Grand Theft Auto IV

Future Publishing has just released their CVG Grand Theft Auto IV special, and the entire magazine is dedicated to Rockstar's blockbuster franchise. If you haven't seen it, it seems that, according to PlayThree, the magazine greatly favors the Xbox 360 version of the game.

The reason is obvious: that exclusive downloadable content. Believe it or not, they say this content is actually similar to Vice City and San Andreas in total size and scope...which just sounds monstrous to us. Here's the quote in question, and it's bound to capture your attention:

"Of course, to call games as vastly ambitious as Vice City or San Andreas mere 'expansion packs' seems childish, but nevertheless, the downloadable content (DLC) coming for the Xbox 360 version of IV has repositioned those games in just this way. DLC so far has meant the odd new car, jumper of bit of horse armour, but GTA IV is set to completely redefine the idea with expansions that are to GTA IV what Vice City or San Andreas were GTA III. Yes, Rockstar is clearly hinting at new downloadable cities; and the chances of them being London, Vice City or SA again are slim to none. So that's new as in brand new. GTA IV's Liberty City is the beginning. Think about that and be excited."

Sony has downplayed the importance of this downloadable content in the past, but it seems very clear that Xbox 360 owners are quite happy with this major feature. We can't wait to learn more about the DLC, especially after this quote.