Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas is official

Royal Fool · 03-01-2004, 07:48 AM

Well, Rockstar have finally announced the very eagerly awaited next game in the Grand Theft Auto series.

Not much is known except that Rockstar is aiming for 19th October for America and 22nd October for Europe.

Check out the official site (Not much there)

Already drooling...

Also, news at GameSpot and Boomtown.

The Seed · 03-01-2004, 08:04 AM

Why does it always have to be PS2 exclusive?

Both GTA3 and Vice City got an amazing reception when they were released on PC. This game won't appear on other formats until well into 2005, which is a damned disgrace.

Erkki · 03-01-2004, 08:04 AM

"preorder now to avoid disappointment"... Hehe

I wonder what time period this will be set in and will it have realworld hit music.
And I'm glad to hear from the GameSpot news item that they are trying to take the series further again. They have done that well in all GTA games so far. (some would argue that not in GTA2, but I liked that one a lot as well)

bigjko · 03-01-2004, 08:41 AM

Hopefully this one will be more than just a change of location. I was disappointed by Vice City, seeing as it was nothing but a mere expansion. But then again, I thought GTA3 was dull and repetitive, so it's maybe not shocking that I didn't like VC.

***Marek*** · 03-01-2004, 08:46 AM

That's a slightly underwhelming logo. But I'm definitely excited.

Ninja Dodo · 03-01-2004, 08:51 AM

It would be interesting if they tried something else...

I'm not a fan of GTA. I played Vice City briefly and though I can see how it's a good game, intimidating jury members and the like isn't my idea of fun.

Kolzig · 03-01-2004, 09:18 AM

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Originally Posted by The Seed

Why does it always have to be PS2 exclusive?

Both GTA3 and Vice City got an amazing reception when they were released on PC. This game won't appear on other formats until well into 2005, which is a damned disgrace.

Damn, I would really like to see a new Pc exclusive GTA game, now that would be something.

Now that these games are made on ps2 standards, us pc gamers get GTA:SA a year later and basically only thing different from the "ugly" ps2 versions is higher resolution options, and mp3 radio station.

The Seed · 03-01-2004, 09:42 AM

I'm not saying that it should be a PC exclusive, but it should at least be released at the same time.
The PC audience has given just as much commitment to the GTA series in recent years, and their being screwed once again, because some bigwig thinks he can make more money by associating the words "Exclusive" with the title.
I bet this is down to the publishers intervention.
Damn you Take Two!

*Jake* · 03-01-2004, 10:01 AM

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Originally Posted by Marek

That's a slightly underwhelming logo. But I'm definitely excited.

Aye. its an inferior attempt at what EA Big seemed to be going for with the NFL Street logo...

Garyos · 03-01-2004, 10:33 AM

Why do they always release it right after my birthday????

And I think I'm going to wait even longer, because my (little brothers) PS2 isn't working correctly at all anymore... I guess I should have someone take a look at that, btw...

Royal Fool · 03-02-2004, 03:20 AM

For those of you who are pissed about the PS2 exclusivity, I understand you very well. This game will complete the contract that Sony made with Rockstar. Expect future GTA games to appear simultaneously on PS2 and Xbox. (And PC?)

And I agree, the logo isn't too good. Hope they add some color to it or do something slightly less ugly with it. My bet is on a 70's rap/rock athmosphere.

D.C. · 03-03-2004, 03:29 AM

Wouldn't it be cool to have a GTA game set in the future?

remixor · 03-03-2004, 04:52 AM

Heh, I think the logo is pretty fitting. It's the exact type of logo I'd expect to see on the back of a black t-shirt in a town like San Andreas.

wilco · 03-03-2004, 05:04 AM

If liberty city is new york, vice city is miami, what city san andreas? san francisco?

Royal Fool · 03-03-2004, 05:10 AM

Yeah, San Francisco is most likely the model for San Andreas just as it was in the original GTA.

SamandMax · 03-03-2004, 06:23 AM

I still wish they had the game set in Sin City. San Francisco is a kind of dull place to set a GTA game in.

remixor · 03-03-2004, 06:28 AM

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Originally Posted by SamandMax

I still wish they had the game set in Sin City. San Francisco is a kind of dull place to set a GTA game in.

Let's not jump to conclusions. Maybe it is modeled after San Francisco, but "maybe" isn't enough to already start criticizing it for being too dull.

The Seed · 03-03-2004, 07:20 AM

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Originally Posted by remixor

Let's not jump to conclusions. Maybe it is modeled after San Francisco, but "maybe" isn't enough to already start criticizing it for being too dull.

Does anyone remember what San Andreas in GTA 1 was like?

Anyway, if it is modelled on San Franciso at least it will have a really big bridge.

remixor · 03-03-2004, 07:24 AM

When I played GTA1 I don't remember realizing it was supposed to be San Francisco. I don't think it was intended to be a very accurate recreation of the city. Then again, I played it years ago when it first came out.

Huz · 03-03-2004, 08:17 AM

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Originally Posted by SamandMax

I still wish they had the game set in Sin City. San Francisco is a kind of dull place to set a GTA game in.

At least it won't be flat as a pancake (cough Vice City cough!)

And you can't say no to endless Bullitt minigames - can you?!

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Royal Fool Statement: Not a meatbag. Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Iceland Posts: 813	Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas is official Well, Rockstar have finally announced the very eagerly awaited next game in the Grand Theft Auto series. Not much is known except that Rockstar is aiming for 19th October for America and 22nd October for Europe. Check out the official site (Not much there) Already drooling... Also, news at GameSpot and Boomtown. Share Share this post on Twitter __________________ .::Royal Fool::.

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The Seed Irritant F0rum Beasty Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Just lurking... Posts: 990	Why does it always have to be PS2 exclusive? Both GTA3 and Vice City got an amazing reception when they were released on PC. This game won't appear on other formats until well into 2005, which is a damned disgrace. Share Share this post on Twitter

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Erkki Umbilicus Mundi Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Stonia Posts: 1,266	"preorder now to avoid disappointment"... Hehe I wonder what time period this will be set in and will it have realworld hit music. And I'm glad to hear from the GameSpot news item that they are trying to take the series further again. They have done that well in all GTA games so far. (some would argue that not in GTA2, but I liked that one a lot as well) Share Share this post on Twitter __________________

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bigjko El Luchador Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Denmark Posts: 1,629	Hopefully this one will be more than just a change of location. I was disappointed by Vice City, seeing as it was nothing but a mere expansion. But then again, I thought GTA3 was dull and repetitive, so it's maybe not shocking that I didn't like VC. Share Share this post on Twitter __________________ Use Verb On Noun - Adventure game inspired illustrations

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*Marek* Puts the 'e' in Mark Join Date: Sep 2003 Posts: 3,138	That's a slightly underwhelming logo. But I'm definitely excited. Share Share this post on Twitter

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Ninja Dodo Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2003 Posts: 2,459	It would be interesting if they tried something else... I'm not a fan of GTA. I played Vice City briefly and though I can see how it's a good game, intimidating jury members and the like isn't my idea of fun. Share Share this post on Twitter

03-01-2004, 09:42 AM	#8
The Seed Irritant F0rum Beasty Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Just lurking... Posts: 990	I'm not saying that it should be a PC exclusive, but it should at least be released at the same time. The PC audience has given just as much commitment to the GTA series in recent years, and their being screwed once again, because some bigwig thinks he can make more money by associating the words "Exclusive" with the title. I bet this is down to the publishers intervention. Damn you Take Two! Share Share this post on Twitter

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Garyos AKA Morte Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Sigil Posts: 1,101	Why do they always release it right after my birthday???? And I think I'm going to wait even longer, because my (little brothers) PS2 isn't working correctly at all anymore... I guess I should have someone take a look at that, btw... Share Share this post on Twitter

03-02-2004, 03:20 AM	#11
Royal Fool Statement: Not a meatbag. Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Iceland Posts: 813	For those of you who are pissed about the PS2 exclusivity, I understand you very well. This game will complete the contract that Sony made with Rockstar. Expect future GTA games to appear simultaneously on PS2 and Xbox. (And PC?) And I agree, the logo isn't too good. Hope they add some color to it or do something slightly less ugly with it. My bet is on a 70's rap/rock athmosphere. Share Share this post on Twitter __________________ .::Royal Fool::.

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D.C. Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2003 Posts: 1,773	Wouldn't it be cool to have a GTA game set in the future? Share Share this post on Twitter

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remixor A search for a crazy man! Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: San Francisco, CA Posts: 3,987	Heh, I think the logo is pretty fitting. It's the exact type of logo I'd expect to see on the back of a black t-shirt in a town like San Andreas. Share Share this post on Twitter __________________ Chris "News Editor" Remo Some sort of Writer or Editor or Something, Idle Thumbs "Some comparisons are a little less obvious. I always think of Grim Fandango as Casablanca on acid." - Will Wright Last edited by remixor; 03-03-2004 at 06:10 AM.

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wilco Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Portugal Posts: 442	If liberty city is new york, vice city is miami, what city san andreas? san francisco? Share Share this post on Twitter

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Royal Fool Statement: Not a meatbag. Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Iceland Posts: 813	Yeah, San Francisco is most likely the model for San Andreas just as it was in the original GTA. Share Share this post on Twitter __________________ .::Royal Fool::.

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SamandMax A Slice of Fried Gold Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Canada Posts: 1,024	I still wish they had the game set in Sin City. San Francisco is a kind of dull place to set a GTA game in. Share Share this post on Twitter __________________ SamandMax's Recommended Songs Bruce Springsteen - Wrecking Ball They Might Be Giants - Dog Walker The Kinks - Money Talks Gorillaz - DoYaThing

03-03-2004, 07:24 AM	#19
remixor A search for a crazy man! Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: San Francisco, CA Posts: 3,987	When I played GTA1 I don't remember realizing it was supposed to be San Francisco. I don't think it was intended to be a very accurate recreation of the city. Then again, I played it years ago when it first came out. Share Share this post on Twitter __________________ Chris "News Editor" Remo Some sort of Writer or Editor or Something, Idle Thumbs "Some comparisons are a little less obvious. I always think of Grim Fandango as Casablanca on acid." - Will Wright

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