Official Grand Theft Auto V (GTA V) thread

[KM18]

Well it seems to reference US currency, I think we all got that, so I think we can rule out London and Tokyo (I'm okay with that anyway), but I like the whole spade inside the V thing. I'd be totally okay with an updated Vegas. Las Venturas was pretty awesome in GTA San Andreas, now with the updated graphics, they can do crazy things with that. Someone also suggested DC on another site since that's the site of the US Federal Reserve. I'm still holding out the most hope for Miami. I think it's really tough to judge what city it'll be in based on the fact that the V and the word five appear to have to do with money considering how much emphasis is placed on money in every GTA game.

You never know what Rockstar has up their sleeves. We're all guessing this stuff and suddenly they blow our minds with something no one expected.

[Spiderpig24]

From 1Up:

Grand Theft Auto V will be officially unveiled in some capacity on November 2 when Rockstar debuts the game's first trailer. For today, we simply have to be content with the knowledge that it exists. Or so we thought.

Kotaku is reporting two potentially juicy details it's heard through various anonymous sources, including the most important of all -- the city it's set in. The game will supposedly star more than one playable character which was already the case with IV if you count the new protagonists introduced in its expansion packs, The Lost and Damned and The Ballad of Gay Tony.

As for the location, it's said to be set in the Los Angeles area, one of the three locations -- along with Las Vegas and San Francisco -- used in San Andreas, where it was known as Los Santos (pictured above).

L.A. makes a lot of sense; Rockstar hasn't shied away from returning to locations used in previous games (as we can easily see from the numerous visits GTA has paid to the New York City-inspired Liberty City) and indications were that Hollywood was somehow involved. Casting calls mentioned a character interested in becoming a Hollywood celebrity, a Beverly Hills party boy, an actor, a publicist for an actress, an FBI agent who works as a consultant for TV show productions, and a Californian divorcee.

Many became convinced today the setting would instead be Washington, DC. That's because the GTA V logo on Rockstar's website features the same pattern seen on a $5 bill, not to mention the material DC would provide for Rockstar.

Many questions should be answered when next week's trailer is released. The location, at the very least, will likely be confirmed. As for who the game stars, it's hard to say; maybe V allows players to play as a criminal and someone from law enforcement allowing us to see things from all angles, Wire-style.

http://www.1up.com/news/grand-theft-...ce-los-angeles

Seems plausible, hopefully we find out in 8 days when the trailer is released.

[KM18]

Grand Theft Auto V will be a success if:

-It has the awesome mechanics from GTA IV.
-The RPG elements from San Andreas.
-A story thats entertaining, addicting.
-GOOD CHEATS, THATS WHAT GTA IS ALL ABOUT.
-A good protagonist.
-If the location is a fun one where you can do lots.

[Spiderpig24]

Grand Theft Auto V will be a success if:

-It has the awesome mechanics from GTA IV.
-The RPG elements from San Andreas.
-A story thats entertaining, addicting.
-GOOD CHEATS, THATS WHAT GTA IS ALL ABOUT.
-A good protagonist.
-If the location is a fun one where you can do lots.

That's one thing I've noticed missing with this console gen. Traditional cheats, like "press x, b, a, y, a....whatever at this menu after you talk to that old man to unlock this golden jet powered skateboard". There's nothing really wrong with not having them, but in some ways it adds a little side addition to the game. I loved the color and size cheats in Spyro for the PS1 for example. I'm not sure if that's the type of cheats you are talking about, but I'm pretty sure those are long gone.

Also, I love how you can't get to any part of Rockstars website.

[KM18]

That's one thing I've noticed missing with this console gen. Traditional cheats, like "press x, b, a, y, a....whatever at this menu after you talk to that old man to unlock this golden jet powered skateboard". There's nothing really wrong with not having them, but in some ways it adds a little side addition to the game. I loved the color and size cheats in Spyro for the PS1 for example. I'm not sure if that's the type of cheats you are talking about, but I'm pretty sure those are long gone.

Also, I love how you can't get to any part of Rockstars website.

Well, good ol' cheats like the Give Pedestrians Weapons and Start Riots cheats is what I'm talking about. They we're so fun to fool around with after completing the story. I like the cellphone that GTA IV had because it saved cheats onto it, which was pretty neat. But there weren't a lot of cheats on GTA IV compared to the rest. If GTA V could have a cell phone and we fill it with fun, addicting and neat cheats, then GTA V will be a hit even for players who don't like stories and just enjoy wrecking stuff up.

And yes, SOCIAL CLUB NO WORK.

[Deathmania]

Hey guys with gta 5 coming out I made a quick poster of my favorite gta.
Went for a la noire style.

[BioHazard-92]

Hey guys with gta 5 coming out I made a quick poster of my favorite gta.
Went for a la noire style.

Make a box using that style man!

[Reza]

Well, good ol' cheats like the Give Pedestrians Weapons and Start Riots cheats is what I'm talking about. They we're so fun to fool around with after completing the story. I like the cellphone that GTA IV had because it saved cheats onto it, which was pretty neat. But there weren't a lot of cheats on GTA IV compared to the rest. If GTA V could have a cell phone and we fill it with fun, addicting and neat cheats, then GTA V will be a hit even for players who don't like stories and just enjoy wrecking stuff up.

And yes, SOCIAL CLUB NO WORK.

I always try to play through the game first without cheats, but you're right, GTA IV's cheats were below par. GTA is one game where cheats can increase fun and replay value long after the game has been completed.

I also liked the Pedestrian's Riot cheat, so much shit goes down so fast!

[KM18]

I always try to play through the game first without cheats, but you're right, GTA IV's cheats were below par. GTA is one game where cheats can increase fun and replay value long after the game has been completed.

I also liked the Pedestrian's Riot cheat, so much shit goes down so fast!

Aww yeah, that was fun. GTA IV had decent cheats but for a game where cheats make the game so much better it lacked a lot. Hopefully we see the cellphone again, I really loved that idea. But more cheats please Rockstar. One big reason GTA is popular is because of cheats.

[Reza]

Aww yeah, that was fun. GTA IV had decent cheats but for a game where cheats make the game so much better it lacked a lot. Hopefully we see the cellphone again, I really loved that idea. But more cheats please Rockstar. One big reason GTA is popular is because of cheats.

One thing i hope they do put back in is the ability to mod cars. I really missed that in GTA IV, and it was a great part of GTA:SA.

[KM18]

One thing i hope they do put back in is the ability to mod cars. I really missed that in GTA IV, and it was a great part of GTA:SA.

San Andreas had a shitload more to do. Mix GTA IVs amazing engine with what San Andreas had and you have something that will change the gaming industry like GTA III did.

[Spiderpig24]

It should be interesting to see how they update their game engine for GTA V. Looking at past traditions with GTA games, it's always seen a pretty big graphical update with each release.

[RAiDeN-209]

It should be interesting to see how they update their game engine for GTA V. Looking at past traditions with GTA games, it's always seen a pretty big graphical update with each release.

Yeah I was wondering this as well... GTA4's engine was (and still is) pretty damn good. I don't really know how much they can improve on it, except for maybe a big graphical update.

[Spiderpig24]

Yeah I was wondering this as well... GTA4's engine was (and still is) pretty damn good. I don't really know how much they can improve on it, except for maybe a big graphical update.

Yeah, can't wait to see what they have done in 3 years time.

Edit: Just found an article about how the game maybe a launch title for the next generation of consoles: http://www.cinemablend.com/games/Cou...tle-36375.html
Part of me wants it to happen because of how amazing it would look with updated hardware, but I don't want to buy a new console anytime soon :/

[Reza]

San Andreas had a shitload more to do. Mix GTA IVs amazing engine with what San Andreas had and you have something that will change the gaming industry like GTA III did.

I remember still finding things to do months after i'd completed SA. Now thats replay value imo. The only thing that stops me from firing SA back up more regularly is the (as you stated) the amazing physics engine employed in IV. Makes SA seem light years behind in that department.

But yes, a mixture of GTA IV's engine and SA/Vice City's game play would be simply heaven. Even if they just got lazy and re-made a HD version of SA with GTA IV's engine, i'd still be ecstatic.

Either way, this time next week we'll have an idea of what its going to be like. I don't know if i can wait that damn long!! And this time i'm pre-ordering instead of spending days hunting down a pre-order version like i did with IV (in turn, i missed out on getting the cool "Liberty City" rego plate).

Yeah, can't wait to see what they have done in 3 years time.

Edit: Just found an article about how the game maybe a launch title for the next generation of consoles: http://www.cinemablend.com/games/Cou...tle-36375.html
Part of me wants it to happen because of how amazing it would look with updated hardware, but I don't want to buy a new console anytime soon :/

I reckon they could pull it out of the PS3 at least. I've never owned a 360 so i can't comment on that, but i reckon the PS3 has the balls. Its interesting to note how they mention the so called limitations of GTA IV, yet anyone who's played LA Noire or Red Dead redemption can see an improvement of GTA IV's visuals. I mean, look at BF3's visuals, they're mind blowing. Rockstar are capable in my opinion of pulling the same power from the console.

Knowing Rockstar though, they'll probably delay it a million times and it will end up on the next gen of consoles.

[KM18]

I remember still finding things to do months after i'd completed SA. Now thats replay value imo. The only thing that stops me from firing SA back up more regularly is the (as you stated) the amazing physics engine employed in IV. Makes SA seem light years behind in that department.

But yes, a mixture of GTA IV's engine and SA/Vice City's game play would be simply heaven. Even if they just got lazy and re-made a HD version of SA with GTA IV's engine, i'd still be ecstatic.

Either way, this time next week we'll have an idea of what its going to be like. I don't know if i can wait that damn long!! And this time i'm pre-ordering instead of spending days hunting down a pre-order version like i did with IV (in turn, i missed out on getting the cool "Liberty City" rego plate).

Agreed, agreed, and yeah, I CAN'T WAIT THIS LONG! I guess I should just do my school work and play some BF3 until the time comes.

[Spiderpig24]

I reckon they could pull it out of the PS3 at least. I've never owned a 360 so i can't comment on that, but i reckon the PS3 has the balls. Its interesting to note how they mention the so called limitations of GTA IV, yet anyone who's played LA Noire or Red Dead redemption can see an improvement of GTA IV's visuals. I mean, look at BF3's visuals, they're mind blowing. Rockstar are capable in my opinion of pulling the same power from the console.

Knowing Rockstar though, they'll probably delay it a million times and it will end up on the next gen of consoles.

In terms of power these days, they are very close to the same. If it's possible on the 360, it's possible on the PS3, and vice versa. I'm betting it will be next gen though.

Also:



Another link, Patcher is getting more and more stupid every time he posts something: http://www.nowgamer.com/news/1106079...t_pachter.html
Apparently a huge logo on their main site isn't an announcement -_-

[sd1833]

Another link, Patcher is getting more and more stupid every time he posts something: http://www.nowgamer.com/news/1106079...t_pachter.html
Apparently a huge logo on their main site isn't an announcement -_-

People still listen to Pachter? The man's an idiot.

[Spiderpig24]

People still listen to Pachter? The man's an idiot.

Indeed, I keep wondering why his word is so "Important" to the gaming media sites. Oh and Rockstar's website is back up, now with a countdown to the trailer.

[mchapra]

Didn't Pachter say that all RTS are terrible and it's a dead genre?

Yeah, I didn't know they gave escaped mental patients soapboxes.

In terms of power these days, they are very close to the same. If it's possible on the 360, it's possible on the PS3, and vice versa. I'm betting it will be next gen though.

Also:

Someone on Facepunch theorized that the story would involve counterfeiting money or banking in the current recession or both.