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    GTA IV on PC next month

    Discussion in 'Gaming (Software and Graphics Cards)' started by Ayle, Oct 22, 2008.

  1. Ayle

    Ayle Trailblazer

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    How come I didn't read about this anywhere and only stumbled on an ad while going trough some random pc hardware magazine??? Or is it just that nobody care...
     
  2. Lithus

    Lithus NBR Janitor

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    I for one don't care. Beat it on the 360 numerous times now.

    Plus, so many actual new games are coming out, it's hard to care for something old. FarCry 2, Fallout 3, GoW2, CoD5...

    EDIT: Notice the fact that every game now ends with a number. SAD.
     
  3. ArmageddonAsh

    ArmageddonAsh Mangekyo Sharingan

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    i think Saints Row 2 will be betetr then it.
     
  4. masterchef341

    masterchef341 The guy from The Notebook

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    saints row 2 and gta4 are already out, so you could actually check them out and decide for yourself.
     
  5. Pranalien

    Pranalien Notebook Veteran

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    One of the main reasons behind the GTA franchise's unbelievable success is the extremely user friendly HUD, excellent radio stations, professional voice acting,free roam and the gameplay. On these aspects it is miles ahead of other copycats or clones like Just Cause, Saints Row, Scarface.
     
  6. ArmageddonAsh

    ArmageddonAsh Mangekyo Sharingan

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    i agress that its miles better then JC and Scarface but not on Saints Row, i really njoyed Saints Row and sure it had a few minor issues but it was the first and was too be expected but i think Saints Row 2 will improve on this, really enjoy the character creation
     
  7. Ayle

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    Don't have a next-gen console so I can't do that. Anyway with that, FC2 and L4D, I can already hear my wallet cringe :D ...
     
  8. ArmageddonAsh

    ArmageddonAsh Mangekyo Sharingan

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    i have played the 360 version of GTA 4, i wasnt really impressed it was okay but nothing special as everyone said it would be
     
  9. LIVEFRMNYC

    LIVEFRMNYC Blah Blah Blah!!!

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    I personally play both on 360 and give it a tie between the two.
     
  10. Rahul

    Rahul Notebook Prophet

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    I'm excited for all the mods the community will create for this just as the many mods created for the other GTA games released on PC. Tons of new vehicles, player models for starters, graphic mods, etc. :)
     
  11. ArmageddonAsh

    ArmageddonAsh Mangekyo Sharingan

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    now this could mae or break the game for me.

    any idea if Saints Row 2 will ahev mods?

    when are they out in UK?
     
  12. Pranalien

    Pranalien Notebook Veteran

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    Rockstar never said it would surpass San Andreas in features. Looks to me like a new generation GTA 3.
     
  13. ArmageddonAsh

    ArmageddonAsh Mangekyo Sharingan

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    i know. but it just seemed plain, they could have done so much more
     
  14. goldenhk

    goldenhk Notebook Consultant

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    hey guys
    wts the fastest way to get it asa its out?
     
  15. basskiddanny

    basskiddanny Notebook Evangelist

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    Saints Row 2 is very different to GTA 4 it doesn't go for realistic at all and is more about mayhem and madness.

    Things like being able to fly a UFO, ride a mini-moto, chuck people off cliffs etc lol. Its a lot more arcadey and less serious. I like both games but the only similarities are that you are a criminal and they are free roaming.

    I like both as much as each other but for different reasons. I think SR2 missed out on the opporunity to put a really good cover system in though.
     
  16. LIVEFRMNYC

    LIVEFRMNYC Blah Blah Blah!!!

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    Yup, feel the same way. It's also cool that you can pick up heavy objects a throw them as far as possible. LOL
     
  17. link1313

    link1313 Notebook Virtuoso

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    Oh im totally buying GTA IV. Remember this game got a perfect score from like everywhere *_*. Not to mention all the GTA games have been better on the PC so far.
     
  18. Harper2.0

    Harper2.0 Back from the dead?

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    I just hope I'll be able to run it on my laptop.
     
  19. cdnalsi

    cdnalsi Food for the funky people

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    I haven't played it on Xbox or PS3 just because I can't stand consoles. Cumbersome controls are not for me, sorry. And I've given them a shot, a sincere shot. Just couldn't cope with the controls..

    I'm waiting for GTA IV for the PC...
     
  20. Age of wind

    Age of wind Notebook Consultant

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    Eagerly waiting for GTA IV ! Not a single GTA game has failed us before and love to return to Liberty city once more :D
     
  21. Bungalo Bill

    Bungalo Bill Notebook Deity

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    The PC GTA controls always suck.
     
  22. Ayle

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    Naaaaah I find them better than on console. More precise;I don't use the aim assist.
     
  23. xxERIKxx

    xxERIKxx Notebook Deity

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    the only thing that was hard to do in the pc GTA's was fly in San Andreas with a keyboard.
     
  24. tianxia

    tianxia kitty!!!

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    pc control scheme owns. by the time u get a lock on a console, pc dudes would have already headshoted two.
    but that rc plane is really a b*tch.
     
  25. ArmageddonAsh

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    i guess that could be why i wasnt that impressed, everyone saying it was amazing, the best thing since slced bread - but too be honest it wasnt
     
  26. Burning Balls

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    I'm definately going to buy it for the PC.


    I've played it before on console, but I don't have my own console right now so I'm gonna get it for the PC.


    Awesomeness. :D