Gta IV

[waspy]

Just ordered the US PS3 version from yesasia for A$65. Won't come until May 5-10 but worth the wait for almost half price! Free shipping also, and use this coupon code for $5 off: ISYA247

The only slight negative is that returns/warranty becomes a bit dodgy but i've never had problems with ps3 games before so why would i now?

 

[Mr Magoo]

For anyone still looking for the US version.... check out

http://cgi.ebay.com.au/GRAND-THEFT-...yZ149481QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

Located in Brisbane, pick up is ok & the game is only $69.95 on Playstation 3

burn.com.au is the name of the store

 

[PressureCooker]

Me and a mate ordered a copy each from playasia as well as the US guide. Ended up being around $105 each for game and guide including shipping. Quite good i thought

 

[Niximus]

I too ordered the US version from Playasia. Stuff our stupid censored version. I'm 23 years old I don't need to be told what is suitable for me to see.

 

[Shane_Mag]

im getting the Aus Version but if major things are cut ill look to overseas copy.

 

[Shane_Mag]

If anyone wants to be in an Australian GTA Clan then join this

http://gtaiv-auclan.proboards81.com/index.cgi

 

[Alistair]

But will buying an imported game limit our ability to play online (against Aussies) or download potential future DLC?

 

[Karl Pilkington]

But will buying an imported game limit our ability to play online (against Aussies) or download potential future DLC?

not on PS3 it won't. not sure about 360.

 

[Niximus]

not on PS3 it won't. not sure about 360.

It won't make it so that you can't play online at all but it could restrict you to US servers thus giving you lag if your net isn't fast enough and meaning you couldn't play with your friends who have the AUS version.

Hopefully though they allow all users to access all servers.

 

[Karl Pilkington]

It won't make it so that you can't play online at all but it could restrict you to US servers thus giving you lag if your net isn't fast enough and meaning you couldn't play with your friends who have the AUS version.

Hopefully though they allow all users to access all servers.

Incorrect, what server you play on runs off your PSN ID - so it won't make any difference at all.

 

[Niximus]

Incorrect, what server you play on runs off your PSN ID - so it won't make any difference at all.

Confirmed? I bought NHL 08 and was restricted to US servers.

 

[Karl Pilkington]

Confirmed? I bought NHL 08 and was restricted to US servers.

I bought NBA 2k8 and it was fine?!?!

Weird. Maybe for NHL there are only US servers? Wouldn't have a huge market here. Actualy did you geet the game prior to Australian release? That would explain it.

Unless you're talking about 360 and not PS3?

 

[Binxy]

Apparently there's a comedy club in-game, and you can watch real comedians perform routines, including none other than Ricky Gervais of The Office and Extras fame!

I can't wait for this game.

wtf? No way, that will be mad!

Been confirmed by Gervais himself, it's true.

Holy shit that will be awesome!!!! I'm a huge fan of Gervais!!!

Really?

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[Niximus]

I bought NBA 2k8 and it was fine?!?!

Weird. Maybe for NHL there are only US servers? Wouldn't have a huge market here. Actualy did you geet the game prior to Australian release? That would explain it.

Unless you're talking about 360 and not PS3?

It was already out in Aus. Perhaps there were only US servers. I am talking PS3 though.

I got Eye of Judgement from US too. Not sure how the servers were set up on that one but I was always playing people from Nth America.

 

[Lance Uppercut]

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[Crimson Azure]

As of right now it's:

Only 549,060 seconds to go!

That's 9151 minutes

Just over 152.5 hours

6.35 days

Not that I'm counting.

 

[Shane_Mag]

getting closer now. Bring on the 29th!

 

[raticus_usm]

it is shipping now - tho not for sale till 29th of course. I will be playing mine on thurs night if it arrives in time. Will let u know what its like - tho somehow i dont think it will be cr@p.

 

[HBK619]

Here is the Ricky Gervais Article, new material written just for GTA IV, and the possibility of shooting him once he is done!

Source:http://darkzero.co.uk/game-news/ricky-gervais-to-make-gta-iv-apparence/

RICKY GERVAIS TO MAKE GTA IV APPEARANCE

Info has emerged that Ricky Gervais will be making an appearance in GTA IV.

Interestingly, he won’t be playing a character in the game, and will instead play himself, performing a stand-up routine in one of the Comedy Club located in Liberty City that you can frequent throughout the course of your time with the title. Furthermore, it has been revealed that Gervais has written and preformed new material to be used exclusively in the game, so if you’ve already heard all his other stand up stuff you’ll now have something new to laugh at.

Recent rumours have hinted that other real world people could be making an appearance throughout the course of the game as well, although Gervais remains the only one confirmed as of yet. However, it should be noted that his appearance does give credence that other will appear too.

Oh, and no, we don’t know if you can shoot him. Sorry.

 

[Mr Magoo]

it is shipping now - tho not for sale till 29th of course. I will be playing mine on thurs night if it arrives in time. Will let u know what its like - tho somehow i dont think it will be cr@p.

Mine was shipped yesterday afternoon along with mario kart, so with a bit of luck i'll be playing one of them tonight

 

[Crimson Azure]

464,460 seconds to go.

See how quickly 80,000 seconds go.

 

[Traffic Light]

From IGN:

UK, April 23, 2008 - Leading UK supermarket Asda has disclosed surprising figures pertaining to the forthcoming Grand Theft Auto IV, revealing that the PlayStation 3 version is outselling the Xbox 360 version to the tune of three to one.

Speaking to trade paper MCV, Asda's head of games Duncan Cross said, "Both titles have generated great interest on the Asda website, with strong pre-orders, and the PS3 version is selling three times that of 360, which is surprising and not in line with what we'd expect."

While it's no news that the game is going to sell – with recent reports suggesting it could make $400 million in its first week alone – it'll come as a surprise that the PlayStation 3 is trumping the Xbox 360 to such an extent. Debbie O'Neill of UK electronic retailer Comet stated that "We have great expectations and believe it is going to be a massive hardware driver – especially on PS3."

 

[Karl Pilkington]

From IGN:

UK, April 23, 2008 - Leading UK supermarket Asda has disclosed surprising figures pertaining to the forthcoming Grand Theft Auto IV, revealing that the PlayStation 3 version is outselling the Xbox 360 version to the tune of three to one.

Speaking to trade paper MCV, Asda's head of games Duncan Cross said, "Both titles have generated great interest on the Asda website, with strong pre-orders, and the PS3 version is selling three times that of 360, which is surprising and not in line with what we'd expect."

While it's no news that the game is going to sell – with recent reports suggesting it could make $400 million in its first week alone – it'll come as a surprise that the PlayStation 3 is trumping the Xbox 360 to such an extent. Debbie O'Neill of UK electronic retailer Comet stated that "We have great expectations and believe it is going to be a massive hardware driver – especially on PS3."

Without reading too much into it, I must say a lot of my mates that are more casual gamers flat out refuse to buy an Xbox, and were waiting for Gran Turismo and GTA4 before buying a PS3.

Wouldn't surprise me if this is a massive system seller for the PS3. GTA4, regardless of M$'s money, is always going to be associated with the Playstation ahead of the Xbox.

 

[Lunchlady Doris]

Without reading too much into it, I must say a lot of my mates that are more casual gamers flat out refuse to buy an Xbox, and were waiting for Gran Turismo and GTA4 before buying a PS3.

Wouldn't surprise me if this is a massive system seller for the PS3. GTA4, regardless of M$'s money, is always going to be associated with the Playstation ahead of the Xbox.

Probably be better on PC when it comes out eventually.

 

[Karl Pilkington]

Probably be better on PC when it comes out eventually.

Maybe. But that will be a very long time indeed.

Will be interesting if the ign article is correct though, considering that there's some 6 million MORE 360's out there than PS3's - it would be a huge swing in PS3's favour if the game sells more on that console.

In the end, I'd wager the game will be almost identical on both consoles, so sales won't impact me much.