Grand Theft Auto IV - EGM Preview
- Posted by -=}{oT~dEv1L 666=- on March 2nd, 2008 filed in Grand Theft Auto
Electronic Gaming Monthly (EGM) has just gotten the privellege to preview Grand Theft Auto IV, as well as score an exclusive interview with Rockstar Games’ Sam Houser. The preview comes with three previously unseen screenshots, and a whole load of new information. See the scan below for more.
Apparently, Niko Bellic was inspired by a favourite driver from Rockstar Games’ car service. Also, there are 18 radio stations in the game, not 14 as was previously suggested. Niko Bellic is also revealed to be an old soldier who has spent time in third-world prisons.
On the subject of multiplayer, Houser says: “I just like running up to a bunch of players with the grenade cooking in my hands and taking them all out with me.” A range of ’standard’ multiplayer modes are available, in addition to some which haven’t been tried before. Nothing else was revealed unfortunately.
For the new melee-combat system, Rockstar consulted a UFC master of the Israeli special-forces martial art, Krav Maga. Also, when Grand Theft Auto IV was first being planned, Aaron Garbut (Rockstar North’s art director) unveiled an enormous map featuring Liberty City surrounded by countryside the size of New York state.
The Liberty City “megamap” seemed the logical step after Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas, but the team at Rockstar Games soon decided to change their focus, and work on creating a larger Grand Theft Auto experience instead of just a larger map. They also dropped the ability to fly planes, customize cars and Role-Playing elements because of this.
Thanks to GTA Series Fan from The GTA Place for providing us with the scans. Also, thanks to Brad for uploading the images. Who says gamers don’t read? Click here for the scans! Happy reading, and don’t forget to stay tuned for more Grand Theft Auto IV information!
March 2nd, 2008 at 12:40 pm
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May 11th, 2008 at 9:29 am
i HATE that they took away the ability to cusomize cars. whoever thought it would be a good idea was an idiot and id love to just slap the shit out of them. that was my favorite part about grand theft auto. it sooooo disapointing.