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Rockstar isn't shy to pack its Grand Theft Auto IV with subliminal mockeries destined to the different actors of the videogames industry, one of which being Nintendo. The series never missed arrogance, but if you wish to be persuaded of this fact, there's a worthy image after the jump.

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jmd749
jmd749
Commented on 2008-02-03 02:59:18
take that nintendo.lol
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Kudgel - Bernard Pavot
Kudgel
Commented on 2008-02-03 03:09:21 In reply to jmd749
Posted by jmd749
take that nintendo.lol
Should be funny for those who wanted a GTA game on their Wii.....haha
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Fumoffu
Fumoffu
Commented on 2008-02-03 03:29:36
How is it related to Nintendo? Am I missing something?
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type105x
type105x
Commented on 2008-02-03 03:44:46 In reply to Fumoffu
Posted by Fumoffu
How is it related to Nintendo? Am I missing something?
Emmmm maybe you should view this in High-definition (turns off your wii) lol
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Psicotic
Psicotic
Commented on 2008-02-03 03:47:00
I think they must be referring to the little 8-bit style graphics on the sides of the building, although that doesn't necessarily have anything with Nintendo.
Actually, now that I look closer the fat balding blonde guy with a mustache is rather mario-esque, and that is a MUSHROOM cloud... so maybe.
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Kudgel - Bernard Pavot
Kudgel
Commented on 2008-02-03 03:55:08
Well it was Nintendoesque to me at least
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Fumoffu
Fumoffu
Commented on 2008-02-03 03:57:26 In reply to Psicotic
Posted by Psicotic
I think they must be referring to the little 8-bit style graphics on the sides of the building, although that doesn't necessarily have anything with Nintendo.
Actually, now that I look closer the fat balding blonde guy with a mustache is rather mario-esque, and that is a MUSHROOM cloud... so maybe.
Ok, I guess the Hulk-Hogan-like character looks like Mario when he is jumping.
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Zilor
Zilor
Commented on 2008-02-03 04:38:14
8-bit Hulk Hogan, a Flying Karate Kick Guy, and a nuclear Explosion... I am so missing how this has anything to do with Nintendo.
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Jigen
Jigen
Commented on 2008-02-03 04:42:59
Nintendo invented pixels.

The Hulk Hogan looks a fair amount like the Jumpman / Mario in Donkey Kong and Mario Bros (non-super), or regular Mario in SMB1.
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neight
neight
Commented on 2008-02-03 05:09:42
The mustached old guy and the 'mushroom cloud' is obviously meant to allude to Nintendo's most famous franchise. What I don't get is how this is a mockery and arrogance? Ever heard of an homage? They obviously couldn't put in the real Mario and mushroom because of copyrights.
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lankycheese
lankycheese
Commented on 2008-02-03 07:18:03 In reply to neight
Posted by neight
The mustached old guy and the 'mushroom cloud' is obviously meant to allude to Nintendo's most famous franchise. What I don't get is how this is a mockery and arrogance? Ever heard of an homage? They obviously couldn't put in the real Mario and mushroom because of copyrights.
just different perceptions on how you think Rockstar tends to represent other companies. I think its more of a mockery type thing given rockstars history for crude humour
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valioso
valioso
Commented on 2008-02-03 08:22:44
didnt rockstar get mad at the simpsons game taking a shot at them... ohhh hypocrisy u gotta love it
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JonM
JonM
Commented on 2008-02-03 08:25:39
did the graphics just get better?

Any clue what year this one is set it? looks modern.
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OpiZA
OpiZA
Commented on 2008-02-03 11:51:39
I love the detail on the npc in the background.

This game looks like it oozes atmosphere
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mustacio
mustacio
Commented on 2008-02-03 11:53:23
i'm gonna go with JonM and move away from the nintendo debate.

the graphics look like they did get better, yes. the gun model looks great considering that the past gta's gun models looked like they had melted textures on them. i like the attention to detail in it. i like too how the districts in this game have the proper residents that would be living in that certain area. like in this screenshot how theres an asian man in the background in what appears to be chinatown (not intending to sound racist there). i think with all this detail in the game i expect that its going to be something amazing
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Xerx3s
Xerx3s
Commented on 2008-02-03 12:08:41 In reply to Jigen
Posted by Jigen
Nintendo invented pixels.
LOL.

Leave it up to gamers to read for to much into something without meaning.
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OriginalBuckRogers
OriginalBuckRogers
Commented on 2008-02-03 13:27:10
just great :D
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MrStabby6
MrStabby6
Commented on 2008-02-03 15:22:19
No one care to look at the fact that the sign text and colours look alot like the Kotaku header? (Yellow and red/pink) Also pick out the yellow letters then arange them to spell out "Go Die"? Maybe a jab at Kotaku....
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citizenx
citizenx
Commented on 2008-02-03 15:26:14
The logo just behind his head also looks like the Nintendo logo. Underneath the big 'videoblah' logo.
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Kudgel - Bernard Pavot
Kudgel
Commented on 2008-02-03 16:31:04 In reply to MrStabby6
Posted by MrStabby6
No one care to look at the fact that the sign text and colours look alot like the Kotaku header? (Yellow and red/pink) Also pick out the yellow letters then arange them to spell out "Go Die"? Maybe a jab at Kotaku....
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MrStabby6
MrStabby6
Commented on 2008-02-03 17:29:26 In reply to Kudgel
Posted by Kudgel
If Kotaku are slowpokes, then what does that make Gamersyde for not realising it was about Kotaku and not Nintendo....o_0
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MoonWalkinYiddo
MoonWalkinYiddo
Commented on 2008-02-03 18:27:50 In reply to lankycheese
Posted by lankycheese
just different perceptions on how you think Rockstar tends to represent other companies. I think its more of a mockery type thing given rockstars history for crude humour
Ok, Rockstar have a history for crude humour and mocking others, but how is that relevant in this particular instance? I just can't see anything which is being mocked (and how)?
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Zeuxis
Zeuxis
Commented on 2008-02-03 20:43:50 In reply to Jigen
Posted by Jigen
Nintendo invented pixels.
ROFLMFAO!!!!
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Jato
Jato
Commented on 2008-02-03 21:05:57
It's shaping up nicely indeed! Ok, so the graphics aren't all that amazing in terms of textures and polygons, but the attention to detail and atmosphere is outstanding!

One of the most important things is that the world feels alive. The way the characters interact with you and eachother, the density of the population on the streets, the interactivity with the environments (i.e. entering buildings) etc.

That's what I'm looking forward in seeing in some gameplay footage!
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Sheps
Sheps
Commented on 2008-02-03 21:55:45
The graphics in this image are a lot better then in the other images, give us a bloody play through rockstar you bastards! Only a couple months!
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