Grand Theft Sales Machine

Been playing a bit of Grand Theft Auto 4… ok, a lot. The single-player is the standard “go here, kill him” that the series is known for… but it’s the lengths Rockstar has gone to make the city (and the world) feel like a living breathing place that amaze me. You can go “online” in the game and browse parody websites, book dates, and even make appointments with people you’ve been contracted to kill. Cop cars now have computers that can be scanned for thugs. Your cell phone in the game serves as a hub where missions, friends, and activities come together.