Grand Theft Auto V

[Guest Jack]

The first two Saints Row games were good but the third and the next one are just...odd. It started out as something similar to GTA, with it's light hearted approach, but then took that to the extremes and just became mindlessly stupid.

 

GTA needs to go back to it's roots with it being light hearted too. The last game was far too serious and it just didn't feel like your typical fun GTA game.

[dsrchris]

I've been trying Sleeping Dogs out since ti was free on PSPlus, and it's actually pretty damn fun to play. I'm enjoying it waaay more than GTA4 and Saint's Row 3.

[King]

GTA V Anticipation Thread

 

Sleeping Dogs is better than any GTA game, except Vice City.

[King]

Today, we are sorry to announce that the official release date for Grand Theft Auto V will be pushed back to January 13th, 2014. We know this is another delay and that this additional short delay will come as an extra disappointment to many of you, but, trust us, it will be worth the extra time. GTAV is a massively ambitious and complex game and it simply needs a little more polish to be of the standard we and, more importantly, you require.

 

To all Grand Theft Auto fans, please accept our apologies for the delay, and our promise that the entire team here is working very hard to make the game all it can be. We are doing all we can to help ensure it will meet if not exceed your expectations come January – we thank you for your support and patience.

 

Source: IGN.com

 

 

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[ViciousPrism]

Lies. This has to be a fool, right?

[King]

Of course it is, better than Maxxxxxs effort though :lol

[ViciousPrism]

B*stard. :lol

[King]

http://i.imgur.com/eutWq5D.jpg

[King]

OK fellas..This is from GamerAnx..all ya need to know so far...

 

Character Gameplay Mechanics

- Character transitions are smooth, and occur in a way similar to The Enemy of the State did, by having the camera zoom out to satellite view and back to earth.

- The closer the characters, the smoother and faster the transition. Transitions are instantaneous during missions.

- Role-playing elements from GTA:SA are back in the form of skill categories: Shooting, Stamina, Stealth, Strength, Flying, Diving, Mechanic, and Lung Capacity. They can be improved throughout the game by completing missions, side quests, and performing activities.

- Each character has a Special skill category. Franklin can slow down time while driving. Trevor can go into a frenzy where he performs double damage, takes half damage, and performs a unique melee attack. Michael has bullet time mode similar to Max Payne's.

- Much like the action meter in Max Payne, Special skills have a limit which goes down with use and refills slowly.

- Every character has subtle differences in the way they move and animate. Michael is slower and more deliberate, Trevor is erratic and high-strung.

- Michael's obsession with old movies means players will be able to participate in scenes right out of movies.

 

Heists

- Heists are the main part of the game. Players will participate in small heists like armored car-hijacking and small robberies and build their way up to major heists, like hitting banks and jewelry stores.

- Heists are all about preparation. Players must secure vehicles, outfits, masks, and locations for getting rid of the evidence.

- Executions can have a variety of outcomes depending on how much money the player is willing to spend on the crew. Highly skilled characters will take a larger cut from the payout.

 

Combat

- Players can perform combat rolls for moving in and out of cover.

- There is a wider field of vision and players will be able to run-and-gun.

- When you die, the game reloads to the last checkpoint even if the other two characters are alive.

 

Character, Vehicle and Weapons Modding

- Pay'n'Spray facilities now allow players to mod their vehicles with new paintjobs, window tints, grilles, spoilers, and a host of upgrades including suspension, engine, and brakes.

- Weapons can be upgraded and customized with a variety of add-ons including scopes, flashlights, silencers, and hi-capacity magazines.

- Players can customize each of the characters with their own clothing, haircuts, and even tattoos.

 

Side Missions and Challenges

- There are a variety of side missions, including hijacking armored security vehicles and picking up hitchhikers.

- Players can partake in sports events, including yoga, tennis, triathlons, dirt bike races, golf, stunt jumps, and hang-gliding.

 

World and Exploration

- Rockstar is creating the "ultimate open world"

- The game is split between two major areas — Los Santos, and Blaine County. The landmass is "three and a half times the size" of Red Dead Redemption.

- You'll be able to explore both areas right away.

- There are five times as many pedestrians as GTA 4.

- Weather has been implemented, and will correlate with wave and water physics.

- There is a 24-hour day and night cycle.

- Players will be able to go diving with wetsuits, flippers and oxygen tanks.

- There is an underwater ecosystem, where treasures can be found. Other divers will also be searching for treasure. You will have to find treasure by searching through every nook and cranny.

- There is a massive amount of detail being implemented into the game's world. There are celebrity tour buses which actually tour celebrity homes, costumed performance artists in costumes based on GTA 4's movie spoofs will bother you at the Cathay Theatre.

- Players can acquire property, including houses, garages, and a variety of businesses.

 

Multiplayer

- You can drop in and out of multiplayer at any time.

- The character selection screen is designed as a pie, split into four pieces — Trevor, Franklin, Michael, and your multiplayer character.

 

The Phone

- There's a new phone called the iFruit. It allows you to take screenshots and upload them to Rockstar's Social Club.

- The phone comes with apps, including social media, internet, contacts, a calendar, and the ability to replay missions.

[dsrchris]

I watched the three new trailers yesterday, and Trevor's the only character I'd be interested in playing as.

[King]

I'm with you on that one mate,

 

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[Guest Anime Otaku]

Not sure if I'll get this after being disappointed by GTA IV, at least I'll probably wait a while before getting it, but I hope that if they're letting you customise cars again that they make it worth doing instead of making it a waste because you lose the car if you ever take it out of he garage.

[King]

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[Guest The Beltster]

The machanics look so much better than GTAIV, which I didnt care for. The shooting doesnt look so soft either. Guns look like they have alot of kickback. Looks great!

[King]

It does look awesome doesn't it.

[dsrchris]

I love the transitions between characters, the way the map zooms in and out is really pretty nifty.

[Guest Ciaran The King]

First thing I'm doing is playing tennis

[King]

Shoa this may interest you

 

Hush your worries, Australian fans; Grand Theft Auto 5 has been rated R18+ in Australia, ensuring it is eligible for local release.

 

The Australian Classification Board awarded the highest rating to Rockstar’s open-world adventure, noting high impact drug use.

 

The game also exhibited strong impact themes, violence, language, nudity and sex.

 

GTA 5 is due on PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360 in September.

 

The GTA series has been controversial in the past and was retroactively refused classification in Australia over the San Andreas Hot Coffee scandal. As a result, fans had been holding their breath over the game’s classification.

 

Australia introduced an R18+ ratings category for video games on January 1 2013, but did not significantly slacken its content guidelines; the category was intended to divide adult material from that suitable for minors, not necessarily allow more extreme content. The Classification Board is particularly harsh on incentivised drug use and sexual violence; as a result, both State of Decay and Saints Row 4 were refused classification for content falling outside guidelines.

 

State of Decay developed Undead Labs resubmitted a modified version where drugs were replaced by vitamins; Saints Row 4 publisher Deep Silver appealed the board’s ruling, but was unsuccessful. It has submitted a modified version, too, so there’s a good chance local release will follow.

[ShaolinHandLock]

Shoa this may interest you

 

Yeah, I saw that on another site. :)

[King]

This is kinda cool,

 

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