GTA Chinatown Wars

[Jayayess1190]

Just got the new Nintendo Power and in it has screens and info on GTA: Chinatown Wars.

Scans here: http://www.joystiq.com/2008/09/19/rumor-gta-chinatown-wars-is-cel-shaded-isometric-m-rated-crim/

Info: http://www.joystiq.com/2008/09/19/rumor-gta-chinatown-wars-is-cel-shaded-isometric-m-rated-crim/

[Scorch]

post scans

//edit: NM, found some screens

http://www.gamekyo.com/news29038_grand-theft-auto-chinatown-wars-first-screens.html

[botticus]

:lol: It's amusing how quickly my scans go from a PM to random websites.



Grand Theft Auto: Chinatown Wars
- True GTA game - sandbox gameplay, open-world environment, gritty crime narrative.
- M-rating
- Isometric camera angle
- Cel-shaded polygons w/ black borders
- good touch-screen implementation - "tasteful" minigames, streamlining interface
- UI based on a PDA - hub for email, contacts, map, music player, GPS, stat-tracking
- stats uploaded to Rockstar Social Club website via Wi-Fi
- finger-sized icons
- missions designed for shorter periods of play, arcade quality
- aiming with control pad, auto targeting with R button
- subtle autosteer
- if you fail a mission, you can jump back to the action sequence
- chain gun, flamethrower
- good portion of Liberty City is modeled in the game (different routes than console games)
- no probems with load times, draw-in or frame rate
- lots of pedestrians, cars, etc on screen
- Wanted system - objective is to disable police cars any way possible
- real-time weather effects, 24-hour day/night cycle
- lots of radio stations to listen to (more instrumentals than vocals)
- 800,000 lines of hand-optimized source code (hey, the people like the info, right?)
- no details yet on multiplayer/Wi-Fi features

[help1]

I thought this was going to be like traditional post-3 GTAs.

[Dyson]

Scans look kinda meh, hope it looks better in action. Those dont inspire much confidence, I'm getting the GTA Advance feel here.

[Astinus Majere]

Definitely a wait and see kind of game.

[carpwrist]

I thought this was going to be like traditional post-3 GTAs.

I'm glad you were wrong.

[laaj]

Looks good. Now Rockstar can cross out Asians and go for Jews or Arabs next game :D

[Cao Cao]

It must be next-gen, just look at all the brown!

[RelentlessRolento]

looks arcady, which might be good.

[Chacrana]

Jesus, this looks fucking awful. Like a Game.com game in color.

[pete5883]

Exactly as ugly as I expected.

[Cao Cao]

Here are some better scanshots, or at least ones with more color to them:
http://www.nintendoeverything.com/?p=3857

[pete5883]

The in-car stuff doesn't look so bad. Touch screen dumpster diving :lol:

[detectiveconan16]

...saddened. I don't want an isometric camera angle. I wanted it like postGTA3, and Transformers DS like cameras.

[underliness]

Looks about like the GBA port with slightly more detail. Oh well. IMO Nintendo should have shelled out the money to get a decent wii game.

[Friend of Sonic]

Like a Game.com game in color.
:-s

[mykevermin]

Touch screen dumpster diving :lol:

SOLD!

The moment they include a touch-screen hooker minigame is the moment they boost sales 300%.

[jbuck138]

I always loved GTA 2, and if this is as good as the Dreamcast version than I'm in for 100 copies.

[Jesus_S_Preston]

Wow. I don't want to play that at all. And I was cautiously optimistic!

[Kerig]

It's about time for another M-rated game on the DS. This will be #5 (U.S. releases only) if I'm counting right. If released in 2009, they'll have their quota of "1 per year".

[Cao Cao]

New feature announced: A drug-dealing mini-game.
http://www.gamekyo.com/newsen29088_gta-chinatown-wars-will-have-a-drug-dealing-mini-game.html

[pete5883]

So basically they're adding in Dope Wars?

[Cao Cao]

So basically they're adding in Dope Wars?

Pretty much.

lol tabloid outrage:
http://kotaku.com/5054728/and-the-gta-chinatown-wars-outrage-begins

[laaj]

Pretty much.

lol tabloid outrage:
http://kotaku.com/5054728/and-the-gta-chinatown-wars-outrage-begins


Why are they talking about kids when this game will be rated M?

[soccerstud652]

Is this the official thread? If not, can someone direct me to it.

I just wanted to know if there were any pre-order bonuses for this game. I know Amazon has an unlockable car.

[mullenlegend]

I will def wait and see the reviews for this. As of now it doesn't really interest me.

[pete5883]

GS seems to have a code for unlockable money and guns or something to that effect.

[Cao Cao]

I'm sure that it'll be on GameFAQs the day of release.

[pete5883]

If not earlier.

[Jayayess1190]

Character Trailer (http://ds.ign.com/dor/objects/14266989/grand-theft-auto-chinatown-wars/videos/gta_ctw_trl_022609.html)

Game play video (http://ds.ign.com/dor/objects/14266989/grand-theft-auto-chinatown-wars/videos/gta_ctw_trl_gameplay_022509.html)

Rockstar interview (http://ds.ign.com/articles/957/957177p1.html)

[bmachine]

If you pre-order from Amazon you get a discounted bulletproof Infernus.

http://g-ecx.images-amazon.com/images/G/01/videogames/promos/Infernus-render-100w._V250009569_.jpg

[insano]

I just watched the game-play video and this looks awesome! The gameplay/graphics/artstyle looks great and the game looks like it runs buttery smooth. Glad to see a possibly great "M" rated game on the DS, none better IMO then GTA games. Hopefully the reviews will be good...I'm keeping my fingers crossed.

[iamthekiller]

how is this not getting more chatter? i'll be dusting my ds off to play this game

[bmachine]

Comes out next Wednesday, right?

[rothgar24]

Comes out the 17th (Tuesday) but the game might not be on shelves until Wednesday, maybe.

Big week for ds games with this, Covenant of Plume, Suikoden and Henry Hatsworth.

[bmachine]

Need to get this and Henry Hatsworth. And Resistance Retribution.

It's going to be an another expensive week.

[Tranzience]

Well the game's out early in a few places. The Virgin Megastore in Downtown Disney was selling it last night when I went there, and a few of my friends up in Brooklyn said they found some places selling it there. So check around.

[bmachine]

There's a launch party at the Nintendo World Store in NYC on Monday night. Might head down there to join in the festivities.

http://www.rockstargames.com/uploads/03122009mclascandctwupdates/cw_nwstop.gif

[BostonCollegeFan]

Managed to get a copy early at my local wal-mart, haha. This game is awesome:

just dealt my first acid, and then bought some coke. I'm surprised NOA allowed this. They specifically tell you how to get some too, so it'd work in real life; see the shady guy in central park with the trenchcoat and messenger bag haha.

Game looks amazing also.

Also, old time GTA fans will love this:

The RHYNO's BACK!

[xeno]

The RHYNO's BACK!
:whee:

[Cao Cao]

Well the game's out early in a few places. The Virgin Megastore in Downtown Disney was selling it last night when I went there, and a few of my friends up in Brooklyn said they found some places selling it there. So check around.

Yeah, looks like a bunch of stores are breaking the street date. Just today, I went to a local import shop, and they actually had a used copy in the case. I guess Wal-Mart would be the best bet for most, since they seem to break street dates pretty often.

[skubish]

anyone's copy from Amazon shipping yet? Its supposed to be release date delivery and mine hasn't shipped yet.

[iamthekiller]

anyone's copy from Amazon shipping yet? Its supposed to be release date delivery and mine hasn't shipped yet.

i ordered with free release date delivery (amazon prime) and mine shipped today - shows scheduled delivery for release day of 3/17

[xtreme_Zr2]

Wow, has anyone been looking at the reviews on metacritic? Its got an average right now of 95 with 12 reviews. There are 4 100's. And these are critic reviews, not user.

To think I was skeptical of this game..

[Scorch]

I got the chance to play it a little earlier. It plays like the older top down GTA's with new mechanics involved, such as jumping over fences and whatnot. I hit a car and it flipped on its side. It's pretty cool. I had to hotwire a car too, that was an interesting and unexpected mini-game. Huge thumbs up.

[pete5883]

Just got the "Check out all our good reviews" email from Rockstar:

5/5 (PERFECT SCORE) - GAMEPRO, EDITORS' CHOICE
"A FANTASTIC ADDITION TO ROCKSTAR'S LEGACY...
...maintains the incredible innovations in both technology and player accessibility that the title's previous installments have supplied... From drug distribution, insurance racketeering to old fashioned car-jacking and street races, everything you know and love about the Grand Theft Auto series is here with some fantastic new contributions and handheld-specific alterations... This is Grand Theft Auto the way you love it: all of the innovation, charm and thrills from its past installations neatly tied together in a creative package worthy of any DS owner."


10/10 (PERFECT SCORE) - EUROGAMER
"This is GTA on a smaller screen, but by no means a smaller scale... massive, diverse playgrounds, teeming with cars, pedestrians, the series' trademark missions and side-games, wonderfully rendered in surprising detail by an engine that ranks among the best on the platform.
...CHINATOWN WARS IS A TRIUMPH,
not just in terms of bringing a difficult game to a new platform intact, but because it actually improves it in the process, and demonstrates a mastery of DS form and function... Overall this is GTA as it first was, with the inherited wisdom of GTA as it's been since, finished off with all sorts of things that would happily belong in a GTA of the future."


9.5 - IGN, EDITORS' CHOICE
"A spectacular DS-exclusive experience that expands on what already makes the GTA series so damn good... one of the deepest and extremely fulfilling chapters in the Grand Theft Auto saga... it's a tremendous game, both in scale and in fun...
CHINATOWN WARS IS EASILY ONE OF THE BEST
NINTENDO DS GAMES ON THE PLATFORM."


A - UGO
"...easily one of the best games on the DS... It's hard to deny the depth and scope that Grand Theft Auto: Chinatown Wars has achieved. The massive single-player game, impressive 3D graphics, strong multiplayer features, amusing minigames and intriguing story make it
ONE OF THE BEST DS GAMES WE'VE EVER PLAYED."


94/100
(highest rating ever for a third-party game in the magazine's history)
OFFICIAL NINTENDO MAGAZINE

Eurogamer shocks me. Any score above 7 for them is exceptional.

[bmachine]

Heading down to GS to pickup my copy of Resistance Retribution this afternoon...I hope they have this waiting for me, too!

[janglypangly]

I've only played for about an hour or so, but I'm not impressed. The controls, especially when driving, leave much to be desired.

[CrimsonPaw]

One of the few times that I regret getting my son to play his DS. I was going to pick this up then realized that I would never be able to get it out of his claws ... maybe it's time to pick up a 2nd DS (for my 2 year old) :D

[Squarehard]

I can't believe it is averaging 95 on metacritic. wow...Forced to have to pick this up now and see what the fuss is all about.

[Rocko]

Heroin makes it really easy to get rich in this game.

[Arakias]

Got it last night (this morning) at the Nintendo World Store in Rockefeller Center release party. There wasnt much of a line, (first 25 people were entered in some raffle) but most other people in the line got some shwag for buying the game.
Stickers (same as Gamestop), Mini-posters, mini-rockstar chopsticks, a t-shirt and best of all GTA3 3 pack of Kubricks

Check it out (crappy fast photo):
http://img6.imageshack.us/img6/1363/img9995copy.th.jpg (http://img6.imageshack.us/my.php?image=img9995copy.jpg)

[shlby]

Playing this game reminded me of playing the first GTA game during my middle school days. oh the memories!

oh, rockstar lets you download the first game for free as well, if you want to try it out.

http://www.rockstargames.com/classics/gta.html

[Rocko]

Wow, that's pretty awesome. Blows my mind that you got those Kubricks for free, actually. What a deal!

[Arakias]

Yeah I'm pretty happy. I'll have to see if those "chopsticks" are styli. Good thought that I did not even bother to consider!

[QiG]

Playing this game reminded me of playing the first GTA game during my middle school days. oh the memories!

oh, rockstar lets you download the first game for free as well, if you want to try it out.

http://www.rockstargames.com/classics/gta.html

Excellent! I was a hardcore GTA 1 fan. Nothing better than running over the line of guys in orange (been so long I forget what they are). I didn't get into London or 2 so much but remember modding the cars in the first one. I ended up trading out my copy on Goozex because it ran ridiculously fast on my PC last time I popped it in.

[Masterkyo]

Possible Rockstar already plan for sequel next year :)

[will52]

Picked it up and its pretty good so far. Kinda impressed considering what that had to work with. I still can't make up my mind if they should have made it like GTA 1 and 2 with the top-down view. But so far the only complaint I have is the camera can be a little rough around some of the buildings but that's not really a big deal. Can't say I'm surprised though, Rockstar always seems to deliver. The story is kind of interesting so far.

That being said, I hope this is the last time we are in Liberty City on any platform. :lol:

[Arakias]

Excellent! I was a hardcore GTA 1 fan. Nothing better than running over the line of guys in orange (been so long I forget what they are).

Was it the Hare Krishnas I think? But yeah, GTA originals were classics.

[bmachine]

Just linked my game with the Rockstar Social...here's my friend code:
266479142798

Haven't messed much with the online stuff yet but I'm looking forward to the multiplayer.

[Spybreak8]

Yea I bought this last night, reviews look good across the board, from Amazon using my trade in credit with giving them Kirby Squeak Squad. Just got the email and that will save me 12 bucks off lol.^^ Gamesradar gave it a 10 and all the comments are like 10!, 10!?>< whine whine haha.

[pete5883]

My FC is 1762-8505-6817. Added you, randy.

[Jayayess1190]

Just bought this from Amazon for $29.99!!! :D

[SL4IN]

Played the lottery tickets for a good 30 minutes last night. Walked in the store with $4300, and walked out with a new house and $5500.

[soccerstud652]

This game is pretty awesome.

My only complaint is my hand cramps up after a little bit of playing.

Edit: Upon playing more, I have to admit I am REALLY impressed with this game. It has put the fun back into the GTA series. The drug dealing takes me back to my TI-83 days of Drug Wars. The missions are fun and the cars handle great. If you own a DS and even remotely like GTA style games, this is a no brainer at full price.

[shlby]

I really love how much fun stuff there is to do in this GTA. It does a great job using the touch screen and button support combo, and much of the touch screen mini games they have you do can be pretty creative.

I must say, this game is quite impressive as there is always something fun to do in this game.

The graphics are a hit & miss depending upon the person, but for someone who loved playing the very first GTA, this game will remind you of those simpler times.

[pete5883]

Damn, there are wayyy too many cops driving around. It feels like 80% of the time when I jack a car, someone is around to see it. And it's really tough to drive around and not accidentally scrape a cop car. Especially annoying when they bust me holding 10K worth of "pharmaceuticals."

[Rocko]

You shouldn't ever be even close to getting busted through scraping a cop car or stealing a car. Those are 1-star wanted levels. Hell, even a drug bust is easy to evade.

[bmachine]

My FC is 1762-8505-6817. Added you, randy.

Added you, too.

[soccerstud652]

Damn, there are wayyy too many cops driving around. It feels like 80% of the time when I jack a car, someone is around to see it. And it's really tough to drive around and not accidentally scrape a cop car. Especially annoying when they bust me holding 10K worth of "pharmaceuticals."

I agree 100%. Evading the one star level is easy, but it is still a pain in the ass when you are attempting to buy or sell drugs as they spook the dealers.

[Tootythebear]

My friend code is 116155256135 please add me, Ill be on from time to time to play some multiplayer. Also I would like to add that I agree with the cop statement, there are waaay too many cops in this game, You would drive down one road and have 2 on the sidewalk and 1 in a car, when you accidentally bump into a car, you are screwed.

[pete5883]

You shouldn't ever be even close to getting busted through scraping a cop car or stealing a car. Those are 1-star wanted levels. Hell, even a drug bust is easy to evade.
I was driving on a bridge. After scraping him, the cop sandwiched me into the wall, then nabbed me. I just lost $5,000 in coke again today. I've gotta start reloading my saves :bomb:

[Law_Professor]

Played the lottery tickets for a good 30 minutes last night. Walked in the store with $4300, and walked out with a new house and $5500.

The fucking lottery tickets! How can something so simple be so addictive! That's a game all in itself.

[soccerstud652]

The fucking lottery tickets! How can something so simple be so addictive! That's a game all in itself.

I bought some but I don't know how to use them. How do I use them?

[pete5883]

I bought some but I don't know how to use them. How do I use them?
You scratch them off immediately as you buy them. If you win, you get the money immediately. I gave up after 10 minutes and winning a house.

[bmachine]

The lottery tickets are like crack. Ubisoft needs to be working on a "My Lottery Ticketz" game RIGHT NOW.

Tootybear, I'll add you. We should get a few of us together one night and check out the multiplayer stuff.

[pete5883]

Hate to be the bearer of bad news, but I don't think there's any online multiplayer. I think you might be able to send messages or trade drugs, but thats it.

[Rocko]

Just beat the game. So much fun. Hopefully they make another. I can't believe how great this game turned out.

[bmachine]

Hate to be the bearer of bad news, but I don't think there's any online multiplayer. I think you might be able to send messages or trade drugs, but thats it.

That's weak. :cry:

[pete5883]

Goddammit, a cop drove into me while I was fighting fires, and as a result I got busted and lost the mission :bomb:

Rocko, do you have your FC? I want more stats to compare with.

[bmachine]

Have you uploaded your stats lately, Pete? When I looked last night you didn't have any info available.

[insano]

I bought this game on Sunday and I absolutely love this game! Easily my favorite game on DS so far, the game is so good if I didn't already own a DS, I'd buy one just for this game (I'm a huge GTA fan though). I signed up on the social club website, so here's my friend code: 343789379018

So once people add you as friends, can you then play them online? I read something about trading things with friends online, but nothing about playing multiplayer games (I assumed the multiplayer games was just for multicart DS play). Does anyone know?

[Tootythebear]

Yea there was a post online about the online multiplayer sham. Here is a link. BOOM (http://www.gameunition.com/index.php/news/96-chinatownwarswifiscrewup). Anyways the mix up was very sad, but yes multiplayer coop is only available in wireless local.

(Heres another link in case the other one doesnt work same site different entry point to web page BANG (http://gameunition.com/eng/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=25&Itemid=2) )

[Tootythebear]

The lottery tickets are like crack. Ubisoft needs to be working on a "My Lottery Ticketz" game RIGHT NOW.

Tootybear, I'll add you. We should get a few of us together one night and check out the multiplayer stuff.

Added you today.

[insano]

Thanks for the article. That sux there's no online multiplayer, but oh well. For the size and scope of what they did with the single player game it's understandable.

[Rocko]

I haven't tried to do anything online. I'll take a look tonight.

[Law_Professor]

The lottery tickets are like crack. Ubisoft needs to be working on a "My Lottery Ticketz" game RIGHT NOW.


LMAO! I agree.

Aside, I'm having way too much fun with this game.

[pete5883]

Have you uploaded your stats lately, Pete? When I looked last night you didn't have any info available.
Yeah, I update pretty frequently. You probably have to look on the site. (http://socialclub.rockstargames.com/games/cw/) In-game, I don't see any stats for you, either.

[bmachine]

Yeah, I update pretty frequently. You probably have to look on the site. (http://socialclub.rockstargames.com/games/cw/) In-game, I don't see any stats for you, either.

Dude...I can't believe that you've won $4500 from scratch cards!

[pete5883]

Dude...I can't believe that you've won $4500 from scratch cards!
And a house.

[aknowlesjr]

Please add my FC 275069107974. I'd like to check out the MP, thanks.

[bmachine]

Just for the record: there is no wi-fi multiplayer. Check this out, from gameunition.com:


There appears to be some confusion over what multiplayer options will be included in Chinatown Wars! The DS game will feature support for Nintendo Wi-Fi Connection, but the connectivity does not expand to multiplayer.

Instead, multiplayer is limited to local system play. A flyer from New York Comic Con shows the game will include competitive and cooperative modes -- although no other details were revealed. While Nintendo Wi-Fi Connection won't be used for multiplayer, it will allow players to communicate and interact with their friends. For example, you'll be able to share favorite locations, chat live through in-game instant messaging, and trade in-game items. Stats can also be uploaded to Rockstar's Social Club site. Through the Social Club, Rockstar is promising "special contests, events, and promotions," although what those will entail is still unclear at this moment.Tootybear posted a link to that above but I thought the text was worth quoting in full.

[CaptNink]

Can you guys add me? FC: 511292627814

I want to build up a roster of folks I can trade with. And so far, only one of my friends has this game.

If I'm not mistaken, it seems like you can only trade and send e-mails to each other when you are online at the same time. Same thing with viewing the stats. It sucks monkey balls, I know.

[bmachine]

Does anyone know where the Liberty City Gun Club is in this game? It was mentioned as being "near the airport" and that I had some new guns to try out there, but I can't freakin' find it and it doesn't show up on my GPS.

Please add my FC 275069107974.

Can you guys add me? FC: 511292627814

Added you both. Here's my FC again: 266479142798

[Spybreak8]

Man its still syncing my friend code and its been like 20 minutes?!
I ordered mine off Amazon and used trade in credit to get a deal. I just noticed I got a preorder code with mine, sweet Bulletproof Sports Car, chaching!
Mine is 056026875989 but just got the game so don't have any items yet.^^

[CaptNink]

Added you both. Here's my FC again: 266479142798

Great - thank you!

[Spybreak8]

I can't get my game to sync up with the social club. I've tried multiple times and after I put in my friend code on my pc and then hit sync stats with my DS, I get a confirmation on my DS but my PC just continues to give me the twirling arrow symbol? I want my free car! lol

[pete5883]

Does anyone know where the Liberty City Gun Club is in this game? It was mentioned as being "near the airport" and that I had some new guns to try out there, but I can't freakin' find it and it doesn't show up on my GPS.
There's a pay n' spray near the airport, it's on the block south of that.

[blackjaw]

What's the length for the core story? I saw some reviewers say 5-6 hours but I'd rather hear it from the "true" voice of the gamers.

[bmachine]

There's a pay n' spray near the airport, it's on the block south of that.

Found it! Thanks. :twoguns:

[Spybreak8]

Thanks I was lookin for that place as well and its so awesome how much Rockstar transitioned Liberty City to the DS. I also synced my game so bulletproof Infernos whenever I unlock the auto dealership.^^ I'm having a blast with this game with my only nag with not being able to see where you are driving. This is nostalgia to me though as I loved playing GTA and GTA2 back in the day. Added everybody here. I must have wasted 150 bucks right off the bat buying scratch cards too.

[CaptNink]

...with my only nag with not being able to see where you are driving.

Have you tried adjusting the driving view distance in the System options? I set mine to +2 and it made a big difference.

[bmachine]

I'm also really impressed with the way they moved the Liberty City from GTA4 onto the DS. Last night, I stumbled across the Perestroika Nightclub where Niko takes his friends, as well as the Roman's car service's garage. I've also found the diner where Niko has his "man date" and the Honkers strip club. Good times.

I've kind of paused the main game for now...I'm just shuffling trunkloads of drugs around the city and trying to build up my cash-on-hand. The drug trafficing system is a lot of fun, and driving around the city isn't nearly as tedious as it became in GTA4.

That said, if anyone has some heroin they'd like to give/sell me, we should link up!

Have you tried adjusting the driving view distance in the System options? I set mine to +2 and it made a big difference.

This. It makes a big difference. You can set the arrows from the GPS to appear on the street, as well. Improves gameplay substantially.

[CaptNink]

You can set the arrows from the GPS to appear on the street, as well. Improves gameplay substantially.

I agree - those GPS arrows are essential!

[Spybreak8]

Have you tried adjusting the driving view distance in the System options? I set mine to +2 and it made a big difference.

Originally Posted by bmachine http://www.cheapassgamer.com/forums/images/buttons/viewpost.gif (http://www.cheapassgamer.com/forums/showthread.php?p=5677944#post5677944)
You can set the arrows from the GPS to appear on the street, as well. Improves gameplay substantially.
Man, cool, looks like I have some tweaking to do!

Edit: Wow, those small changes really make a difference!

[Spybreak8]

Can anyone tell me what the near miss does? I had a mission with it being related to near miss but other than an indication of almost smashing a cop or other car I don't see the importance.

[pete5883]

Just added the other 5 people's FC's, no one's really very far in this game :-#

[insano]

I'm not very far, every time I turned it on I usually only play for 15-20 mins and most of that time I'm busing buying and selling drugs. Also, I haven't updated my stats in awhile. Oh, I turned on the GPS on the street after reading about it in here...great feature, makes driving a hell of alot easier!

[bmachine]

Here's a rundown of CAG friend codes, thusfar:

bmachine / bmachine
2664-7914-2798

creid8 / tuff one
1762-8505-6817

tootythebear / taylor
1161-5525-6135

insano / insano316
3437-8937-9018

aknowlesjr / tj
2750-6910-7974

captnink / captnink
5112-9262-7814

spybreak8 / -spybreak-
0560-2687-5989

[bmachine]

Just added the other 5 people's FC's, no one's really very far in this game :-#

Yeah, you're definitely the farthest along out of those here who have shared their friend code.
I'm in this for the long haul, though...I want those Guardian Lions!

Can anyone tell me what the near miss does? I had a mission with it being related to near miss but other than an indication of almost smashing a cop or other car I don't see the importance.

I think it's just another stat that it tracks. It's how many times you almost hit another vehicle.

[Skv012a]

So are you guys impressed with this overdue title or not really? Lack of real wifi MP is a huge bummer imo.

[Law_Professor]

Can anyone tell me what the near miss does? I had a mission with it being related to near miss but other than an indication of almost smashing a cop or other car I don't see the importance.

Was this the Marcy mission?

[Rocko]

I was extremely impressed with the game.

[bmachine]

It's awesome. I bought it, Henry Hatsworth, Resident Evil 5, and Resistance Retribution all in the same week...and GTA is the only game I've played for more than 15 minutes out of all of them. Get it.

[pete5883]

So are you guys impressed with this overdue title or not really? Lack of real wifi MP is a huge bummer imo.
Yes, great game.

[Spybreak8]

Was this the Marcy mission?

Yup, her screams were pretty funny too lol.:lol:

[CaptNink]

So are you guys impressed with this overdue title or not really? Lack of real wifi MP is a huge bummer imo.

I've owned my DS for about 2 and a half years now, and this is the best DS game I've played to date! I frickin' love it!

But I haven't gotten very far either - I'm too busy screwing around and making drug deals.

[CaptNink]

Thanks for the coke spybreak and sorry about the sudden disconnect - the wife was yelling! :D

Anyway, I owe you! Do you need anything?

[pete5883]

So I got an email from Rockstar, this is now the highest rated DS game of all time. So why are there only 10 of us playing it?

Oh right, 3rd party DS game.

[Spybreak8]

Haha you are now in debt to the mob son. Lol nah I have a pretty good balance at the moment with 4 safehouses now. Unfortunately I got busted after a drug deal went sour and lost 13 packages of ecstasy, holy crap man that was a lot of dough! That was my first arrest so I just shrugged it off. Dealing drugs is addicting, haha I had to say it.

I have to say that I think the game lags a bit when you move the camera up some as I didn't notice it before but I'm noticing it now. Its only at intersections or when you've got a lot on screen. I give this game a 10 no doubt and it replaces New Super Mario Bros and Mario Kart as being the best DS game in my collection while not being made by Nintendo oddly enough haha.

If anyone needs to know where the auto place is or the guns shop I have them as favorites, since they don't have icons on the map themselves. I don't know how to share the favorites but its something they say you can do.

[rothgar24]

Getting this game through goozex and I am excited to try it out.

[Law_Professor]

Thank you to everyone who pointed out that you can have the GPS display arrows directly on the road... This makes driving so much easier!

[Rocko]

I wish I knew you could have the GPS arrows on the road when I was playing the game. That was one of my issues with the game, that driving and looking at your GPS simultaneously was difficult.

[Spybreak8]

Note to self, do not play this game on the can, lol my leg fell asleep. I now have 35K from trading narcotics! Found 3 stunt jumps so far, man the physics in this game are actually pretty good!

[shlby]

I just beat the game, and i must say, the missions were always enjoyable. For being a portable GTA, it was really well done due to Leeds making this game unique in it's own.

[rly723]

has anyone played the GTA psp versions, how do you think it compares to this DS one? were the psp version similar versions just as the console gta on xbox/ps?

[Spybreak8]

Ok can anyone tell me what these blue quake like energy things are around the city? (its like an electron charge thing) I walk over them and nothing happens and they also don't show up on the map so I'm guessing they're like hidden packages or something.

Oh also I am really annoyed at how cops from along the street just run over to your car and throw you out super fast.

[pete5883]

After you beat the game, 2 lion statues will randomly spawn in 2 of those swirling blue spots.

[lysterfiend]

man this game rocks. ive been playing since day one and cant seem to stop dealing drugs. im where i get with all gta games though. one point in any of them i get stuck on a mission and cant get past it. all the other missions are done up to this point so i cant do anything until its done.

[bmachine]

After you beat the game, 2 lion statues will randomly spawn in 2 of those swirling blue spots.

Really? Oh, man...I should have written down where I've seen those!

[Skv012a]

So I got an email from Rockstar, this is now the highest rated DS game of all time. So why are there only 10 of us playing it?

Oh right, 3rd party DS game.

The 10 of you are the only DS owners with good taste in games and its one of the very few good/decent DS games in its history.

[Spybreak8]

After you beat the game, 2 lion statues will randomly spawn in 2 of those swirling blue spots.

ahhh that makes sense and yea for now on I'm going to add them to my list. How many favorites can you have? Has anyone tried to max them out lol. Oh by the way the gun club and auto place ARE on your map, they're under odd jobs as I found out last night.

[dembesum]

i have clocked in about 3 1/2 hours and am about 15% through. Really fucking addictive. I'm right at where the cop asks you to help him out

[evildeadjedi]

I couldn't afford to buy but I just rented it today and can't wait to play.

[bmachine]

I've been playing the game for 10 hours and I'm only 30% percent complete. I'm so freaking distracted by drug trafficking!

I've made $253,000 by selling drugs. I think I need to commit to getting back into the story this week.

[pete5883]

Really? Oh, man...I should have written down where I've seen those!
Not necessary. On the Social Club there's a map cluing you in to the locations. If you want to get more exact: the spots coincide with the dot in the question marks. And I think theres one question mark on the map that shouldn't be there, in the southeast. Wasted 30 minutes looking.

ahhh that makes sense and yea for now on I'm going to add them to my list. How many favorites can you have? Has anyone tried to max them out lol.

I maxed out favorites at 20 or 30, don't remember exactly. Leaning towards 20.

[whodat]

Great game. I have such a huge backlog of games this is going to take me forever to finish.

[CaptNink]

Anyone have any tips for hijacking those Amu-Nation trucks? :D

[Spybreak8]

Yea just stay on the right of them if you can, since the default drive by shoots to the left, and spray it with the micro SMG. Once the driver pops out, stay in the car and take em out. You could also just use a grenade or Molotov in the beginning before they drive off. Then drive the van to your designated safehouse.

My right thumb hurts after playing my DS lately, haven't played my DS Lite in a while so I guess my thumb is used to my 360 controller not my DS. ^^

[Rocko]

Anyone have any tips for hijacking those Amu-Nation trucks? :D
Not worth it, IMO. More productive to spend your time dealing and then use the cash for weapons.

[Law_Professor]

Just beat the game. OH. MAH. GAWD. So good. :)

[bmachine]

Not worth it, IMO. More productive to spend your time dealing and then use the cash for weapons.

Yeah, the haul from those trucks is always disappointing. Ditto with the drug vans.

[Spybreak8]

That's the same way I feel about taking over gang vehicles. So I grabbed 3 packages of drugs, big deal. I don't think its rewarding enough, compared to the weapon vans which may get you a rocket launcher or flame thrower which at times you may not be able to buy.

[shlby]

money comes soo easily in the game, i don't bother jacking the drug vans or weapon trucks.

[ZerotypeX]

Beat the game earlier today, great game I must say. I had more fun playing the stock market with drugs than the overall story of the game. It seems like Rockstar tried to make everyone you get missions from be like "Brucie" from GTA IV. It somewhat got annoying, the character that pissed me off the most was Chan, he has to be the dumbest person ever.

[CaptNink]

Did you guys do the random person mission where you have to drive the porn actor to his audition? I thought that was pretty funny! :D

[Law_Professor]

Did you guys do the random person mission where you have to drive the porn actor to his audition? I thought that was pretty funny! :D

Yeah! Too bad he couldn't get it up.

[Spybreak8]

On the mission Torpedo Run, I want a boat with torpedoes! James Bond shit right there lol. I also drove around for a while with the van and took it to my safehouse but it looks like you have to destroy it, :cry:

[CaptNink]

I just unlocked the auto shop and saw that you can buy a tank(!) Can't wait to tear some shit up with that. This game is nuts! :D

[scuba t]

I love how the cops can be after but you can run into your safe house or park your drug van and they all the sudden leave you alone while you retrieve the drugs.

[Spybreak8]

I just unlocked the auto shop and saw that you can buy a tank(!) Can't wait to tear some shit up with that. This game is nuts! :D

Yea the options at the auto shop are pretty sweet. I also like how you unlock more vehicles as you go, makes the motivation all that more! Well if you head to the airport there is the Rhino with a little mini challenge too! ^^

[aknowlesjr]

Who enjoys the music? I like the music for Hsin Jaoming when he's giving you a mission. I also enjoy the Alchemist and Prairie Cartel stations. I found GTA IV's radio station to be disappointing.

I noticed a lot of pod casters and such talk about how there is no talking in the game, but people seem to be saying things on the street all the time, along with every time you open and closed the DS. I've been imnpressed and lauged a few times at the random dialogue.

What is Fish Fed? This is a stat under the General tab.

[rly723]

when can i start drug dealing? ive done 3 or 4 missions so far, i'm up to the stealing cars and dropping them off mission.
is there only 1 default camera level? any option to lower the camera? oher than pressing L and changing the angles

[Spybreak8]

I'm pretty sure they walk you through it with the drugs, as soon as you get an email tipping you off then you can use that. As for the camera check out settings which you can adjust up or down also turn on GPS on the radar.

[pete5883]

Who enjoys the music? I like the music for Hsin Jaoming when he's giving you a mission. I also enjoy the Alchemist and Prairie Cartel stations. I found GTA IV's radio station to be disappointing.
I enjoyed the radio at first, but it quickly became annoying. It seemed every time I got into a car, the radio would be playing the same song as the last 10 times I got in a car.

What is Fish Fed? This is a stat under the General tab.
I'm assuming that happens when you die trapped in a sinking vehicle.

[Spybreak8]

Why can't we access our PDAs in our safehouses?! That just seems stupid and I need to know sometimes who is sellin' what?! ^^

[pete5883]

Why can't we access our PDAs in our safehouses?! That just seems stupid and I need to know sometimes who is sellin' what?! ^^

When looking at your briefcase in the safehouse, isnt there the little arrows icon at the top left of the touchscreen? That should bring you to it.

[CaptNink]

when can i start drug dealing?

After you complete the mission "Tricks of the Triad" that Uncle Kenny gives you. I think it's the fourth or fifth mission.

[Spybreak8]

When looking at your briefcase in the safehouse, isnt there the little arrows icon at the top left of the touchscreen? That should bring you to it.

Would you look at that, thanks. I just see that the i also shows you that there is something with that dual arrow icon but I never use the help icon.

[CaptNink]

Did you guys notice the 'Cockroaches Squashed' stat? You can squish the cockroaches that sometimes crawl out of the garbage bin you're searching.

I don't know if it amounts to anything or it's just a goofy stat, but I've squished 8 so far. :D

[bmachine]

Did you guys notice the 'Cockroaches Squashed' stat? You can squish the cockroaches that sometimes crawl out of the garbage bin you're searching.

I don't know if it amounts to anything or it's just a goofy stat, but I've squished 8 so far. :D

Is that what that is? I couldn't figure it out. Sounds like what happens when you don't play Animal Crossing for a while.

[dembesum]

I just beat it. The ending was really sudden. And when I beat it I have like 50% more to do, is that just like side missions and buying property?
I demand another GTA DS game.

[edison]

I just picked the game up yesterday so I'm not very far in yet, but I added everyone that was in the list below (back in post #110). My friend code for GTA:CTW is 133338515762 edison/edison, if I missed anyone let me know.

Here's a rundown of CAG friend codes, thusfar:

bmachine / bmachine
2664-7914-2798

creid8 / tuff one
1762-8505-6817

tootythebear / taylor
1161-5525-6135

insano / insano316
3437-8937-9018

aknowlesjr / tj
2750-6910-7974

captnink / captnink
5112-9262-7814

spybreak8 / -spybreak-
0560-2687-5989

[Spybreak8]

Ok another stupid question, what does the globe like icon do on the gps screen in the top right of the lower screen? There is no help for this and was just wondering.

Edison, I added you to my list.

[bmachine]

Ok another stupid question, what does the globe like icon do on the gps screen in the top right of the lower screen?

It toggles off the GPS directions without actually having arrived at the destination.

[Xevious]

Some people said this is the best game ever released on the DS. After playing this a bit, I honestly can't think of a better game for the DS.

[judyjudyjudy]

I just beat it. The ending was really sudden. And when I beat it I have like 50% more to do, is that just like side missions and buying property?
I demand another GTA DS game.I was about the post the exact same thing. At first, I thought this game was taking forever. All these missions and I'm only at 40%? Then I messed up my expectations of length because of the progress percentage and then the game ended a few missions later. Now I feel empty inside :(

[emg28]

I just received my copy from Amazon today. I'm really looking forward to start playing it. I never really got into GTA IV but the DS being my main console/portable of choice, I should be able to really get into this game.

[CaptNink]

I discovered the Go-Kart track last night. I've found my new addiction in this game!

[evildeadjedi]

Wow what a great game(rented a few weeks ago) can't wait to purchase my own copy.

[bmachine]

There's a go-kart track? That's fucking awesome. I need to find that.

I paused on GTA so I could play some Peggle DS but I'm itching to get back into it now.

[HuppSav]

It's amazing how the ds has better games than the wii.

[Spybreak8]

Just proves graphics aren't everything although usually nice graphics are appreciated lol.

[CaptNink]

Graphics are nice, but they don't increase the fun factor. I'm having way more fun with this game than I ever did with GTA IV. :D

[pete5883]

I discovered the Go-Kart track last night. I've found my new addiction in this game!
You know, I stumbled across the one in fake Coney Island a few times, but never figured out how to race on it. Is that it, or is there another one?

[CaptNink]

You know, I stumbled across the one in fake Coney Island a few times, but never figured out how to race on it. Is that it, or is there another one?

That's the one. There is a Go Kart parked there. Jump in the kart and it will start the race (mission).

[pete5883]

Welp, the numbers are in, and the sales sucked for a GTA. I guess M rating + big franchise + great game doesn't mean jack if you're a 3rd party on the DS.

http://www.joystiq.com/2009/04/16/gta-chinatown-wars-sells-89k-units-in-march/

[CaptNink]

Welp, the numbers are in, and the sales sucked for a GTA. I guess M rating + big franchise + great game doesn't mean jack if you're a 3rd party on the DS.

http://www.joystiq.com/2009/04/16/gta-chinatown-wars-sells-89k-units-in-march/

Very disappointing. :(

[Spybreak8]

Well it was no fault to Nintendo right, oh wait I got the email about the game on the 15th, two days ago! Of course they're not going to market the thing like crazy since its a minority on this platform but it doesn't mean its not a bad game. I read this over at Kotaku and they compared the game to GTAIV sales numbers, face palm (stupid comparison).

I just did the go kart missions, (so cool that you can still shoot while doing it) last night when I was sitting on the can haha perfect short amount of time mini game.

[MotzCTG]

Sad it sold so bad, the game is great. Oh well.

[bmachine]

It only reflects 2 weeks of sales for the game though, right? The game came out on the 17th, if I remember correctly.

DS games tend to have long legs...it clearly didn't storm out of the gate but I'm optimistic that it'll get played as time goes by.

[keithp]

I for one am glad it's not selling well. Bring on the price cuts so I can pick it up!! ;)

[emg28]

I for one am glad it's not selling well. Bring on the price cuts so I can pick it up!! ;)

Positive: keithp saves $10 on GTA: CTW

Negative: we never see another GTA game on the DS

It's the end of the world, Ma!: to save money on development costs Nintendo releases a port of GTA for the GBA on the DS :shock:

[pete5883]

So it's going to be 19.99 starting Sunday at Best Buy. There are now no excuses not to buy.

http://www.cheapassgamer.com/forums/showthread.php?t=221569

[mykevermin]

Dang. Not a Best Buy anywhere near me.

[crunchewy]

I'm in for one at $20. Great deal!

[keithp]

So it's going to be 19.99 starting Sunday at Best Buy. There are now no excuses not to buy.

http://www.cheapassgamer.com/forums/showthread.php?t=221569

Sold! Thanks, now it can sell like hotcakes after I pick it up, and everyone's happy! :D

[Spybreak8]

Lol I was just playing this and took someone out of their car. They said "did we make out"!? Hilarious, beat the game, got one statue and working on the last.

[dcswirl]

This game is so good-people need to buy this so we see more from Rockstar.

[databuild]

I will definitely pick up for the $20 sale

[Lawyers Guns N Money]

I got this game from amazon with their trade-in coupon, and although I've only played about 10 minutes of it so far, I'm surprised at how much of the GTA "feel" it has, and how much they packed into the tiny DS cart.

It looks damn good for a DS game too.

[homeland]

Beat it the other night. Great game. I loved the diversity in the missions and how they were all pretty much enjoyable, unlike alot of the GTA4 missions.

[guardkitty]

Seeing this is 20 dollars this week at BB (and at least Sears with PM) how many total hours of play is there? Also is there any replay value or does the game keep going once you beat it?

[pete5883]

I completed the story in 15 hrs, including doing side distractions, and at 18 hours, I've done 82.86% of what there is to do. After you beat the game you can continue, and there are some post-game missions if you hook up with the Rockstar Social Club.

[Spybreak8]

Yea it took me 14 hrs but I mainly wanted to find out what was going on with the story and did many side missions, rampages, odd jobs, jumps and such. I think its worth 20 bucks def. Found both statues and am on Social Club right now!

[rothgar24]

I'm really enjoying this game. There is tons of shit to do. I've been cruising around looking for ramps, cameras, side missions and dealing drugs when I'm not in the mood for advancing the story. I'd like some more street-racing type missions. The cars handle well and the overhead view makes me nostalgiac for arcade games like SPRINT and off-road.

[pacemakerguy]

got it for 20 off ebay

[Spybreak8]

Seriously how do you take out the cameras, I tried to lock on to them but you can't. They're a stat on the social club so I know you can destroy em. The social club shows you which rampages you found, man that is pretty cool.

[pete5883]

Seriously how do you take out the cameras, I tried to lock on to them but you can't. They're a stat on the social club so I know you can destroy em. The social club shows you which rampages you found, man that is pretty cool.
A tutorial somewhere tells you you have to throw a grenade or molotov cocktail to blow it up.

[rothgar24]

I've only used molotovs and only found like 10 of 100 fucking cameras. I don't think you can even use guns. The grenades seemed pretty dicey since they bounce back at you if the camera is up on a roof etc. Maybe I'm not using the grenades correctly.

Anybody have the best strategy for hijacking ammo trucks? I usually end up going too far blowing it up with a molotov.

[bmachine]

Molotovs are definitely the best way to take out the cameras. If you touch and drag the "toss arc" far enough it will end on the roof next to the camera. Release and boom.

For the ammo trucks I usually just pull along side of them and pepper 'em with some bullets. Eventually, the driver will get out and try to shoot you. Stay in your car...the driver's weapons are typically very powerful. Kill him with drive-by fire from the relative safety of your vehicle (or run him over), pick up his weapon, and then drive off with his wheels.

I also find that it's easy to bump the ammo trucks/drug vans into a fenced-off area (someone's front yard, a parking lot, etc.). Once you get them corralled they're usually easy to fire a few shots into. Lather, rinse, repeat as above.

[rothgar24]

Thanks bmachine. I stumbled across a street racing side game at the Westminster pay and spray, in case anybody else is looking for a few racing challenges.

I only played until I won the first 1-lap race but it looks pretty cool.

[dcswirl]

[quote=bmachine;5800213]Molotovs are definitely the best way to take out the cameras. If you touch and drag the "toss arc" far enough it will end on the roof next to the camera. Release and boom.

For the ammo trucks I usually just pull along side of them and pepper 'em with some bullets. Eventually, the driver will get out and try to shoot you. Stay in your car...the driver's weapons are typically very powerful. Kill him with drive-by fire from the relative safety of your vehicle (or run him over), pick up his weapon, and then drive off with his wheels.

I also find that it's easy to bump the ammo trucks/drug vans into a fenced-off area (someone's front yard, a parking lot, etc.). Once you get them corralled they're usually easy to fire a few shots into. Lather, rinse, repeat as above.[/quote

Thanks for the tip on both things. Love this game!

[Energy Penguin]

Just picked this up on sale at best buy, thanks CAG for posting that. I just finished TLAD and was itching for some more GTA, this will do nicely. I am loving this game!

[Spybreak8]

They just added a pivotal stat tracker on social club. Lol nah, you can make your own paper Sabre GT lol.
http://socialclub.rockstargames.com/games/cw/downloads.html

[eugaet]

Looks like there's an limited-time unlockable coming on Social Club, the Bulletproof Hellenbach. I may have to get the game now or risk missing out on DLC. Is this the first limited-time DLC available, or have I already missed some stuff?

[bmachine]

Here are the details for those who aren't on the RSG mailing list:

http://www.rockstargames.com/uploads/04_27_09reddeadtrailerannounce/hellenbach.jpg

Starting this Friday, May 1st 2009, Rockstar Games Social Club (http://lists.rockstargames.com/t/3673720/5267052/180/0/)
members with linked copies of Grand Theft Auto: Chinatown Wars (http://lists.rockstargames.com/t/3673720/5267052/373/0/)
can exclusively attain the rare and coveted "Bulletproof Hellenbach"
vehicle. Fast pickup and armor impervious to firearms make this
the Triad vehicle of choice. Don't miss your chance, as this
in-game content is only available for unlocking via the
Social Club and only for a limited time.

To unlock the Bulletproof Hellenbach in your game:

(1) Become a registered Social Club member (http://lists.rockstargames.com/t/3673720/5267052/324/0/) before 11:59 PM ET
on May 8th 2009 (Thursday).

(2) Link (http://lists.rockstargames.com/t/3673720/5267052/726/0/) your Grand Theft Auto: Chinatown Wars Nintendo DS
Friend Code to your Social Club account before 11:59 PM ET
on May 8th 2009 (Thursday).

(3) Sync your stats anytime after 12:01 AM ET on May 1st 2009 (Friday).
Make sure that your Friend Code is linked.

The car will then be available at the Auto Merchant in BOABO.
It will be the last car on the dealer's list but you can skip to it
directly by hitting left on the d-pad. (Note that the Auto Merchant
opens for business in one of the early missions,
"The Wheelman.")

[Spybreak8]

Yea I read the newsletter and that is the coolest thing Rockstar can do on my birthday lol. I printed out the Sabre GT, trying to put that thing together. I want a printable paper NRG900, that would be hot.

[johnnypark]

Only a few missions in and I'm already impressed with out much GTA-ness they've crammed into a DS game. Completely worth $20, buy it!

[keithp]

Only a few missions in and I'm already impressed with out much GTA-ness they've crammed into a DS game. Completely worth $20, buy it!

Same here, best $20 spent on a game in a long time! And thanks for posting the email bmachine.

[amacher]

Got mine today, need to finish Zelda first, which I just started a week ago.

[Spybreak8]

Darn looks like the exclusive Bulletproof Hellenbach, is only if you haven't already synced your game to social club. Oh well I got a Bulletproof Inferno from picking it up from amazon around day one already anyways.

[emg28]

Thanks for the info, bmachine.

I couldn't find my DS for about a week so I haven't been playing. I just signed up for the Social Club. Now I just need to link my friend code and I'll be all set with the Bulletproof Hellenbach.

[pete5883]

Darn looks like the exclusive Bulletproof Hellenbach, is only if you haven't already synced your game to social club.
Huh?

Social Club Members New and Old, Don't Miss Your Chance to Unlock the Bulletproof Hellenbach in Grand Theft Auto: Chinatown Wars.

http://socialclub.rockstargames.com/news/view/new-social-club-chinatown-wars-unlock.html

[Spybreak8]

Well it wasn't in the auto place for me?!

[Multicron]

You have to go to the BOABO auto dealer. It's on the west side of the east island, by the second bridge over the sea counting from the south.

[CaptNink]

Looks like there's an limited-time unlockable coming on Social Club, the Bulletproof Hellenbach. I may have to get the game now or risk missing out on DLC. Is this the first limited-time DLC available, or have I already missed some stuff?

Damn, is this thing still available? I haven't been playing much CTW lately and I haven't synched up my stats.

*EDIT* - NVM; I just re-read the announcement on the Social Club. Sounds like it's available until the 8th.

[Spybreak8]

You have to go to the BOABO auto dealer. It's on the west side of the east island, by the second bridge over the sea counting from the south.

I know, is there another auto dealer? I'm pretty sure there is only one and no its not there.

[CaptNink]

Check this out. Totally offensive, but cool nonetheless:

http://socialclub.rockstargames.com/news/index.html

The newly opened webgame, Mr Wong's Laundromat, will allow Social Club members to earn and transfer cash/multiplayer skins back to their linked Nintendo DS.

Today we're excited to announce the grand opening of Mr Wong's Laundromat on Rockstar Games Social Club. This webgame allows players of Grand Theft Auto: Chinatown Wars to log onto Social Club and test out their money laundering skills in an effort to win cash/unlockable multiplayer costumes that can then be used in their copy of Chinatown Wars for the Nintendo DS.

Players can earn up to $10,000 per day working for Mr Wong, a local Chinatown 'businessman' who's helped more than his fair share of cash trickle seamlessly and undetected through the streets of Liberty City over the years.

Additionally, the Chinatown Wars Download Section has been updated with Guardian Lions and Mr Wong's ringtones (in both Mp3 and M4R format) as well as a Mr Wong desktop background. Stay tuned for more updates to the Chinatown Wars Download Section in the near future.

If you need to add your Nintendo DS Friend Code to your Social Club account (needed to transfer any money/multiplayer costumes you earn from Mr Wong back to your game) you can click here. You can also play Mr Wong's without having a DS Friend Code linked to your Social Club account and submit scores to the top 50 leaderboard.

[Spybreak8]

Lol its a fun little mini game but I really don't need the extra money.^^ I'm glad they finally came out with it though.

[Mad D]

I beat this game last week (not at a very high percentage rate). It has a lot of mission diversity and I just discovered you can destroy cameras after passing up dozens before. After I was done with the game I thought "now what?" but then I discovered all the street race centers are giving me some extra replay value.

Also how does Social Club work with this game? Are able to download stuff through wi-fi? I'll probably look it up right now but if someone has an answer now I'd be grateful.

[Masterkyo]

Still waiting for my copy from Bestbuy.com :)

[DiddlyKong]

Just wanted to throw my FC out there:
257890612663

Mr.Wong's Laudromat:
rank: 360
$1144

Just added:
edison/ edison
1333-3851-5762

bmachine / bmachine
2664-7914-2798

creid8 / tuff one
1762-8505-6817

tootythebear / taylor
1161-5525-6135

insano / insano316
3437-8937-9018

aknowlesjr / tj
2750-6910-7974

captnink / captnink
5112-9262-7814

spybreak8 / -spybreak-
0560-2687-5989

[sublime90]

i just got this game a few days ago and im really loving it. i got a question though about mr wongs laundromat game on the social club website. i had about 10,000 dollars in my "bank" with a ninja suit before i synced up my ds with the website. now i have no money on the site and it never made it to my game. is that for online only? i know the costumes are but what about the actual money you get?

[Spybreak8]

I would assume if the money was usable in single player that you would get it in your safehouse but I don't see anyplace you could. Maybe somewhere on your pda? My best guess is yea its for multiplayer. There are so many rampages, I need a map to find them all lol.

[sublime90]

weird i was reading more about it on the social club and it should be in my actual game cash. everytime ive sync'd and saved like it says i still havent gotten my extra cash. oh well

[DiddlyKong]

Concerning Mr. Wong's Laundry Game: i went ahead and loaded my game and exited my house and saw i had $251,911 then i went back in and synced my stats walk out of the house and had over $450,000. I had over $10,000 waiting for me in the mr. wong game. Can anyone confirm?

[sublime90]

if anyone cares this is my friend code, im intrested in trying out some of the multiplayer stuff. 541368438536

[Spybreak8]

I looked at my game today and I had $168,191. Played a little Mr. Wong's Laundry Game today, synced up my game and now I have $169,043. So yea I would confirm that the money is in single player and maybe the clothing is multiplayer?

[I Love AK47s]

Extra kevlar and health(if you're in a vehicle, this code will repair said vehicle): L,L,R,A,A,B,B,R

Desert Eagle Pistol: R, Up, B, Down, L, R,B,R

Taser: Right, up, A,Down, Left, Right, A, Right.

Chainsaw: Right, Up, Y, Down, left, Right, Right, Y, Right

Bazooka: Right, Up, X, Down, Left, Right, X, Right

Desert Eagle Explosive Rounds: L, R, X, Y, A, B, Up, Down

LOwer wanted level(Note: you must do this until all the stars are gone)R, X,X, Y, Y, R, L,L,

Thunderstorm: Up, Down, Left, Right, A, X, R, L

Hurricane: UP, Down, Left, Right, B, Y, Left, Right

[Josef]

What is this, GameFAQs? ;)

I'm sure some will appreciate it OP.

[keithp]

At least post it in the GTA Chinatown Wars thread....newbie...

[guinaevere]

Merged another thread into the master GTA thread.

[Foo228]

Picked up and finished the game recently, clocked in at some 9 hours (don't know real time as I usually reloaded when I got busted ;)).
My views on this game through others:

Just beat the game. OH. MAH. GAWD. So good. :)

I'm having way more fun with this game than I ever did with GTA IV. :D

I just beat it. I demand another GTA DS game.

This game is so good-people need to buy this so we see more from Rockstar.

Great game. I loved the diversity in the missions and how they were all pretty much enjoyable, unlike alot of the GTA4 missions.

[Spybreak8]

I'm glad they're developing this game for the PSP now, may the mobile fun be widespread lol. I haven't played this in a while, trying to go through my 360 backlog.