2002
Events concerning the Grand Theft Auto series in 2002
Real World
- The Xbox is released in Japan on February 22.
- The Xbox is released in Europe on March 14.
- Grand Theft Auto III is released for the PC on May 21.
- Grand Theft Auto: Vice City is released in the U.S. for the PlayStation 2 on October 27.
- Grand Theft Auto: Vice City is released in Europe for the PlayStation 2 on November 28.
Game World
GTA IV Era
- Mallorie Bardas is arrested for marijuana possession.
- Teddy Benavidez is arrested for grand theft auto.