Following our exclusive hands-on with GTAIV (read our impressions based on an unprecedented two hours of off-mission experiment in PSM3#98, on-sale 14th February) we were most impressed by the way GTAIV fuses random elements into 'perfect', unique moments, that gel with scripted precision. Suitably impressed, we asked Rockstar supremo Dan Houser to reveal his perfect random moment - with thrilling, if unpredictable results.
"There are so many defining moments, but a recent one was during a police chase", reveals Dan, "A song I love came on one of the radio stations while I had two cop cars chasing me through chinatown. I was speeding along when another cop car I hadn't seen rammed me straight on, our cars crunched together, and I was sent flying through the windshield. I ducked into cover and could still hear the song playing from my smashed-up car. Then the cops opened fire, but one of them hit a pedestrian who pulled out his gun and started shooting. The next thing I know, there was a full-scale war going on between a random gang and the cops. Within a few seconds all the cops were dead and the gang members walked away. I got hold of another car and quietly drove out of the search area to lose my wanted level."
So that's Dan Houser's defining moment? Not quite. "Well, that, or the bit in the game when Niko's past catches up with him and he must figure out what to do... but I don't want to spoil the surprise".
Much as we'd like the perks of the Official magazine (PS3 logo, playable demo, marble desks), we're an independent Playstation mag, battling for editorial independence and firing pomposity-piercing rounds of truth from our crumbling 60s office block of impartiality. Well, that, or drinking tea, listening to our (recently self-deleting ipod) and wondering why our keyboard is so grubby.
Much as we'd like the perks of the Official magazine (PS3 logo, playable demo, marble desks), we're an independent Playstation mag, battling for editorial independence and firing pomposity-piercing rounds of truth from our crumbling 60s office block of impartiality. Well, that, or drinking tea, listening to our (recently self-deleting ipod) and wondering why our keyboard is so grubby.
You tell em Dan. Is it really like that? I always saw it as some crazy mash-up that somehow spurned an excellent mag. Oh well. GTA sounds amazing doesn't it.
Much as we'd like the perks of the Official magazine (PS3 logo, playable demo, marble desks), we're an independent Playstation mag, battling for editorial independence and firing pomposity-piercing rounds of truth from our crumbling 60s office block of impartiality. Well, that, or drinking tea, listening to our (recently self-deleting ipod) and wondering why our keyboard is so grubby.
Tell us every sordid detail please Mr Dan D PSM3. Framerate is acceptable? (Xbox 360 fanboys keep saying PS3 version will have crappy framerate!)
Much as we'd like the perks of the Official magazine (PS3 logo, playable demo, marble desks), we're an independent Playstation mag, battling for editorial independence and firing pomposity-piercing rounds of truth from our crumbling 60s office block of impartiality. Well, that, or drinking tea, listening to our (recently self-deleting ipod) and wondering why our keyboard is so grubby.
Tell us every sordid detail please Mr Dan D PSM3. Framerate is acceptable? (Xbox 360 fanboys keep saying PS3 version will have crappy framerate!)
It has already been confirmed by official ps3 mag that the frame-rate is very smooth.
That sounds like an awesome GTA moment, probably amongst many. This is why most people love GTA; to play the game their own way.
Who needs extra dlc when the main game gives you all that you really need?
Much as we'd like the perks of the Official magazine (PS3 logo, playable demo, marble desks), we're an independent Playstation mag, battling for editorial independence and firing pomposity-piercing rounds of truth from our crumbling 60s office block of impartiality. Well, that, or drinking tea, listening to our (recently self-deleting ipod) and wondering why our keyboard is so grubby.
Tell us every sordid detail please Mr Dan D PSM3. Framerate is acceptable? (Xbox 360 fanboys keep saying PS3 version will have crappy framerate!)
It has already been confirmed by official ps3 mag that the frame-rate is very smooth.
That sounds like an awesome GTA moment, probably amongst many. This is why most people love GTA; to play the game their own way.
Who needs extra dlc when the main game gives you all that you really need?
For a minute I amlost forgot you were a PS3 owner Mark, how silly of me.
Much as we'd like the perks of the Official magazine (PS3 logo, playable demo, marble desks), we're an independent Playstation mag, battling for editorial independence and firing pomposity-piercing rounds of truth from our crumbling 60s office block of impartiality. Well, that, or drinking tea, listening to our (recently self-deleting ipod) and wondering why our keyboard is so grubby.
Tell us every sordid detail please Mr Dan D PSM3. Framerate is acceptable? (Xbox 360 fanboys keep saying PS3 version will have crappy framerate!)
It has already been confirmed by official ps3 mag that the frame-rate is very smooth.
That sounds like an awesome GTA moment, probably amongst many. This is why most people love GTA; to play the game their own way.
Who needs extra dlc when the main game gives you all that you really need?
Ah yes I just remembered I read that somewhere. Good news!
Now I need to complete GTA:SA on my Xbox 360, Liberty Stories and Vice City Stories on my PSP.
Much as we'd like the perks of the Official magazine (PS3 logo, playable demo, marble desks), we're an independent Playstation mag, battling for editorial independence and firing pomposity-piercing rounds of truth from our crumbling 60s office block of impartiality. Well, that, or drinking tea, listening to our (recently self-deleting ipod) and wondering why our keyboard is so grubby.
And might I add the best independent Playstation mag you can get!
Much as we'd like the perks of the Official magazine (PS3 logo, playable demo, marble desks), we're an independent Playstation mag, battling for editorial independence and firing pomposity-piercing rounds of truth from our crumbling 60s office block of impartiality. Well, that, or drinking tea, listening to our (recently self-deleting ipod) and wondering why our keyboard is so grubby.
And might I add the best independent Playstation mag you can get!
Much as we'd like the perks of the Official magazine (PS3 logo, playable demo, marble desks), we're an independent Playstation mag, battling for editorial independence and firing pomposity-piercing rounds of truth from our crumbling 60s office block of impartiality. Well, that, or drinking tea, listening to our (recently self-deleting ipod) and wondering why our keyboard is so grubby.
the official ps mag seems to bump up review scores (because their offical?). i dont know what other mags gave them, but burnout isnt a 9/10 - the game is infuriatingly annoying, dj f****t atomica and that f**kup that is the navagtion system that renders any races with a route with a junction in it useless - i smashed the disc off the wall - well deserved (and a white DS3! )
also they gave DMC4 a 9, i only played the demo but it just felt s**te.
I noticed that too, but some still get crap reviews, which is even more worrying.
DMC4 looks nice, but feels a bit 90's style control and jumping.
Much as we'd like the perks of the Official magazine (PS3 logo, playable demo, marble desks), we're an independent Playstation mag, battling for editorial independence and firing pomposity-piercing rounds of truth from our crumbling 60s office block of impartiality. Well, that, or drinking tea, listening to our (recently self-deleting ipod) and wondering why our keyboard is so grubby.
the official ps mag seems to bump up review scores (because their offical?). i dont know what other mags gave them, but burnout isnt a 9/10 - the game is infuriatingly annoying, dj f****t atomica and that f**kup that is the navagtion system that renders any races with a route with a junction in it useless - i smashed the disc off the wall - well deserved (and a white DS3! )
also they gave DMC4 a 9, i only played the demo but it just felt s**te.
I don't think that they write reviews just to suit your taste in games!
Stuff like that happening randomly is why I love a GTA game. Some of the car chases and battles I've started in previous versions have been too funny. Being thrown threw the windshield though? That's certainly new! I like the fact cars don't get blown up now if they take too much damage.
Much as we'd like the perks of the Official magazine (PS3 logo, playable demo, marble desks), we're an independent Playstation mag, battling for editorial independence and firing pomposity-piercing rounds of truth from our crumbling 60s office block of impartiality. Well, that, or drinking tea, listening to our (recently self-deleting ipod) and wondering why our keyboard is so grubby.
And might I add the best independent Playstation mag you can get!
There is something brown on your lip..
Yeah it's chocolate, I was just eating an Easter egg By the way that first comment was actually posted to bait people like you & u fell into my trap! fool haha
Much as we'd like the perks of the Official magazine (PS3 logo, playable demo, marble desks), we're an independent Playstation mag, battling for editorial independence and firing pomposity-piercing rounds of truth from our crumbling 60s office block of impartiality. Well, that, or drinking tea, listening to our (recently self-deleting ipod) and wondering why our keyboard is so grubby.
the official ps mag seems to bump up review scores (because their offical?). i dont know what other mags gave them, but burnout isnt a 9/10 - the game is infuriatingly annoying, dj f****t atomica and that f**kup that is the navagtion system that renders any races with a route with a junction in it useless - i smashed the disc off the wall - well deserved (and a white DS3! )
also they gave DMC4 a 9, i only played the demo but it just felt s**te.
AND the official mag is more xpensive, enyway yur (PSM3) disc is better than the official coz the demos r all old 1's off the store, pointless.
I noticed the mention of gangs in this months mag... does anyone know what sort of set-up the new game will have? i don't wana be running all over the map just to stop gang wars like in san andreas! lol
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