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[Derrick01]

Are you the same dude who hates basically every other game?

You're not doing a good job critiquing this one.

I'm pretty fair with my judgements on games. We're just looking at an extremely rare, exceptional modern game here.

 

[Lima]

Does it have to be usb 3.0?

No the 360 has USB 2.0 slots.

 

[Fjordson]

Does it have to be usb 3.0?

Nah. I'm using a 2.0 stick and it's running great. Not even sure 360 supports USB 3.0.

I mean 3.0 sticks work (I've used one before) but I don't think you'll see any advantage with that over 2.0. Could be wrong, but I'm almost positive that's the case.

 

[weekend_warrior]

Silencers seem pointless since police appear anyways if you shoot someone and arent even seen

I don't think so buddy. You sure you're playing GTA V?

 

[Tenck]

Been looking at some videos about GTAV. That city looks alive and about 100x better than Liberty City in GTAIV. Still looking at that PC release sometime in the near future

 

[GQman2121]

I'm spending a fair amount of time in the woods tonight. No bears huh?

 

[turtlesbonanza]

Fuck Early game and character appearance spoilers:

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I told a friend about how I randomly encountered two people robbing a liquor store and how they wanted me to be the getaway driver so I killed them to try and be a good samaritan. He tells me that one of them was Packie from gta 4 and if I helped them, he becomes available to be a part of heists. I thought he was bullshitting but I look it up and it's true. I'm so bummed. Packie was my favorite character in 4. I'm seriously considering restarting the game to get him.

The first time I saw this happen I killed them as well. I was playing last night and the random event happened again,

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but we were all killed by the police while trying to escape.

 

[b&jy77VjiKn$#F]

Finally got the gif to work. This is my favorite moment in the very beginning of the game (non-spoiler):

 

[Dreweyes]

Yo guys! Apologies for the shameless plug, but I figure some of you might enjoy this!

I've got limited edition GTA V tees up today only @ The Yetee:

 

[RDreamer]

Holy shit I can't get past 29 on this rampage. I keep getting to 29 with like 10 seconds left and then can't fucking find anyone else to kill

 

[SolidChamp]

Oh there is frame drops but the game is surprisingly smooth and has never caused me to think it's awkward enough to hinder my enjoyment.

I'm running mine on disc and I just did a database rebuild before installing the game. I'm very impressed with everything considering where we've come from with the past games from Rockstar on PS3. They really did an amazing job.

I'm not sure if an SSD will affect performance so I can't comment on that.

Please explain this. Is this a PS3 thing? If so, how do you do that and does that affect performance at all?

 

[PlayerReady]

Is the blimp dlc code inside the gtav box or sent separately?

can't seem to find mine

 

[FrostuTheNinja]

Is the blimp dlc code inside the gtav box or sent separately?

can't seem to find mine

Mine was directly in the box. It was actually on top of everything else.

 

[piggychan]

Yo guys! Apologies for the shameless plug, but I figure some of you might enjoy this!

I've got limited edition GTA V tees up today only @ The Yetee:

*applauds* amazing !

 

[criesofthepast]

Holy shit I can't get past 29 on this rampage. I keep getting to 29 with like 10 seconds left and then can't fucking find anyone else to kill

Heh wait till you hit the Army one. There isn't many Rampages, I finished them all I think 5-6 total. I only died a few times with the Army one.

 

[Lima]

Heh wait till you hit the Army one. There isn't many Rampages, I finished them all I think 5-6 total. I only died a few times with the Army one.

There are 5 rampages total.

 

[BFIB]

This week went by way too fast. Got a booked weekend to end vacation. Put about 20 hours so far, I am not going to want this game to end.

 

[Ferrio]

Is there a way to change guns while driving?

 

[Dresden]

Is there a way to change guns while driving?

Hit square to toggle through weapons.

 

[mattiewheels]

Michael's conversation with Trevor about 'hipsters' was awesome.

The characters, writing, acting, everything is so engaging. I didn't make it through IV's first few hours, but I'm glued to this.

 

[Cess007]

In "Did anyone said Yoga?" mission...

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The part where Michael is falling from the Alien Ship, all it's like a psychodelic blur and the music starts playing, it's a moment i can't think it can be topped in a while. I was actually laughing out loud due the hilarity of that part

 

[GQman2121]

Trevor side mission random couple:

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I didn't feel like driving all the way up the mountain for the money, so I just took them to the motel. Hilarious that they start going at it and Trevor's response to it all.

Also interesting that Trevor is apparently Canadian.

 

[Community Forum]

holy crap @ the water in this game

 

[Beermeister]

I finished the game (main story) at 72.9 %.

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I saved both Michael and Trevor. Last mission was kind of a let down. Easy and short, but still... dat final. Down the cliff you go. BOOM!!

! I will continue the side missions so I can get 100%.

9/10. Best GTA, ever. Thanks Rockstar... THANKS!

Also, Trevor ftw!

 

[RDreamer]

Also interesting that Trevor is apparently Canadian.

What's interesting to me is that some of his mannerisms and voice reminds me of Devin Townsend, a canadian musician.

 

[Derrick01]

Holy shit that first heist was awesome, and tense as hell at times too. Next time I probably shouldn't cheap out on a hacker of all things.

 

[Buckethead]

I really dislike radio & lights on D-Pad.

Cinematic camera gets a button? Wtf.

I also don't like how it's not easy to scroll through the weapons. You're forced to use the radial. Would be nice with a fav weapon/no weapon toggle function, or something.

 

[Yoshichan]

Yesterdays session was amazing... I love Trevor.

 

[Spring-Loaded]

Can you put on a seat belt when getting in a car? Someone in another thread said to hold triangle, but I tried and that isn't working. Seems like they were BSing, sigh.

I really dislike radio & lights on D-Pad.

Cinematic camera gets a button? Wtf.

I also don't like how it's not easy to scroll through the weapons. You're forced to use the radial. Would be nice with a fav weapon/no weapon toggle function, or something.

You can tap the button to switch between last weapon chosen and no weapon.

 

[waypoetic]

Yesterdays session was amazing... I love Trevor.

I'm sure he loves you too. He'd love you like there was no tomorrow and as a substitute for all those hookers.. What says love more than giving you HIV, signed a crazy middleage man from Blaine County.

 

[crazepharmacist]

Don't know if it's been posted but apparently there are major streaming issues with the digital download version on PSN. http://www.eurogamer.net/articles/digitalfoundry-why-we-cant-recommend-GTA5-PSN

 

[mattiewheels]

Trevor's actor is giving the most memorable vg performance I've ever seen. Every actor here is doing great things, even the side characters. But Trevor is just unbelievably great, writing and performance.

 

[RoadHazard]

Anyone else use hood cam?

All the time (with cars, not bikes and such). So much more immersive, and to me it also controls significantly better.

You're correct, but I do believe that the blimp still appears in the game, even if you don't enter the code to fly it.

It does. I saw it flying over the city earlier, and I haven't used my code yet.

 

[Fine Ham Abounds]

I hate to say it, but I think it's mostly Mike and his family's writing that I don't like. I do a couple missions, and all I wanna do is switch back to Franklin.

 

[Net_Wrecker]

Michael, gotdamn it, stop changing into "lazy house clothes" attire. Leave the suits on, I'm trying to create a vibe here, JEEZ


Also, can you still earn money from replayed missions like the big heists?

 

[Spring-Loaded]

I need to pick out a getaway vehicle for a heist; is there a way I can find out how many passengers I'll have?

 

[Zeliard]

Just did the "yoga" mission. Great visual conceit there, and very nice music.

Holy shit that first heist was awesome, and tense as hell at times too. Next time I probably shouldn't cheap out on a hacker of all things.

When I did the first heist I picked the shitty gunman since I was going in stealthy, along with the dumb kid hacker. On the escape

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the gunman slipped near the tunnel and dropped the money. Afterwards Franklin said he managed to pick it up anyway.

Watched a bit of the Giant Bomb quick look, where they had the exact same crew, and they

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lost that bag completely

. Wonder what affects that.

 

[Sigismundo]

Watched a bit of the Giant Bomb quick look, where they had the exact same crew, and they

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lost that bag completely

. Wonder what affects that.

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They didn't drive over the bag to pick it up.

 

[golem]

In "Did anyone said Yoga?" mission...

Spoiler

The part where Michael is falling from the Alien Ship, all it's like a psychodelic blur and the music starts playing, it's a moment i can't think it can be topped in a while. I was actually laughing out loud due the hilarity of that part

I wish it wasnt so fast.. it was quite enjoyable lol

 

[Carcetti]

Just did the "yoga" mission. Great visual conceit there, and very nice music.



When I did the first heist I picked the shitty gunman since I was going in stealthy, along with the dumb kid hacker. On the escape

Spoiler

the gunman slipped near the tunnel and dropped the money. Afterwards Franklin said he managed to pick it up anyway.

Watched a bit of the Giant Bomb quick look, where they had the exact same crew, and they

Spoiler

lost that bag completely

. Wonder what affects that.

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I saw the bag drop and drove over it. I wasn't sure I got it until Franklin confirmed it at the end. You probably drove over it yourself and just didn't notice it.

 

[Zeliard]

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They didn't drive over the bag to pick it up.

Ah gotcha.

 

[Spazznid]

I need to pick out a getaway vehicle for a heist; is there a way I can find out how many passengers I'll have?

4

Always 4

 

[Papercuts]

I'm 3 heists in now(I think) and this game doesn't let up. They done good.

I now just may have trevor walk around with a hockey mask for awhile.

 

[Fine Ham Abounds]

Ok, holy shit at the ocean and swimming.

 

[reminder]

ok, i LOVE this game, but there is one thing that i hate: The Rampages. I had to restart the first one 4 or 5 times because everytime i got killed. I went near the water to prevent enemies to spawn behind me and eventually i killed enough enemies after a few tries. I'm not looking forward to the other 4 Rampages...

 

[Ploid 3.0]

Michael's conversation with Trevor about 'hipsters' was awesome.

The characters, writing, acting, everything is so engaging. I didn't make it through IV's first few hours, but I'm glued to this.

Yeah I really liked that moment. Trevor was really losing it and it had me laughing.
http://youtu.be/FlzZhGr8G9w

This game has me laughing so many different times. I love that it's not all serious business like GTA4. Welcome back Rockstar, don't try to go on that end of the fence again. Use a different game name. Maybe Agent?

 

[Buckethead]

ok, i LOVE this game, but there is one thing that i hate: The Rampages. I had to restart the first one 4 or 5 times because everytime i got killed. I went near the water to prevent enemies to spawn behind me and eventually i killed enough enemies after a few tries. I'm not looking forward to the other 4 Rampages...

Worst one in the game.

 

[Papercuts]

ok, i LOVE this game, but there is one thing that i hate: The Rampages. I had to restart the first one 4 or 5 times because everytime i got killed. I went near the water to prevent enemies to spawn behind me and eventually i killed enough enemies after a few tries. I'm not looking forward to the other 4 Rampages...

That was easily the hardest one I did so far. But yeah, annoying...and to gold you need 40 fucking kills somehow.

 

[RoadHazard]

Very first thing I noticed is this framerate is terrible. I know, I know... I don't wanna be that guy, and I'm not saying it makes it a bad game. I understand the scope is grand and they sqeezed out what they could from the hardware. But jaggies everywhere and a framerate that seriously feels low 20s a good portion of the time is very distracting. Definitely seems like a step down from initial reveal and more recent videos.

Yeah, it does get pretty damn bad at times, mostly in the center of the city. It's frequently down to GTA IV levels (around 20 fps) there. Luckily it's much better in most other locations (including other places in the city).

Yeah I don't recall any issues with the framerate on the PS3 either (still early in the game). Game runs quite smooth, and it seems R* spent a lot of time optimizing it.

That is honestly quite unbelievable to me. Would you say you usually notice bad framerates? Because as I just wrote, this game definitely drops down to around 20 fps in certain areas (which you do visit or at least drive through early on). The difference between that and other areas where it runs much better (around 30) is so huge I can't believe anyone wouldn't notice it. The game literally goes from smooth to severely choppy in a matter of seconds as you enter certain areas.

On average it's a vast improvement over IV though.

 

[mattiewheels]

I'd say the ps3 version never goes below 25fps. It feels really solid most of the time.