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GTAV - Spring 2013, Xbox 360/PS3. Trailer #2 hits on Nov. 14th

Einchy

semen stains the mountaintops
It's really not absurd.
I mean as long as he doesn't look for scans (which can be equated to piracy) it doesn't seem that logical to sub to a magazine for ONE article in ONE issue.
And that's the only way to get the PC/Mac version.

Most of the time, bullet points are fine.

I'd take bullet points over articles any day of the week.\

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rouken

Member
I hope they incorporate Chinatown Wars way of getting rid of cops (destroying the cop cars instead of escaping the circle of sirens). That was a much more interactive and exciting way of getting rid of your stars as opposed to hiding in a corner for two minutes as the stars slowly fade away.

i was hoping for both mechanics when escaping the cops, there would be circles that you had to avoid to lose them or if they are really grinding on your car, you could take down their vehicles and your stars would lower down.
 

Fjordson

Member
I might actually buy the digital issue on Thursday for the cover story. It's crazy, I literally can't remember the last time I bought any sort of magazine.

I think GTA:IV nailed the police escape as you could actually escape and the cops played by the rules unlike previous GTA games where they would know where you were even if they could not see you.

In GTA:IV if you were a good driver and used side-streets and good maneuvering you could easily escape a high wanted rating.
Yeah, I did like that. That flashing circle on the minimap worked I think because you could tell when you were actually making progress as far as getting away.
 

Dabanton

Member
Yeah, I did like that. That flashing circle on the minimap worked I think because you could tell when you were actually making progress as far as getting away.

Agree. Even stuff like the helicopter having more sight range so having to drive fast round buildings and drive under a bridge or covered area added to the fun of escaping the cops.
 

Dabanton

Member
So the original source is GameFAQs?

Yeah I'll wait until Thursday thanks

- the show breaking bad has a little influence on the game as Albert is drawn to the life of crime from an older age for the money.

Also from the first trailer the guy talking sounds like he had already been heavily involved in a life of crime so where does the Breaking Bad influence come from? Walt only got into that life as he thought he was dying and needed to make a lot of money very quickly.

I wanted to retire from what I was doing,you know from THAT.

That line of work. Be a good guy for once a family man. So I brought a big house and came here...
 

Fjordson

Member
Just realized that "leak" lists California Dreaming by The Beach Boys.

Surely R* would use the superior original version by The Mamas & The Papas. Oh so fake.
 

Fjordson

Member
Yeah, if there are multiple protagonists I think it'll be handled better. More controlled or whatever than just pressing a button.

edit: On the real though, California Dreamin' would be great on the radio, but a bit awkward no? Since California = San Andreas.
 

Dabanton

Member
edit: On the real though, now I really do hope California Dreamin' is on the radio...

I can see it now. As it turns to dusk your character is riding round the desert roads, the dirt flying around his tires. California Dreamin' on the radio

Damm...


It would be weird playing as two separate protagonist. I guess it'll all depend on how it's handled.

I think it was handled pretty well. In the episodes from Liberty City.

This sounds like it maybe a condensed and refocused version of that so instead of having their own standalone games the characters maybe cross paths throughout the game
 

Tr4nce

Member
I would also prefer just one protagonist. I think it's better to stick with just one person for all the hours that you're going to put into a game like this. It's like bonding :p
 

bud23

Member
3 more days!!! fuck ye son. Can't freaking wait, this will be the game of the century again until the next GTA is announced!

For sure,this century is the century of the games of the century.
The next century will be the century of the games of the millenium, and so gradually until the GTA definitive, which will make us live in an alternate reality more real than life itself.
It will be the century of the games of the multiverse, with the people living in bubbles and dedicating their lifes to play videogames and nothing more than this. A perfect life.

I would hate for there to be two protagonist. I hope it's fake.

Don´t worry, it´s fake, there will be more than two protagonists.

btw the alleged leak you guys are speaking about is mostly bullshit.
 

Fjordson

Member
I can see it now. As it turns to dusk your character is riding round the desert roads, the dirt flying around his tires. California Dreamin' on the radio

Damm...
Seriously it'd be awesome.

But I had to stealth edit, 'cause it'd be sort of weird when I think about it. San Andreas is basically California's replacement in the GTA universe.

Come to think of it, I wonder if any songs in San Andreas referenced California. Like some of the classic hip-hop or something. I can't remember.
 
Multiple protagonists (I mean 4/5) would be great.

GTA games have always stretched out their narratives too far. GTA 4 is the perfect example of this.

Lost and Damned and Gay Tony were much better from a narrative perspective becauseof the length of the stories.

Make GTA 5 a game of four or five characters, each of their arcs lasting a few hours.
 

rouken

Member
It would be weird playing as two separate protagonist. I guess it'll all depend on how it's handled.

well they could start out with the older guy, living the high life so as to differentiate with past gta games. then after a few missions he could crossed paths with the other protag and that's when you take control of him. i hope it's like that.
 

7he Talon

Member
well they could start out with the older guy, living the high life so as to differentiate with past gta games. then after a few missions he could crossed paths with the other protag and that's when you take control of him. i hope it's like that.
So once you take over, the other protagonist story is done and you don't go back. Or do you want to option to switch in between throughout the game?

The summer screenshots clearly shown multiple playable characters.
Which shoot makes you think that?
 

Fjordson

Member
I think being able to switch at any time could potentially break something with the story or whatever. I'm guessing some sort of control over it or making the switch (or switches) at predetermined spots in the narrative is how they'll do it (if they are doing it).

The only thing that makes me doubt all that is like...what if the screenshots showing different characters are just from multiplayer? Maybe you'll have a ton of customization for your multiplayer characters so that's why they've been able to show different looking people in different screenshots.
 

GlamFM

Banned
I think being able to switch at any time could potentially break something with the story or whatever. I'm guessing some sort of control over it or making the switch (or switches) at predetermined spots in the narrative is how they'll do it (if they are doing it).

I expect it to be something like IV and the episodes on a smaller scale. 3 stories that cross at some point.

Somebody suggested you might play as that police chick at some point. Would be fantastic.
 

rouken

Member
So once you take over, the other protagonist story is done and you don't go back. Or do you want to option to switch in between throughout the game?

i think i like what dabanton said about going home to switch characters. or like have a mechanic where you're calling the other one on your phone to switch up.

of course in missions too, when they're together you can choose who to play as and then you get like a reward for that specific character if they go that route. (uh oh, coop incoming)
 

Fjordson

Member
And you know how it'll end.

Sad circumstances will somehow bring both main characters against each other for one final showdown. Last mission you choose which character you want to take to the "meeting" and you end up taking out your former partner in a dramatic shootout. At dusk. In the rain :p
 

GlamFM

Banned
And you know how it'll end.

Sad circumstances will somehow bring both main characters against each other for one final showdown. Last mission you choose which character you want to take to the "meeting" and you end up taking out your former partner in a dramatic shootout. At dusk. In the rain :p

I like it!
 

rouken

Member
And you know how it'll end.

Sad circumstances will somehow bring both main characters against each other for one final showdown. Last mission you choose which character you want to take to the "meeting" and you end up taking out your former partner in a dramatic shootout. At dusk. In the rain :p

ooohh. that's awesome. we're really writing the game here. i hope dan houser lurks this thread. :)
 

Aguirre

Member
if the guy you play is old i want grunts and moans at everything he does... like jacking cars, runnin, jumpin etc like the old guy from pixars up!
 
Watching the trailer form the last year has got me back in hype-mode.

Elections, Halo, and GTA! One man's body cannot sustain so much hype.
 
I don´t get it - how is that supposed to mean anything?

Rockstar have their games media on YouTube separated into playlists, as you can see here. The 360 YouTube app apparently indicates that their GTAV playlist was updated today, despite no apparent change. People are speculating that Rockstar have uploaded trailer 2 to the playlist, but it is set to private so we can't see it until they flick the switch, so to speak. It's entirely possible, but it also could mean absolutely nothing.
 

Tr4nce

Member
Well last week R* themselves said that the 2nd trailer is being delayed due to a power outtage caused by Sandy. So a new trailer releasing this week wouldn't be that weird at all.
 
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