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Ricky Gervais to appear in GTA IV! photo

I am a fan of Grand Theft Auto. I am a HUGE fan of Ricky Gervais. Put the two together and what do you get? Pure, unbridled happiness, my friends. The politically incorrect comic will be appearing in GTA IV, sharing both his voice, and his motion capture work!

Gervais will be found in the Liberty City comedy club, where he will not only be performing material from his recent Fame tour (great show, get the DVD folks!), but three minutes of brand new stuff just for the game. Isn't that awesome? I think that's awesome. You should too.

"It's a first, which always interests me," stated Gervais. "It was shot in New York, and I got to wear a tight Lycra suit as part of the digital process. That wasn't so good. Unfortunately they captured the whole horror, except I look slightly tougher.

"It's seriously a big deal though. Games have outsold Hollywood for the past few years so it's nice to be a small part of that."

I didn't think I could be more eager to play GTA IV, but Rockstar has found a way to make this game even more of a neccessity. Well done, Rockstar. Well done indeed.


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Iolaus's Avatar - Comment posted on 04/17/2008 11:12
Iolaus
That's such a cool idea, I can't wait to see it.
JohnTheCrow's Avatar - Comment posted on 04/17/2008 11:12
JohnTheCrow
Now we only need Dane Cook so we can run him over with the BF Injection.
SpiderChrist's Avatar - Comment posted on 04/17/2008 11:15
SpiderChrist
Alright, this is pretty damn cool. His last DVD was hilarious. Good call Rockstar
Riser Glen's Avatar - Comment posted on 04/17/2008 11:15
Riser Glen
All GTA4 needs now is a Karl Pilkington "Knob at Night" mission.
wardrox's Avatar - Comment posted on 04/17/2008 11:17
wardrox
much like the film in The Darkness, very very cool.
Schmo0zle's Avatar - Comment posted on 04/17/2008 11:20
Schmo0zle
I'd run Dane Cook over with a BF Injection. Can we get that as a mission, Rockstar? Thanks.

Like I've said to the last 20 news articles about GTA IV...I'm already sold!
The Young Scot's Avatar - Comment posted on 04/17/2008 11:21
The Young Scot
Dangerous levels of DO WANT.
njsykora's Avatar - Comment posted on 04/17/2008 11:24
njsykora
If there's an option to kill him with fire I'm in.
Holyetheline's Avatar - Comment posted on 04/17/2008 11:26
Holyetheline
We're not going to kill him are we?
Aerox's Avatar - Comment posted on 04/17/2008 11:27
Aerox
I love Ricky Gervais.
Surf314's Avatar - Comment posted on 04/17/2008 11:34
Surf314
Must have Karl Pilkington and Steve Merchant in there too! Put them on the radio.
Technophile's Avatar - Comment posted on 04/17/2008 11:35
Technophile
I'm going to just sit in the comedy clubs. I'm so overwhelmed with how awesome GTA
MisterMingo's Avatar - Comment posted on 04/17/2008 11:37
MisterMingo
"If there's an option to kill him with fire I'm in."

Are you having a laugh? Is he having a laugh!?

Seriously, Ricky Gervais is awesome. Anyone who disagrees is WRONG as far as I'm concerned. Especially someone with an anime bunny avatar. ;P
AngelicLiver's Avatar - Comment posted on 04/17/2008 11:39
AngelicLiver
Gawd, I hate Ricky Gervais with the intensity of 10,000 fiery suns. This news couldn't be any worse. :(

I second the hope that we'll be able to run his character over... repeatedly...
Justice's Avatar - Comment posted on 04/17/2008 11:46
Justice
He's ok, very funny at times but his Simpsons episode sucked and so did the second series of Extras.
Rogue Trooper's Avatar - Comment posted on 04/17/2008 11:49
Rogue Trooper
Never heard of him.
rjc5056's Avatar - Comment posted on 04/17/2008 11:59
rjc5056
While we're on the topic of burning/stabbing/shooting/flaying Dane Cook, I feel it's my duty to humbly request that Ned Holness (aka Carlos Menica) be placed in the game for the same reasons.
Dr Milkdad's Avatar - Comment posted on 04/17/2008 12:02
Dr Milkdad
I love it, I can't wait.

It'd be awesome if you'd do work for him, it would be nonsense, but I'd lol my ass off.
brainderailment's Avatar - Comment posted on 04/17/2008 12:22
brainderailment
Never heard of the guy, but I love good comedy, so I can't wait to hear his stuff.
king3vbo's Avatar - Comment posted on 04/17/2008 12:24
king3vbo
Ricky Gervais? Woot!
Static Jak's Avatar - Comment posted on 04/17/2008 12:30
Static Jak
This game just gets better and better. They should give him a radio station in the next GTA. Or add it into the DLC package. I wonder if he'll do his dance. Ricky Gervais FTW!
FuhkTwatTheClown's Avatar - Comment posted on 04/17/2008 12:44
FuhkTwatTheClown
If they were to give Gervais a radio channel, they'd HAVE to have Karl Pilkington on there as well.
Samit Sarkar's Avatar - Comment posted on 04/17/2008 12:44
Samit Sarkar
WHOO! That’s some awesome news right there. I recently blew through every episode of Extras, and it was pure, unbridled win. It looks like GTA IV will be more of the same.
dronkmunk's Avatar - Comment posted on 04/17/2008 12:58
dronkmunk
Heckling Ricky Gervais FTW
Tamz's Avatar - Comment posted on 04/17/2008 13:06
Tamz
Wow this is awesome, Ricky is HILARIOUS!!!!!!
Anyone who hasn't done so already, buy his Podcast on iTunes, they are extremely funny.
Noah's Avatar - Comment posted on 04/17/2008 13:06
Noah
I wonder if there are any hilarious lines he says, like ff you bump into him, or punch him.
Boolean's Avatar - Comment posted on 04/17/2008 13:08
Boolean
fuck yeah =D

Jim, I assume you've listend to his Podcast? The one with Karl Pilkington?
ArrestedDeveloper's Avatar - Comment posted on 04/17/2008 13:16
ArrestedDeveloper
Cool, let's hope the motion capture was him doing the Brent dance from the Office

Knigge's Avatar - Comment posted on 04/17/2008 13:18
Knigge
FapfapfapUNST!
Sharpless's Avatar - Comment posted on 04/17/2008 13:30
Sharpless
Gervais is brilliant.
parrothead's Avatar - Comment posted on 04/17/2008 13:37
parrothead
If Ricky, Steve and Karl where one of the radio channels, I would never get out of the car! I still listen to all their old radio shows in my real car, to be able to do that in the game would be great. Good move Rockstar!!
razerangel's Avatar - Comment posted on 04/17/2008 13:41
razerangel
*facepalm* I had respect for the good denizens of destructoid till I saw theses comments.

Seriously Im considering cancelling my 8 month old pre-order cause of his inclusion, there better be an option to kill him.
lostalaska's Avatar - Comment posted on 04/17/2008 13:58
lostalaska
The guy can be funny, I've only seen him in "The Office", and "Extras". He seems to ride the line between funny and just increadably sad, awkward. Doesn't matter I'm not getting GTA IV to listen to a comedy act I'm there for the wanton destruction.

As for the people who were talking about radio personalities for GTA IV, I'd be happy to see Stephen Wright reprise his role from Reservoir Dogs as the best DJ ever.
David Quinn Carder's Avatar - Comment posted on 04/17/2008 14:04
David Quinn Carder
This is the first thing about the game that has made me NEED it.

Now . . .

WTF is with all the Ricky Gervais hate? All three of his shows (The Ricky Gervais show podcast, the original British version of The Office, and Extras) have all been absolutely brilliant. If you don't like him, fine, but why would someone hate him and his fans so damned much?

And whoever said they should include Carlos Mencia . . . ugh. Shut up.
Brock_Dainjer's Avatar - Comment posted on 04/17/2008 14:05
Brock_Dainjer
gervais is the shit. If you dislike his inclusion, then you're probably reading this article while watching a rerun of scrubs, hoping that supposed funny man zach braff will fly in through your open window and give you a quick tug job complete with cuddle.
Aurain's Avatar - Comment posted on 04/17/2008 14:25
Aurain
Ricky Gervais is terrible, His jokes are not funny and he's possibly the worst comedian England has ever produced, Including Lenny Henry.

Give me Frankie Boyle over that asshole any day.
Trevsweb's Avatar - Comment posted on 04/17/2008 14:31
Trevsweb
i hope you can shoot up the club and take that bugger gervias with you in a shower of bullets!! dream come true :D
Sharpless's Avatar - Comment posted on 04/17/2008 15:06
Sharpless
@lostalaska
The whole awkward thing is, to a degree, the very point of his humor. David Brent and, to a lesser extent, his Extras character (I forget his name) were both awkward, pathetic, incredibly unlucky men. One thing I've always loved about his humor is that he manages to fairly accurately capture the selfish, uncomfortable, inadequate side of human nature. It helps to laugh at it, especially when those things are such a big aspect of, uh, my life. :)
Goth rocker's Avatar - Comment posted on 04/17/2008 15:33
Goth rocker
Ricky gervais isnt funny
Hank Peters's Avatar - Comment posted on 04/17/2008 15:43
Hank Peters
I, for one, do not approve. But as a buisness move, good job on Rockstar's part. I just want some David Cross :(
Trevsweb's Avatar - Comment posted on 04/17/2008 16:06
Trevsweb
i think however i must say the the inclusions of these features even though they divert from the main aim(s) of the game they do add a sense that the city is living. i can imagine rockstar easily making DLC based on these side events. more comedians more music stations etc.
ricky gervias even though i dont like him has worldwide impact he is know on both us and UK/europe so it makes sense having him there... theres no point in having a UK only comedian like peter kay on there as their acts are regional and thus missing the mark.

i can only hope there are tonnes of side events other than the comedy club like this... i cant wait now :D
Dexter345's Avatar - Comment posted on 04/17/2008 16:35
Dexter345
My roommate got me watching a few episodes of Extras, and I like the guy. It's not going to make me buy GTAIV any more than I already was, but it's a nice addition.
0bshaky's Avatar - Comment posted on 04/17/2008 17:12
0bshaky
Dave Chapelle please.
kamakazi's Avatar - Comment posted on 04/17/2008 17:43
kamakazi
carlos mencia, dave chappelle or dane cook i dont know who the hell is this guy but he doesnt look that funny at all
Nogarda's Avatar - Comment posted on 04/17/2008 17:51
Nogarda
after dave chappelles gta skit you'ld at least of done something with him in a way. but then rockstar are english and while ricky is funny, he makes me cringe more than he makes me laugh. But then I prefer the Jerry Lewis/Lee Evans style of comedy.

To each thier own :)
cainball's Avatar - Comment posted on 04/17/2008 18:14
cainball
I was seriously considering not buying this game, but now...

Anyone who doesn't like The Office (UK) is a wank. It's the same for people who don't like Arrested Development. Out of the people I know, it's only the brain-dead laughter-track sit-com loving retards who don't like those two shows.
jdubya93's Avatar - Comment posted on 04/17/2008 18:33
jdubya93
Yet another reason to buy this game.
Elrando's Avatar - Comment posted on 04/17/2008 18:36
Elrando
@AngelicLiver

Do you also hate puppies? and freedom?

I bet you do.
sushi111's Avatar - Comment posted on 04/17/2008 18:38
sushi111
I fucking love the UK Office. Besides Arrested Development its my favorite show ever.

David Brent + GTA = WIN
Clockwork's Avatar - Comment posted on 04/17/2008 18:41
Clockwork
He's hysterical. I can't wait to check out the comedy clubs in GTA IV.
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