Lost & Spammed

I've been keeping up with the long awaited news about GTA IV's DLC, the same stuff Microsoft apparently paid $50 million for. But it wasn't a new island that I think most people were hoping for, and obviously this news ain't new but I'd just thought of it. I keep wondering why build up a character like Niko, I mean there was clearly a lot of effort put in for a predominantly Western audience to relate to a Eastern European immigrant. Now theres nothing rascist or anything, I just think it was maybe seen as uncomfortable for people who usually liken themselves to the american anti-hero wev'e been given with each previous installment. Rockstar knew it must have been a huge risk and it paid off, Niko was one of the most impressivley developed and memorable characters of recent popular culture.

But anyway, why build up Niko to then swap him for Johnny no-name? Im not that pessimestic about how the DLC will turn out but im not excited either. GTA IV was one of the most advanced and incredible games of recent years, but for me it just lacked that wow factor. Im hoping for the best, and I think Rockstar are more than capable of producing quality material, just don't rest on your laurels R*.

And for chrissakes, More dev for Brucie, I see potential DLC there. GamesRadar did a great article which sums him up, brilliant stuff. http://www.gamesradar.com/f/non-playable-characters-we-wish-were-playable/a-20081203115053234058

Well heres the new-ish trailer for The Lost and Damned.