Actually I'd be quite happy with more gaming technology related posts like the euphoria one. I find them really interesting and I'm sure others do too.
will
Ichidou
Posted 1:29 AM 29/4/08
@Most Wanted: That's a pretty random question. You cant even see her belly, so... where did that come from?
Ichidou
Most Wanted
Posted 1:26 AM 29/4/08
Is that chick preggers?
Most Wanted
RYAMATSU
Posted 1:26 AM 29/4/08
@Dakobah: Looks hand drawn to me not using programs (besides of course finalizing).
RYAMATSU
Schoolimangooli
Posted 1:24 AM 29/4/08
Please tell us more about the Euphoria engine please.
Schoolimangooli
Woodwater
Posted 1:23 AM 29/4/08
I'm buying it! I'm buying it! Enough already!
Woodwater
phatseejay
Posted 1:23 AM 29/4/08
it hurts! I can't take it anymore!! give me my copy of the game dammit!! *goes into withdrawal*
phatseejay
slyzxx786
Posted 1:18 AM 29/4/08
less than 10 hours here so stop teasing us with gta 4 already lol
slyzxx786
Dakobah
Posted 1:17 AM 29/4/08
wonder what was used to draw these characters.
Photoshop 7.0
Painter IX?
id like to see a video tutorial on how the artist drew these people.
but prolly pass my skills anyhow.
oh yah the game, im going to go see if i can find lines to cut in front of them, and post a video about it or something. that will be fame right there.
Dakobah
duckmouth
Posted 1:15 AM 29/4/08
I won't be playing this until May 20th, as I have several exams to revise for (and ultimately fail) staring from May 9th.
*sigh*
duckmouth
Jerry Cola
Posted 1:11 AM 29/4/08
Just under 7 hours until launch for us in the UK!
Can't wait!
:D
Jerry Cola
eastx
Posted 2:20 AM 29/4/08
Man that chick is hot. There, I said it.
eastx
skullkid
Posted 2:15 AM 29/4/08
@duckmouth: Me too, but, come on! GTA 4!!
Sorry future self, looks like you're going to have to handle this one.
skullkid
kspraydad4
Posted 2:10 AM 29/4/08
@Ichidou: You can see her full pic on the GTA IV website....just wondering if there is a story thread there.
kspraydad4
Ra is back on the A-Team!
Posted 3:18 AM 29/4/08
I dont get it for around 13 and a half more hours! DAMN YOU TIME!!!
Ra is back on the A-Team!
Mercutio
Posted 3:01 AM 29/4/08
That's unexpected, I bought GTA IV today in a German shop. I thought it wouldn't come out till tomorrow in germany too.
Well, maybe, I just wait until tomorrow to test it out....
Maybe not :-)
Mercutio
jocaju
Posted 2:52 AM 29/4/08
I think I'm the only one who doesn't care about GTA.
jocaju
akilshohen
Posted 2:51 AM 29/4/08
@zsavior: no, but any MC lyte reference makes you cool in my book.
akilshohen
zsavior
Posted 2:45 AM 29/4/08
is it me or does this chick look like MC lite with big breast.
zsavior
ca$h
Posted 4:24 AM 29/4/08
@Ra is back on the A-Team!: Jesus man seriously. I know exactly how you feel. It's like... 9 1/2 more hours. The worst part is the closer it gets, the further away it seems. WHAT THE FUCK TIME??!!
ca$h
slyzxx786
Posted 4:18 AM 29/4/08
@jocaju:
stop lying u know ur gonna be waiting outside the shop waiting for the midnight launch
slyzxx786
slyzxx786
Posted 4:14 AM 29/4/08
idk if i wanna go wait in line today dammit 2 hours.
slyzxx786
Fatsobob
Posted 3:51 AM 29/4/08
Cant wait until I get my copy tonight. Gonna be dropping by the Westminster, Colorado Best Buy.
SO EXCITED!
Fatsobob
PlayerX
Posted 4:50 AM 29/4/08
@Ichidou: Reminds me of a time I used to work at a gas station, and this woman used to come in pretty regularly.
One day I noticed she looked a lot larger than usual. She used to be slim, but lately she'd been a bit plumper.
Awhile after than, she came in and asked me for cigarettes. I couldn't let her smoke if she was pregnant, so I said, "are these for you?" and she said, "yes...."
I'm pretty sure you guys can tell where this story's headed. Suffice it to say I was embarassed outta my mind that evening. She wasn't pregnant at all! She was just chubby!
PlayerX
slyzxx786
Posted 4:35 AM 29/4/08
Beer - cjeck
Food - check
Batteries - check
Backup in case of power failure - check
Cell phone off - check
call for 3 days from work - check
I`m all set.
slyzxx786
djHEAT
Posted 8:56 AM 29/4/08
@Dakobah:
I think they used regular paint and paper.
djHEAT
Furysetzer
Posted 9:18 AM 29/4/08
@jocaju: ME EITHER! There comes a point in your life where you have to forget the hype and ignore the media promises and go with your own judgment on whether you'll like a game based on the previews and whatnot.
GTA IV DOES NOT LOOK ALL THAT GREAT. I may buy when it's a greatest hit.
Furysetzer
emag
Posted 10:47 AM 29/4/08
I rather liked the NYT review of GTA IV, even thought it failed to mention, even in passing, the game's technical flaws. Why can't "video game journalists" write like this? [www.nytimes.com]
emag
JobeBoy94
Posted 4:42 AM 29/4/08
It's killing me even more I have to wait 2 more weeks till i get it or i might not even get it at all
JobeBoy94
JobeBoy94
Posted 4:39 AM 29/4/08
I can't wait neither- I am gettin' it in 2-3 weeks time not even that short... Might not even get my 2nd PS3!
JobeBoy94