Cybmatt
Tilt!
Joined: 20 Jun 2006
Location: Britland
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1. Game for a laugh
There are pleanty of mini-games tucked away in GTA IV. Old favourites pool, basketball and Go Go Space Monkey return, joining new games suck as darts. You cab even visit the driving range to practive your gold swing. For fights, of course.
2. In for the long haul
San Andreas' RS Haul is back, and some missions will be centred around it. Details haven't yet been released by Rockstar, but given Nicko's history of people smuggling... well, let's just say, you can fit a lot of immigrants in the back of a lorry...
3. The good Sechs show
The Gruppie Seches securitors are back too, but this time there's a bigger emphasis on jacking them, nicking the money and destroying the evidence. Don't expect an easy ride; stealing one is a tough task, but losing the cops in the aftermath is even trickier.
4. Cracking jokes
The poser behind Manny is more than just a hint at a drugsprelated side mission - it's a blatant nod towards fellow sandboxer crackdown. We've also seen crackdown's name on a news ticker, and there are pleanty more references tucked away in the final game.
5. Smile for the camera
We knew that the camera would return, and now its been placed in the mobile phone. But the official website hints at something quite brilliant, and even more exciting: the ability to upload and share your pics with other GTA IV players.
6. All gone sh*tzu
Most vehicle brands will return, but we know for sure that the Stallion and the Comet are deffinately in. And San Andreas' fastest bike, the sh*tzu NRG500, has been bettered - the NHG900RR is now the motorcycle of choice.
7. Spray what you see
Keep your eyes peeled for graffiti loaded with knowing winks. The red motorcylce on the left is a direct copy of the bike on the Vice City box art, while GTA III characters El Burro and 8-Ball are visibe on the right.
8. Map of honour
Again with the self-references. While San Andreas contained maps of Vice City, IV has actual photos. One of the first promotional shots of Vice City can clearly be seen pinned to the wall of the bar.
9. Super stores
San Andreas brand names like Binco, Burger Shot, 24-7 and Clucking Bell are all back in GTA IV, along with pleanty more brands from previous games. Alderney will also be the home of strip malls, providing a one-stop-shop for clothing, food and more.
10. Ticker taped
Rob a bank? Murder a boss? People are going to know abouit it. The news tickers in Star Junction and around the city are always being updated - along, sadly for you, with descriptions of the perpertraitor.
11. Coffee republic
The Hot Coffee mod fiasco landed Rockstar in some hot water, bit it's good to see they've seen the funy side of it. Bean Machine Coffee signs litter Liberty Citys. The 'familiar' positioning of the coffee beans in the logo is no acciendent either...
12. Man in the mirror
Those of you who aren't overwhelmed by the graphics (seriously - what's wrong with you?) should take a close look at this. First car: driver facing forward. Second car: driver checking mirror. Third car: driver looking out the side window. GTA IV's about the little details - they're staggering.
13. Just gotta ride it
Flushing Medows (site of New York's world's fair) is featured in its entirety, as is a recreation of theme park Astroland at Coney Island. Rides such as the Corpes Ride and Cyclone can be tested, and the major tourist spots will play some part in missions.
14. Canned Laughter
Sprunk can be used to top up health for $1.
15. Phone Sexy
Any phone number you find lying around the city be it on a sign, flyer or even bathroom wall can be contacted for aid and, sometimes secrets.
16. Ban this filth
Goto the Videogeddon Arcade and play some tongue in cheek games, and keep an eye out for people and posters attacking video games.
17. Bat man begins
We all know cops are crooked, but did you know they display the fact on their uniform. Their badge shops who cops with bats dragging off a beaten man.
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Wham bam tram
See the sky train on the box? It's actually a form of transport that you can ride - if you pay the fare.
All taken from XBOX UK's official magazine.
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