Previews are previews and videos are great, but reviews are the final decisions and in the case of Grand Theft Auto IV, whether it's worth the hype or not.

The list below is updated as often as possible, with release of the game we won't be posting reviews from every single website.

Official Xbox Magazine (US)

Not much is known from the review so far, except some details:

"They awarded the game 9.5 out of 10 for its "wonderful environment", "deep multiplayer" and for offering over 90 missions in single player. They say that multiplayer includes a 'Party Mode' where you're free to switch among gametypes with friends without having the game disconnect or split players up.

They say that you'll also be able to progress through eleven different ranks online and that it's possible to call the other team using the game cell phone during multiplayer. The only problem which the magazine feels the game has is that it has too many "filler missions" which don't develop the story at all."

- GTAGaming

Official Playstation Magazine (UK)

A few of the specific details from the OPM UK Review:

• One of the reasons Niko goes to Liberty City is to track down the man who betrayed his old army unit.
• Hidden Packages and Stunt Jumps are back
• Cars no longer catch fire at the slightest provocation.

Official Xbox Magazine (UK)

• Amazingly realistic world.
• Stunning action set pieces.
• Genuinely engrossing storyline.
• Hugely entertaining multiplayer.
• Vast in every respect.