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Rumortoid: Grand Theft Auto IV multiplayer, mini-game details

10:17 AM on 02.08.2008, Nick Chester 76 comments

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Today, Rockstar Games has unveiled the official Web site for the highly anticipated Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3 title, Grand Theft Auto IV. Along with the new site comes a ton of new information, including new screens and videos, which can be found at the site.

One thing the site fails to reveal are any details about the game's multiplayer; the Web site only teases with a link that simply says "Coming Soon." For those who don't want to wait, we've got you covered. A trusted anonymous source has revealed to us a fair amount of information about Rockstar's forthcoming sure-thing, including some names of the upcoming multiplayer modes, and details on some of the game's side-activities.

Spoiler alert? Depending on where you stand, some of this may fall into spoiler territory. But if you think this is bad, just wait for an even more spoiler-heavy Xbox 360 achievement list which we'll be posting soon. 

[ Update 1: Well, as much as we'd like to we can't post the achievements list *too soon*. We've been asked by Rockstar to wait until the game is closer to launch before giving up all the goods. Just as we respect our anon tipster's wishes to remain free of drama we're also willing to work with the game company's wishes. The less lawyers involved the better, so some of the details from this post have been removed so some people can sleep soundly tonight. Go home, lady! -Niero]

The traditionally guarded Rockstar has been mum on GTA IV's multiplayer modes, with many people speculating the multiplayer would be anything from an MMO-style afair to a full-on cooperative story mode. According to our source, that's not exactly the case. Although we're confident in the credibility of our source, we're going to treat these details as "rumor" until we hear something more.

 


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big filth's Avatar
big filth at 02/08/2008 15:07
"An trusted"

typo?

Im sorry, thats obnoxious, but I got your back Nick!
Nick Chester's Avatar
Nick Chester at 02/08/2008 15:08
Thanks!
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Snaileb at 02/08/2008 15:10
This just in : you can play pool!

I kid. I really can't wait for the next update so I can pre-achievement whore myself.
big filth's Avatar
big filth at 02/08/2008 15:14
I may be the only one, and I am almost ashamed to admit it, but I have never fully played through a GTA game. I have played at buddies houses and done the whole, kill everyone and try to avoid the cops for as long as possible deal. But havent done missions or seen most of the cool shit available. I will be very excited to be able to finally get in there.
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brainderailment at 02/08/2008 15:20
About what I expected. I would like to play through the game co-op though, that'd be cool.
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wardrox at 02/08/2008 15:20
GTA IV Bowling! If the other person starts winning, can I beat them to death with a dead hooker?
Mxyzptlk's Avatar
Mxyzptlk at 02/08/2008 15:21
I just hope these pan out to be as awesome as I want them to be.
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sparced at 02/08/2008 15:21
Only freaks play GTA for the missions, that why two exclusive chapters make as much sense as a 12 month 360 guarantee. The team Cops and Crooks sounds like my most likely favourite.
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monosylabik at 02/08/2008 15:22
how will the game be connected to Home? thats what id like to know.
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dronkmunk at 02/08/2008 15:26
Achievement list YESSSSS! I say that because GTA IV is the only and only game I want to have completed 100%
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SourGr8pes at 02/08/2008 15:32
I would instantaneously lose all waste fluids, should they announce an online co-op.
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Corncobtacular at 02/08/2008 15:41
online co-op ala Crackdown would make me hype this game beyond belief
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Namelessted at 02/08/2008 15:44
@corncobtacular, there will be coop missions in GTA4, it says right up there.
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Dexter345 at 02/08/2008 15:45
The multiplayer in this game is going to live or die depending on whether they rework the controls. Driving will be fine, I'm sure, but shooting was never GTA's strong point.
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007 at 02/08/2008 15:51
Yeah, GTA4 FNF is going to be amazing. Threesome? Please. Can anyone say sixteensome?
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galagabug at 02/08/2008 15:52
awsome!
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Holyetheline at 02/08/2008 15:52
Oh I can not wait for this. Something similar to Crackdown's Co-Op would be great. That way you can just join in whenever with the Co-Op option and have a great time.
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Corncobtacular at 02/08/2008 15:53
@namelessted, they technically had co-op in San Andreas too, but that doesn't mean it didn't suck. I'm was trying to say i hope the co-op is fun.
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AgentMOO at 02/08/2008 16:15
I'll wait for the buttsecks minigame bit to get found
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vp360 at 02/08/2008 16:20
yay co-op
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Necros at 02/08/2008 16:21
Was PSP multiplayer fun? I never tried it.
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Bulrog at 02/08/2008 16:21
@big filth

Same, I only played a few hours into GTA III and I couldn't stand it.
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Namelessted at 02/08/2008 16:42
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Clockwork at 02/08/2008 16:48
I'd like a Co-Op Crackdown like feature? Yeah thanks.
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Eschatos at 02/08/2008 16:50
Do Want!
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Samit Sarkar at 02/08/2008 16:52
Wow, sounds good. But to be honest, I’m much more interested in the story mode; in my mind, GTA will always be a single-player experience.
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vexed alex at 02/08/2008 16:52
Buttsecks mini game, plz?
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JimboMac at 02/08/2008 16:57
Cops v Robbers could be AMAZING, so I hope it works out well, wonder whether they'll include anything like the bank heist mode from kane & lynch, that premise of the constant possibility of team-mate betrayal deffo deserves more exploration.

No honour amongst thieves!
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JohnnyWadd at 02/08/2008 17:42
Fucking sweet.
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Justin Villasenor at 02/08/2008 17:48
Sounds like it could turn out to be pretty cool.
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bleep at 02/08/2008 17:56
Wow sounds DOPE AS FUCK!!!!!!!!
I WISH I KNEW WHO THIS SOURCE WAS I WOULD GIVE MEGATHRUSTER HIGH FIVES!!!!! YES YES YES!
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B-Radicate at 02/08/2008 17:57
Somehow, this managed to make me want GTAIV even more than I already do. Craziness.
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AgentMOO at 02/08/2008 18:13
If they do a multiplayer free roaming mode with pedestrians where you can just mess around and build up a 5 star cop pursuit, I will make explosion in pants.
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Orionsaint at 02/08/2008 20:21
We've yet to get a screenshot of actually gameplay. It's all cinematics. I wanna see a screenshot from GTAIV. Where I see my character as I control him, with my health meter. My Map etc.
Clockwork's Avatar
Clockwork at 02/08/2008 20:52
Well...that ruined my night :(
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mistic at 02/08/2008 23:27
damn hope there is full-game co-op after all ;-)
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Corncobtacular at 02/09/2008 08:32
This post has been eaten by Workmeng
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Fading Star at 02/09/2008 18:10
Rumor!
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Always Ten Feet Tall at 02/10/2008 03:55
if it's anything like the saints row multiplayer, do not want(ok maybe i do, i just touch the multiplayer haha)
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Gonzo at 02/12/2008 13:40
Damn it. Where are the details?
Damn lawyers.
Still deciding to go with ps3 or 360.

The multiplayer on psp VCS was fun. Way better than San Andreas multiplayer. Of course I think I just got a kick out of playing Phil Collins as a gun toting terrorist.
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