Finally, the most anticipated game of the current generation has arrived. Three and a half years separate GTA: San Andreas, GTA IV, the last of the series in the previous generation of consoles, the first in the PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360. Expectations, more than ever and the questions irrelevant. After the success of GTA III and others, this would be a return to the origins? With the first launch of a GTA simultaneously for multiple platforms, primarily with the differences between both PS3 and Xbox 360 versions, the game would be able to make a similarly in the two consoles?

Regardless of the chosen platform , Grand Theft Auto IV is a unique experience in the world of videogames.Again, GTA frees the player to explore an entire city, this time from a new Liberty City (a nickname for New York). After the charisma of Tommy Vercetti in Vice City and CJ $tyle in San Andreas, Rockstar has chosen a most unusual character for the lead role, an immigrant coming from Eastern Europe with military experience.

Niko Bellic is the name of the protagonist of GTA IV, a man with a terrible past in the Bosnia war, which part to the U.S. in search of the "American dream", convinced by his cousin Roman. Wealth, power and women, some of the promises that were used to attract Niko to Liberty City, which soon faced with a real situation. However, Niko not left for the U.S. with the sole purpose of trying to American life, but also to find someone "special". Because of their past, the circumstances in which it faced and the people you know during the game, Niko becomes a sort of mercenary, working for who pays more and fulfilling tasks that usually involve the death of other people.

One of the biggest news that GTA IV gives takes the form of moral options, which the player must take at certain times of the game. Without wishing to spoil the story, i can say that these decisions will have a major impact and influence by the end of the game. This kind of interaction is not entirely new in the world of videogames, but is to be welcomed that Rockstar has put major decisions in the hands of the player, which determine, for example characters who accompany you during the adventure.But if you are fans of the series, know that GTA is not only the brilliant plot, but mostly by stories that the player creates for his experience. The random nature that a game with this size and the number of variables offers allows the course of unique events to each player. The simple fact of starting a persecution on a motorcycle or a car can be decisive in progress and the culmination of a simple task. For example, during one of many persecution of the game, we have chosen to pursue a car on top of a motorcycle, firing without forgiveness on the target. The vehicle eventually succumbed to our shots, leaving property, however the explosion occurred in a fall, which prevented us from time to brake to avoid a violent clash.These are small episodes only the experience of each player who makes the GTA game that is made not only the plot created by Rockstar, but of the many specific-episodes experience.

A new factor is the GTA the most importance of social life in central character with the remaining cast. Now can invite your friends to go out,have a few drinks, playing billiards,among other options. Sometimes even be invited by these characters and is always in charge of player meet the request of friends or girlfriends. Most of these individuals will have something to offer to the player if the relationship between them grow. Free services, taxis, travel by helicopter, racing, street or secondary missions are some examples of what the player can win the remains of Niko active social life.

There are two fundamental parts to communicate with acquaintances, Niko, his mobile phone and most secondary level, the Internet. Through the phone can dial or cancel meetings, receive invitations to and exits to see the displeasure of your friends via text messages. It is amazing how the phone works in GTA, which also meets the camera function. Through the Internet can still mark meetings with other girls and respond to emails from your friends, but also to download ringtones and themes for your phone. Simple, but brilliant.

GTA IV takes itself as an icon of videogames at all levels. The varied gameplay, the richness of the plot, the dazzling recreation of New York and the random nature of the game align themselves to a level of production from top to unrivalled experience between them.Do not miss anything(including the online component), one of the best games of all time.You are welcome to share with me your experiences in Liberty City.

See you in the boards

Oh,it seems that that litle tagging game is back again.This time i actually like this one because it's about music.You have to list 7 songs you are listening to and tag 7 people.But i'm not going to tell you 7 songs that i'm listening at the moment.I will tell you 7 random songs that i like.All over the years,and being a amateur/professional musician,i can tell you that i've heard a bit of everything.Be prepared for it because some musics are unknown for most of you.And off course,you can laugh.Click the links that i've posted and i'm sure that you will laugh.So,in random order:

Sabrina:Boys

Sabrina Salerno (born 15 March 1968 in Genoa, Italy as Norma Sabrina Salerno) is an Italian singer, showgirl, model, actress and record produce.She released her first album in late 1987, simply titled Sabrina, which soon became her stage name in the 1980s. In addition to "Sexy Girl", the album included Sabrina's international top 5 breakthrough, the smash hit single "Boys (Summertime Love)", which has sold more than 1,5 million copies to date worldwide, and "Hot Girl", which made the top 10 in five European countries.I had some dificulty to find pictures of her because most of the pictures that i've found were...er,you know what i mean.

Ok,stop this joke and let's make a good blog

U2 formed in 1976 when the members were teenagers with limited musical proficiency. By the mid-1980s, however, the band had become a top international act, noted for their anthemic sound, Bono's impassioned vocals, and The Edge's textural guitar playing. Their success as a live act was greater than their success at selling records until their 1987 album, The Joshua Tree,increased the band's stature "from heroes to superstars," according to Rolling Stone.U2 responded to the dance and alternative rock revolutions, and their own sense of musical stagnation by reinventing themselves with their 1991 album Achtung Baby and the accompanying Zoo TV Tour. Similar experimentation continued for the rest of the 1990s. Since 2000, U2 have pursued a more traditional sound that retains the influence of their musical explorations.

Iron Maiden:Seventh Son Of A Seventh Son

Iron Maiden are an English heavy metal band from Leyton in the East End of London. The band were formed in 1975 by bassist Steve Harris, formerly a member of Gypsy's Kiss and Smiler. Iron Maiden are one of the most successful and influential bands in the heavy metal genre, having sold over 100 million albums worldwide without significant mainstream or radio support. The band won the Ivor Novello Awards for international achievement in 2002,and were also inducted into the Hollywood Rock Walk during their tour in the United States in 2005. Iron Maiden are influenced by Thin Lizzy, UFO, Wishbone Ash and Deep Purple amongst others.

Ok,now an old song,and when i say old,it's because it's old

opus - life is live

In 1985 they released "Live Is Life" which topped the charts in many countries, and a live recording of the song even made the Top 40 in the USA in 1986. It reached No 6 in the UK charts on August 3, 1985 and stayed in the charts for 15 weeks. The track remains popular as a sing-along song for crowds at sports events in Europe. Cover versions were also performed by Starkoo, Laibach, Hungarian band Tormentor, Estonian band Kuldne Trio (Laip is Laip) and also DJ Ötzi, as a guest, released a version with the Hermes House Band in 2003. This version stalled at No 50 in the UK charts.

Another one from the vault...

Def Leppard-Animal

Def Leppard are a British heavy metal band from Sheffield who formed in 1977 as part of the New Wave of British Heavy Metal movement. Largely on the strength of their albums Pyromania and Hysteria, Def Leppard became one of the top-selling rock bands throughout the 1980s, selling over 65 million albums worldwide.The music of Def Leppard is a mixture of hard rock, album-oriented rock (AOR), and heavy metal elements, and has been associated more with the glam metal movement of the 1980s, in large part due to their mainstream success and production.Def Leppard have expressed dislike of the "pop metal" label.

Depeche Mode:Enjoy the silence

Depeche Mode are an electronic music band formed in 1980, in Basildon, Essex, England. The group's original line-up was Dave Gahan (lead vocals), Martin Gore (keyboards, guitar, vocals, chief songwriter after 1981), Andrew Fletcher (keyboards) and Vince Clarke (keyboards, chief songwriter 1980–81). Vince Clarke left the band after the release of their 1981 debut album, and was replaced by Alan Wilder (lead keyboards) who was a band member from 1982 to 1995. Following Wilder's departure, Gahan, Gore, and Fletcher have continued as a trio.Depeche Mode are one of the longest-lived, most successful and influential bands to have emerged from the New Romantic and New Wave era. They have had forty-five songs in the UK Singles Chart (giving them more charting singles without a #1 hit than any other artist), as well as one US and two UK #1 albums. According to their record company, Depeche Mode have sold over 72 million records worldwide.

Now,the last song...no comments

Quim Barreiros:Chupa Teresa

Quim Barreiros is a Portuguese pimba music writer and singer. He was born June 19, 1947, in Vila Praia de Âncora, in the North of Portugal. A Garagem da Vizinha is one of his big hits.He started his career before Emanuel, being one of the first, if not the actual first, documented case of Pimba. In most of his songs, Barreiros makes extensive use of ambiguous words, often with obvious $exual suggestions.

Ok,i guess i could do this all day,blogging about music.I hope that you guys had a good time.But i wasn't expecting to made my 200th blog this way.Oh,i almost forgot to tell the 7 lucky ones that i'm going to tag.And they are:

***SPOILER***

Have a nice day

As a side note,i guess my good old friend is back:

See you in the boards.

Grand Theft Auto

Grand Theft Auto First launch of this great series. Launched in October 1997, played much at the time and even today some people play it. Loved by many, criticised by others (like all GTA's). It was released for PC, Playstation and Game Boy. The goal of the game we all know.The action takes place in three different cities and with their own personality: Liberty City, San Andreas, Vice City. As you noted, the last three series of the game (including San Andreas) stemming from each, a city of GTA 1. London 1969 Very similar to the 1st GTA. Actually, is an expansion, but independent of GTA1. You have new missions, cars, weapons, and of course, is up in London, with its characteristic environment well represented. In GTA you are a hooligan ready to break everything. It was launched in April 1999 and it was released for PC and Playstation.

London 1969

Very similar to the first GTA. Actually, is an expansion, but independent of GTA1. You have new missions, cars, weapons, and of course, is up in London, with its characteristic environment well represented. In GTA're a hooligan . It was launched in April 1999 and it was released for PC and Playstation.

GTA 2

GTA 3

The game's concept and gameplay, coupled with the use of a three dimensional game engine for the first time in the series, contributed to Grand Theft Auto III's positive reception upon its release; it quickly became 2001's top selling video game and is cited as a landmark in video games for its far-reaching influence within the industry.GTA III's success was a significant factor in the series' subsequent popularity; as of 2008, five GTA prequels set before events in GTA III have been released.

GTA:Vice City

The game is set in fictional Vice City, which is based on Miami, Florida. The game's look, particularly the clothing and vehicles, reflect (and sometimes parody) its 1986 setting (with the packaging and artwork in particular owing a great debt to 1980s artist Patrick Nagel). In contrast to the gritty urbanism of Grand Theft Auto III's Liberty City, Vice City appears (mostly) clean and upscale, with golden beaches, waving palm trees, and vivid sunsets.

GTA:San Andreas

San Andreas is structured similarly to the previous two games in the series. The core gameplay consists of elements of a third-person shooter and a driving game, affording the player a large, open environment in which to move around. On foot, the player's character is capable of walking, running, swimming (the first GTA game in which swimming is possible), climbing and jumping, as well as utilizing weapons and basic hand to hand combat. Players can steal and drive a variety of vehicles, including automobiles, boats, airplanes, helicopters, trains, tanks, motorcycles and bikes.

GTA:Advance

The game was actually released as a prequel to GTA III, taking place one year prior to the events in GTA III. As it takes place in GTA III's Liberty City, familiar landmarks re-appear and the overall street layout is the same. However the locations of familiar secrets such as Rampages, hidden packages and jump ramps have all been changed, so players familiar with the city's corners and alleyways in GTA III will have to explore them afresh in GTA Advance. The city's three islands have been noticeably changed in its conversion and elements impossible to interpret to a top-view perspective, so there are no longer any sloped surfaces, and the tunnels and train system have been removed.

GTA:Liberty City Stories

The ways to get from island to island have also been tweaked. A ferry now runs from Portland Island to Staunton Island, and the tunnel that connects the islands in Grand Theft Auto III has not yet been completed - only the section of the tunnel that runs from north Shoreside Vale to south Shoreside Vale is open. The Callahan Bridge (the bridge that was blown up at the beginning of Grand Theft Auto III) has also not been fully constructed yet. Only after the mission "Driving Mr. Leone", which occurs at around 19% completion, can the player actually traverse the bridge as its construction progresses.

GTA:Vice City Stories

Vice City Stories is structured similarly to other releases from the Grand Theft Auto series.

The core gameplay consists of elements of a third-person shooter and a driving game, affording the player a large, open environment in which to move around. On foot, the player's character is capable of walking, running, swimming and jumping, as well as utilizing weapons and basic hand to hand combat. Players can steal and drive a variety of vehicles, including automobiles, boats, airplanes, helicopters, jetskis, and motorcycles.

GTA:IV

Grand Theft Auto IV is structured similarly to previous games in the series. The core gameplay consists of elements of a third-person shooter and a driving game, affording the player a large, open environment in which to move around. On foot, the player's character is capable of walking, running, swimming, climbing and jumping, as well as utilising weapons and basic hand to hand combat. Players can steal and drive a variety of vehicles, including automobiles, boats, helicopters, and motorcycles.

Have you read it all?That's nice.I've made this video about GTA.Please give me your feedbackIf you want,you can give your suggestiond for future videos.You all know that i like challenges,so don't hesitate to ask for videos,i will do it.

Sorry for the glitches.I can't fix them.

The Return Of Kratos

According to an announcement published by Sony Computer Entertainenmt America, we have reasons to believe that the next chapter in the God of War series will have online features.The cla$$ified states be looking for a "Online Gameplay Programmer", which is expected to join the team responsible for acclaimed God of War and God of War II.

There is no certainty that the related project to the ad points to God of War III, but it is still interesting, as note Kotaku, that Sony is not only in search of an online programmer, but a developer of online gameplay, making us believe that, whatever the project, the mechanical inserted it should influence the actual experience of the game.

I recall that God of War III is actually in production and should arrive exclusively for the PlayStation 3 during 2009.

Crash Bandicoot

One year after Crash of the Titans, Vivendi calls to the service Crash for a new adventure. It is called Crash Bandicoot: Mind Over Mutant and promises to follow the same mechanics of the series. This time,Crash will not limit itself to jump from a monster to another to use their powers. Now you can store your favorite monsters in your pocket and use his powers whenever you want. Is it even possible to make upgrades, making them more powerful.
Another aspect that has changed with respect to levels which no longer isolated, to offer the island of Wumpa exploitable freely. Also, Coco, the sister of Crash will be the first time a controllable character, and can play in cooperative. Finally, expect new abilities of the characters, such as rebolar for counter-attacks, climb surfaces or digging holes to find bonus.
The game is in production in the Radical Entertainment studios and is scheduled for the end of October, in virtually all platforms.

Prince of Persia

Ubisoft has just launched a teaser site for the next title of Prince of Persia series. The site, yet not disclose any details about the next chapter in the series, but as usual already started to circulate all kinds of speculative theories. What may have a fund of truth is the possible title of the game: Prince of Persia Prodigy. According to several sources, on April 1 to Ubisoft registered the domain princeofpersiaprodigy.com, which is targeted for that site.Then, on 15 this month the creator of the series, Jordan Mechner, registered the trademark Prince of Persia Prodigy, which may indicate that this is even the title of the game.

Hi everyone

Here is what happened:

11:40pm,April 28th:

I was at home cruising on the internet patiently waiting,it was painful.As normal i was at Gamespot posting in some forums.Then i looked at the time and said "let's go,it's time",i picked up my car keys,started the engine and off we go(not a long drive,just 10 minutes)

11:50pm,April 28th:

I've parked my car somewhere and went to a local gaming store,they were open at that time in the evening...weird.I've waited a couple of minutes,but i was calm,no stress.I even talked with some friends and they have said:"What are you doing here? Don't tell me that you are waiting too?"

12:00am.April 29th:

I went inside the store and there was only 50 people ahead of me,i've said in a funny tone"Don't you guys have nothing better to do,camon,hurry up"...everyone laughed.The time passes and the line becomes shorter.I was looking at a enormous pill of box games and thinking"one of those is for me"

12:15am,April 29th:

Finally...it was my turn.I've said"one GTA:IV for the PS3 please".The girl said with a smile(cute girl that one)"Sorry,they are sold out" I say this shaking my head and smiling "Yeah...sure" and them she gave me my game because some one in the end of the line shouted "Hey,stop flirting you two".Then i gave her 100 Euros,and i left with my game...but...the girl said"Marco,you forgot your change" Another big laugh went away.

12:30am,April 29th:

Finally i open the door of my house,turned on my console,and i was off for a gameplay marathon that ended at 5.00am.Actually it was the second marathon of the evening because at 2.00am GMT a gameplay marathon was starting at GS.It was double the fun.

Sorry,i have better things to do

See you in the boards...someday

Let me start this blog by saying that i don't like "fanboy" wars on whatever the subject is. Everybody is free to choose their tastes and the others must respect it. However, a title with the proportions of a Grand Theft Auto IV compel us to do a debate. GTA IV is perhaps the first major title that will evaluate the general state of the current gaming market, or a test to an old "war" in this generation of consoles. What will sell more, the PlayStation 3 version or the 360 version?

But before that, we must divide and clarify several points about the Rockstar game.There are three distinct groups of players waiting for this game.Those who have both consoles, a minority, which absorb all the information on one or another version, trying to decide what to buy. Furthermore, and perhaps the crux of this release: those who are still undecided on which console to choose. If there is a killer app multi-platform, this is called GTA IV, and at this point,Sony and Microsoft exchange arguments to win sales.In this case,the measures of the company, Bill Gates is best known as the millions spent to ensure exclusive extra episodes, soon after the launch of the game, and even in Portugal, where Sony clearly dominates the market, we will have an exclusive bundle for our country which includes a version of the game, an Xbox 360 Elite and Microsoft points to a very competitive price.Finally, the third argument, one that perhaps more interest to Rockstar, and above all of us, players. Sales for the ones that have a 360 or a PS3. It is at this point that as a player give merit to the subsidiary of Take 2 to resist the likely invested in the exclusivity of one of the brands, launching the game for the two most powerful consoles this generation. So, obviously, everyone can enjoy this title, regardless of the platform.

According this scenario, and after reflecting a little, it seems to me that Rockstar was a little contained when announced the forecast sales of GTA IV in the first week of six million copies (nine million during the current fiscal year). It is a fantastic number of sales of a videogame, in this short time, but given that Halo 3 reached the mark of five million on the Xbox 360,the multi-platform GTA IV has everything to sell a little more. It is a game we all want to play and taking into account the number of consoles of both brands in the world, this will be confirmed soon. What may be happening, assessing the words of retailers, is that the supply will not meet the demand, but that is another story.

If all eyes are turned to the Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3 launches,Rockstar didn't forgot that there is a third platform with great potential - the PC, of course! It is known that the PC has a huge market of players and the best is that you come to expect the conversion of GTA. The most likely is perhaps that will have a version by the end of the year, keeping this title in the mouth of the players. We must remember that the PC is that the community allocates more time for modifications that are created by fans.

Everyone wants GTA IV! I do not want to repeat myself this time and focus attention on the industry itself.Take 2 sees in this release his last cry of independence. This game has to sell well, and the money has to come.Electronic Arts it's watching. The American giant has already made an offer to Take 2, and it was refused,at least until now.The Grand Theft Auto brand, is perhaps the best known names in the video gaming industry. Everyone wants a copy, they all want to exploit their potential sales and the rise of consoles in homes will be a reality. For us,the community of players, we have a lot to discuss, whether in opinions, criticisms, sharing tips and tricks and meetings for multiplayer matches.

This is not a preview. This is an overview of various information circulating on the net there on the Rockstar's next game.

Rumours or endorsements, the truth is that there is no specific Website now that it has not, at least, a small reference to the game.

Grand Theft Auto 4 is just around the corner.The game becomes constant on the Internet with rumors and controversy . The first person to beat it was a journalist of the official playstation magazine,Rob Smith, and can see the interview with you about it at Gamesradar, where he says ... well, what he can at this time. Believe it or not, there are already some reviews of the game, and the most took the maximum note. This is completely unprecedented in the world of videogames.Of the two one,or the press was all purchased in bulk, or the game is really good! If I had to bet, bet on the second hypothesis. But we'll see. Yes, because a game is only good or bad when it is finished and reaches the shops, and not in trailers.

The 2 downloadable contents exclusive for the Xbox 360 version also should not be news at this time.Apparently, the contents will be another city that has more area for clearing that GTA: San Andreas.Fairly large, indeed. The question at what price will be available, and if the quality of that content justify its investment. Nothing concrete has been revealed about the content.

As for the PS3 will arrive some content for sure, but later, and it is unclear whether they will be the same as the 360.

If for some reason were reluctant to purchase a next-generation console,you have always the possibility of purchasing the bundle with a console and game,for the PS3 and for the Xbox 360!

One concern that Microsoft should have is not with the money spent in packs, and downloadable content, but with the problems of hardware already well known, the famous RROD still does not give truce to almost anyone, and appears to me the thought of that is how they will find a solution when the consoles eventually start to reach the centres of compensation due to excessive use because of GTA4.Or it's just me...

You already know, on the 29th. Set on your agenda. The game is already ready and about to reach the shops and promises to be a devastating success.
The pre-orders are millions. Now go ... it's time for you to ask the divorce,brake with your boy/girlfriend,get some vacations,... these things normal happens when a GTA game comes out. Looking ahead, the question is whether is it true what they say , about the possible lack of space on a DVD of a future GTA5.We will have to play it on a PC or PS3, with ... an installation of 30 GB in a time of 4 or 5 hours, who knows?

Goodbye...Social Life!