The Top 5 Reasons GTA IV WIll Disappoint

I know you all have your opinions, and don't get me wrong, I think it will be a very good game. I just don't see it living up to everything everyone is saying. I think it is likely that a few of you will be disappointed, and maybe that is just because Rockstar is so darned good. I love the GTA series and I really do hope it is the best installment. Here are the top 5 reasons you can plan to be disappointed.

#5) Same Old Or Brand New

From what I have been reading across several forum boards, you guys seem to believe it will be an entire new experience or a near exact clone of III with a few enhancements. This to me is bad, you never want something that is a complete change-up because it could potentially lead to flaws. At the same token though, you don't want the same game in a different box. I would think you would want a mix up, a good amount of new and some of the old.

#4) Won't Revolutionize

Grand Theft Auto III did so much for the game industry it is unbelievable. I do not really see the new GTA matching up in this category though. The industry has changed so much from the time of GTA III's release. From what I have seen on footage and trailors, you can probably expect worse graphics than you have gotten from other games so far in this generation.

#3) First GTA Of This Generation

Now I know that GTA III was also a first for its generation, but also you must realize that there was no other market and competition was almost nil. It is going to be an entire new experience for Rockstar and there was a lot of pressure on them to make sure they didn't screw up. So you can expect some pretty safe gameplay, no glitches, and few new features.

#2) GTA III Sets The Bar Through The Roof

You all remember GTA III, and we all rate it as one of the top games of all time. Most of you believe that GTA IV will beat that, not only is that unrealistic, it just won't be happening. Rockstar has huge expectations and the pressure to live up to them are just too high.

#1) No Game Can Ever Live Up To GTA's Expectations

This one is almost self explanatory. GTA IV has been hyped so much and with Rockstars delay that hype has just been multiplying. The bar has been set above the level of possible, it is so high no game could ever possibly reach it. So you can expect to be disappointed.

There is the top 5 reasons you will be disappointed. Yes it will still be a good game though.

The Top 5 Game consoles ever!

Ok so we ramble through this all the time, what is the greatest... if that's the greatest than what the hell does that make this one. So what, we have done it before, we will absolutely do it again. So I will voyage out and attempt this feat. Please note that I have not in fact played every piece of hardware ever made and that this list only reflects the views of the writer.


We will start at the top, because that is all you care about anyways right?

1) THE ATARI 2600!

I know half of you do not even remember the thing so I did the work of wikipedia-ing it. Here

Ok so your probably wondering what I am on by now, that's ok though. I was also am wondering, but I have decided it's for the best. You see, the Atari changed the world! In 1975 Atari released the Atari 2600, possibly the greatest system ever. Here is why I believe it is the greatest sytem ever.

Ok as a child when you were born into the US you were guarenteed two things in life, 1. taxes and 2. The Atari 2600. Everyone had one and a copy of pong. It was great for the games industry, as Atari made money others companies invested. As more and mroe companies got involved the larger the scale of the business and the more likely other companies would par-take. Sure the Atari 2600 didn't have the best games of all time, sure it wasn't the most long term system, and sure it wasn't the most fun to play. Without it though... we probably wouldn't have a games industry anything near what we have. That is why it is the greatest game console ever!


Here is the Rest of my top five with a brief descripition of why!

2) The Nintendo

For obvious reasons the original Nintendo comes in second place and is arguably the greatest console of all time, it had great games and was a load of fun. After ET for Atari it was looking grim in the gaming world, but then came the Nintendo which gave us hope. Please note that ET was also released for the Nintendo.

3) The Sony Playstation 2

Ok this one is a no-brainer. This was probably the easiest console to justify in position, not as important as the Nintendo or Atari 2600 but much more important than the others. Look at the statistics, this thing is shattering... no, obliterating the sales records. The console still sells as good as any other console ,except for the Wii, today.


4) The Sony Playstation

It is getting a little harder now, but this one just seemed to fit. Looking back to the times of the original Playstation there were only a few systems that had ever used CD's at launch.The graphics were above par for its time and due to little competition it succeeded.

5) The Dreamcast

This one is subject to the msot controversy since most of you have never seen one, let alone played it. Short and simple, some of the best games ever and online capability...

So thats it, let the flamming begin. The best game machine is actually the PC in my opinion, especially if you know how to modify the games!