I am RKO
03-31-2008, 07:28 PM
4 days ago, we announced that Rockstar (http://www.rockstargames.com/iv/) has struck some sort of deal with Amazon (http://www.amazon.com) to bring you the music of GTA IV to your ears via the in-game phone. We have a few more details for you.
The technology, known simply as "ZiT," uses the game's cell phone feature in conjunction with Amazon.com to select and ultimately purchase songs. Essentially after players hear a song that they like -- whether Niko will have a MP3 player or similar device is still unknown, but the radio stations in every car are a given -- they then send a text message to the phone number ZIT-555-0100 and will then receive a message back with the song's title and artist name.
Those who signed up for the Social Club will then get an e-mail with a link to their own Amazon.com playlist. The DRM-free -- meaning you can toss them onto your iPod without worrying about legal restrictions -- tracks can be bought for a price of 89-99¢ if you like what you hear in the game. Initially this service will only be available in the United States.
With more than 150 tracks making their way onto GTA IV's soundtrack there should be something for everyone to find and enjoy. The developers have gone on record as saying that they're aiming for a more eclectic gathering of songs, so as to please the diehard music junkies out there. Don't expect to find the 50 Cent or Kanye tracks playing on your pop radio station.
Although, with alot of 360 Games these days, there will be a user playlist for your 50 or Kanye songs.
Thanks to IGN (http://uk.music.ign.com/articles/862/862993p1.html) for the news.
The technology, known simply as "ZiT," uses the game's cell phone feature in conjunction with Amazon.com to select and ultimately purchase songs. Essentially after players hear a song that they like -- whether Niko will have a MP3 player or similar device is still unknown, but the radio stations in every car are a given -- they then send a text message to the phone number ZIT-555-0100 and will then receive a message back with the song's title and artist name.
Those who signed up for the Social Club will then get an e-mail with a link to their own Amazon.com playlist. The DRM-free -- meaning you can toss them onto your iPod without worrying about legal restrictions -- tracks can be bought for a price of 89-99¢ if you like what you hear in the game. Initially this service will only be available in the United States.
With more than 150 tracks making their way onto GTA IV's soundtrack there should be something for everyone to find and enjoy. The developers have gone on record as saying that they're aiming for a more eclectic gathering of songs, so as to please the diehard music junkies out there. Don't expect to find the 50 Cent or Kanye tracks playing on your pop radio station.
Although, with alot of 360 Games these days, there will be a user playlist for your 50 or Kanye songs.
Thanks to IGN (http://uk.music.ign.com/articles/862/862993p1.html) for the news.