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===Trailer 1: "Things Will Be Different"=== | ===Trailer 1: "Things Will Be Different"=== | ||
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The first trailer for ''[[Grand Theft Auto IV]]'' was released on March 29, [[2007]] at 22:00 UTC. At the time the trailer was released, [[Rockstar Games|Rockstar's]] servers for the trailer's official website became almost immediately overloaded. | The first trailer for ''[[Grand Theft Auto IV]]'' was released on March 29, [[2007]] at 22:00 UTC. At the time the trailer was released, [[Rockstar Games|Rockstar's]] servers for the trailer's official website became almost immediately overloaded. | ||
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Rockstar has stated that all the trailer's footage is in High-Definition 720p, generated real-time by the game's [[Rockstar Advanced Game Engine|RAGE]] engine, running on an actual game console. | Rockstar has stated that all the trailer's footage is in High-Definition 720p, generated real-time by the game's [[Rockstar Advanced Game Engine|RAGE]] engine, running on an actual game console. | ||
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===Trailer 2: "[[Looking for that Special Someone]]"=== | ===Trailer 2: "[[Looking for that Special Someone]]"=== | ||
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On June 28, 2007 at 12:00 EST, the second trailer was released, entitled ''Looking for that Special Someone''. The trailer is 1:06 in length and begins with many aerial shots of [[Liberty City in GTA IV Era|Liberty City]] before showing Niko in conversation whist in the remodeled [[Stallion]] car who replies "We're all looking for that special someone". It also reveals Niko can hold on to the backs of vehicles and skids of helicopters. It also displays improved particle effects, particularly on weapons, and demonstrates the [[Wanted Level in GTA IV|increased force]] of the [[LCPD in GTA IV Era|police]]. [[Roman Bellic|Roman]] is also partly revealed in the second trailer, and unlike Niko he does not speak with an Eastern European accent. [[El Burro (GTA III)|El Burro]] and [[8-Ball]] make cameos as their game art is depicted as graffiti on a building opposite the [[Bank of Liberty]], [[Grand Theft Auto: Vice City|GTA Vice City]] motorcycle artwork is also apparent on the wall. Other recurring elements from the GTA series appear in the trailer as well; [[Binco]], [[Sprunk]], [[Burger Shot]] and [[Cluckin' Bell]] to name a few. | On June 28, 2007 at 12:00 EST, the second trailer was released, entitled ''Looking for that Special Someone''. The trailer is 1:06 in length and begins with many aerial shots of [[Liberty City in GTA IV Era|Liberty City]] before showing Niko in conversation whist in the remodeled [[Stallion]] car who replies "We're all looking for that special someone". It also reveals Niko can hold on to the backs of vehicles and skids of helicopters. It also displays improved particle effects, particularly on weapons, and demonstrates the [[Wanted Level in GTA IV|increased force]] of the [[LCPD in GTA IV Era|police]]. [[Roman Bellic|Roman]] is also partly revealed in the second trailer, and unlike Niko he does not speak with an Eastern European accent. [[El Burro (GTA III)|El Burro]] and [[8-Ball]] make cameos as their game art is depicted as graffiti on a building opposite the [[Bank of Liberty]], [[Grand Theft Auto: Vice City|GTA Vice City]] motorcycle artwork is also apparent on the wall. Other recurring elements from the GTA series appear in the trailer as well; [[Binco]], [[Sprunk]], [[Burger Shot]] and [[Cluckin' Bell]] to name a few. | ||
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===Trailer 3: "[[Move Up, Ladies]]"=== | ===Trailer 3: "[[Move Up, Ladies]]"=== | ||
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The third trailer, entitled ''Move Up, Ladies'', was released on December 6, 2007. This video contains a variety of dialogue and action sequences. The trailer was announced along with the unveiling of the official [[:File:GTAIV-Boxart.jpg|box art]] on November 28, 2007. The song played in the trailer is "King Ring" by [[wp:Seryoga|Seryoga]], which is featured on the in-game radio station [[Vladivostok FM]]. | The third trailer, entitled ''Move Up, Ladies'', was released on December 6, 2007. This video contains a variety of dialogue and action sequences. The trailer was announced along with the unveiling of the official [[:File:GTAIV-Boxart.jpg|box art]] on November 28, 2007. The song played in the trailer is "King Ring" by [[wp:Seryoga|Seryoga]], which is featured on the in-game radio station [[Vladivostok FM]]. | ||
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===Trailer 4: "Everyone's a Rat"=== | ===Trailer 4: "Everyone's a Rat"=== | ||
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The fourth and final trailer before the release of GTA IV was released on March 27, [[2008]]. Like the previous trailer, this trailer contains a lot of action sequences, and displays the game's Euphoria physics as well as the new particle effects and explosions. The song played in the trailer is "Real Mckoy" by [[wp:Mavado (singer)|Mavado]], featured on the in-game radio station [[Massive B Soundsystem 96.9]]. | The fourth and final trailer before the release of GTA IV was released on March 27, [[2008]]. Like the previous trailer, this trailer contains a lot of action sequences, and displays the game's Euphoria physics as well as the new particle effects and explosions. The song played in the trailer is "Real Mckoy" by [[wp:Mavado (singer)|Mavado]], featured on the in-game radio station [[Massive B Soundsystem 96.9]]. | ||
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===Official Grand Theft Auto IV TV Commercial=== | ===Official Grand Theft Auto IV TV Commercial=== | ||
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The ''Official Grand Theft Auto IV TV Commercial'' is the trailer meant to be aired on television commercials. Usually parts of this video are used in commercials and not all of it. The song used in the trailer is "Vagabond" by [[wp:Greenskeepers|Greenskeepers]], featured on [[Radio Broker]]. | The ''Official Grand Theft Auto IV TV Commercial'' is the trailer meant to be aired on television commercials. Usually parts of this video are used in commercials and not all of it. The song used in the trailer is "Vagabond" by [[wp:Greenskeepers|Greenskeepers]], featured on [[Radio Broker]]. | ||
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===Fall 2008 TV Commercial=== | ===Fall 2008 TV Commercial=== | ||
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The ''Fall 2008 TV Commercial'' is the trailer for the [[PC]] version of GTA IV. The trailer uses the song "Cry" by [[wp:Godley & Creme|Godley & Creme]], featured on [[Liberty Rock Radio]]. | The ''Fall 2008 TV Commercial'' is the trailer for the [[PC]] version of GTA IV. The trailer uses the song "Cry" by [[wp:Godley & Creme|Godley & Creme]], featured on [[Liberty Rock Radio]]. | ||