• A brand new mini game based around Golf will be included. Apparently one mission involves trying to beat Gonzales (a new character) at the game. You control everything with a single button - tap it to start the meter in motion, again to stop it when you reach the desired power level and again to set the accuracy of your shot. Once complete you can return to Leaf Links to play a score based golf mini-game.
• Empire Building is far more advanced than previously reported. Once you take over a site during a mission, the gang that previously occupied it becomes your "enemy". There will be six different business types that Vic can run, three of which (protection, extortion and prostitution) are mentioned in the article. Further business types will be revealed closer to release.
• You choose what type of business to set up at an acquired location and your choice will affect its level of success. For example, a smuggling business will perform better located close to Vice City Docks and Airport
• The businesses themselves will be split into three categories - low, middle and high, each of which will require an increased amount of investment to provide staff and resources for. They'll come under attack too, which will mean that you'll need to provide security personnel for each one.
• You'll be able to save the game at any of your businesses, which means there will be more than 30 possible safe houses across the city.
• The employees of your businesses can be recruited San Andreas style to provide protection and support to you on the streets.
• Notification about attacks on your businesses comes through the in game pager. Hiring more staff to protect your business means that they will stand a better chance of defending it on your behalf should it come under attack.
• Pedestrians on the street may comment on your success - Rockstar say it's all about having the people of Vice City (especially those close to you) recognise your power and control.