You would not believe the hell of trying to install and play Grand Theft Auto IV.
Simply horrible.
Must have Microsft .net framework + SP1 installed.
Must have Microsoft "Windows for Games" installed. The game comes with it; but it’s already out of date and must be patched immediately during game install.
The actual game install took over 30 minutes of installing / copying files;
during which it installs the Sony DRM "SecuROM" hated spyware;
Must register with Microsoft "Windows LIVE", i.e. get a hotmail account + register with microsoft live services; IN ORDER TO SAVE YOUR GAME!
Must then create a "Microsoft Gamer ID" that ties in with the Windows Live ID;
They bug you CONSTANTLY about creating a "Rockstar Social Club ID", but last night during Day 1 of release CRASHED THE GAME,
Game locked up my entire computer while attempting to re-configure the key config so I could actually PLAY the game;
Twice;
When I finally unplugged my network cable and launched the game, going to "Offline Mode", it let me actually get to the screen where it said,
"You cannot save your game unless you log into your Windows Live account" so I plugged the network cable back in and registered;
ACTUALLY GOT TO WATCH THE OPENING CUT-SCENE!!! then actually DRIVE A CAR AROUND!!!
Then, reaching the save-point in Victor’s Cousin’s apartment, tried to watch the TV;
Computer locked up again due to audio error or my vid card just crapping out / overheating or something (I have an ATI 1950- NO SLOUCH!)
Gave up & went to bed.
