Grand Theft Auto IV - Secrets revealed

Computer and Video Games (CVG), has just posted published a massive article on Grand Theft Auto IV. It has revealed to us many new information. It seems that many things from Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas will indeed be returning. There were no new screenshots accompanying the article, though.

Just when we thought that we knew almost everything except for the Multiplayer mode, the article contained a list of “secret” features in Grand Theft Auto IV which weren’t revealed before. Read the main points below.

• Mini-games confirmed for Grand Theft Auto IV include pool, basketball, darts, golfing at driving ranges and arcade games, such as Go Go Space Monkey, which was also featured in San Andreas. (NOTE: many of these have been confirmed to be removed, but Bowling, Darts and Pool as well as QUB3D are confirmed mini-games for the final game build.)
• The trucking company from San Andreas, RS Haul, returns and missions based around the company have returned as well.
• ‘Gruppe Sechs’ securicars have returned and players are able to steal them and deliver them to locations for a reward, but this task is said to be much trickier than in previous games. (Now ‘Gruppe 6′)
• The game features many references to ‘Crackdown,’ a GTA-style game available for the Xbox 360 which also uses RenderWare, GTA’s previous engine.
• Vehicles such as the Stallion and Comet from previous games appear in IV, as well as the NRG500, a motorcycle. A new motorcycle called the NRG900RR is also confirmed to be in the game and is rumored to be the fastest one available.
• GTA IV contains photos of Vice City, similar to the maps found scattered around San Andreas. References to previous GTA games through graffiti is also spread throughout the city. (As well as on TV!)
• Binco, Burger Shot, 24-7 and Clucking Bell are all returning, in addition to many other brands from previous GTA games. ‘Algonquin’ features several strip malls where you can purchase food, clothing, and more.
• New York City-style news tickers on buildings will be constantly updated based on what crimes you commit in the game.
• There are several innuendos and references to the Hot Coffee mod for San Andreas.
• As previously mentioned, pedestrian actions will be incredibly varied and detailed compared to previous games.
• “Flushing Meadows (site of the NY World’s Fair) is featured in its entirety, as is a recreation of theme park Astroland at Coney Island. Rides such as the Corpse Ride and Cyclone can be tested, and the major tourist spots will play a part in some missions.” (Also removed in the final build.)
• Sprunk can be purchased, as in San Andreas, to replenish your health.
• Similarly to Saints Row, yet another GTA-style sandbox game, phone numbers are scattered throughout the city and you can call them for whatever services they entail.
• A place called the Videogeddon Arcade allows you to play arcade games and posters attacking violent video games can be seen. (Removed.)
• The ’sky tram’ featured on the box-art for GTA IV can actually be used as a mode of transportation, although it costs money as do the taxis.

Read the original article here at Computer and Video Games. Also, there will be new Multiplayer hands-on previews released over at major gaming sites such as IGN and GameSpot on Tuesday/Wednesday.

UPDATE: It seems that many cool features have been removed from GTA IV, including mini-games, the Videogeddon arcade in Chinatown and the Firefly Island carnival. We’re unsure why, but this must be a last minute move, as this article was written almost a month before the games’ release. The information posted here was true at the time of writing.

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