While its not a down-to-the-finite-details replica of the Grand Theft Auto IV trailer, it's pretty darned spot-on. If you factor in that he made it using only clips that he could find on YouTube, it's even more amazing. When they cut to that one shot of the actor ... you'll be wondering if they used that for the actual game trailer.
It's even more impressive that he was able to make it so close to the actual thing within his YouTube confines. Does this mean the GTA IV trailer-creators used very familiar scenes in and around New York? Or is it a sign that YouTube is just that much closer to taking over the world?
We may never know.
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Posted: Apr 6th 2007 8:51PM (Unverified) said
That IS very cool. I give a big round of applause to dedicated fans who made this.
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Posted: Apr 6th 2007 9:03PM (Unverified) said
Yes that is very impressive. My geeky inner centre approves.
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Posted: Apr 6th 2007 9:08PM (Unverified) said
wow the graphics are amazing, it looks real!!
this video is the PS3 version right?
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this video is the PS3 version right?
Posted: Apr 6th 2007 9:31PM (Unverified) said
If it's not a PS2 port with tacked-on controls, it's not a Wii game.
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Posted: Apr 6th 2007 9:35PM (Unverified) said
How ppl can transform this news to a PS3vs360vsWii is beyond me...I really liked the Dreamcast :(
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Posted: Apr 6th 2007 10:07PM (Unverified) said
Most likely a viral attempt by RockStar... cant tell nowadays if its amateur or viral.
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Posted: Apr 6th 2007 10:46PM (Unverified) said
Its a nice job, I noticed a few clips from australia (the ones of the city scapes and the train at the start) and the picture of the guy, thats from Behind Enemy lines isn't it?
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Posted: Apr 6th 2007 10:56PM (Unverified) said
Funny.
I love that effin' song. As long as the subject is real-life versions of the GTA IV trailer, I'd like to recommend the movie to which it's an homage: Godfrey Reggio's Koyaanisqatsi.
http://www.koyaanisqatsi.org/films/koyaanisqatsi.php
Youtube clip:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GgKegzFOAxA
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I love that effin' song. As long as the subject is real-life versions of the GTA IV trailer, I'd like to recommend the movie to which it's an homage: Godfrey Reggio's Koyaanisqatsi.
http://www.koyaanisqatsi.org/films/koyaanisqatsi.php
Youtube clip:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GgKegzFOAxA
Posted: Apr 6th 2007 11:00PM moopcow said
Most of it is footage from Koyaanisqatsi. The GTA4 trailer even used the same music from the trailer. Check out the Koyaanisqatsi trailer on Youtube here:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PirH8PADDgQ&eurl=http%3A%2F%2Fwww%2Egamerevolution%2Ecom%2Fvideo%2Fyoutube%2Ephp%3Fv%3DPirH8PADDgQ
Ya'll should post the GTA4 trailer and Koyaanisqatsi trailer right under this.
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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PirH8PADDgQ&eurl=http%3A%2F%2Fwww%2Egamerevolution%2Ecom%2Fvideo%2Fyoutube%2Ephp%3Fv%3DPirH8PADDgQ
Ya'll should post the GTA4 trailer and Koyaanisqatsi trailer right under this.
Posted: Apr 6th 2007 11:12PM (Unverified) said
This trailer gets more badass everytime i see it. I didn't even realize it was like Koyaanisqatsi. I'm so excited for this game. Seriously the character progression is PERFECT, they did like an italian mobster type guy, an 80s criminal, a "ghetto" guy, and now what im guessing is a russian mafia type guy. I wonder who you'll play as next.
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Posted: Apr 7th 2007 1:07AM (Unverified) said
"Does this mean the GTA IV trailer-creators used very familiar scenes in and around New York?"
Um.. duh?
Let's see - they used the Brooklyn Bridge, the Empire State Building, the Statue of Liberty, and Times Square. No, I don't imagine those are scenes that would be very common on YouTube...
I'm actually more curious to see how well Rockstar models the areas of the city that *aren't* so well-traveled, because those are the areas most NYC residents would actually know. (Most residents actually actively *avoid* the tourist areas.) But then, it is of course *not* actually NYC but "Liberty City", so they can take as much creative license as they want with the layout and locations. Put an airport down in lower Manhattan, have the Brooklyn Bridge go to Queens, I mean whatever.
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Um.. duh?
Let's see - they used the Brooklyn Bridge, the Empire State Building, the Statue of Liberty, and Times Square. No, I don't imagine those are scenes that would be very common on YouTube...
I'm actually more curious to see how well Rockstar models the areas of the city that *aren't* so well-traveled, because those are the areas most NYC residents would actually know. (Most residents actually actively *avoid* the tourist areas.) But then, it is of course *not* actually NYC but "Liberty City", so they can take as much creative license as they want with the layout and locations. Put an airport down in lower Manhattan, have the Brooklyn Bridge go to Queens, I mean whatever.
Posted: Apr 8th 2007 2:25AM (Unverified) said
And NYC has two airports. One is Domestic (LGA) and one is International (JFK) so that might be incorporated, in addition to there being FIVE very DISTINCT boroughs, each with their own personalities and neighborhoods.
As a person who was born and raised in NYC, it'll be interesting to see how they do this. Especially since it's on Next Gen systems. Think Rockstar can get the NYC Public transportation system right? >:-D We have like a kajillion trains.
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As a person who was born and raised in NYC, it'll be interesting to see how they do this. Especially since it's on Next Gen systems. Think Rockstar can get the NYC Public transportation system right? >:-D We have like a kajillion trains.
Posted: Apr 7th 2007 2:07AM Pirateinmymind said
It's kind of funny "the graphics" on this are better, but the trailer's resolution is way better!
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Posted: Apr 7th 2007 12:23PM (Unverified) said
Pretty cool but sorta pointless. We all knew GTA IV was relevant to New York but is Liberty City. Also, the guy in the video is from Behind Enemy Lines...good movie
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Posted: Apr 7th 2007 2:19PM (Unverified) said
One of the best uses of new media I've seen in quite awhile. Post Modernism > Modernism.
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Posted: Apr 7th 2007 2:53PM (Unverified) said
I don't understand why people chime in with the "this is pointless" comment. Sometimes people like to be creative. Isn't that enough? Not every video has to rub your feet and make you a sandwich.
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Posted: Apr 7th 2007 5:35PM (Unverified) said
"Not every video has to rub your feet and make you a sandwich." Best comment EVER made with regard to ANYTHING. Brian is on his way to becoming my idol. Also, this is fairly crative in a someone-already-did-this kind of way, so don't bash it.
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Posted: Apr 8th 2007 4:18AM (Unverified) said
yep thats the bad guy from 'behind enemy lines'
i do cocaine!!!
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i do cocaine!!!
Posted: Apr 8th 2007 3:49PM (Unverified) said
How comes the video wasn't tagged under PS3? Joystiq, please don't say you know something that we don't! :(
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