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==2009==
==2009==
===November 13, 2009===
===November 13, 2009===
*[[Dan Houser]] confirmed to The Times newspaper that a new [[Grand Theft Auto]] game would be developed.
*[[Dan Houser]] confirmed to The Times newspaper that a new [[Grand Theft Auto]] game would be developed. <ref name="November132009">{{cite web | url = http://technology.timesonline.co.uk/tol/news/tech_and_web/article6916029.ece | title = The driving force behind Grand Theft Auto | work = Times Online | accessdate = }}</ref>


==2010==
==2010==
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===March 27, 2011===
===March 27, 2011===
A Twitter user<ref name="February252011">{{cite web | url = http://twitter.com/#!/supererogatory | title = Supererogatory's Twitter feed | work =  | accessdate = }</ref> discovered an online casting call, apparently posted by [[Take-Two Interactive]] for a project called ''Rush''.
A Twitter user<ref name="February252011">{{cite web | url = http://twitter.com/#!/supererogatory | title = Supererogatory's Twitter feed | work =  | accessdate = }}</ref> discovered an online casting call, apparently posted by [[Take-Two Interactive]] for a project called ''Rush''.
::''Mitch Hayes'' - 38 yrs old - Annoying, wise cracking, highly successful FBI agent. In great shape. Does triathlons, drinks low cal beer, but still has a sense of humor.
::''Mitch Hayes'' - 38 yrs old - Annoying, wise cracking, highly successful FBI agent. In great shape. Does triathlons, drinks low cal beer, but still has a sense of humor.
::''Miguel Gonzalez'' - 25 yrs old - Young Mexican American FBI agent, caught between a few mob bosses. Very clean cut.
::''Miguel Gonzalez'' - 25 yrs old - Young Mexican American FBI agent, caught between a few mob bosses. Very clean cut.
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===November 3, 2011===
===November 3, 2011===
[[Rockstar Games]] issues a statement regarding [[Grand Theft Auto V]].<ref name="November32011">{{cite web | url = http://www.rockstargames.com/newswire/article/19471/grand-theft-auto-v-official-announcement.html | title = GRAND THEFT AUTO V Official Announcement | work = R* Q | accessdate = }}</ref>
[[Rockstar Games]] issues a statement regarding [[Grand Theft Auto V]].<ref name="November32011">{{cite web | url = http://www.rockstargames.com/newswire/article/19471/grand-theft-auto-v-official-announcement.html | title = GRAND THEFT AUTO V Official Announcement | work = R* Q | accessdate = }}</ref>
::::{{quote|We are very proud to officially announce that Grand Theft Auto V is in full development. Developed by series creator Rockstar North, Grand Theft Auto V heads to the city of Los Santos and surrounding hills, countryside and beaches in the largest and most ambitious game Rockstar has yet created. A bold new direction in open-world freedom, storytelling, mission-based gameplay and online multiplayer, Grand Theft Auto V focuses on the pursuit of the almighty dollar in a re-imagined, present day Southern California.|[[Rockstar Games]]}}
{{quote|We are very proud to officially announce that Grand Theft Auto V is in full development. Developed by series creator Rockstar North, Grand Theft Auto V heads to the city of Los Santos and surrounding hills, countryside and beaches in the largest and most ambitious game Rockstar has yet created. A bold new direction in open-world freedom, storytelling, mission-based gameplay and online multiplayer, Grand Theft Auto V focuses on the pursuit of the almighty dollar in a re-imagined, present day Southern California.}}


==2012==
==2012==
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===August 29, 2012===
===August 29, 2012===
[[Rockstar Games]] confirms that [[Grand Theft Auto IV]], [[The Lost and Damned]], [[The Ballad of Gay Tony]] and [[Grand Theft Auto: Chinatown Wars]] are in the same [[universe]] as [[Grand Theft Auto V]] by confirming the existence of three universes.<ref name="March222012">{{cite web | url = http://www.rockstargames.com/newswire/article/19861/grand-theft-auto-iii-your-questions-answered-part-one-claude-dar.html | title = Grand Theft Auto III: Your Questions Answered – Part One (Claude, Darkel & Other Characters) | work = R* Q | accessdate = 2013/08/15}}</ref>
[[Rockstar Games]] confirms that [[Grand Theft Auto IV]], [[The Lost and Damned]], [[The Ballad of Gay Tony]] and [[Grand Theft Auto: Chinatown Wars]] are in the same [[universe]] as [[Grand Theft Auto V]] by confirming the existence of three universes.<ref name="August292012">{{cite web | url = http://www.rockstargames.com/newswire/article/19861/grand-theft-auto-iii-your-questions-answered-part-one-claude-dar.html | title = Grand Theft Auto III: Your Questions Answered – Part One (Claude, Darkel & Other Characters) | work = R* Q | accessdate = }}</ref>


{{quote|El Burro is referenced as he was also referenced in GTA 1, so it felt appropriate that he should cross "universes" - the "universes" are the worlds interpreted at different definitions, 2d, 3d and high definition, so we felt brands and radio / back ground characters would exist in both, but 3 dimensional characters would not. This is the logic (as far as it could be considered logical) behind it - so no, we don't believe any GTA3 characters could exist in the GTA4 universe.|[[Rockstar Games]].}}
{{quote|El Burro is referenced as he was also referenced in GTA 1, so it felt appropriate that he should cross "universes" - the "universes" are the worlds interpreted at different definitions, 2d, 3d and high definition, so we felt brands and radio / back ground characters would exist in both, but 3 dimensional characters would not. This is the logic (as far as it could be considered logical) behind it - so no, we don't believe any GTA3 characters could exist in the GTA4 universe.|[[Rockstar Games]].}}
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===October 27, 2012===
A retail store promotional poster for [[Grand Theft Auto V]] was leaked to the internet revealing the release date for GTA V as Spring 2013 with the [[PlayStation 3]] and [[Xbox 360]] revealed to be carrying the game.
===October 30, 2012===
[[Rockstar Games]] officially announce that [[Grand Theft Auto V]] is to be released in Spring 2013 and release a new game art. <ref name="October302012">{{cite web | url = http://www.rockstargames.com/newswire/article/45951/grand-theft-auto-v-is-coming-spring-2013.html | title = Grand Theft Auto V Is Coming Spring 2013 | work = R* Q | accessdate = }}</ref>
{{quote|Today, we're proud to announce that Grand Theft Auto V is expected to launch worldwide spring 2013 for Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3.<br />
Developed by series creator Rockstar North, Grand Theft Auto V takes place in a re-imagined, present-day Southern California in the largest and most thriving game-world we have ever created set in the sprawling city of Los Santos and for miles beyond – from the tops of the mountains to the depths of the ocean.<br />Starting next week November 5, 2012, Grand Theft Auto V will become available for pre-order everywhere and fans can expect a host of new information to become available in November.}}
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===November 1, 2012===
Game Informer release two high resolution game arts for [[Grand Theft Auto V]] and photographs of promotional material given to retailers are leaked to the internet. Five in-game locations were revealed with one of items, a Los Santos Photo Viewer: [[Vespucci Canals]], [[Vinewood Hills]], [[Del Perro Pier]], [[Grapeseed]] and the [[Zancudo River]]. [[Rockstar Games]] also delay the second GTA V trailer after a loss of power for their [[:wp:New York City|New York]] offices lose power because of [[:wp:Hurricane Sandy|Hurricane Sandy]]. There had been no previous announcement regarding the trailers release date.
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===November 5, 2012===
[[Grand Theft Auto V]] is officially available to pre-order across the world. [[Rockstar Games]] also confirms the second GTA V trailer will be released on November 14, 2012.<ref name="November52012">{{cite web | url = http://www.rockstargames.com/newswire/article/46031/grand-theft-auto-v-trailer-2-coming-next-week-wed-nov-14.html | title = Grand Theft Auto V Trailer #2 Coming Next Week, Wed Nov 14 | work = R* Q | accessdate = }}</ref> Rockstar Games also released altered versions of the two game artworks released on November 1, 2012.
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===November 7, 2012===
[[United Kingdom|UK]] magazine [http://www.shortlist.com/ Short List] release a new screenshot of [[Grand Theft Auto V]] to promote a give away of the Los Santos Photo Viewers.
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===November 8, 2012===
Game Informer release their preview of [[Grand Theft Auto V]], the games first. Twenty new screenshots, a game art and new information are released in the preview. GTA V is revealed to have three [[protagonist]]s ([[Franklin]], [[Michael (GTA V)|Michael]] and [[Trevor Phillips|Trevor]]) all of whom have their own storyline and set skills. Gamers will also be able to switch between protagonists except during certain missions. GTA V will feature a larger number of [[vehicles]] than in any previous [[Grand Theft Auto]] game. GTA V is also confirmed to be larger than [[Liberty City in GTA IV Era|Liberty City]] & [[Alderney]] ([[Grand Theft Auto IV]]), [[San Andreas in GTA III Era|San Andreas]] ([[Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas]]) and New Austin, West Elizabeth & Nuevo Paradiso (Red Dead Redemption) combined, including a [[Mount Chiliad in GTA V|mountain]], wine country, the ocean floor, [[Blaine County|a rural area]] and a military base. For the other details revealed [[Grand_Theft_Auto_V/Game_Informer|click here]].
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File:Protagonists-GTAV-GameInformer-artwork.png|Front cover of Game Informer's December issue.
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