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New GTA IV Trailer in High Definition

Xboxyde.com reports:

"Rockstar just uploaded its new GTA 4 trailer showing new gameplay possibilities (well, we hope so), and most importantly an excellent background and art directing. We can't wait to see more..."

closedxxx6164d ago (Edited 6164d ago )

There's plenty of cutscene footage (the entire clip) and since we know they use game engine for cutscenes, we can gather that this is an accurate representation of what the final game will look like.
Don't hate me for saying this, but it doesn't impress me graphically.
The character models are bland. No detail to hair, no cloth physics on clothing. The entire thing seems like a hi-res last gen game graphically.
Sure, there's some glare, and glossy effects on a few surfaces, but the textures are generally flat, and as one example, look at the scene with the blonde woman yelling... She looks embarrassingly bad.

I'll buy the game because I know it will be a blast to play, but I really expected much more graphically. This isn't even close to being in the same league as games like Gears of War, Resistance: FOM, GRAW2, DIRT, or plenty of other AAA next gen titles.

So yes, it looks like a great story is being told, and it will surely be innovative in certain areas, but I feel let down by the visuals.

JUSTaGAME6164d ago

True, it does not look "amazing". Certainly not comparable to some of the AAA titles we've been playing, but it looks exciting!
I hope they manage to keep the story solid, so I don't lose interest 5-10 hours into the game.
That is my only complaint with the last two games.
They were almost too long. They were definitely too repetetive. Some of the "busy work" missions really took the fun out of things for me.
I hope they can keep a tight story that moves you through the game without out feeling like you're killing time.

The Snake6164d ago

GTA's graphics were never that great on older consoles, most likely due to the sheer amount of stuff in the gameworld. Why should it be any different this generation?

Systematrix6164d ago

It's going to be a lot of fun to play, but will just be a rental for me. I was hoping for better graphics but it still doesn't come close to Gears. They should do the next GTA with the Unreal Engine :P

The KEN KUTARAGI6164d ago

After seeing a game the size Oblivion pulled of GORGEOUSLY on both the Xbox360 and the PS3, there is really no excuse for such lack-luster graphics in a game this high profile.

You cannot blame the poor looks on anyone but the developers of the game.
Nobody was limited by the Xbox360 or the PS3 on other multiplatform titles. And plenty of them look much better than what I've seen so far of GTA IV.
What's that sound I hear? Oh, it's just the GTA fanboys firing up their torches.

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Premonition6164d ago

The guys who have actually seen the game in action say the game looks much better than the first trailer, and rockstar says they have 3 trailers in total i believe, and I think that all 3 are using the old build, but who knows. Maybe we might see something different at E3 maybe not.

TnS6164d ago

HD version was available on Rockstar's site at launch.
http://www.n4g.com/News-483...

Aquanox6164d ago

That's not the HD version. It's a downsized flash video.

Laka6164d ago

The new GTA on Xbox live looks like rubbish to me. Even Crackdown looks better than that.

GMR_PR6164d ago

GTA series has never been known for it's graphics, but for it's gameplay.

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Looking Back At 2008, An Unbelievably Incredible Year Of Video Game Releases

Huzaifa from eXputer: "2008 was home to the likes of Call of Duty: World at War, Dead Space, GTA 4, Far Cry 2, Left 4 Dead, and many other hits, which is outright remarkable."

ChasterMies17d ago

Some of these low paid video game “news” writers weren’t born before 2007.

just_looken17d ago

Here here

Those that were around before 2000's i am sure are like me that think we entered a world of non readers or those that follow without question.

I can not wait to see fallout 3 a goty game even though it was about water with non content until you add the dlc/updates then you got the performance/crashing

CrimsonWing6918d ago

I don’t think anything can compare to 2023

lucasnooker18d ago

1998 - the best year in gaming! Metal gear solid, crash bandicoot 3, medievil, half life, ocarina of time, thief, tenchu, resident evil 2, Spyro, tomb raider 3, oddworld abes exodus, banjo kazooie.

It was a different breed of a gaming era. You’ll never understand what it was like back then. The aura of gaming, it was different!

KyRo18d ago (Edited 18d ago )

I second this. Gaming was a lot more varied and fun than it is today. I'm 35 so getting on compared to some here but I got to see all the changes from NES up to now but I've never felt so disappointed in any generation than I have this current gen. I was expecting more from this generation rather than prettier versions of games that came before it. Game mechanics have become so refined that alot of games feel the same and has done for a while now.

Maybe it's time to have a break for a while. I love gaming but I don't feel I get much fun in the traditional sense out of it anymore.

CrimsonWing6918d ago (Edited 18d ago )

Metal Gear Solid, Resident Evil 2, Abe’s Exodus, and Ocarina of Time are the only things from that list that I liked.

Here’s the 2023 game releases that I personally liked… and big releases that I didn’t care for:

- Dead Space Remake
- Wo Long Dynatsy
- Resident Evil 4 Remake
- Diablo 4
- Fire Emblem Engage
- Hogwarts Legcay
- Street Fighter 6
- Hi-Fi Rush
- Like a Dragon: Ishin
- Octopath Traveler 2
- Final Fantasy Pixel Remasters
- Final Fanatsy XVI (actually ended up not liking this, but it was still a big deal release)
- Baldur’s Gate 3
- Armored Core VI: Fires of Rubicon
- Lies of P
- Mortal Kombat 1
- Marvel’s Spider-Man 2
- Starfield (Ended up hating this one, but big release)
- Super Mario Bros. Wonder
- Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom (I’m an old-school Zelda fan, but didn’t really enjoy this game)
- Alan Wake 2

I mean, honestly I’ve never seen a year of major IP releases like that, ever.

Profchaos18d ago (Edited 18d ago )

Isn't it just a generational thing realistically.

I've been gaming since way back and I some of my favourite games go as far back as the late 80s for me each generation has a year or two of game changing releases one after another before an inevitable dry spell.

I kind of agree gaming had a different feel games hit different because we didn't have the internet nothing got spoiled and you really had to put in the effort to beat a puzzle which could set entire groups of people looking for a solution. But most importantly games were experimental and not as cookie cutter as today even basics like controls were not universal today r2 is shoot l2 is ads garunteed you can't deviate from that in a shooter back then it could of been square, R1 or R1 and circle nothing was standard.

But as time moves on a new generation picks up their controller they are going to be interested in different things that PS1 demo disc with the t Rex blew our primitive 16 bit brains back on launch but to kids today it's laughable.
The new gen of kids coming into to hobby seem to value different things to us there seems to be a huge focus on online play, streamers, gaming personalities, and social experiences, convience of digital downloads. To me I value none of that but that's ok like my parents not liking the band's I would listen to its just the natural cycle.

Gameseeker_Frampt17d ago

Just about every year in the 7th generation was great and something we most likely won't experience again.

2009 for example had Assassin's Creed 2, Batman: Arkham Asylum, Dragon Age: Origins, Uncharted 2, Halo 3: ODST, Killzone 2, Borderlands, Bayonetta, and Demon's Souls to name a few.

just_looken17d ago

It still amazes me we got over 7 rockstar games ps2/ps3 but 3 for the ps3/ps4/ps5

Dragon age 1-3 and mass effect 1-3 in 7ish years what a generation.

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Mainline Grand Theft Auto trailers ranked from best to worst

As we have all been graced by the release of Grand Theft Auto 6's trailer, we're ranking the best and worst GTA trailers to date.

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purple101159d ago

We be getting these posts All week now lads. Someone noticed a number plate ... Someone noticed a billboard... I can see it now

Just go on YouTube and watch one of the many videos dissecting the whole 1minite 30secs worth.

This site supposed to be for news.

roadkillers159d ago

These updates on N4G are going to ruin whats rest of this site. Unfortunate since I was one of the first members.. The site shows unsecure when i login as well.

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Grand Theft Auto 4 Anniversary: The Beginning of the Age of RAGE

Grand Theft Auto 4 is an important game for Rockstar, not least because it was the first title in the franchise to use the newly created RAGE engine.

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franwex377d ago

Wasn’t the Table Tennis game the first to use RAGE?

isarai376d ago

Was about to say the same, but they do say first "in the franchise" so 🤷

cammers1995376d ago

The fact it hasnt been remastered is insane.

Abear21376d ago

Rage engine made driving on the sidewalk in cinematic slow motion camera a blast