Grand Theft Auto IV

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I actually have the AUS version pre-ordered at EBGames. But I'm seriously thinking of canceling it and getting a US version from Play-asia, hopefully they say exactly what has been cut before release.

I suppose its its really not that much is probably not worth canceling, then again anything cut is bad enough! :sick:
 
I actually have the AUS version pre-ordered at EBGames. But I'm seriously thinking of canceling it and getting a US version from Play-asia, hopefully they say exactly what has been cut before release.

I had it pre-ordered at JB for $115. Went in, got the money back and have pre-ordered a PAL, R-18 version from a UK online store for $95 including postage. Only downside is that i'll have to wait about a week for it to get here after the local release.
 
I can image AUS sales will literally drop off the cliff once people realize they are getting a chopped game...
 
I had it pre-ordered at JB for $115. Went in, got the money back and have pre-ordered a PAL, R-18 version from a UK online store for $95 including postage. Only downside is that i'll have to wait about a week for it to get here after the local release.

Which UK store did you get it from? I'm thinking about getting the US version from playasia, together with CoD4 for about 160$ shipped. But Small_Fryz said that the US version may not work with Aussie players online. It'd be something I'd like to know before I got it.
 
Which UK store did you get it from? I'm thinking about getting the US version from playasia, together with CoD4 for about 160$ shipped. But Small_Fryz said that the US version may not work with Aussie players online. It'd be something I'd like to know before I got it.


UK version I doubt would be any different, if the US version wouldn't let you play against aussies then the Uk version wouldn't either.
 
Anyone, specifically UK-wise, gone with ordering the £70 special edition since the regular edition is sold out for release day delivery???
 
UK version I doubt would be any different, if the US version wouldn't let you play against aussies then the Uk version wouldn't either.

Dion said it was NTSC/PAL issues or something. But if he is wrong it doesn't surprise me.

Bad Dion. Bad.
 
Which UK store did you get it from? I'm thinking about getting the US version from playasia, together with CoD4 for about 160$ shipped. But Small_Fryz said that the US version may not work with Aussie players online. It'd be something I'd like to know before I got it.

Why wouldn't it? Online gameplay is generally, not rated.
 
I thought I read some issues with Aussie gamers with US CoD4 copies had trouble connecting to Aussie Servers.

Also, I just had a thought, what if what is cut from the Australian Game affects the Online Compatibility with uncut versions.
 
Wow, and I thought we had it bad with games. For what it's worth the only region locked 360 game online I've had was Army of Two (stupid).
 
I thought I read some issues with Aussie gamers with US CoD4 copies had trouble connecting to Aussie Servers.

Also, I just had a thought, what if what is cut from the Australian Game affects the Online Compatibility with uncut versions.
It can't, nor it shouldn't. Online doesn't have anything really that can be cut unless the Aus. govt. doesn't like helping mobsters or dirty words from online players. The cuts are pretty much offline stuff.

BTW, here's a rumor of what is told to be cut. And it seems pretty scary. :scared:
http://www.kotaku.com.au/games/2008...ockstar_removed_from_australiannz_gta_iv.html

OH, and new gameplay screen, anyone? ;)
GTA4.NET/GTAForums.com: http://www.gta4.net/news/4068/new-screenshot/
GTANetwork.it: http://www.gtanetwork.it/gta4/Images/Screens/15_04_08.jpg
PlanetGTA.com: http://planetgrandtheftauto.gamespy.com/fu...y.php?id=150158
GTAGaming.com: http://www.gtagaming.com/gtagaming/news/comments.php?i=1282
GTASite.pl: http://gtasite.net/gta4/gtasiteexc2_big.jpg
GTAVG.com: http://www.gtavg.com/exclusive.jpg
TheGTAPlace.com: http://www.thegtaplace.com/news/16917/new-...-iv-screenshot/
GTA-Series.com: http://www.gta-series.com/it/gta4/galleria/ingame/0304.jpg
GTA4.TV: http://www.gta4.tv/article/785777/new-scre...-from-rockstar/
GTAGames.nl: http://www.gtaforum.nl/uploads/monthly_04_...-1208284428.jpg
GrandTheftAuto4.fr: http://www.grandtheftauto4.fr/IMG/jpg/gta4fr2.jpg
GTAWH.com: http://www.gtawh.com/gtawarehouse.tif
GTAInside.com: http://www.gtainside.com/images/screenshot...gta-inside2.jpg

Advertising, anyone?
http://www.gtagaming.com/
 
BTW, here's a rumor of what is told to be cut. And it seems pretty scary. :scared:

Yeah I read about that, If that is the only think cut then I will just buy and keep a local version, I can always see the uncut scene later in a video if I wanted to.
 
OPM review this morning. Perfect 10.

Spoilers!
This morning I have received my issue of OPM UK and it contained the review of GTA IV

ALSO THE SCREENSHOTS FROM LAST WEEKS SHORTLIST MAGAZINE ARE NOW AVAILABLE AT A HIGHER RESOLUTION

http://mattyblog.cookynet.com/gta4/mags/sc...3142_gta_iv.jpg
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http://mattyblog.cookynet.com/gta4/mags/sc...3144_gta_iv.jpg
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Here is the new information from the review :

Leave Niko standing there and he'll scratch his balls

Groups include the Irish hoodlums, the depressed ex-cons and a paranoid lesbian coke dealer

One car is called the Corquette.

Two of the girlfriends are called Carmen and Katie.

While dating Press Circle to try your luck or X to say goodnight.

You can hijack a van transporter carrying a convict.

Press L1 to order order a dog about.

Hidden Packages and Stunt Jumps are back

Your Mobile phone starts out with a standard pay as you go model but you can upgrade to fancier models with more features.

The vibrate function in the PS3 version can be felt when the mobile phone rings

You have Frank McReary and Patrick "Packie" McReary and now there is Gerry McReary he is an ex IRA member.

You can call 911 on your mobile phone to get the police to check the crime database

One of the missions is called "Three Leaf Clover"

The phone also lets you jump back into failed missions just by clicking 'Yes'

After killing one of Niko's bosses you can ring his number and you hear an answer machine message from his grieving wife

You can unlock your friends uniques perks by finding out what they like to eat and drink

A new location is called the Pink Triangle Gentlemen's Club

There is a shootout at the Libertonian Museum

You can blind fire with any weapon except the Sniper Rifle

When you call a taxi using L1, Niko will literally whistle

On the Radio Lazlow says "a penis like a tube of tennis balls".

There is an advert for a website called babiesovernight.com

Radio Stations are:
WKTT - We Know The Truth - Genre: Talk Radio
Radio Broker ; Genre: Alt Rock
San Juan Sounds - Genre: Latin
Integrity 2.0 - Genre: Speech - Host Lazlow
Tuff Gong Radio - Genre: Reggae/Dub
Liberty City Hardcore - LCHC - Genre: Punk/Hardcore
Electro Choc - Genre Dance
Liberty Rock Radio 97.8 - Genre: Classic Rock
Massive B Soundsystem 96.9 - Genre: Dance Hall
The Vibe 96.8 - Genre: Soul/R'n'B
International Funk - IF99 - Genre: Funk
PLR - Public Liberty Radio - Genre: Call-in Speech
The Classics 104.1 - Genre: Old-Skool Hip-Hop
The Beat 102.7 - Genre: Contemporary Hip-Hop
Jazz Nation Radio 108.5 - Genre: Jazz
K109 The Studio - Genre: Disco
Fusion FM
Vladivosotk FM - Genre: Eastern European
The Journey - Genre: Ambient/Chillout

THE GAME 10 OUT OF 10 - PERFECT SCORE
 
That...water...looks...amazing...


Thankyou for the upload!
 
I can't believe I had something planned for this thread... then lost it in one of my RTF files or accidentally deleted it all. So let me make this brief. GTA4 looks to be pretty fun, but I fear the arcade charm from GTA3 (and subsequent mini series between GTA3 and GTA4) will be gone and kind of dilute GTA4 for me. It will be a different experience, but I have some of my doubts that I may not like GTA4 as much as I liked GTA3. Just doubts at this point. Most of the other material I've read looks and seems amazing.
 
I'm just after seeing that on TV here in Ireland, just a few minutes ago during a commercial break. First GTA:IV ad I've seen on TV.

I wonder if the same commercial is running in the UK but with UK XBox prices advertised at the end.

It's an interesting commercial, because it's not just for the game, it's also promoting the Xbox version specifically. Obviously Microsoft are behind the commercial, and not just Rockstar.
 

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