http://www.gamezine.co.uk/news/game-types/shooter/gta-iv-online-modes-grind-a-halt-on-ps3-$1220872.htm

http://www.kotaku.com.au/games/2008/04/gta_iv_multiplayer_down_for_ps3_players.html

Looks like the online portion of GTAIV isn't working at all well on the PS3 atm.  Hopefully it will settle down once Sony gets a handle on the traffic. 

yeah they underestimated demand by a long shot. they're eprobably just upgrading them.

Apparently it's been fixed. I'll have a try and report back!

Edit: 100 posts! 

Nope, just says "cannot connect to game provider".

Much like XBOX Live being down this Christmas, no big deal.

If anything, it goes to show that GTA IV has sold extremely well on the PS3.

Mine is down

@ starcraft ,,,well you are the MASTER of epic spin not DMeisterJ

I learned from the best!

i actually agree with Starcraft what a spin.

I actually assumed Starcraft would be playing GTA4 non stop, he did blabber that the 360 has the full experience and there is nothing else he'd need. Seeing him post a PS3 topic he could care less about wasn't something I'd expect. Did his 360 die on him again or something?

Anyway, tried twice online and failed once. Enough SP left to keep myself occupied till then and I am still busy with the MGO beta which is growing on me every single second. Good thing I got some free days with all these excellent games and still racing with GT5P too.