New Details about GTA:SA!

[Jimmy Enslashay]

I think the hi-jacking airplanes will be a cut-scene.

Well I now understand you thanks to s13drifting, but I wasn't talking about hi-jacking the plane, I was talking about being flown from one city to another. Like catching a train in GTA 3, you could catch a plane.

Why did you feel it necasary to post the entire article when the link was posted above?. Then post the pictures that were also linked in the aforementioned thread.

I've been doing this for a while, and noone else has complained. Some people don't like links, especially the people that aren't necessarily interested in San Andreas. They will come here, and read it instead of going "Meh, can't be bothered", then they will actually like the game and post here as well as buy San Andreas. There are also those that are interested in the game, but not that much to be bothered going to links. I used to be like this with other topics, and I know many people who are.

There are some people who regularly post here because of this. I also explained in that post that McLaren F1GTR posted the links and I thanked him.

I'm sorry if this offends you in some way, but I'm only being considerate to those that don't like links or weren't interested enough to click them before hand.

 

[Blake]

It pissed me off, I had clicked on it, waited for it to load (a long time on 56k) then read through it all, only to come down and find it all written their, it was very annoying.

 

[ExigeEvan]

Wonder if there will be flying school? You could have some instructor s****** himself as you do loops/barrel roles/dives etc!
I wonder if these school will replace the checkpoint missions.

 

[Blake]

There will almost certainly be a flying school, especially if there is a boating school.

 

[Jimmy Enslashay]

It pissed me off, I had clicked on it, waited for it to load (a long time on 56k) then read through it all, only to come down and find it all written their, it was very annoying.

It's also there for other people with 56K who weren't there for the links. Think about that one, too.

Wonder if there will be flying school? You could have some instructor s****** himself as you do loops/barrel roles/dives etc!

I suspect there will almost definately be a Flying School; Helicopters and Planes separate is the question. Also, I believe they will teach you Loops, Hammerheads and Barrel Rolls properly. You might even have to learn these here.

 

[ExigeEvan]

I'm just wondering if all these schools will eventually be too much. I hope you don't have to spend too long at them, or that you are unable to drive/fly/boat/shoot decentley at the beginning of the game.

 

[Blake]

I think you will be forced into the schools by the storyline itself when you need these skills so I don't think it will be a huge problem.

 

[Jimmy Enslashay]

The only time you will really HAVE to do it, is either if you're going for 100% or having trouble with a mission regarding the substance of that school, and need to learn it better.

I agree with Blake, in that you won't be forced into the schools by the storyline themselves. They will be suggested maybe, like Lance after the Back Alley Brawl mission, how he points out Ammu-Nation, but you don't have to use it.

 

[Jimmy Enslashay]

Two-Player Mode? What's this?
In Las Venturas, all of the expected elements are in place, just not necessarily authentically. As you enter the city's strip, you're greeted with an abundance of flashing lights and casinos with pink flamingos. Of the three cities in the game, Las Venturas is without a doubt the most graphically impressive and by far the most immediately stunning.

There's so much more to be revealed - There's even talk of a top-secret two-player mode.
- GamesTM Issue 24

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Online mode? Is it possible?! Or maybe in certain scenarios, it's possible to use a second controller. If this rumour is confirmed, I suspect online mode. If it is, then wow. Did NOT see that coming. I'll be getting this right away if it is true.

Also, CJ can throw up. That was posted on GTANet.com in reply to the above news.

Righto, we do know that boat school, driving school and CJ throwing up are all confirmed features.

Never knew this one. Did you?

 

[Ev0]

Bah, you beat me to the 2 player post by about 3 minutes!

But, more info this Canadian Thanksgiving weekend. According to PSM2, the 'mystery girl' who lives in a cabin and is involved in the game is most likely either Maria or Catalina, as the mag says that this girl used to live in Liberty City!

As for 2 player, anyone up for a co-op driveby?

 

[ExigeEvan]

Street races and fights with hunter! That would be fun in 2player. I wouldn't mind if it was just basic i-link for it, mainly cause I doubt I will get online

 

[Ev0]

Something I just noticed on the offical SA website. If you go to the San Fierro map and let the street sounds run for a few minutes, you will be able to hear Eminence Front by The Who being played! I hope this means that The Who could be on the soundtrack!

 

[ND4SPD]

Awesome, this game makes me drool, everytime I hear new stuff about it, but man would co-op drivebyes be fun!

 

[s13drifting]

I think you going against your friend in a gang war would be even more fun. If this end up online I will be buying it the day I go to pick up my copy.

 

[ND4SPD]

Maybe, its another side option instead of career mode, like online arcade mode.👍

 

[s13drifting]

That would rock my socks lol j/k.

 

[ND4SPD]

That would rock my socks lol j/k.

I dunno, but I think that'd rock everyone's socks if its true.

 

[R32GTST/M]

I'm sorry if this offends you in some way, but I'm only being considerate to those that don't like links or weren't interested enough to click them before hand.

It doesnt offend me!. The whole reason behind this forum is so people can post there views on a subject. I just didnt find it to be an inconvenience to go to the respective sites and support the people who are providing us with this great new information. But if you feel it nesassary to undermine peoples sites in the essence of convenience, while catering to the uninterested then theres not much I can do.

And i do appreciate the fact that you are one of the major providers of information to this site.

There's so much more to be revealed - There's even talk of a top-secret two-player mode.
- GamesTM Issue 24

I think possibly a 2 player co-operative mode could bring a new element to GTA but online in my opinion would ruin the GTA experience.

Something I just noticed on the offical SA website. If you go to the San Fierro map and let the street sounds run for a few minutes, you will be able to hear Eminence Front by The Who being played! I hope this means that The Who could be on the soundtrack!

Good spotting, a man who knows his music!. My guess is that if this is in the background of the street sounds then there is a good possibility that it will be in the game.

Also the stealth options seem awesome! and like blake mentioned earlier i believe they will incorporate the schools into the missions.

 

[Blake]

IF this 2 player mode is true then all I can say is wow....

 

[yeti]

I think you will be forced into the schools by the storyline itself when you need these skills so I don't think it will be a huge problem.

I concur...

Like in the beginning of GTA3 and VC some of the first few missions introduced you to things in an easy school way and then the guns that you got taught turn up in the next mission... Like the RC chopper in VC... shortly after that you could fly the real chopper... the first few missions in the last two games have been slow getting you used to stuff missions... (and providing an easy start for new players!)

C.

 

[Blake]

Exactly, plus SA will have many players who have never played a GTA (and R* would know this) so I assume that things will be eased into as you say. By the sounds of the first mission they sort of plunge you straight into the storyline but I assume they're actually very easy missions.

 

[Blake]

Anyone ordering the UK version of San Andreas from GPStore will be pleased to know that the uncut and unedited version WILL be delivered.

Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas is set to be the biggest game ever on PS2, and was this week given an R18 rating. Our stock will be the UNCUT and UNEDITED version and we'll be shipping all pre-orders in time for DAY ONE delivery New Zealand-wide on Friday, 29th October.

 

[Jimmy Enslashay]

Bah, you beat me to the 2 player post by about 3 minutes!

I seen you here so I thought "Oh, please don't post it before me!".

Something I just noticed on the offical SA website. If you go to the San Fierro map and let the street sounds run for a few minutes, you will be able to hear Eminence Front by The Who being played! I hope this means that The Who could be on the soundtrack!

Actually I asked this somewhere before, if anyone can tell me some of the songs playing there. So, thanks for getting one of the songs Ev0! Does anyone know the other songs being played? One of them is off the Welcome to Los Santos trailer. If anyone can name some it would be much appreciated, as I don't know any of the songs being played. You might have to sit there for a while.

Maybe, its another side option instead of career mode, like online arcade mode.

I doubt that very much, as since GTA 3 they have been no Pre-Game menus, just straight into it. Somehow I don't think this will be any sort of Co-operative Mode (even though I would rather that over Online).

But if you feel it nesassary to undermine peoples sites in the essence of convenience, while catering to the uninterested then theres not much I can do.

Well I think that some people would've came to this Forum because of information posted here, instead of just links. Plus, we could ALWAYS just link people, but I think it's much better to post the actual information here. I'm sorry if you found offence to this, too, McLaren F1GTR, as you actually posted the links. But anyway, I would like to just drop this now, I hate forum arguments.

I think possibly a 2 player co-operative mode could bring a new element to GTA but online in my opinion would ruin the GTA experience.

I agree to an extent. Online multi-player would ruin it for me, but for me and Blake, I think co-operative mode would enhance the experience. I think he would agree. I don't see this happening anyhow.

I find this whole rumour a bit fake, and somehow I don't find it to be true. It's just another stupid rumour I believe. Where did it come from? How did they find out about it?

My guess is that if this is in the background of the street sounds then there is a good possibility that it will be in the game.

Actually it would be definately in the game, as they have recorded from the actual game for a specific amount of time (a fairly long amount of time) and looped it on the site. It's all from Los Santos apparantly.

And i do appreciate the fact that you are one of the major providers of information to this site.

Same goes to you, as there have been times when I have been very busy, and the information has flowed well still. Thanks anyway, appreciate it mate.

Also thank you to Ev0 and McLaren F1GTR for posting as well. This thread has thrived since the beginning. 👍

 

[Ev0]

Also thank you to Ev0 and McLaren F1GTR for posting as well. This thread has thrived since the beginning. 👍

No problem! Gotta do something to whittle away the time until SA is unleashed upon the gaming world!

New gamespy preview up, probably the same as IGN's, but I will edit any new info into this post.

http://ps2.gamespy.com/playstation-2/grand-theft-auto-san-andreas/556115p1.html?fromint=1

*edit* Nothing new, but a Las Venturas preview is coming before the game is released.

 

[Blake]

I'm just going through gamespot and saving every picture released to my comp, I didn't bother before. I didn't realise there were so many screens, lol.

 

[Jimmy Enslashay]

Well, I'm more than happy to give you all the pictures. I have 'em all. Same goes for anyone.

Also, that Gamespy preview has nothing to add to anything, or any new information or screens. But it's still a good read if you have nothing else to do.

 

[Blake]

It will take the same amount of time to download all the pictures from an email then unzip them and rename them as it will to simply get them off the net.

 

[Jimmy Enslashay]

Not on gmail. You have 56K so getting the pictures off the internet is going to take a long time. I could send them over MSN anyway...

Oh well, up to you.

 

[Ev0]

Some new snippets of info from the German magazine playPlaystation.

- When CJ has enough respect, he can go to his turf in Los Santos, recruit up to 8 'homies' to take with him for a gang war. Once they follow him, they shoot at anyone who is harming CJ.

- In stores such as Binco and SubUrban you can also buy watches, hats, necklaces and chains.

Taken from the main page of www.gtasanandreas.net

 

[R32GTST/M]

Cheers Ev0 i read this earlier but could'nt be bothered posting!. The 8 man crew thing sounds awesome just hope there is a function in the game for recruiting groups of people cause having to do iut individually would be annoying.

I find this whole rumour a bit fake, and somehow I don't find it to be true. It's just another stupid rumour I believe. Where did it come from? How did they find out about it?

Yeah same here, I think it came from a magazine article? can't remember though.

Actually it would be definately in the game, as they have recorded from the actual game for a specific amount of time (a fairly long amount of time) and looped it on the site. It's all from Los Santos apparantly.

True! I think i read a while back that there was alot more going on in the streets, so if this a direct recording of ingame sounds then it looks like that info was correct, just hope the visuals are as abundant as the audio.

GTA:SA NO.1

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