2. IN FOR THE LONG HAUL
San Andreas' RS Haul is
back, and some missions
will be centred around it.
Details haven't been
revealed by Rockstar, but
given Niko's history of
people smuggling... well,
let's just say, you can fit a
lot of immigrants in the back
of a lorry...

3. THE GOOD SECHS SHOW
The Gruppe Sechs
securicars are back too,
but this time there's a
bigger emphasis on jacking
them, nicking the money
and destroying the
evidence. Don't expect an
easy ride; stealing one is a
tough task, but losing the
cops in the aftermath is
even trickier.

4. CRACKING JOKES
The poster behind Manny is
more than just a hint at a
drugs-related side mission
- it's a blatant nod towards
fellow sandboxer
Crackdown. We've also
seen Crackdown's name on
a news ticker, and there
are plenty more references
tucked away in the final
game.

5. SMILE FOR THE CAMERA
We knew that the camera
would return, and now it's
been placed on the mobile
phone. But the official
website hints at something
quite brilliant, and even
more exciting: the ability to
upload and share your pics
with other GTA-IV players.

6. ALL GONE TO ZU
Most vehicle brands will
return, but we know for
sure that the Stallion and
the Comet are definitely in.
And San Andreas' fastest
bike, the zu NRG500,
has been bettered - the
NHG900RR is now the
motorcycle of choice.

7. SPRAY WHAT YOU SEE
Keep your eyes peeled for
graffiti loaded with knowing
winks. The red motorcycle
on the left is a direct copy
of the bike on the Vice City
box art, while GTA 3
characters El Burro and 8-
Ball are visible on the right.

8. MAP OF HONOUR
Again with the self-
references. While San
Andreas contained maps of
Vice City, IV has actual
photos. One of the first
promotional shots of Vice
City can clearly be seen
pinned to the wall of the bar.

9. SUPER STORES
San Andreas brand names
like Binco, Burger Shot, 24-
7 and Clucking Bell are all
back in GTA IV, along with
plenty more brands from
previous games. Alderney
will also be the home of
strip malls, providing a one-
stop-shop for clothing,
food and more.

10. TICKER TAPED
Rob a bank? Murder a crime
boss? People are going to
know about it. The news
tickers in Star Junction
(Liberty City's Times
Square) and around the city
are always being updated -
along, sadly for you, with
descriptions of the
perpetrator.

11. COFFEE REPUBLIC
The Hot Coffee mod fiasco
landed Rockstar in some
hot water, but it's good to
see they've seen the funny
side of it. Bean Machine
Coffee signs litter Liberty
City. The 'familiar'
positioning of the coffee
beans in the logo is no
accident either...

12. MAN IN THE MIRROR
Those of you who aren't
overwhelmed by the
graphics (seriously -
what's wrong with you?)
should take a close look at
this. First car: driver facing
forward. Second car: driver
checking the mirror. Third
car: driver looking out the
side window. GTA IV's about
the little details - and
they're staggering.

13. JUST GOTTA RIDE IT
Flushing Meadows (site of
the NY World's Fair) is
featured in its entirety, as
is a recreation of theme
park Astroland at Coney
Island. Rides such as the
Corpse Ride and Cyclone
can be tested, and the
major tourist spots will play
a part in some missions.

14. CANNED LAUGHTER
Mmmm... Sprunk: A Taste of
(Things to) Come. The drink
from Manhunt, Vice City and
San Andreas is back, and
for a mere 1 you can grab
a can and top up your
health. Even the Statue of
Happiness loves a helping
of Sprunk - just look in her
hand.

15. phoneY
In a nod to Saints Row, any
phone number you find, be
it on a sign, flyer or even
scrawled on a bathroom
wall, can be contacted for
aid and, sometimes, secrets.

16. BAN THIS FILTH!
Visit the Videogeddon
Arcade to try out a number
of tongue-in-cheek games,
and keep an eye out for
people and posters
attacking violent games.

17. BAT MAN BEGINS
We all know the cops are
crooked, but did you
realise that they display
the fact on their uniform?
Take a close look at the
badge this copper's
wearing with pride - two
cops with bats dragging off
a beaten man.

18. WHAM BAM TRAM
See the sky tram on the
box? It's actually a form of
transport that you can ride
- if you pay the fare.
Lol i copied and pasted it with my eyes half shut Pmsl.... there is a full list of achievements too! i'll post them later although i'm not reading it myself

More spoilers coming soon!

The name of every radio
station is revealed:
WKTT - We Know The
Truth (right wing talk radio)
San Juan Sounds (latin)
Integrity 2.0 (speech,
hosted by Lazlow)
Liberty City
(punk/ )
Liberty Rock Radio 97.8
(classic rock)
The Vibe 98.8 (soul/R'n'B)
PLR - Public Liberty Radio
(call-in speech)
The Classics 104.1 (old-
skool hip-hop)
Jazz Nation Radio 108.5
(jazz)
Vladivostok FM (eastern
european)
Radio Broker (alt rock)
Tuff Gong Radio
(reggae/dub)
Electro Choc
Massive B Soundsystem
96.9 (dance hall)
IF99 - International Funk
(funk)
The Beat 102.7
(contemporary hip-hop)
K109 The Studio (disco)
Fusion FM
The Journey
(ambient/chillout)