Images of Grand Theft Auto IV

Kudgel
Saturday, February 23, 2008 | 11:05 PM
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The official website for Grand Theft Auto IV has just been updated with these new images. Some more beautiful than others, overall I think we will all agree, considering the sheer amount of things in this game, that it looks awesome.
Update: added two images
Update2: added two videos
Last Update: added one image

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Commented on 2008-02-21 21:37:48

This is looking very atmospheric, just what I wanted for the new GTA.

I've been quite behind on information on this one, so is a coop announced? I mean it'll get a MP and the last GTA:SA got somewhat of an attempt on a coop.

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Kudgel

Commented on 2008-02-21 21:39:36 In reply to Viginti_Tres

Posted by Viginti_Tres

No coop, only PVP. Reason given by Rockstar is, it wouldn't fit to have coop in GTA because of the story and characters. IMO that's just a way to say we can't handle it and are focusing on the SP aspect, which is fine to me.

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TonyTops

Commented on 2008-02-21 21:40:38

graphically, still very iffy, but im hoping maybe for once it has a solid(ish) framerate and actually adds something new to the mix

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Baleur

Commented on 2008-02-21 21:47:52

Why do they take screenshots, and then have them look like .gifs ????
Im sure its gonna look awesome "in real life" when you actually play it in front of your own tv, but why do soooo many games have ultracrappy screenshot qualities?

Test Drive Unlimited, looks like shit in some screenshots, looks amazing when actually playing it..
Same with Kingdom Under Fire. Same with Halo 3, Forza 2, Saints Row, PGR3&4..
Et cetera.. Even Mass Effect looks alot better than the screenshots, even tough it looks amazing in the screenshots..

And some of them are even .png.. And still look like shit. When a .jpg can look just as good, why save as a .png with all the grainyness and odd sharp edges when various shades of color collide?
I'm not talking about photo manipulation, im talking about simply preserving the quality of the image.
I mean... Who the heck is responsible? I could do their job for free lol.

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Getpwned

Commented on 2008-02-21 22:05:20

Impressive. No jaggiez, less ugly texures. Call me crazy but I'm going to go out on a limb here and assume that these new shots are from the 360 version. The only real problem I see is the minor shading errors on the white sides of those doors in pic 5 (you can see the diagonal Tri edge inside the quad face where they improperly cut the door holes, instead of looping fully around...) Not a big deal, I guess. If that's the worst of it, then I suppose not a problem. Cuz the shading errors in Crackdown were SO bad. Dark and everywhere.

But anyway, nice screens.

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Jato

Commented on 2008-02-21 22:17:21

There's a new trailer out as well, looks very cool and atmospheric. They really seem to have created a living, breathing city from what I can tell. The attention to detail is amazing and it just has character...tons of it!

Ok, technically it's not among the best out there; Low res textures, low poly's etc. But overal, it's looking fantastic for the type of game it is and what it promises to (hopefully) deliver. Performance and draw/pop-in is my main concern at this point. Hopefully the game will be smooth as silk when released.

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wichenroder

Commented on 2008-02-21 22:43:37

The dithering looks cool, I cant wait.

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Kudgel

Commented on 2008-02-21 22:44:33

Added two videos, check'em out!

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Viginti_Tres

Commented on 2008-02-21 22:48:58

lol, the second video was hillarious.

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Sheps

Commented on 2008-02-21 22:56:04

freaking awesome, the pics are looking ALOT cleaner aswell which is always great. This game is going to be HUUUUUGE.

I always get hyped up for the GTA games, hell i bought a PS2 just for San Andreas, this is going to be no different.

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samhain81

Commented on 2008-02-21 23:31:45

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wow....this game is so overrated.

XSAVAGE

Commented on 2008-02-21 23:35:00

i want that car

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OpiZA

Commented on 2008-02-21 23:56:36 In reply to samhain81

Posted by samhain81

wow....this game is so overrated.

Do be more specific.

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indigo0086

Commented on 2008-02-22 00:04:41

I'm not loving the jittery framerate framerate.

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Archaos

Commented on 2008-02-22 00:15:20

"Bad + Good = Better for everyone!"

lol, wise words!

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mustacio

Commented on 2008-02-22 00:49:36 In reply to Sheps

Posted by Sheps

This game is going to be HUUUUUGE.

but still smaller then San Andreas

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nobelium

Commented on 2008-02-22 00:49:58

This game wins

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Sheps

Commented on 2008-02-22 01:15:33 In reply to mustacio

Posted by mustacio

but still smaller then San Andreas

I meant sales wise, and either way is the same size as San Andreas..... just where SA had countryside, it will all be interactive cities in GTA IV

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jioann00

Commented on 2008-02-22 01:23:24

looks good, the graphics look fine, this game for me at least will be all about the fun

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Kudgel

Commented on 2008-02-22 04:52:32

This is a bigger leap than 2D GTA from GTA III, said Rockstar. And I do start to agree with them.

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Stac

Commented on 2008-02-22 05:16:53

The screens and videos look so nice man!

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mustacio

Commented on 2008-02-22 05:23:37 In reply to Kudgel

Posted by Kudgel

This is a bigger leap than 2D GTA from GTA III, said Rockstar. And I do start to agree with them.

if thats true then that sounds awesome

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Getpwned

Commented on 2008-02-22 06:59:35 In reply to Archaos

Posted by Archaos

"Bad + Good = Better for everyone!"

lol, wise words!

Doublethink FTW. I love the satirical nature of that trailer. Reminds me of why I Stopped watching TV so many years ago. Ha. I've seen commercials almost just like that! =]

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Rechain

Commented on 2008-02-22 07:53:45

Everytime I see something new from the game, I JUST CAN'T WAIT...ANY...MORE!!!! :D LOVE GTA!

/Rechain

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CEZARR

Commented on 2008-02-22 09:32:19

But why preorder date is september?

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