New Details about GTA:SA!

[Ev0]

Nice article you found there Jimmy! 👍

R* certainly has paid a lot of attention in regards to detail! I think I'm gonna have some flashbacks to my trip to Los Angeles the first time I play San Andreas! Seriously!

 

[ExigeEvan]

San Andreas is almost turning into another Getaway in terms of mapping!

[EDIT] Noooo!!! i didn't get the coveted post# '1111'!

 

[Jimmy Enslashay]

I believe i posted a link to something similarto this quite some time ago!.

This one was just posted today or yesterday from GTAGaming.com. It's a different one, but yes, you posted something along the lines of this.

San Andreas is almost turning into another Getaway in terms of mapping!

Not quite...

I think I'm gonna have some flashbacks to my trip to Los Angeles the first time I play San Andreas!

Same here! I said that to Blake yesterday; I'm gonna be pointing out places to him when we play: "Been there...been there...went in that building!"

I'll be sitting on the borders of other gangs turf with a crew just waiting for **** to fly!

Same. I'll always get changed into casual clothes before I leave Grove Street (where I'm going to live most likely for the duration of the game), unless I'm going on a job or war.

I wonder if you can store guns in the back of your car, seeing that you can store things in the back of your car, and that you can drop weapons...?

Thoughts...
Just thoughts from me, from analyzing the GameSpot weekend update last weekend. I'm thinking that maybe there is no cities blocked off from the start. Here's a couple of my reasons why it's possible...

First, there's this: "The tour began at the Hashbury and Garcia Joint Festival, where we got to see our character, CJ, hanging out. Apparently looking to avoid any trouble from Los Santos that might catch up to him." This means that, like the other GTA Games, gangs may hate you after certain missions. I hope not, and the respect meter downplays this theory, but if true, Rockstar have dealt with the many unhappy fans reacting to the fact that they either don't want anyone hating them, or that they like the gang that hates them. Now we all know how Rockstar have made pretty much every wish come true in San Andreas (except multiplayer), so who knows...

Also, in the update, they have obviously just come from the Los Santos missions, to San Fierro, as firstly, the quote above talks about Los Santos troubles, and secondly, Cesar provides the first missions in this update, and he brings CJ away from his Los Santos troubles. Now, seeing that this has just come from Los Santos, if the cities were locked, Las Venturas wouldn't be open, right?

Well, IGN were watching the same gang (the two websites were watching at the same time), and they ended their Update with this:

"The final bit of our time in San Fierro was spent seeing a landmark that San Franciscan natives are sure to recognize: the Golden Gate Bridge. Known as the Gant Bridge in this game, the structure is detailed down to the last rivet and looks just like the real thing. Had our guides really wanted to, they could have easily grabbed a car and driven across it to explore yet another big city."

Now, to me, that sounds like Las Venturas is open (Gant Bridge travels to Las Venturas). This is a longshot, but it's very possible Rockstar have left the cities open. Hey, they did say a while ago when everything was almost done, the only things they hadn't decided on was the HUD and whether they will lock the cities or not...

I'm hoping not. I don't want to be forced into storyline when I don't want to. They did say that you can do whatever you want...

A long shot, but it's just a thought. Maybe I'm over-analysing, but it's very possible.

EDIT: Finally got to see the Official TV Trailer. Turns out it works fine in Windows Media Player. I just never use it, I use WinAMP, which evidently didn't play it. There are 4 new scenes. The first in the quick-playing scenes is just CJ and 2 OGF guys behind him, nothing special. The second is a car-jacking scene. Looks like Ballas on the other side of the road, but they're just watching him and talking amongst themselves. Third is Wu Zi Mu (most likely anyway), with 2 bodyguards and a decent looking woman. Last new scene is CJ running with a Shotgun. Looks like he's just jogging here (although you still may be able to sprint, like R32GTST/M said). Behind him are about 3 or 4 OGF guys running behind. I couldn't see what they were running from or to though.

That's all that's new as far as I could see.

 

[Mark T]

Some new screenshots here http://www.gamespot.com/ps2/action/gta4/screenindex.html

 

[Jimmy Enslashay]

Hasn't that been posted before?

I seen those pics a while ago...I assumed they'd made it's way here...

 

[ExigeEvan]

The drive-by's look better, and there are alot of gang pictures there. And the rocket launcher/RPG is back.

 

[Mark T]

I read back a few posts and couldnt see them. Sorry if its a repost.

 

[McLaren]

Well, 9 days until the release here in the US! Yay!
Anyways, I thought I wouldn't be able to reserve my copy, but guess what!

I can! I got my pay for the month from a relative's store. $150! Let's see. $50 to reserve the GTA:SA, then what should I spend this next $100 on? I know! I'llput the cash down for the PS3, for when ever it comes out!

Ah man, 9 days. Now I can start counting on my fingers. Thankls for the info Jimmy. So we have 3-5 pics of the desert? Great! But don't let it all out.

 

[R32GTST/M]

So we have 3-5 pics of the desert?

I thought there were only 2??

Gamespot mistake?

Ive just gone over the new "Thug life" article over at gamespot, and i noticed a slight discrepancy in there info about the "Front Yard Ballas''.
I was reading bout the different gangs and noticed that it states were each gang is located, the article states that the FYB are located in "Jefferson" yet when i went onto the official site, to see were in Los Santos Jefferson was, it says nothing about FYB being in Jefferson. It says they are located in Idlewood?.

Idlewood Contested turf, currently under control of Front Yard Ballas,

Although these locations are bordering one another there is still a mistake on Gamespots part. So ill believe R* on this one.

 

[Blake]

Yay, 11 days to go for us Aussies! And you sheep people

Arrgghh, I can't wait for this game. R* should soon do the Las Ventura update I think.

 

[Ev0]

I'm fairly sure the Las Ventura update will come on the weekend since that's when R* seems to like to update their website.

 

[Jimmy Enslashay]

Ive just gone over the new "Thug life" article over at gamespot, and i noticed a slight discrepancy in there info about the "Front Yard Ballas''.
I was reading bout the different gangs and noticed that it states were each gang is located, the article states that the FYB are located in "Jefferson" yet when i went onto the official site, to see were in Los Santos Jefferson was, it says nothing about FYB being in Jefferson. It says they are located in Idlewood?.

It's no mistake. If you look, Jefferson is right on the edge of Idlewood. There are smaller towns inside the larger ones. The Front Yard Ballas control the "Jefferson Area" of Idlewood. The Front Yard Ballas are the perimeter gang that defends against OGF, so they control that border. Therefore, this information isn't wrong.

 

[TurboLevin2NV]

I'm starting to worry......maybe the ten dollars I put down for San Andreas isn't enough.....there are so many GTA crazy freaks (no offense intended to those ) that I'm not sure if I'll get my copy. They put down WAY more money than me ( I only put down ten) so yeah I guess it'll be a fistfight all the way to and inside EB games

 

[Jimmy Enslashay]

You don't have to pay more to get it first. It's first in, first serve. Get there before all the San Andreas freaks, and you will get the game before them. Simple.

 

[Jimmy Enslashay]

There have been major updates on the Soundtrack. Here are 2 bits of news:

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News Piece #1:
Take 2 Interactive today announced the full details of the San Andreas soundtrack CDs, which will be launched in November. Firstly, a three disc set, comprising of two audio CDs featuring a selection of music from San Andreas and a DVD movie titled 'The Introduction' will be released on November 22nd in Europe, with a North American release coming one day later, on the 23rd.
The track listing for both CDs ws released, along with a short description of the DVD content.

CD 1
1. The Theme From San Andreas
2. Rage Against The Machine - Killing In The Name
3. 2 Pac - I Don't Give A ****
4. James Brown - The Payback
5. Ronnie Hudson - West Coast Poplock
6. Guy - Groove Me
7. Eddie Money - Two Tickets To Paradise
8. Cypress Hill - How I Could Just Kill A Man
9. The Maytals - Pressure Drop
10. Slick Rick - Children's Story
11. Rick James - Cold Blooded
12. Raze - Break 4 Love

CD 2
1. Ohio Players - Funky Worm
2. Heart - Barracuda
3. Compton's Most Wanted - Hood Took Me Under
4. Lyn Collins - Think About It
5. Public Enemy - Rebel Without A Pause
6. Faith No More - Midlife Crisis
7. Bell Biv Devoe - Poison
8. Max Romeo & The Upsetters - Chase The Devil
9. Eric B & Rakim - I Know You Got Soul
10. Willie Nelson - Crazy
11. AFI - Head Like A Hole (Bonus track)

'The Introduction' - Bonus DVD Movie
"'The Introduction' tells the full story of the events leading up to CJs return to San Andreas. Why was he forced to come back? What is he leaving behind and what is he really walking into? This exclusive prequel is not available anywhere else and has been crafted with the highest production standards Rockstar is famous for. Look for some familiar faces making a surprise return."

Furthermore, an eight CD box set will be released on the same day, with each album mirroring the tracklisting for a radio station in San Andreas. (Although how they manage to turn 10 radio stations into 8 albums has totally baffled us).

It was also revealed that the final game will feature 150 licensed tracks. Look for an update to the official GTA: San Andreas website later today.

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News Piece #2:
Rockstar Games have updated the official GTA: San Andreas radio tuner, with longer clips for each radio station. Different tracks, additional DJ commentary, it's all there, along with details of the soundtrack Double CD/DVD combo.

Go to the Official GTA: San Andreas Website, and click on Soundtrack to listen.

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Wow. Faith No More is good. Rage Against the Machine will be good, even though I don't listen to them, it will be enjoyable on San Andreas. A fair bit of Hip Hop and Rap there.

More than 150 licensed tracks?! Plus there are most likely made up songs, from that teaser site of the West Coast Hip Hop Legends and probably more. San Andreas' Radio is going to be one of the biggest features of the game, with lots more new features posted recently. I can't wait to see the size of each individual radio station...Especially when there's going to be interactive, accurate updates and different DJs. Also, of course, CJ's progress reports. It's going to be massive!

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The details just keep rollin' in...



PSM2 UK's Thoughts and Confirmations:

The latest issue of PSM2 UK contains their 'final verdict' of San Andreas—although, judging on what was said, it sounds as if they've never even played the game!
A lot of the information hasn't been confirmed, and it's simply PSM2's opinion of things, so don't take all of this for granted.

• Confirmed music tracks include: Lil Louis - French Kiss, A Guy Called Gerald - Voodoo Ray, NWA - Express Yourself, and "that track from a seminal 90's grundge band".
• PSM2 said that they drove from Los Santos to Las Venturas in 5 minutes on a Wayfarer. That was however, taking the shortest route, and the same journey would take 30 minutes cross-country.
• PSM2 are convinced that skateboards will be in the game.
• They also claim that you can control all of the planes in San Andreas, including Private Jets. You can carry up to eight gang members with you on a bigger plane/helicopter.
• No more heart icons—Eating food is the only way to replenish your health.
• They are also pretty sure that there will be quad bike racing side missions.
• PSM2 say that, when on a BMX, you can bunny hop by holding down L1. The longer you hold it the further you jump.

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No health icons makes me happy. Realism baby! Control all Jets...It's cool, but nothing great to me in terms of excitement from my point of view. Skateboards are cool. So is Bunny Hopping. The travelling times also makes me pretty excited.


"that track from a seminal 90's grundge band". It just has to be Nirvana - "Smells Like Teen Spirit".

Stay tuned as the Details just roll on in...

 

[Ev0]

Wow, 150 songs? That is certainly a lot of material to listen to! This could be the first game which might finally make me turn off my real radio (something I always have on when I'm on the computer or PS2).

 

[Jimmy Enslashay]

Don't forget the other edit I just did, with the PSM2 UK article.

 

[Ev0]

I hope you can do some combat jumps from the business jet with your homies

And I like what I hear about the travel distance! I want it to take forever to get from city to city via road!

 

[Jimmy Enslashay]

Same here. Especially when you just want to cruise around at traffic speed.

 

[Gt fein]

Same here. Especially when you just want to cruise around at traffic speed.

I love doing that now in vice city. Sometimes I drive recklessly all over...and if any citizen gets in my way and I happen to crash, they die and their car is exploded.

 

[Jimmy Enslashay]

If anyone even touches my car and damages it when I'm cruising at traffic speed, sometimes I tend to beat them to death. It's just my way of warning everyone.

 

[Ev0]

Heh, if anyone damages my wheels, I tend to start sending a barrage of M-16 bullets towards the inept driver to even things out a bit

 

[ND4SPD]

Hehe, If they damage my ride......they'll be in my trunk....then I'll burn the body, and then bury the body.

 

[Jimmy Enslashay]

Hehe, If they damage my ride......they'll be in my trunk....then I'll burn the body, and then bury the body.

All doable in San Andreas. I love all the body/items/guns in the trunk features. 👍

 

[R32GTST/M]

NWA - Express Yourself, and "that track from a seminal 90's grundge band".

THATS PHAT! espescially the NWA song i knew they would be in the game.
Good post jimmy! although most of the info was predictable.
Wayfarer is that dumb pickup truck isnt it?

 

[Acid X]

I believe the Wayfarer is the mobile-home. Not sure.

 

[R32GTST/M]

But cruise closer to Las Venturas on your soft-seated Wayfarer- San Andreas' version of a classic luxury touring cycle from the early '90s

It seems to be the bike acording to this info.

 

[yeti]

I was gonna say that I thought the Wayfarer was the Gullwing style bike...

C.

 

[Blake]

I love that no heart icons thing . I was actually thinking the other day that there shouldn't be any pick up "icons" at all. And even pickups themselves (e.g. Finding an AK-47 laying on the ground) are a bit unrealistic IMO. 👍

 

[McLaren]

1 WEEK!

PSM reports all gamers need to get ready. One of the most wanted games of all time is almost out. EB at the mall is already getting visitors.