Grand Theft Auto IV: GamesMaster Preview

The latest issue of UK gaming magazine, GamesMaster features a new preview for Rockstar's upcoming Grand Theft Auto IV. The summary is below.

• The game features a Gears of War like cover system, allowing you to 'snap' to your cover.
  
• You can see characters breath when it’s cold.
• Some missions, you will encouraged to ‘kneecap’ people.
• Shoot a tire and you will hear the air escape.
• Moths fly around the street lamps.
• You can see cockroaches scurrying across the floor in some of the dodgier places.
• You can see car exhaust fumes.
• You may be able to befriend a doctor/medic as a way to earn health.
• You can shoot chains holding logs together on flatbed trucks to spill them.
• You can hear other car’s stereos.
• Characters in the game wear different brands of clothing and are wearing something different every day you see them.
• Two minutes in real life is an hour of game time.
• Niko can loose health when he takes a hit while driving. Unlike previous games although, his car won't explode when flipped over.
• Niko can toss grenades and lock on to his targets while he is driving.

There is a lot more in the scans. We really enjoyed this extensive preview, because sometimes the little things in the game make it so big. Enjoy!

[GamesMaster plays GTA IV]