The developers saw GTA IV and sh*t bricks. :P
http://www.gametrailers.com/player/usermovies/225822.html
I still wouldnt buy it. The first game was like a bad 50 cent music video.
A lot of game sites say the first was alright and the second has been finished for a little while they have said but of course bring it out while GTA4 is still on its high is finical suicide if its a similar game.
Great trailer though.
If GTA4 San Address or what ever the next version is under this engine comes they should really do less of the friends thing and more of Saints Row as that trailer shows.
I played through Saints Row, I thought it was a good game tbh, bit short lived mind.
I was really enjoying Saints Row on the 360 until i had a mission and driving to it got stuck in the scenery. Wiped game, started fresh and got stuck again.
Never worked that one out, but got a refund in the end.
The first game was really good, and the second one looks like itll be even better and have tons more stuff to do.
tbh, i really enjoyed the first game and im looking forward to the 2nd aswell, looks good. But not yet as im really enjoying gta4.