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The Internet in GTA IV

I've just spent the last hour browsing through the internet included in GTA IV. After setting up Niko's email account, I just lost track of time while looking at craplist.net, and also the very witty Burger Shot website. The store locator page was particularly amusing, as it was composed of just one line, stating that you can find Burger Shot simply by walking in any direction for two minutes! Very Nice... The site also poked fun at the fact that no matter how large your fast food meal, you will still be hungry an hour later... The whole game is naturally full to the brim of satirical references and jokes. The feeling that it's all too true to life tends to come across very strongly.
The game's internet is similar to how I had anticipated, and indeed all the hype the game has received does prepare you for the game's wealth of detail. I think it would be very interesting to play the game from the perspective of somebody who has an interest in games, but has possibly not read any previews or reviews, and is not up to speed on the industry's developments. I feel that they would be very much blown away by it...

posted by qmchaz64 @ 6:00 pm