Image of GTA IV
2008-02-03 02:37:56 by Kudgel
Rockstar isn't shy to pack its Grand Theft Auto IV with subliminal mockeries destined to the different actors of the videogames industry, one of which being Nintendo. The series never missed arrogance, but if you wish to be persuaded of this fact, there's a worthy image after the jump.
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Since 511 Days
2008-02-03 02:59:18 Image of GTA IV
take that nintendo.lol
Bernard Pavot
Since 514 Days
2008-02-03 03:09:21 In reply to jmd749 (2008-02-03 02:59:18)
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If history is to change, let it change. If the world is to be destroyed, so be it. If my fate is to die, I must simply laugh.
Since 1012 Days
2008-02-03 03:29:36
How is it related to Nintendo? Am I missing something?
Since 788 Days
2008-02-03 03:44:46 In reply to Fumoffu (2008-02-03 03:29:36)
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Since 548 Days
2008-02-03 03:47:00
I think they must be referring to the little 8-bit style graphics on the sides of the building, although that doesn't necessarily have anything with Nintendo.
Actually, now that I look closer the fat balding blonde guy with a mustache is rather mario-esque, and that is a MUSHROOM cloud... so maybe.
Bernard Pavot
Since 514 Days
2008-02-03 03:55:08
Well it was Nintendoesque to me at least
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If history is to change, let it change. If the world is to be destroyed, so be it. If my fate is to die, I must simply laugh.
Since 1012 Days
2008-02-03 03:57:26 In reply to Psicotic (2008-02-03 03:47:00)
Actually, now that I look closer the fat balding blonde guy with a mustache is rather mario-esque, and that is a MUSHROOM cloud... so maybe.
Since 995 Days
2008-02-03 04:38:14
8-bit Hulk Hogan, a Flying Karate Kick Guy, and a nuclear Explosion... I am so missing how this has anything to do with Nintendo.
Since 566 Days
2008-02-03 04:42:59
Nintendo invented pixels.
The Hulk Hogan looks a fair amount like the Jumpman / Mario in Donkey Kong and Mario Bros (non-super), or regular Mario in SMB1.
Since 458 Days
2008-02-03 05:09:42
The mustached old guy and the 'mushroom cloud' is obviously meant to allude to Nintendo's most famous franchise. What I don't get is how this is a mockery and arrogance? Ever heard of an homage? They obviously couldn't put in the real Mario and mushroom because of copyrights.
Since 738 Days
2008-02-03 07:18:03 In reply to neight (2008-02-03 05:09:42)
Since 1189 Days
2008-02-03 08:22:44
didnt rockstar get mad at the simpsons game taking a shot at them... ohhh hypocrisy u gotta love it
Since 935 Days
2008-02-03 08:25:39
did the graphics just get better?
Any clue what year this one is set it? looks modern.
Since 611 Days
2008-02-03 11:51:39
I love the detail on the npc in the background.
This game looks like it oozes atmosphere
Since 651 Days
2008-02-03 11:53:23
i'm gonna go with JonM and move away from the nintendo debate.
the graphics look like they did get better, yes. the gun model looks great considering that the past gta's gun models looked like they had melted textures on them. i like the attention to detail in it. i like too how the districts in this game have the proper residents that would be living in that certain area. like in this screenshot how theres an asian man in the background in what appears to be chinatown (not intending to sound racist there). i think with all this detail in the game i expect that its going to be something amazing
Since 498 Days
2008-02-03 12:08:41 In reply to Jigen (2008-02-03 04:42:59)
Leave it up to gamers to read for to much into something without meaning.
Since 1189 Days
2008-02-03 13:27:10
just great :D
Since 529 Days
2008-02-03 15:22:19
No one care to look at the fact that the sign text and colours look alot like the Kotaku header? (Yellow and red/pink) Also pick out the yellow letters then arange them to spell out "Go Die"? Maybe a jab at Kotaku....
Since 898 Days
2008-02-03 15:26:14
The logo just behind his head also looks like the Nintendo logo. Underneath the big 'videoblah' logo.
Bernard Pavot
Since 514 Days
2008-02-03 16:31:04 In reply to MrStabby6 (2008-02-03 15:22:19)
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If history is to change, let it change. If the world is to be destroyed, so be it. If my fate is to die, I must simply laugh.
Since 529 Days
2008-02-03 17:29:26 In reply to Kudgel (2008-02-03 16:31:04)
Since 1190 Days
2008-02-03 18:27:50 In reply to lankycheese (2008-02-03 07:18:03)
Since 685 Days
2008-02-03 20:43:50 In reply to Jigen (2008-02-03 04:42:59)
Since 1092 Days
2008-02-03 21:05:57
It's shaping up nicely indeed! Ok, so the graphics aren't all that amazing in terms of textures and polygons, but the attention to detail and atmosphere is outstanding!
One of the most important things is that the world feels alive. The way the characters interact with you and eachother, the density of the population on the streets, the interactivity with the environments (i.e. entering buildings) etc.
That's what I'm looking forward in seeing in some gameplay footage!
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Since 1156 Days
2008-02-03 21:55:45
The graphics in this image are a lot better then in the other images, give us a bloody play through rockstar you bastards! Only a couple months!
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