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[bishoptl]

I'm sure that your in-game achievements will also give you in-game rewards, just like every other GTA. I'm sure multiplayer will be a cool bonus, but I'm still waiting for someone to actually get it right in this style of game, and my main point was that the free vs. $4/month you're already paying is a dumb comparison. It's more important if you can actually play the multiplayer with your friends. Also, it's good to know that pre-Home releases will have trophies. I did not know that.

Have you played multiplayer GTA? It's a hell of a lot of fun.

Are you telling us that some games already have their Home spaces?

I didn't say that. *whistles*

 

[NinSoX]

Rockstar is going to make a ton of $$ if they choose to have sponsors advertise in the billboards.

 

[greendublin]

Anyone else a little disappointed with the lip synching, considering that it was so good in Bully?

 

[DantesWrath]

The game that will own worldz.

 

[kylej]

Anyone else a little disappointed with the lip synching, considering that it was so good in Bully?

It looked perfect to me.

 

[GhaleonEB]

Do not taunt Happy Fun Ball.

<3

 

[Scopebob Sniperpants]

http://i15.tinypic.com/4r1mid0.jpg

Check that out in motion.

It looks like it's realtime reflecting the bridge!
woah.

The only question is, is it tilted up?

That's just how Niko likes to keep it? Easier to see helicopters that way I guess.

 

[Destructo Spin]

Better... but still very "meh"ish.

Some people I will never understand.

 

[Max@GC]

what arcane daemon is that in your avatar?

Demon kittey!

 

[MercuryLS]

Anyone else a little disappointed with the lip synching, considering that it was so good in Bully?

Lip synching seemed really good to me.

 

[McBacon]

I thought he had no name?

Play San Andreas, come back.

 

[viralmarketeer]

I'm constantly disappointed by two companies' character and animation dept: Rockstar and Neversoft. They both have big blocky characters and I'm pretty sure less than 10 points of articulation. In this day and age, why wouldn't you animate your main characters entire face instead of just his mouth? Both companies have always had freaky soul-less cut scenes with stiff moving characters who always look straight ahead.

 

[Max@GC]

Play San Andreas, come back.

Oh well then I should really finish it someday...overcome the boredom of the long driving distances.

 

[DarienA]

I'm constantly disappointed by two companies' character and animation dept: Rockstar and Neversoft. They both have big blocky characters and I'm pretty sure less than 10 points of articulation. In this day and age, why wouldn't you animate your main characters entire face instead of just his mouth? Both companies have always had freaky soul-less cut scenes with stiff moving characters who always look straight ahead.

Thats what you took out of that video.... incredible.

 

[buckfutter]

I'm constantly disappointed by two companies' character and animation dept: Rockstar and Neversoft. They both have big blocky characters and I'm pretty sure less than 10 points of articulation. In this day and age, why wouldn't you animate your main characters entire face instead of just his mouth? Both companies have always had freaky soul-less cut scenes with stiff moving characters who always look straight ahead.

I have no idea what universe you may come from, but I posit it is an unpleasant one.

 

[dammitmattt]

Have you played multiplayer GTA? It's a hell of a lot of fun.

I only have work laptops so I haven't played the PC version, but I tried out the multiplayer on the PSP for a little while but I just wasn't in to it. I'm sure the system had a lot to do with it and I am looking forward to what they do in GTA4. They just really need to make sure that you don't have to spend time looking for other players in the massive cities.

 

[InterMoniker]

Awesome animation.

This reminds me of the Euphoria tech demo, didn't R* have a press release saying that they'll incorporate Euphoria into some of there games? I'll look for a link

 

[dfyb]

Anyone else a little disappointed with the lip synching, considering that it was so good in Bully?

you can thank the emotion engine for that

 

[Flash]

HD version uploaded on rapidshare

 

[michaeld]

Wow if ingame looks like that gif!

 

[tegdf]

This reminds me of the Euphoria tech demo, didn't R* have a press release saying that they'll incorporate Euphoria into some of there games? I'll look for a link

GTA IV is using it

 

[kassatsu]

I'm constantly disappointed by two companies' character and animation dept: Rockstar and Neversoft. They both have big blocky characters and I'm pretty sure less than 10 points of articulation. In this day and age, why wouldn't you animate your main characters entire face instead of just his mouth? Both companies have always had freaky soul-less cut scenes with stiff moving characters who always look straight ahead.

 

[Jim]

This reminds me of the Euphoria tech demo, didn't R* have a press release saying that they'll incorporate Euphoria into some of there games? I'll look for a link

It is using Euphoria... I posted that info a few pages back.

 

[bud]

I'm constantly disappointed by two companies' character and animation dept: Rockstar and Neversoft. They both have big blocky characters and I'm pretty sure less than 10 points of articulation. In this day and age, why wouldn't you animate your main characters entire face instead of just his mouth? Both companies have always had freaky soul-less cut scenes with stiff moving characters who always look straight ahead.

i'm pretty sure you can see his face expressing emotions especially during the scene he says: i will find this man, i guarantee you.

 

[buckfutter]

This reminds me of the Euphoria tech demo, didn't R* have a press release saying that they'll incorporate Euphoria into some of there games? I'll look for a link

We got word a couple of pages back that it's definitely using Euphoria for procedural animation.

 

[Evlar]

His walking animation is f'n awesome.

 

[GrayFoxPL]

Nico sounds exactly like that russian guy in Transporter 2. I allways thought that voice was awsome. Is it the same actor?

I'll go take a look.

Spoiler

Not enough vaseline on characters - Trailer from PS3 version confirmed :lol!

 

[kylej]

I'm constantly disappointed by two companies' character and animation dept: Rockstar and Neversoft. They both have big blocky characters and I'm pretty sure less than 10 points of articulation. In this day and age, why wouldn't you animate your main characters entire face instead of just his mouth? Both companies have always had freaky soul-less cut scenes with stiff moving characters who always look straight ahead.

Complaining about GTA4 animation....

 

[f3niks]

The part when he leisurely walks down the streets is ****ing incredible. Excellent animation with nice subtleties.

Yeah I loved seeing the guy get stomped on the basketball court.:lol

 

[kassatsu]

This reminds me of the Euphoria tech demo, didn't R* have a press release saying that they'll incorporate Euphoria into some of there games? I'll look for a link

It was mentioned in a Yahoo! article yesterday

1. Graphics
The coolest feature so far is the upgraded RAGE Graphics Engine (also used to power Table Tennis), which finally replaces Renderware under the GTA hood. RAGE now features a heavily customized version of Natural Motion's "Euphoria" physics engine, which got major attention last year when LucasArts demo'ed it as part of the Indiana Jones and Star Wars games. Expect even more excitement as you see how the teaming of RAGE and Euphoria affects movement, gunplay, climbing, and driving. Rockstar also points out that everything you see in the GTA IV trailers is capture in-game -- there are no underhanded renders here.

 

[dankir]

Yeah thats my main issue right now. One thing I loved about the XBox GTA ports were the better framerates.

Some of the frame rates in GTA SA PS2 are atrocious.

The game isn't done yet folks! Patience!!

 

[bud]

yeh people who are ignoring the fact that the song was perfect for the trailer. i expected no less from rockstar, though.

 

[rollingstart]

54 seconds into the trailer, you can see the phone he's using has a silver band on top, does look like one. Moneyhatted?

he is clearly using a (some letter)ano 360

 

[Metalmurphy]

Some people I will never understand.

I can state the same... GTA was never a game known for its great graphics, its clear GTA4 ain't gonna be any different. GTA 4 was great for its gameplay and amount of stuff you can do within the game, and we haven't seen none of that in these trailers yet, so "i will never understand" you people. Like i said, this trailer = "meh"

 

[Dina]

Awesome, as ever. Framerate issues and white AA lines are such small issues when you see this baby in motion.

 

[Kabuki Waq]

I have not gone through this monster thread yet but i was wondering which is the lead sku for this game?

 

[Meier]

Day 1 of course. Absolutely cannot wait.

 

[AgentOtaku]

looking ****ing fantastic!!!

bravo R*....you haven't let me down yet!


....though, I will have to actually wait till after the title is released, to see which sku to buy...in the PS3/360 era, blind platform buys can end up in dissapointment, as evidenced by my blind buy of the PS3 version of The Darkness.....

....and R* could solve soooo much if they would just allow the option for partial or a full-install on PS3....none of this "they have to be identical" shit.....

I have not gone through this monster thread yet but i was wondering which is the lead sku for this game?

like someone mentioned above...considering its R* RAGE engine....I'm guessing 360 was easier to work with from the get go (minus the HDD issue)

 

[Zombie James]

I can state the same... GTA was never a game known for its great graphics, its clear GTA4 ain't gonna be any different.

What?

 

[greendublin]

Hmm watching the HD now most of the lip synch looks good, except for the "I guarantee..." part. Great body animation though. R* definitely knows how to make a good trailer.

 

[Striker]

Anybody know how the target system when shooting works? I hope they did away with the lock-on crap.

 

[DMczaf]

Yeah, achievements that actually help me in the game vs e-penis comparisons...that certainly is a hard decision to make.

Says the person who has 1000 on TMNT!

*hides ERAGON*

 

[MercuryLS]

Anybody know how the target system when shooting works? I hope they did away with the lock-on crap.

Supposedly they have something similar to RE4's aiming, but its probably more like Gears (sing you'll probably be able to move while in the aim mode).

 

[Max@GC]

Reminder:

YouTube version:

GTA 4 Trailer 2 - Looking For That Special Someone

Stage6.DivX.com HD version:

GTA 4 Trailer 2 - Looking For That Special Someone HD

 

[bud]

Says the person who has 1000 on TMNT!

*hides ERAGON*

bishop bought tmnt?!

 

[X26]

AWESOME animation, holy, it just all seemed so fluid and diverse. Graphics are a bit of a mixed bag, but given the scale they're still pretty good, especially the lighting. WTF happened to Niko's voice there, sounded so much better in the first trialer

 

[kylej]

I can state the same... GTA was never a game known for its great graphics, its clear GTA4 ain't gonna be any different. GTA 4 was great for its gameplay and amount of stuff you can do within the game, and we haven't seen none of that in these trailers yet, so "i will never understand" you people. Like i said, this trailer = "meh"

lol

 

[joelseph]

How can anyone not be impressed by this? Seriously.

 

[Scopebob Sniperpants]

Has anyone heard anything about the mini-games? Are they getting rid of any of them? Are they adding any new ones?

I love the graphics, I love the story. But damn. I just want to loaf around in the city and do nothing particular. I always loved that.

 

[szaromir]

I can state the same... GTA was never a game known for its great graphics, its clear GTA4 ain't gonna be any different. GTA 4 was great for its gameplay and amount of stuff you can do within the game, and we haven't seen none of that in these trailers yet, so "i will never understand" you people. Like i said, this trailer = "meh"

I can't believe this, but probably for the first time I agree with Metalmurphy.:lol