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Grand Theft Auto 4 (GTA 4) is an action/sandbox video game that can be played on Xbox 360, Playstation 3, and PC. Beginners often have trouble figuring out how to play GTA 4 online since it is not fully introduced to you at the beginning of the game.
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1After the beginning cutscene, or at any point in the game, press up on the directional buttons.
- A phone should come up in the bottom-right corner of your screen. If it doesn't, make sure you're not in a cutscene or speaking with anyone.
- When the phone comes up, press A (Xbox 360), X (PS3) or the Up Arrow key (PC).
- This should bring you to a menu on the phone. If you have just passed the beginning cutscene, the only option available to you will be multi-player. Otherwise, just scroll down. Click on Multiplayer.
- Now, you will be presented with a few options. Click Tutorial if you want a tutorial on multi-player matches, click Ranked if you want an aggressive ranked match, which will build up to your rank, or click on Player Match if you want a friendly match, perfect for beginners.
- If you clicked Ranked or Player Match, you will be presented with the following options...
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1Choose from the following games to play GTA 4 online.
- Player Match: challenge other GTA 4 players in any multiplayer mode.
- Ranked Match: increase your ranking by winning against other ranked players.
- Party Mode: great for creating havoc on the streets by inviting many players armed with weapons.
- Team Deathmatch: try to collect as much money as possible from members of the opposing team.
- Team Mafia Work: complete contract jobs for the mafia.
- Team Car Jack City: steal cars and deliver them at the drop-off point to receive cash when you play this GTA 4 game.
- Cops n' Crooks: protect your boss against the police and get him to the safe location.
- Turf War: fight to capture bases and gain territory.
- Deal Breaker: ruin deals by killing the attendants and witnesses while stealing the goods.
- Hangman's Noose: escort your boss Petrovic to safety as a mafia member in Grand Theft Auto.
- Bomb Da Base: You must first steal a bomb-laden vehicle, then attempt to plant bombs on a cargo ship as you battle against the criminals on that ship.
- Race: race against other players in cars, boats and helicopters to get to the finish line.
- GTA Race: add combat elements to the Race game.
- Free Mode: Similar to Party Mode, you are free to explore the map, with weapons and vehicles available.
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1Keep the following features in mind when you are playing GTA 4 online.
- You can choose from 15 game modes in total. They are organized under 3 main categories (Party Mode, Player Match and Ranked). Each game mode offers different missions.
- Each game mode is configured by the host. Configurations include the types of vehicles, traffic amount, pedestrian count, weaponry and weather conditions within the game.
- You cannot have more than 16 players within a single online game.
- Online games are selected at random by either adding you onto an existing game or creating a new online game for you.
- In Deathmatch, you will win $100 when you kill another player and lose $100 if you kill yourself.
- The more money you earn by completing multi-player matches, the higher you rank. Higher ranks will unlock clothing for your character.
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