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'''''Grand Theft Auto IV''''' (also referred to as GTA IV or GTA4) is the eleventh [[Grand Theft Auto]] game in the series.  The game was developed by [[Rockstar North]], and was published and released by [[Rockstar Games]].  It was released to widespread hype on April 29th 2008, scoring positive reviews from virtually the entire gaming press.  No [[PC]] version of the game has been announced, although one is expected a few months after the first release, similar to other installments of the GTA series.
'''''Grand Theft Auto IV''''' (also referred to as GTA IV or GTA4) is the eleventh [[Grand Theft Auto]] game in the series.  The game was developed by [[Rockstar North]], and was published and released by [[Rockstar Games]].  It was released to widespread hype on April 29th 2008, scoring positive reviews from virtually the entire gaming press.  No [[PC]] version of the game has been announced, although one is expected a few months after the first release, similar to other installments of the GTA series.
Although the size of the map is no bigger than [[San Andreas]], the detail of the city has been enriched to a unique depth.  There is no "wasted" open space, and every inch of the city tells a story.
GTA IV is powered by [[RAGE]] (Rockstar Advanced Game Engine), with a Euphoria, Endorphin physics engine.  This new physics engine gives characters a "central nervous system" allowing more natural, unscripted movements.  It also adds weight to each characters footsteps and causes them to transition depending on their surroundings. This is apparent when characters walk up and down stairs; instead of moving like the stairs are a flat surface, the stance of the character will change depending on if they move up or down.
When it comes to game-mechanics, GTA IV has little in common with San Andreas. Many of the silly, unrealistic weapons have been sacrificed for the sake of realism. Players will not be able to mow down cars with the Minigun or the Radar-guided Missile Launcher anymore.
Airplanes have been sacrificed as well, which makes sense as there is only one airport; however, aerial transport is still found in the shape of [[Annihilator|helicopters]]. The lack of airplanes is also rumored to be because of Rockstar wanting to reenact the events of 9/11 in the game, as GTAIV takes place in a recreation of New York. The driving model has also been strongly tweaked, giving a very strong sense of realism. Cars will no longer feels as if they are gliding on rails. Every shake of the steering wheel or bump in the road now has very realistic feedback. Moreover, players will not find the odd, plaid parachute anymore.
The new cover system, which gives Niko the ability to duck behind walls, cars and barrels, is almost completely taken from the cover system featured in Gears of War, but then they say "if you copy, copy from the best". It makes firefights much more realistic and dramatic than the "duck and run" tactics CJ, protagonist of the previous [[Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas]] had to rely on.


==Storyline==
==Storyline==
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<div style="width:100%;padding:10px;text-align:center;font-style:italic;">"Life is complicated; I killed people, smuggled people, sold people.<br>Perhaps here, things will be different."</div>
<div style="width:100%;padding:10px;text-align:center;font-style:italic;">"Life is complicated; I killed people, smuggled people, sold people.<br>Perhaps here, things will be different."</div>


Grand Theft Auto IV is set in 2008 in a redesigned [[Liberty City in GTA IV|Liberty City]] based on [[WP:New York|New York]].  [[Niko Bellic]] is an Eastern European that has come to [[USA|America]] to find a better life, following the the advice of his cousin [[Roman]]; however, when he arrives, he finds that Roman has been lying - he isn't rich, he isn't popular, and he's actually in a load of trouble. Niko has been duped to solve Roman's problems, and soon ends up in trouble himself. However, we soon find out that Niko isn't here in Liberty City just because of the supposed fortune and hot babes; he has ulterior motives...
Grand Theft Auto IV is set in 2008 in a redesigned [[Liberty City in GTA IV|Liberty City]], a stylized recreation of [[WP:New York City|New York City]].  [[Niko Bellic]] is an Eastern European that has come to [[USA|America]] to find a better life, following the the advice of his cousin [[Roman]]; however, when he arrives, he finds that Roman has been lying - he isn't rich, he isn't popular, and he's actually in a load of trouble. Niko has been duped to solve Roman's problems, and soon ends up in trouble himself. However, we soon find out that Niko isn't here in Liberty City just because of the supposed fortune and hot babes; he has ulterior motives...
 
<div style="width:100%;padding:10px;text-align:center;font-style:italic;">'''[[/Trailers|Trailers]]'''</div>
 
==Critical Reception & Sales==
 
Right before release of the game on April 29th, reviews began popping up on numerous websites and magazines. Through these reviews, all of them were very positive, with majority of the press giving out a score of 10/10. Examples of this are from 2 of the internet's most well-known webites, Gamespot and IGN who both gave that perfect score.
 
As a result of the largely impressive review scores for Grand Theft Auto IV, popularity heightened. Even though the game was leaked for illegal download, days before the real street release date, GTAIV experienced a great amount of sales. As stated by Take Two, first-day sales for the game was over 3.6 million, equivalent to $310 million. In its first week, Grand Theft Auto IV sold over 6 million units globally in its first week, generating income of approximately $500 million. These staggering sales easily beats out Halo 3's first day ($170 million) and week-long ($300 million) sales, who was the last one to hold the record for largest amount of sales in this given time. As Take Two chairman, Strauss Zelnick, stated, "Grand Theft Auto IV's first week performance represents the largest launch in the history of interactive entertainment, and we believe these retail sales levels surpass any movie or music launch to date."


==Game Information==
==Game Information==
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*[[GTA IV Tips]]
*[[GTA IV Tips]]
*[[GTA4 Wishlist]]
*[[GTA4 Wishlist]]
*[[/Trailers|Trailers]]
*[[/Features|Features]]
*[[/Criticism and Sales|Critical Reception and Sales]]




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Grand Theft Auto IV
GTA IV Boxart
GTA IV Boxart
DevelopersRockstar North
Rockstar Toronto (PC)
PublishersRockstar Games
Capcom (Japan)
Cyberfront (Japan PC)
PlatformPS3 Xbox 360 PC
Release datesPS3
United States Canada 29 April 2008
United Kingdom Europe 29 April 2008

Australia New Zealand 29 April 2008
Japan 30 October 2008

Xbox 360
United States Canada 29 April 2008
United Kingdom Europe 29 April 2008
Australia New Zealand 29 April 2008
Japan 30 October 2008

PC
United States Canada 2 December 2008
United Kingdom Europe 3 December 2008
Australia New Zealand 3 December 2008

Japan 20 March 2009
EngineRAGE
ProtagonistNiko Bellic
LocationLiberty City
Alderney State
Year2008

Grand Theft Auto IV (also referred to as GTA IV or GTA4) is the eleventh Grand Theft Auto game in the series. The game was developed by Rockstar North, and was published and released by Rockstar Games. It was released to widespread hype on April 29th 2008, scoring positive reviews from virtually the entire gaming press. No PC version of the game has been announced, although one is expected a few months after the first release, similar to other installments of the GTA series.

Storyline

"Life is complicated; I killed people, smuggled people, sold people.
Perhaps here, things will be different."

Grand Theft Auto IV is set in 2008 in a redesigned Liberty City, a stylized recreation of New York City. Niko Bellic is an Eastern European that has come to America to find a better life, following the the advice of his cousin Roman; however, when he arrives, he finds that Roman has been lying - he isn't rich, he isn't popular, and he's actually in a load of trouble. Niko has been duped to solve Roman's problems, and soon ends up in trouble himself. However, we soon find out that Niko isn't here in Liberty City just because of the supposed fortune and hot babes; he has ulterior motives...

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