New GTA:SA preview and trailer release info...

[Loke]

Thanks to SolidSnakex for the info!

Some of this may be old.

"The first thing to note is that Rockstar has done a seriously good job at pushing the PS2 to unprecedented levels, with a staggering attention to detail, vastly improved draw distance, hugely improved and more realistic animation, and just generally a more crafted and credible environment, but yet still with that distinctive Rockstar North trademark style evident wherever you look."

"Naturally, the first mission shown off is an old GTA fallback: teach the owner a lesson. But first we stop off along the way at the local Barber's, Reece's, to show off some of the customization in the game, and it's fair to say there's a wealth of things you can do: "The level of control over customisation starts with his physical attributes such as hair and clothes, but extends to almost every other aspect of the game; driving, weapon skills, in-game possessions and also his relationship with other characters in San Andreas."

"Passing up the Classic 'fro in favour of a razor sharp flat top, Ryder doesn't miss an opportunity to cuss CJ for his new look, and the pair head on over to the Well Stacked pizza joint to finish the job."

"At this point we get an ideal opportunity to see the newly revamped control system, as Brown explains: "We've got a new and improved targeting system - as you're taking down enemies, you can strafe around your targets and pull off headshots with any weapon."

"Great - there's evidently none of the wild and clunky camera movement of old, and a much more fluid and natural looking targeting system with a slight zoom noticeable as you go into each aim. "Have you played Driver 3?" we ask cheekily. "No!" barks Brown. "Yes!" chirps Evans with a smirk."

And...

"Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas is due for release on October 22nd. Check out the official trailer later this week, with more first-hand impressions and chats with Rockstar in the coming weeks."

http://www.eurogamer.net/article.php?article_id=56318

 

[Loke]

Found some scans I haven't seen before, here they are: http://www.playfrance.com/news/,627...ystation2_Des_scans_pour_GTA_San_Andreas.html

 

[Harryz]

The top info is old news (except about the trailer), heres some info about San Fierro that was released today (from mag).

The new San Fierro information comes from the October issue of the german magazine Play the Playstation. It is being released this Friday. The highlights:

There are 150 core missions.
Golden Gate Bridge is called the "Gant" bridge.
There is a district which is very reminiscent of "Doherty", a place in San Francisco which got hit by an earthquake in 1989.
There is a hippie festival in San Fierro by the name of "Hushbury & Garcia Joint Festival".
Weather will be very specific. It can be raining in one place, sunny in another.
San Fierro will introduce the character Cesar.
When talking to people, you have a choice of dialogue you can browse through.
You can install nitro boost on your car, which when activated will speed up your car considerably and present you with a blur effect, similar to the one in NFS: Underground.
Chinatown is in San Fierro.

In Chinatown you will encounter the Triads, and you will work for a blind guy by the name of Wu Zi Mu. One of his tasks for you is to rescue fugitives in a container. (connected to human trafficking)

New screenshots include:

A huge never before seen artwork of a guy in a black suit, wearing sunglasses. Assisting him is another person, in the same clothing, with a golden earring. This must be our first look at Wu Zi Mu.
A "VW Bully" with a peace symbol.
CJ in a blue sports car under a sign "Hushbury & Garcia Joint Festival".
CJ with 2 guns and an afro behind a red ferrari. There is an open garage with a sign "Transfender".
CJ in a boot wih two motors under a giant bridge called "Gant bridge".
A GT-40-like red sports car with white racing stripes. In the caption: "You can also steal a cable car" (which is shown behind the sports car).
A street with 6 cars on it, in the background is a giant bridge.
CJ on a motorbike with a yellow/black "1" painting. The bike looks awesome, you can see every single cogwheel. And there is a police helicopter above CJ.

Unfortunatly, no clear scans have yet have surfaced.

 

[Adrien C]

Thanks man, I allways wanted GTA to have tuning cars.
Are they getting a License for the cars ?

 

[Harryz]

Thanks man, I allways wanted GTA to have tuning cars.
Are they getting a License for the cars ?

Definently not and I hope it stays that way. Leave the licensing to GT4.

 

[h00dlum]

Found some scans I haven't seen before, here they are: http://www.playfrance.com/news/,627...ystation2_Des_scans_pour_GTA_San_Andreas.html

scans are not alowed i think...

 

[Pitbul]

scans are not alowed i think...

u dam snitch...

 

[Loke]

Playfrance got some more new images, looks sweet!

http://www.playfrance.com/news/1982...n2_Encore_des_scans_pour_GTA_San_Andreas.html

 

[burnzie]

Good find guys

This game is gonna be huge.

 

[bud7miker]

Damn right! I love the gta games! Wow can you remember the original game?
Shame about those murders "linked to gta" - yeah right!

I'm just hoping that it don't get baned!

 

[Loke]

Some more screens got released, which can be found here.