GTA IV for PC (official)

[Unknown_97784568745]

Yeah, they don't implement installation limits and there is no optical media to check. :/

Oh well, it's their loss.

[Richard Hammond]

Good question, can't even share a steam account - so isn't it pretty much pointless?

You can decrypt Steam GCF files so theoretically you could just extract the .exe from Steam version and voila instant crack for all versions.

[Unknown_97784568745]

You can decrypt Steam GCF files so theoretically you could just extract the .exe from Steam version and voila instant crack for all versions.

I don't think the executable would work with a retail copy.

[boogerjones]

I'm already modifying the handling.dat and WeaponInfo.xml files. Nothing quite like rolling through the ghetto with a 200,000 lb SUV that goes from 0 to 950 mph in 8 seconds.

[Sethos]

I'm already modifying the handling.dat and WeaponInfo.xml files. Nothing quite like rolling through the ghetto with a 200,000 lb SUV that goes from 0 to 950 mph in 8 seconds.

Why not just enjoy the game as is?

[afusion]

I can't believe I'm considering to buy the PC version since I have a copy on the 360. GTA on PC was so legendary..

I'll wait till it's $20 on Steam

[Elliot B.]

I rang GameStation and the guys said they're not selling it until Friday. Surely that's a mistake?

[Sethos]

I rang GameStation and the guys said they're not selling it until Friday. Surely that's a mistake?

Sounds like it

[leph555]

I was getting around 20-26 fps outdoors and a good 35 indoors, until the game crashed :p

it was some random error i think, vista just said the game needed to be closed

also does anyone have weird problems with the outdoor lighting in the day? the light keeps flickering, like someone keeps hitting the on & off switch continuously

[Elliot B.]

I was getting around 20-26 fps outdoors and a good 35 indoors, until the game crashed :p

it was some random error i think, vista just said the game needed to be closed

also does anyone have weird problems with the outdoor lighting in the day? the light keeps flickering, like someone keeps hitting the on & off switch continuously

Your graphics drivers up-to-date?

[leph555]

Your graphics drivers up-to-date?

yea, the manufacturers site is showing 8.512.0.0, which is the one i have

[+BeLGaRaTh Subscriber¹]

yea, the manufacturers site is showing 8.512.0.0, which is the one i have

8.512.0.0 drivers are from July, ATI hav had newer ones since then released on the 12th November, unless you have an older card?

[leph555]

hmmm i have this : http://www.gigabyte.com.tw/Products/VGA/Pr...e=GV-R485MC-1GH

edit:

i actually went to the official ATI site this time and downloaded 8.552.0.0

Will see how it works with GTA now

Edited December 2, 2008 by leph555

[Kamael]

Hope I'll be able to run it at my native res of 1680x ...

It's downloading now in Steam @ full speed...

[Yusuf M. Veteran]

Ugh! I just bought it on STEAM. I got pwned though. As of right now, $49.99 USD = $63.47 CAD. :(

EDIT: How long does it take for the download to start?

Edited December 2, 2008 by Anaron

[+Chsoriano Subscriber²]

I noticed that my shadows look really "grainy." Has anyone noticed anything like this? I've posted a couple screenshots, sorry about the size, I just wanted it to be really visible. The second image makes it look really visible when you view the full image.

[Sethos]

"Grainy" shadows is due to the engine, same thing happens on the consoles.

[Yusuf M. Veteran]

Damn, it's going to take forever to download 15611 MB. :|

[+Audioboxer Subscriber²]

Damn, it's going to take forever to download 15611 MB. :|

What the... ?

15GB?!

[Sethos]

Yup and no pre-loading, woop!

[MrChuang]

$50 on steam here in Australia and at Eb Games it's $100, seriously what about the people who can't download it on steam because its 14gb and need to buy it, they will need to pay double.

[+Audioboxer Subscriber²]

Yup and no pre-loading, woop!

Why is it that big?

The 360 version would've been half the size of that.

Is it totally just down to large resolution of the textures? Or is there added content?

[+Chsoriano Subscriber²]

"Grainy" shadows is due to the engine, same thing happens on the consoles.

What do you mean it has to do with the engine?

[Sethos]

Why is it that big?

The 360 version would've been half the size of that.

Is it totally just down to large resolution of the textures? Or is there added content?

Yeah pretty much. Does have expanded multiplayer features and I quote from the features list on steam;

"New high resolution technology brings Liberty City to life with even more stunning graphical detail", so I do think higher resolution textures is the main reason.

Doubt the video editor would add much?

What do you mean it has to do with the engine?

The graphics engine of the game, the way it streams the game, just causes 'grainy' looking shadows. Can't give you a long technical developer explanation because I don't have any. But grainy shadows and backdrops is one of the quirks with the GTA Rage engine.

EDIT: Just released and speed ain't too bad :)

Edited December 3, 2008 by Sethos

[Mike]

$50 on steam here in Australia and at Eb Games it's $100, seriously what about the people who can't download it on steam because its 14gb and need to buy it, they will need to pay double.

steam price would be in US $, they don't do localised currencies afaik