The best thing about GTA was always the feckery you could induce rather than the actual storyline which was always brilliant in it's own right.
I don't think GTA4 had a big name cast but that still had a crap soundtrack. Hopefully they've paid attention to the criticism though.
What's an A-list cast in a video game?
Not all necessarily A list but Samuel L Jackson, Ricky Gervais, Jenna Jameson, Axel Rose, Ice T, Burt Reynolds have all been in GTA. In fact, they're all pretty much A list.
Don't forget Danny Dyer.
Couldn't disagree more with that. I thought it had probably the best story yet on GTA (VC and SA had brilliant stories too), some brilliant characters and far superior shooting mechanics than San Andreas. Only things I was disappointed about were soundtrack and map size but neither are hugely important for me in comparison to the other improvements.
Loved that game and am really quite worryingly excited for this one.
MC Eiht being on San Andreas is so awesome though.
It was far from a graphics fest. I don't see what was wrong with the story at all. It was probably the best within the whole series and avoided a lot of the cliches that SA hit, as well as the mundane, boring main character in CJ. Niko was a memorable character who you could understand. CJ was just a gangster who ran around killing people for me. No depth at all.
You had to play the DLC's until you could fully appreciate the story and how all of them tied into each other. They really created a vast criminal world in IV and kind of created that breathing, living city. SA was a ridiculously fun game but didn't really have a lot of that. Obviously they all came out at different times, but IV took the series to a whole new level which sets it apart from something like Saints Row.
I didn't think the story was bad or anything... though I wouldn't say it's as good as the story in Vice City (it didn't have a character called Lance Vance for a start!)
That game needs to get on the PS3 Store sooner rather then later...
That game needs to get on the PS3 Store sooner rather then later...
Apropos of almost nothing, here's the GTA IV theme "The Soviet Connection" as performed by the London Philharmonic Orchestra:
I think GTA IV was awesome in it's own ways. Different than SA, yes, and that can annoy some people, but for me it was a far superior game in many ways.
And looking at the little information we have about this game it seems they are taking the best of both worlds, with a realistic feel and characters with some emotional depth from IV and apparently some more wacky action of the kind we had in San Andreas and made a partial return in The Balad of Gay Tony.
Regarding the 3 playable characters I can only think it will be awesome. I loved experiencing Liberty City in three distinct feels and characters. Doing it simultaneously with all 3? It can only be better. I'd have my doubts if this was some rookie team or one exclusively focused in making money. But it's Rockstar and they never disappointed me.
The time and care put into this franchise for every game, or some iterations like RDR and Bully, makes their games worth every penny. And seem extremely cheap when compared with the yearly rehashes of games like FIFA or Moden Warfare.
And yet some people are afraid that they are trying something new? They wouldn't dare try it if they weren't going to do it right. Too much at stake, they invest heavily into each of these games. It's not like they can shrug their shoulders and make a GTA2014 to cash in it.
Also, don't know if this was discussed at the time but it's possible that Vice City and San Andreas will have a PS3 release. I would gladly give it a try.
http://www.gamespot.com/news/gta-san-andreas-rated-for-ps3-6399044
And looking at the little information we have about this game it seems they are taking the best of both worlds, with a realistic feel and characters with some emotional depth from IV and apparently some more wacky action of the kind we had in San Andreas and made a partial return in The Balad of Gay Tony.
Regarding the 3 playable characters I can only think it will be awesome. I loved experiencing Liberty City in three distinct feels and characters. Doing it simultaneously with all 3? It can only be better. I'd have my doubts if this was some rookie team or one exclusively focused in making money. But it's Rockstar and they never disappointed me.
The time and care put into this franchise for every game, or some iterations like RDR and Bully, makes their games worth every penny. And seem extremely cheap when compared with the yearly rehashes of games like FIFA or Moden Warfare.
And yet some people are afraid that they are trying something new? They wouldn't dare try it if they weren't going to do it right. Too much at stake, they invest heavily into each of these games. It's not like they can shrug their shoulders and make a GTA2014 to cash in it.
Also, don't know if this was discussed at the time but it's possible that Vice City and San Andreas will have a PS3 release. I would gladly give it a try.
http://www.gamespot.com/news/gta-san-andreas-rated-for-ps3-6399044
From that trailer, all three characters seem unlikable.
Was nodding my head to that tune all the way through.
haha! Stevie Wonder is a damn beast for writing that track!
Hell yes, I hope this is true, and that it's done soon!
Are you serious? I never knew this!
Okay, I obviously remember Ricky Gervais in it but don't remember other celebs at all.
You must remember SLJ. He was Officer Tenpenny in SA.
Don't forget Omid Djalili and his amazing character in GTA IV TBOGT
James Woods as Toreno was cool as well.
Trailer looks mint. Thought I was watching a trailer for a movie. Graphics look great, enjoyed the comedic lines as well. I really like the way they have incorporated the trains in the game, very nice. Can't wait.
Ray Liotta.
Ray Liotta should voice every character in every game ever, including women, children and fifa commentary.
What the shitting feck is that?
A horse riding a flying motorbike of course
Sarah Jessica Parker is the main character of GTA V.
Ho ho ho...
sharks 
Sharks, swimming stupid distance may not be an option this time round
I hope they don't go too far with the social situations and focus on the gameplay, trailer looks like a soap opera
I'm hearing that the PC version has been confirmed too but does anyone know if the info is legit or not ? This game on a powerfully enough pc will be a thing of fecking beauty
PC version isn't confirmed.
Just go and buy a console, kouroux.
@ kieto: thanks for the info
@Sarni: I want it to be the last possible resort.I mean I can be patient if the game is release 7-8 months after the console release.I can wait for it but if there is no other solution, I will try to buy the console.
@Sarni: I want it to be the last possible resort.I mean I can be patient if the game is release 7-8 months after the console release.I can wait for it but if there is no other solution, I will try to buy the console.
Why? At least you'll have no trouble with running it smoothly and you'll be sure to get it the first minute it comes out (a delay for PC is basically certain like in all previous Rockstar games). Consoles aren't really expensive these days.