Here are our impressions and details of the brand new GTA IV trailer. We’ll continue to update this as we get more. The trailer can be seen at GameSpot and a torrent is available from GTA4.net. Xbox.com has up several screenshots and the video available.
- Setting appears to be in the United States, as is evidenced by a sign that has "99 cents" on it.
- Appears to be modern day.
- Traditional GTA billboard can be seen for ‘Mega Mart.’
- Railway with graffiti-stained train rides by urban apartments.
- Graphics seem to be more realistic, as opposed to the traditionally cartoony realism seen in GTA games.
- A blue sports car is seen driving by a rollercoaster sporting the word ‘Screamer’ on it.
- San Francisco-area looking buildings.
- Trash is scattered along the sidewalks, and two characters are seen sitting on the stairs to one of the apartment buildings.
- The windows to the inside appear to be less 2D than previous GTAs, but still appear to be static.
- At the ferry terminal, the word ‘Liberty’ can be seen on the side of a ship, suggesting that this is Liberty City — i.e. the setting is New York City.
- Skyscrapers further suggest that the game is set in New York.
- The word ‘Liberteen’ is displayed on top of a building, similar to a billboard.
- The Statue of Liberty is shown.
- The game sports dynamic lighting, as can be seen with the sun’s reflection against a building over time.
- A large building, likely some sort of insurance company, sports the title ‘GetaLife.’
- Advertisements for ‘Burger Shot’ are shown, confirming that the series’ use of fictitious properties will continue.
- Voiceover, presumably of the main character: "Life is complicated… I’ve killed people… smuggled people… sold people. Perhaps here, things will be different."
- The character sounds Russian.
- A movie advertisement poster is for I slept with your mom.
Overall, the trailer clearly had a Koyaanisqatsi vibe to it. Expect a breakdown and impressions from GN shortly.
