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==Games in the GTA III Era== | ==Games in the GTA III Era== | ||
===Grand Theft Auto III=== | ===Grand Theft Auto III=== | ||
[[Grand Theft Auto III]] (2001) was set in fictional [[Liberty City]] (based on New York City) in 2001. This game brought a [[third-person]] view to the series, rather than the traditional [[top-down]] view of earlier titles (although the view is still made available as an optional camera angle). Graphics were also updated with a new 3D [[game engine]]. While not the first of its kind, the gameplay engine had expanded the explorable world, doing away with a traditional game structure where the player faces a "boss" at the end of the level and moves onto a new level, opting instead for more realistic mission-based approach. [[Multiplayer]] was discarded (third party mods were later released, allowing for multiplayer gameplay) but GTA III improved in many other areas such as voice-acting and storyline (before, there was speech only in short animated [[cutscene]]s between levels, other communication was simply subtitles running on the bottom of the screen). Pop culture also is cemented into GTA III, drawing many aspects and ideas from popular films and shows such as Scarface, Goodfellas, and The Sopranos. | [[Grand Theft Auto III]] (2001) was set in fictional [[Liberty City]] (based on New York City) in 2001. This game brought a [[third-person]] view to the series, rather than the traditional [[top-down]] view of earlier titles (although the view is still made available as an optional camera angle). Graphics were also updated with a new 3D [[game engine]]. While not the first of its kind, the gameplay engine had expanded the explorable world, doing away with a traditional game structure where the player faces a "boss" at the end of the level and moves onto a new level, opting instead for more realistic mission-based approach. [[Multiplayer]] was discarded (third party mods were later released, allowing for multiplayer gameplay) but GTA III improved in many other areas such as voice-acting and storyline (before, there was speech only in short animated [[cutscene]]s between levels, other communication was simply subtitles running on the bottom of the screen). Pop culture also is cemented into GTA III, drawing many aspects and ideas from popular films and shows such as Scarface, Goodfellas, and The Sopranos. | ||
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===Grand Theft Auto: Vice City=== | ===Grand Theft Auto: Vice City=== | ||
[[Grand Theft Auto: Vice City]] (2002), was set in 1986 in [[Vice City]] (based on Miami). Influences for the game include movies such as Scarface, Carlito's Way and the TV series Miami Vice. In fact, the entire basic storyline of the game is an homage to Scarface, including the climactic gun-fight in the main character's mansion at the end. GTA Vice City was an improvement on the scale of GTA III, although featured very little in the way of terrain. | [[Grand Theft Auto: Vice City]] (2002), was set in 1986 in [[Vice City]] (based on Miami). Influences for the game include movies such as Scarface, Carlito's Way and the TV series Miami Vice. In fact, the entire basic storyline of the game is an homage to Scarface, including the climactic gun-fight in the main character's mansion at the end. GTA Vice City was an improvement on the scale of GTA III, although featured very little in the way of terrain. | ||
===Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas=== | ===Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas=== | ||
[[Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas]] (2004) was set in 1992 in the fictional state of [[San Andreas]] (based on California and Nevada) consisting of three cities: Los Santos (Los Angeles), San Fierro (San Francisco), and Las Venturas (Las Vegas). Inspiration came from movies such as Boyz N the Hood and Menace II Society, and early 90s west coast gangsta rap culture and groups such as N.W.A.. | [[Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas]] (2004) was set in 1992 in the fictional state of [[San Andreas]] (based on California and Nevada) consisting of three cities: Los Santos (Los Angeles), San Fierro (San Francisco), and Las Venturas (Las Vegas). Inspiration came from movies such as Boyz N the Hood and Menace II Society, and early 90s west coast gangsta rap culture and groups such as N.W.A.. | ||
San Andreas expanded on previous RPG elements, adding the ability to dress the player's character, exercise, and tattoo him. These elements also have an effect on gameplay as other characters would comment on the player character's physique or clothes. The character could also swim (something missing from previous games). | San Andreas expanded on previous RPG elements, adding the ability to dress the player's character, exercise, and tattoo him. These elements also have an effect on gameplay as other characters would comment on the player character's physique or clothes. The character could also swim (something missing from previous games). | ||
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===Grand Theft Auto: Liberty City Stories=== | ===Grand Theft Auto: Liberty City Stories=== | ||
[[Grand Theft Auto: Liberty City Stories]] (2005), a [[PlayStation Portable]] GTA III [[prequel]] set in 1998 Liberty City. A [[PlayStation 2]] port was released by Rockstar on June 6, 2006. | [[Grand Theft Auto: Liberty City Stories]] (2005), a [[PlayStation Portable]] GTA III [[prequel]] set in 1998 Liberty City. A [[PlayStation 2]] port was released by Rockstar on June 6, 2006. | ||
===Grand Theft Auto: Vice City Stories=== | ===Grand Theft Auto: Vice City Stories=== | ||
[[Grand Theft Auto: Vice City Stories]] (2006), the second PlayStation Portable game, was released on October 31, 2006 and set in 1984 Vice City. A PlayStation 2 port was released by Rockstar on March 6, 2007. | [[Grand Theft Auto: Vice City Stories]] (2006), the second PlayStation Portable game, was released on October 31, 2006 and set in 1984 Vice City. A PlayStation 2 port was released by Rockstar on March 6, 2007. | ||
===Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas Stories?=== | ===Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas Stories?=== | ||
[[Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas Stories]] is the next logical step for the GTA III Era, but has not been announced or confirmed. Other possibilities could be using the individual cities of [[San Andreas]] such as GTA Los Santos Stories, although it is unlikely that [[Rockstar]] will produce three more GTA games for the [[PSP]], as a new portable gaming platform will probably be released in the next few years. | [[Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas Stories]] is the next logical step for the GTA III Era, but has not been announced or confirmed. Other possibilities could be using the individual cities of [[San Andreas]] such as GTA Los Santos Stories, although it is unlikely that [[Rockstar]] will produce three more GTA games for the [[PSP]], as a new portable gaming platform will probably be released in the next few years. | ||