Thursday 1st May 2008 – London, UK/… Official strategy guide expert, BradyGames, has launched its highly anticipated Grand Theft Auto IV Signature Series guide – the only official guide to the year’s biggest game, out now for PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360. Created in conjunction with developer Rockstar Games, Grand Theft Auto IV Signature Series guide weighs in at 288 pages, features an exclusive double-sided foldout map and poster, and goes on sale with an RRP of £12.99.

Liberty City is a living, breathing metropolis full-to-bursting with thrilling places to check out, characters to meet, lucrative opportunities to discover, and secrets to unearth—and Brady’s guide is the only official and comprehensive source of information that will help gamers take advantage of everything that the most anticipated game of the year has to offer, including detailed instructions for completing 100% of the game and chalking up all 50 Xbox 360 Achievements. Packed full of over 1000 screenshots and illustrations, BradyGames’ Grand Theft Auto IV Signature Series guide provides players with game-play basics, a full single-player walkthrough, complete vehicle and weapon listings, 30+ pages of maps and exclusive multiplayer strategy.

Contents include:

- Comprehensive guide to completing 100% of the game, featuring coverage of all Missions—including Vigilante, Car Thefts, and Most Wanted—plus Friendships, Random Characters, and more! 

- Detailed maps pinpointing locations for weapon, armour, and health pick-ups 

- Locations of every “Hidden Package” and Unique Stunt Jump in the game, complete with descriptions and screenshots showing their exact locations 

- Detailed descriptions and battle-tested tactics for each Multiplayer mode 

- Maps, walkthroughs and strategy for all main story missions 

- Pick-ups, collectibles, and places of interest—everything you need and everywhere you need to be in a dedicated section

Whether gamers need a little nudge to get them through a particularly tough mission or fully illustrated guidance on achieving 100% completion—and winning renown on the recently announced online leaderboard, Rockstar Social Club—this invaluable tome is the best and only source available anywhere.

Brian Saliba from BradyGames UK, said: “The game is sure to set new industry standards for immersive gameplay and multiplayer entertainment. And while all kinds of tips and advice will be popping up online in the coming weeks, this book is the only guide that was developed in conjunction with Rockstar—and it is the only guide anywhere that will be available from day one, for gamers looking to win Rockstar Social Club fame.”

The guide is available to buy from all good video games retailers and online shops.