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swamped with a ton of work but i’m hoping to get my review of GTA:SA for xbox at gameplayinsider.com up by the beginning of next week (kim’s switching servers for GPI this weekend as well). after a few hours with the game i’m really starting to get into it. initial impressions: the graphics (no blurs or artistic yellow haze, more draw distance, less pop-in) and load times (shorter for cutscenes, non-existent for building entry) put the PS2’s version to shame. it’s not just a larger game but it’s denser as well, with activity going on at all times. the new RPG elements are actually fun and not the chore i thought they’d be. and the soundtrack is unbelievably good. only minor complaints so far are with the camera, the graphics in general and the slow first hour of play. so far i definitely like it more that GTA:VC.