Rockstar slow to release in-game GTA IV screens
- March 21, 2008 10:15 AM PST
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Twenty new screenshots for the highly anticipated Grand Theft Auto IV were released on Thursday, but with less than six weeks until release, in-game action screens are strangely still missing.
The newly released screens by way of the game's official website seemingly depict cut sequences only, as have other images released so far.
"The graphics in-game are hot," comments senior GamePro editor Chris Morell, "so I'm not sure what's up."
Indeed, several recent previews have noted the more realistic-looking visuals of IV when compared to previous Grand Theft Auto games.
It is common practice in the video game industry to promote the best-looking game shots, which are almost always pre-rendered cut scenes. Though usually, in-game shots are also released as a game's launch date nears.
Grand Theft Auto IV arrives on Xbox 360 and PS3 on April 29. The sandbox action game is rated Mature and carries an MSRP of $59.99.
I suspect this is just Rockstar holding its cards close to its chest in an effort to build further anticipation (read: no cause for concern). But still, some in-game shots would be nice already.
