Originally Posted by CocheseUGA Sarcasm aside, it's immensly more reliable. I've not seen any reports of it going down, have you? I'm just saying for event like this, I know who I'd put my money with.

Just stop.

I've have had maybe 2 issues with PSN since launch concerning not being able to connect at all.
You just bought a PS3 right?

People are playing on PSN as I type from reading posts at GAF.
So while it might not be working for some, it's up.
And soon, it'll be smooth as butter for all, as are all other PSN games.

Originally Posted by Nephlabobo Seriously, what's going to happen when Metal Gear Online comes out of beta, goes to a full release and crashes? What's going to happen when Little Big Planet (which is supposed to be about user generated content being up and downloaded) comes out and crashes?

I'm just going out on a limb here, but I suspect what's going to happen is that they're not going to work flawlessly on day one and you're going to get on the net and bitch about it.

Originally Posted by bmachine I'm just going out on a limb here, but I suspect what's going to happen is that they're not going to work flawlessly on day one and you're going to get on the net and bitch about it.

I'm gonna put my money on that as well.

Originally Posted by bmachine I'm just going out on a limb here, but I suspect what's going to happen is that they're not going to work flawlessly on day one and you're going to get on the net and bitch about it.

And what should I be doing instead? Playing the games.

That's the problem.

It's called waiting a few days.
I waited two years for this game, I think I'll live.

You can play the spectacular single player story just fine.

Just picked it up. It's installing now, so I have a few minutes to kill. I bought into the hype completely. I'm weak. . .

So, when's the CAG PS3 GTAIV night? That is, when the fix the online problems.

Originally Posted by bmachine Does the game introduce you to the pigeon-killing thing at some point, or are you just expected to figure it out (or read about it on the CAG forums)?

I'm not sure. I've played maybe 5 or 6 story missions and nothing has come up. Another lame thing is you have to kill them with guns. You can't use your fists or a baseball bat. Oh and guess what? Cops come when shots are fired, so watch out for that. Kind of annoying. I can beat a man to death with my fists but can't take on a little bird?

So, the same guy who proved that Halo 3 was running at a low resolution has now outed the PS3 version of GTA4 as running at upscaled 640p, with no real antialiasing:
http://www.eurogamer.net/article.php?article_id=134736

That explains the "softer" look people say the PS3 version has.

I'm interested in how people will try to spin this. And by the way, don't ing shoot the messenger.

Originally Posted by hankmecrankme Just picked it up. It's installing now, so I have a few minutes to kill. I bought into the hype completely. I'm weak. . . So, when's the CAG PS3 GTAIV night? That is, when the fix the online problems.

It's on Sunday and will be on Tuesday nights also. StrandedBrit is the coordinator (read the CAG GTAIV night thread below).

http://www.cheapassgamer.com/forums/...d.php?t=179501

Originally Posted by CoffeeEdge So, the same guy who proved that Halo 3 was running at a low resolution has now outed the PS3 version of GTA4 as running at upscaled 640p, with no real antialiasing: http://www.eurogamer.net/article.php?article_id=134736 That explains the "softer" look people say the PS3 version has. I'm interested in how people will try to spin this. And by the way, don't ing shoot the messenger.

Damn dude, you're like a day late on this news.

"soft" doesn't equal resolution, as Halo 3 and many other games have shown.
It doesn't use AA but does use FP16.

Not to mention that Quazi (the pixel counter) guy still prefers PS3's visuals, as does 99% of the media.

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Originally Posted by dallow It's called waiting a few days. I waited two years for this game, I think I'll live. You can play the spectacular single player story just fine.

Yeah, but you're acting like I'm asking for unicorns and leprechauns to reenact "Two Girls One Cup".

I simply want the damn game to work 100% out of the box when I put it in the console. That's not too much to ask. I feel for the people who have freezing problems. At least that one isn't Sony or MS's fault.

Look, I understand, and I'm grateful, that Sony's offering free online play. I get what a big deal this is. It just seems like they're not taking it seriously enough to have online play ready for high profile games, and I think it's going to reflect badly on them in the future.

I *want* the PS3 to do well, I don't want to see major cluster s like this.

Originally Posted by dallow Not to mention that Quazi (the pixel counter) guy still prefers PS3's visuals, as does 99% of the media.

Honestly, I'm happier with reports that there's less pop-in in the PS3 version. The graphics side by side look pretty much the same.

Yeah, pop-in is the worst, as I mentioned before.
The less the better!

It's funny, I drive around, and I keep thinking I recognise a bit from the "old" Liberty City from GTA 3, then it changes too quickly for me to decide if I do or not.

Also Chatterbox went off the air? :(

Enough internet!
Time to open my game!

Originally Posted by Nephlabobo So being unprepared is okay because it's someone else's fault? Worst. Excuse. Ever. Seriously, what's going to happen when Metal Gear Online comes out of beta, goes to a full release and crashes? What's going to happen when Little Big Planet (which is supposed to be about user generated content being up and downloaded) comes out and crashes? Word is going to spread that Sony's online system just doesn't hold up, and people are going to stop buying PS3s and games. I've already changed my mind to a "wait and see if it works" stance about Little Big Planet - and that was a must buy for me before, simply because Sony is continually unprepared. As for GTA I'm really surprised there are no hidden packages or rampages - as far as I can tell. Also, I'm on a 60 gig PS3 and I've had *no* issues with the game freezing, which is nice.

but it's done through gamespy not psn. meaning you can play cod4 or warhawk but since ut3 uses gamespy it was done today as well. it's not really an excuse but how the state of things are. most peopel are going to buy a big hype game like gta4 if the mp works on the day after launch or not. by not doing the infra, you save a lot of $$$$

Wow, the quality of the box, artbook and keychain are a lot higher than I expected.

CD tracklist is a snoozefest and in a shitty papersleeve. 16 tracks. Looks like a sampling of all the stations except jazz.

There was also an extra baggie in here that was empty..... kinda weird.

Originally Posted by The Mana Knight It's on Sunday and will be on Tuesday nights also. StrandedBrit is the coordinator (read the CAG GTAIV night thread below). http://www.cheapassgamer.com/forums/...d.php?t=179501

Thanks. I didn't see it, but I didn't look for more than a sec, so. . .

I'll definitely be on Sundays. Between this and Tekken 5 DR, it feels good to be playing some online PS3 for a change.

Game is dope. Already through a few missions, and a date. Controls are pretty sluggish during fights, but I have yet to shoot a gun. Cars handle much more realistically, and almost force you to drive with the traffic. Visuals are pretty nice, but playing Uncharted recently has me kinda spoiled. I hope the multiplayer will work for some cag action later, but if not I have nothing to be angry at. This is the first time I have been truly giddy as an adult for a game. I haven't even skipped a stone across the surface of the secrets in the game. I stole a hummer type vehicle on my way to save roman on a mission and when I got out I had some object stuck in my hand and I couldn't fight. I had to pull my phone out to drop it and fight. This game will keep me entertained forever.

So only the multiplayer is facing problems? Not single player?

I just picked mine up, i'm about to install it soon. I also have a 60gb so I hope I am free of problems.

Originally Posted by Nephlabobo Yeah, but you're acting like I'm asking for unicorns and leprechauns to reenact "Two Girls One Cup".

Aside from everyone's bitching and fighting, this is the best line ever. Definitely signature worthy.