[Buckethead]

Mod Note: This thread is only to talk about Grand Theft Auto V on Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3. Use the old thread if you want to talk about it potentially coming to other platforms.
This will be enforced. If there is additional platform information in the magazine, we will break it off to a new separate thread.

COVER




INFO

• Three Protagonists: Trevor (redneck), Michael (older white guy), and Franklin (black/mixed guy).
• Each character has his own personality, motivation, and skillset.
• Vehicles: cars and trucks, bikes (BMX, mountain), dirtbikes, ATVs, helicopters, planes, and jet skis.
• Los Santos in GTA V is bigger than the worlds of RDR, San Andreas, and GTA IV combined.
• Heists will be predominantly featured in GTA V. (Heat, anyone?)
• Customize your look but not San Andreas style RPG elements.
• Side-missions that Rockstar mentioned include: yoga, triathlons, tennis, and golf.
• Random NPC encounters are back and more developed.
  

Rockstar Promises:

• More fleshed out missions ala "Three Leaf Clover" in GTA IV.
• More complex side missions and activities similar to Red Dead. "It's better to have one really good mini game than five half-assed ones that aren't fun".
• Better driving controls
• Improved shooting mechanics
• Refined melee combat
• Vibrant in-game economy (but no buying property)

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TRAILER #1




PRESS RELEASE INFO:

• "Developed by series creator Rockstar North, Grand Theft Auto V takes place in a re-imagined, present-day Southern California
  in the largest and most thriving game-world we have ever created set in the sprawling city of Los Santos and for miles beyond
  from the tops of the mountains to the depths of the ocean" (2012).

• "Developed by series creator Rockstar North, Grand Theft Auto V heads to the city of Los Santos and surrounding hills, countryside
  and beaches in the largest and most ambitious game Rockstar has yet created". (2011).

• "A bold new direction in open-world freedom, storytelling, mission-based gameplay and online multiplayer, Grand Theft Auto V
  focuses on the pursuit of the almighty dollar in a re-imagined, present day Southern California". (2011).

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS


ABOUT THIS ISSUE:

Q: When will the Game Informer cover be unveiled?

A: The cover was released on Thursday, November 8th at 12PM EST.

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Q: When will the digital issue be released?

A: The issue was released digitally on Thursday, November 8th at 2:30PM EST.

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Q: How long is the GTA V feature in the issue?

A: It is 18 pages in print and 23 pages in digital.

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Q: Can I purchase a single digital issue?

A: Yes, you can on tablets for $4.99. Otherwise you must subscribe.

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Q: When does the print version go on sale?

A: The print version officially arrives at newsstands on Friday, November 16th.

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Q: When do international previews go live?

A: Monday, November 12th. Two days prior to Trailer #2.

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OTHER QUESTIONS:

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Q: When will GTA V be released?

A: Spring 2013.

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Q: When will Trailer #2 be released?

A: Wednesday, November 14th.

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Rockstar Newswire

ATTENTION:
- Remember GAF's "No Scan" policy.
- NO PORT BEGGING!
- Please do support GameInformer by buying the magazine.

[Raptomex]

So hyped. Can't wait.

[Riggs]

Sub'd, Ty.

[Wario64]

Don't we have enough discussions?

Is this an OT for a magazine? lol

[grimshawish]

People like their covers don't they? But yeah should be interesting.

Also no chance thats a 'screen' - just no.

[abundant]

Can't wait. Just changed my sub from print to digital.

[CrunchinJelly]

So what do we discuss until then?

[Wario64]

So what do we discuss until then?

How awesome GTAV is. And GI.

[Buckethead]

Don't we have enough discussions?

The other threads are for the Trailer #2 announcement which is more than a week away from release. A new thread was needed.

Is this an OT for a magazine? lol

People had a lot of questions and were constantly asking and re-asking things and re-posting old media and fake leaks.

This thread is to keep things current and consolidated.

[grimshawish]

So what do we discuss until then?

Its a GTA thread, what do you think:

GTA IV was pretty shit wasn't it? Like the blackhole of what it means to have fun.

[strafer]

My open world body is ready.

[Man]

Will probably wait until the (hypothetical) next gen launch versions. Depends how busy the schedule is surrounding the initial release.

PS! GTA4 was a fantastic game.

[TacticalFox88]

18 pages in print? JESUS CHRIST!

[TheNatural]

I got a subscription a few weeks ago just for issue. It's pretty lame you don't get both digital and paper copies for the price of a sub.

[Derrick01]

Don't we have enough discussions? Is this an OT for a magazine? lol

This is also the thread that is going to eliminate platform begging so IMO the quicker it's up the better it is for everyone.

18 pages in print? JESUS CHRIST!

Probably only 4 pages of words and the rest screenshots and interviews that reveal nothing.

[Dragonzord]

Don't we have enough discussions? Is this an OT for a magazine? lol

There's a thread about a video about a kid crying because of a fighting game.

[rouken]

OP, you should put the no pc port begging as stated by nirolak. that other thread was the last one. :)

[Raptomex]

I got a subscription a few weeks ago just for issue. It's pretty lame you don't get both digital and paper copies for the price of a sub.

I was going to ask that, damn. Oh well. I have the internet and I'll just have to wait for my GI issue in the mail.

[Count of Monte Sawed-Off]

Can't wait to finally get something concrete on this game. Hard to believe the first trailer was over a year ago.

[GlamFM]

I like this place. Subscribed.

[Derrick01]

OP, you should put the no pc port begging as stated by nirolak. that other thread was the last one. :)

Don't forget Wii U too. They whine just as much.

[Jason's Ultimatum]

The lighting and sense of scope is just damn amazing. I'm going to love being a wanted person and hiding up in the woods and mountains like Bobby Lee Swaggart.

[KefkaPalazzo]

I am so hyped. It's going to take a ton to top 4. I have faith they can do it though.

[flyinpiranha]

So hyped. Most anticipated game since the beginning of time.

[grimshawish]

Don't forget Wii U too. They whine just as much.

I think most of this has died down, people were disappointed; but then I haven't paid attention to the trailer threads.

Also, OP this is not a screenshot:

[Megasoum]

It REALLY sucks that you can't buy it on PC... come on..., that's bull shit.

[TheNatural]

There's a thread about a video about a kid crying because of a fighting game.

No reason to bring up the Republicans response to the election here.

[The Grim Heaper]

I hate being hyped for a fucking magazine article.

[Raptomex]

No reason to bring up the Republicans response to the election here.

Yeah, lets stick to reality, thanks.

[Dragonzord]

I hate being hyped for a fucking magazine article.

I don't. GTA hype is the only game hype train I really get in on.

I remember them Vice City scans, and I remember GTA SA screenshots. First screenshot ever of that game was the one with CJ crouching by the lowrider, right?

[Raptomex]

GTA hype is insane and the one series I can always get on board for. The analysis of everything, the excitement, the surprises.

[InaudibleWhispa]

I hate being hyped for a fucking magazine article.

To be fair, it's not just a magazine article it's the first real unveiling of GTAV. The characters, the story, the features, the setting. There are threads made for far more minor news, including every other GTAV thread aside from its initial announcement.

[Count of Monte Sawed-Off]

I don't. GTA hype is the only game hype train I really get in on. I remember them Vice City scans, and I remember GTA SA screenshots. First screenshot ever of that game was the one with CJ crouching by the lowrider, right?

yup, and it sure did stir up a lot of shit

[Router]

Not very hyped but am looking at purchasing a ticket for the hypetrain soon.

[GlamFM]

It REALLY sucks that you can't buy it on PC... come on..., that's bull shit.

Careful there..

ATTENTION: - NO PORT BEGGING!

[iNvid02]

[brandonh83]

1920x1080 wallpaper I cooked up real quick, liked it and felt like sharing

[The Grim Heaper]

To be fair, it's not just a magazine article it's the first real unveiling of GTAV. The characters, the story, the features, the setting. There are threads made for far more minor news, including every other GTAV thread aside from its initial announcement.

Okay, I can see why reason as to why I'm pretty excited now. I continuously forgetting that they've kept a very tight lip about everything GTAV related.

[TheNatural]

Most random thing I hope for. The "game within a game" stuff, like Saints Row 2 where you could play a zombie survival game. But in GTA V, you could play Vice City or San Andreas in the game. Heads would explode.

[Megasoum]

Careful there..

lol, not talking about the game but the Gameinformer issue... Hmm I guess you could consider that some kind of weird port begging too lol?

You can buy the GI issue tomorrow on tablets but not on PC which sucks if you don't have a tablet.

[MrTroubleMaker]

yay! almost here :)

[Raptomex]

Most random thing I hope for. The "game within a game" stuff, like Saints Row 2 where you could play a zombie survival game. But in GTA V, you could play Vice City or San Andreas in the game. Heads would explode.

As long as it's not QUB3D. I hated that game.

[Dragonzord]

fake Facebook within GTA 5 which has fake Facebook games within it.

[GlamFM]

lol, not talking about the game but the Gameinformer issue... Hmm I guess you could consider that some kind of weird port begging too lol? You can buy the GI issue tomorrow on tablets but not on PC which sucks if you don't have a tablet.

HA! ;)

[UrbanRats]

fake Facebook within GTA 5 which has fake Facebook games within it.

Oh god, i can already imagine a fake facebook/twitter.

[Megasoum]

I never checked the PC version of the digital GI, how does it work exactly? Is it a PDF? JPGs? or some kind of specialized software?

[Buckethead]

Also no chance thats a 'screen' - just no.

It's a screen.

It was posted on Short List magazine's website and quickly removed.
R* was not happy as evidenced by their reaction in the Newswire.

[FStop7]

I hope bowling and darts are back!

[Gordon0Freeman]

Reading the press release info quotes made me even more excited.

[grimshawish]

It's a screen. It was posted on Short List magazine's website and quickly removed. R* was not happy as evidenced by their reaction in the Newswire.

If thats a screen then we need to talk about the PC version :p
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