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Yahtzee is back with his Zero Punctuation review of Rockstar Games latest Grand Theft Auto IV.

Tomorrow happens to be April 29th which means the wait will finally be over for all to play the latest Grand Theft Auto installment. From the reviews that are available GTA IV is the highest rated video game ever - this is a roundup of all reviews and also a couple of exclusive videos for your viewing pleasure.

100 IGN - I could go on and on about why Grand Theft Auto IV is one of the best games we’ve ever seen and why even folks who are easily offended should play it, but that would be pointless. The only thing you need to know is that you have to play this game. Period.

100 IGN UK - Expectations were so high for Grand Theft Auto IV that one of the biggest surprises is that it’s managed to meet them. That it’s also gone on to confound these is truly a marvel, and the game’s Liberty City is nothing less than one of the greatest videogame worlds yet conceived.

100 Playstation Official Magazine UK - GTA IV is richer, deeper and more involving than its predecessors. By the time the story threads start to tie up, the mission trees shake out, you’re totally invested in the characters and their world. I’m actually jealous of everyone about to experience it for the first time. The greatest testament to GTA IV’s brilliance is that I haven’t been able to stop thinking about it since putting the pad down. [May 2008, p.88]

100 1UP - None of these little flaws take away from Liberty City’s breathtaking vistas, incredibly varied scenery, and lived-in look (the PS3 version has the slightest visual edge, plus motion-control support — but then it’s missing Achievements and the eventual downloadable episodes exclusive to the 360 game). The city just feels alive.

100 EuroGamer - Almost everything you do in Liberty City would be good enough to drive its own game, and the best parts would be good enough to outrun the competition, but the reason it works so well is that Rockstar has made a game that requires no patience to play. This, as much as its usual coherency and the best script in the series, is what makes GTA IV the best openworld game yet, and why it will take something miraculous to rob it of game of the year status.

Playstation: The Official Magazine (US) - The light cast across the spectacuarly detailed facades, the slick road affecting car handling and causing footsteps to kick up splashes, the imposing skyscrapers, the flashing neon, it all changes wiht each passing street, and weather system…That’s what you’ll take away from GTA IV, along with the multiplayer gift that will keep on giving. [June 2008, p.36]

100 GameSpy - The very nature of the American Dream is the central theme in Rockstar Games’ Grand Theft Auto IV, a gaming masterpiece that is a picture-perfect snapshot of the underworld of today’s big cities. This is not only the finest title of the generation thus far, it is one of the best games of all-time.

100 Official Xbox Magazine UK - It’s got a world you believe in, a cast you care about and a script stuffed with brilliant moments… Utterly stunning in every resepct. [May 2008, p.79]

100 Team Xbox - It’s amazing that a sequel that keeps the core gameplay concepts of its prior incarnations can do so much to change itself into something new. Cabs are awesome, as is the cellphones capabilities. But perhaps the biggest innovation is the notion that you can create a game that’s as valid a piece of art as any book or movie. Is this our “Citizen Kane” moment?

100 Game Informer - I now know how film critics felt after screening “The Godfather.” It’s been days since Grand Theft Auto IV’s credits rolled, yet I can’t seem to construct a coherent thought without my mind wandering off into a daydream about the game. I just want to drop everything in my life so I can play it again. Experience it again. Live it again…Grand Theft Auto IV doesn’t just raise the bar for the storied franchise; it completely changes the landscape of gaming.

100 GameDaily - Grand Theft Auto IV lives up to its grand expectations by weaving a Hollywood-ready “American Dream” plotline with a finely-tuned game experience — taking the tried-and-true GTA formula and plugging it into a living, breathing version of Liberty City.

100 GamePro - Considering the fact that it’s been a target of political and media pundits who keep harping on the infamous “Hot Coffee” incident, it’s understandable to think that Rockstar might tone down the adult themes in GTA IV. But thankfully, that didn’t happen. This is a mature game, and a devilishly good one at that.

98 Xbox World 360 Magazine UK - Rockstar have surpassed themselves, delivering unquestionably the definitive GTA and perhaps the greatest videogame of all time. [June 2008]

98 Game Trailers - Grand Theft Auto IV is the sex, drugs, and rock and roll of video games. It’s a little less brave and intimidating this time around, but it?s also the most refined and polished game in the franchise?s history. This kind of sheen is generally reserved for titles with a much smaller scope.

95 Computer and Video Games - Coming back to our original conundrum, GTA IV has its flaws as a game, like the sometimes problematic auto-aim shooting or the massive difficulty jump when you get to the final ten missions. But as an all-round experience it’s truly, hype aside, a standout experience of gaming in 2008.

Take a high-flying tour of Liberty City:

Piss off the cops and get into a high speed chase:

Outrun the cops and live to kill another day:

IGN just gave CoD4: Modern Warfare a 9.4 out of 10 in their review. The following is the closing comments to the review followed by their video review.

Call of Duty 4: Modern Warfare is a fantastic game. The single-player experience is easily Infinity Ward’s best work to date. Calling it intense may be an understatement. The overall story is standard action movie fare, but the relationships built over the short five hours of play are surprisingly strong. Though the single-player lacks length, the multiplayer should keep you invested in COD4 for the long winter. This is a truly fantastic multiplayer offering that’s as deep as any other online game available.

Infinity Ward has done it again. Call of Duty 4 is a winner.

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Aaron Thomas at GameSpot reviewed Heavenly Sword for the PlayStation 3, check out what he thought were the good and bad qualities of the game followed by his video review.

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In case you had any doubt about Nintendo’s latest Metroid check out what IGN had to say in closing their 9.5 out 10 review.

Closing Comments
Metroid Prime 3: Corruption was originally set to launch with Wii, but the year-long delay has been very much worth the wait. Call it a first- person shooter or a first-person adventure — doesn’t matter. I call it the best game on Nintendo’s console. It is clear from the moment you pick up the controller that Prime 3 was developed exclusively for Wii. Not only do the new controls respond quicker and with more precision than any dual-analog-helmed FPS ever created, but the gesture system works brilliantly, too. Meanwhile, the title delivers everything a Metroid fan could hope for, including spectacular environmental puzzles, epic boss fights and intense combat, all wrapped up in a package that spans multiple worlds and is filled with re-traversal exploration. A cinematic storyline made possible by beautiful art and graphics rounds out the experience, which is complemented by a medal system and WiiConnect24 compatibility.

There are a couple of minor quibbles that keep Prime 3 from a higher score. The first and most obvious is that the game is a sequel and thus inherently feels familiar. While Corruption features more variety than any of its predecessors, it’s not the design revolution that the original game was. Also, as you explore the world, you will occasionally encounter doorways that take longer than they should to open, as they are loading the next area. Thankfully, this is a rare occurrence, but it does occur. And finally, while the majority of the 20-hour experience flows, there’s one fetch quest that interrupts the pace.

We rated the original Metroid Prime a 9.8 on GameCube and had Corruption been the first game in the series it’d have been worthy of the same score. As it stands, Samus Aran’s latest adventure is a spectacular must-own experience and one of Wii’s defining games. Stop reading and buy it.

With an overall reviewed score of 97 out of 100, the highest rated so far for Xbox 360. Here is a video review from GameTrailer, clocks in at around 8 minutes, awarding Bioshock a 95 out 100. If you are still wondering about this title check out this fair and balanced review of one the first must buy next-gen games released this year.