THQ and Volition are gently mocking the rather mundane activities in GTA IV with this video showing some of the over the top stuff that people will be able to do in Saints Row 2.
Well.... im speechless, in a bad way. Sure looks fun, but it is just to much i think. But, I won't judge the game by this. Saints Row was a ok game, exept from the terrible framerate. Soo... I'll just have to wait!
anyway, very witty. let's just hope they're not raising the bar too high for themselves, and get the at least half as right the things that gta did incredibly right (amazing story, dialogs, deep characters etc etc), and are in my opinion impossible to surpass...
but true, going bowling, cabaret etc do get old and tiring...
Commented on 2008-06-05 11:32:40 In reply to mt_sabao
Posted by mt_sabao
^^^ wtf? why was this bulleted?! gee
anyway, very witty. let's just hope they're not raising the bar too high for themselves, and get the at least half as right the things that gta did incredibly right (amazing story, dialogs, deep characters etc etc), and are in my opinion impossible to surpass...
but true, going bowling, cabaret etc do get old and tiring...
wel there not going for a realistic and resirous story.
there game is about having FFFFFFUUUUUUUUUNNNN and i play most of the time games for the fun.
ps:i havent even played gta 4 over 40% because of the lack of fun.
Lolz, as much as I loved GTA 4, I must admit that this game looks like it'll be way more fun. It'll be funny that in addition to the activities you can do, if they manage to make the main story very good.
Thats exactly what im saying... Theyve seen GTA and now they now what they have to offer !!!
I must admit... an August release may have been fatal. But now with October release I think they will find enough people who will buy it... And it realy looks lots of fun
so they completely stole everything from GTA games to make their own game, and then they mock the game that they got all of their ideas from? They even took the GTA font, like the other guy said. lamos.
Listen... seriously.... all this studio can do is make the features in GTA IV look unimaginative, boring or lackluster compared to what they hope to deliver in a few months time.
After playing GTA IV I think everything else will simply not live up to some of the most boring aspects of GTA IV.
The only game that I think will still deliver and shine is... Mercenaries 2.
Saints Row 2 is a adrenaline junky with zero intelligence of raising its adrenaline to a fun, intuitive and challenging level!
GTA4 was groundbreaking for gaming in that it presented an intelligent and entertaining satire of American culture. Despite GTA's reputation, it is a perfect example of what gaming is capable of as an artform; that games are capable of moving beyond being just toys to keep little kids entertained and are capable of tackling real issues.
In comparison, Saints Row is a dumbed-down celebration of gangster culture that's biggest draw seems to be that you can throw your friends in front of trains, and somehow you people think that makes it 'better'. Ever wonder why Xbox Live is full of racial-slurring 12-year-olds? This is why.
Commented on 2008-06-05 13:56:54 In reply to GriftGFX
Posted by Fenrir
GTA4 was groundbreaking for gaming in that it presented an intelligent and entertaining satire of American culture. Despite GTA's reputation, it is a perfect example of what gaming is capable of as an artform; that games are capable of moving beyond being just toys to keep little kids entertained and are capable of tackling real issues.
In comparison, Saints Row is a dumbed-down celebration of gangster culture that's biggest draw seems to be that you can throw your friends in front of trains, and somehow you people think that makes it 'better'. Ever wonder why Xbox Live is full of racial-slurring 12-year-olds? This is why.
very well put!
Posted by GriftGFX
Well, regardless, in this context it's still sorta hilarious that they'd use the same font.
SaintsRow2 logo font is not the same!! They used the same font when they say, "would you rather..." because they never refer GTA, but they want you to visually and immediately know that they refer to it...It's not because they are copying it...
Now we now youre out there doing those other things right now.
And thats fine...
But when youre done... we will be right here.... doing some crazy S%&t !!!
Damn I realy like the way they try to advertise...
Im not to impressed by what ive seen so far but I know it will still be fun
and I have to say it again... nice advertising for this game...
Commented on 2008-06-05 14:44:02 In reply to masteratt
Posted by masteratt
I'll be honest: GTA4 got pwned.
These activities definitely look like more fun.
EXACTLY... this like soooo puts gta in the mud, if they can make sr2 big and make it look good hell even if the story sucks if the gameplay rocks and they give us the ability to do shit like run a prostitution ring, or run our own drug cartel ill be happy
The Pricedown font is free for ALL uses, even commercial ones. Rockstar doesn't own the rights to it, since they aren't the ones who originally made that typeface to begin with.
Oh, and I WILL be getting this, if only because I long to brutalize some Ultor goons. It's been a little too long since my last opportunity.
Commented on 2008-06-05 15:54:34 In reply to cchance
Posted by cchance
EXACTLY... this like soooo puts gta in the mud, if they can make sr2 big and make it look good hell even if the story sucks if the gameplay rocks and they give us the ability to do shit like run a prostitution ring, or run our own drug cartel ill be happy
Yea the activities look to be far more fun. I respect GTA 4 for the story and character development, but I will definitely be gettin this if they do the gameplay elements properly. It just offers a bit more variety to what you can do, which is what I didn't find very often in GTA 4. This game seems to be pretty outrageous.
Driftwood
Download is now functional again on Gamersyde. Sorry for the past 53 days or so when it wasn't. (> 3 Months ago)
Driftwood
Another (French) livestream today at 2:30 CEST but you're welcome to drop by and speak English. I will gladly answer in English when I get a chance to catch a breath. :) (> 3 Months ago)
Driftwood
GSY is getting some nice content at 3 pm CEST with our July podcast and some videos of the Deus Ex Mankind Divided preview build. :) (> 3 Months ago)
Driftwood
For once we'll be live at 4:30 pm CEST. Blim should not even be tired! (> 3 Months ago)
Driftwood
More Quantum Break coverage coming in a few hours, 9:00 a.m CEST. (> 3 Months ago)
Driftwood
We'll have a full review up for Firewatch at 7 pm CET. Videos will only be tomorrow though. (> 3 Months ago)
Driftwood
Tonight's livestream will be at 9:15 GMT+1, not GMT+2 as first stated. (> 3 Months ago)
Patreon
All comments (65)
Commented on 2008-06-05 11:06:53These activities definitely look like more fun.
Commented on 2008-06-05 11:14:32Nice Job with this advertising Trailer THQ...
I got GTA IV but when this game Ships in October or November .... Ill still be buying it.
Commented on 2008-06-05 11:14:56
Commented on 2008-06-05 11:17:03
Commented on 2008-06-05 11:17:18anyway, very witty. let's just hope they're not raising the bar too high for themselves, and get the at least half as right the things that gta did incredibly right (amazing story, dialogs, deep characters etc etc), and are in my opinion impossible to surpass...
but true, going bowling, cabaret etc do get old and tiring...
Commented on 2008-06-05 11:32:40 In reply to mt_sabaoanyway, very witty. let's just hope they're not raising the bar too high for themselves, and get the at least half as right the things that gta did incredibly right (amazing story, dialogs, deep characters etc etc), and are in my opinion impossible to surpass...
but true, going bowling, cabaret etc do get old and tiring...
there game is about having FFFFFFUUUUUUUUUNNNN and i play most of the time games for the fun.
ps:i havent even played gta 4 over 40% because of the lack of fun.
Commented on 2008-06-05 11:34:15
Commented on 2008-06-05 11:57:42
Commented on 2008-06-05 11:58:13 In reply to masterattThese activities definitely look like more fun.
That was surprisingly good!
Commented on 2008-06-05 12:14:10
Commented on 2008-06-05 12:18:49I must admit... an August release may have been fatal. But now with October release I think they will find enough people who will buy it... And it realy looks lots of fun
Commented on 2008-06-05 12:23:40 In reply to prodygee
Commented on 2008-06-05 12:29:47
Commented on 2008-06-05 12:35:23
Commented on 2008-06-05 12:37:59 In reply to Slabs
Commented on 2008-06-05 12:42:16After playing GTA IV I think everything else will simply not live up to some of the most boring aspects of GTA IV.
The only game that I think will still deliver and shine is... Mercenaries 2.
Saints Row 2 is a adrenaline junky with zero intelligence of raising its adrenaline to a fun, intuitive and challenging level!
Commented on 2008-06-05 12:44:07 In reply to ebola9717I admire their attempt at being cocky, but i'd be surprised if the same quality of GTA4's humour continues throughout the game.
Commented on 2008-06-05 13:02:16In comparison, Saints Row is a dumbed-down celebration of gangster culture that's biggest draw seems to be that you can throw your friends in front of trains, and somehow you people think that makes it 'better'. Ever wonder why Xbox Live is full of racial-slurring 12-year-olds? This is why.
Commented on 2008-06-05 13:24:38Just because I own GTA IV dosnt meen that I never want to play any other game other than GTA IV for the rest of my life !!!
What we need is more Games that take it to a creative level...
and in terms of PS3 .... We need more games Period !!!
Commented on 2008-06-05 13:40:06
Commented on 2008-06-05 13:56:54 In reply to GriftGFXIn comparison, Saints Row is a dumbed-down celebration of gangster culture that's biggest draw seems to be that you can throw your friends in front of trains, and somehow you people think that makes it 'better'. Ever wonder why Xbox Live is full of racial-slurring 12-year-olds? This is why.
Commented on 2008-06-05 14:09:18Quote from the trailer:
Now we now youre out there doing those other things right now.
And thats fine...
But when youre done... we will be right here.... doing some crazy S%&t !!!
Damn I realy like the way they try to advertise...
Im not to impressed by what ive seen so far but I know it will still be fun
and I have to say it again... nice advertising for this game...
Way to go THQ
Commented on 2008-06-05 14:44:02 In reply to masterattThese activities definitely look like more fun.
Commented on 2008-06-05 15:32:55Oh, and I WILL be getting this, if only because I long to brutalize some Ultor goons. It's been a little too long since my last opportunity.
Commented on 2008-06-05 15:54:34 In reply to cchance