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{{also|''This article is about the Grand Theft Auto series. For the first game in the series, see [[Grand Theft Auto 1]], for the crime see [[Vehicle Theft]], or for the mission in [[Grand Theft Auto III|GTA III]] see [[Grand Theft Auto (mission)]].''}} | |||
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'''Grand Theft Auto''' ('''GTA''') is a long-running series of video games, published by [[Rockstar Games]] and developed by subsidiary companies. The first games were developed by [[Rockstar North]] (formerly DMA Design) and [[BMG Interactive]] (a subsidiary of BMG Records). | '''Grand Theft Auto''' ('''GTA''') is a long-running series of video games, published by [[Rockstar Games]] and developed by subsidiary companies. The first games were developed by [[Rockstar North]] (formerly DMA Design) and [[BMG Interactive]] (a subsidiary of BMG Records). | ||
There are currently ten games in the series, plus two expansion packs for the original and two expansions for GTA IV. The games have been released for various platforms, including the [[Personal Computer|PC]], [[PlayStation 1|PSX]], [[PlayStation 2|PS2]], [[Xbox]], [[PlayStation 3|PS3]], [[Xbox 360]], [[Game Boy Color|GBC]], [[Game Boy Advance|GBA]], [[PlayStation Portable|PSP]], [[Nintendo DS|DS]], [[Apple Mac|Mac]] and [[Apple iPhone|iPhone]], with all but two of the games released on multiple platforms. | There are currently ten games in the series, plus two expansion packs for the original and two expansions for GTA IV. The games have been released for various platforms, including the [[Personal Computer|PC]], [[PlayStation 1|PSX]], [[PlayStation 2|PS2]], [[Xbox]], [[PlayStation 3|PS3]], [[Xbox 360]], [[Game Boy Color|GBC]], [[Game Boy Advance|GBA]], [[PlayStation Portable|PSP]], [[Nintendo DS|DS]], [[Apple Mac|Mac]], [[Android]] and [[Apple iPhone|iPhone]], with all but two of the games released on multiple platforms. | ||
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There has been a massive amount of [[controversy]] over this series. The | There has been a massive amount of [[controversy]] over this series. The discovery of the hidden [[Hot Coffee Modification|Hot Coffee]] minigame through a [[Modifications|mod]] and subsequent uproar gave Rockstar Games a huge amount of press attention. | ||
Grand Theft Auto holds 10 world gaming records including the Most Guest Stars in a Video Game Series, Largest Voice Cast in a Video Game ([[Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas|GTA San Andreas]]), Largest In-Game Soundtrack ([[Grand Theft Auto IV|GTA IV]]), and Most Successful Entertainment Launch Of All Time ([[Grand Theft Auto IV|GTA IV]]). | Grand Theft Auto holds 10 world gaming records including the Most Guest Stars in a Video Game Series, Largest Voice Cast in a Video Game ([[Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas|GTA San Andreas]]), Largest In-Game Soundtrack ([[Grand Theft Auto IV|GTA IV]]), and Most Successful Entertainment Launch Of All Time ([[Grand Theft Auto IV|GTA IV]]). | ||
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In the [[GTA 1 Era]] there is the original game, and the subsequent two expansion packs featuring missions in 1960's [[London]]. Whilst originally just called '''"Grand Theft Auto"'', the first game and era have become known as "GTA 1" for clarity. | In the [[GTA 1 Era]] there is the original game, and the subsequent two expansion packs featuring missions in 1960's [[London]]. Whilst originally just called '''"Grand Theft Auto"'', the first game and era have become known as "GTA 1" for clarity. | ||
* '''[[Grand Theft Auto 1|Grand Theft Auto]]''' (1997), available for the [[PlayStation 1|PlayStation]], [[PC]] and [[Game Boy Color]]. Features the cities of [[Liberty City in GTA 1|Liberty City]], [[ | * '''[[Grand Theft Auto 1|Grand Theft Auto]]''' (1997), available for the [[PlayStation 1|PlayStation]], [[Personal Computer|PC]] and [[Game Boy Color]]. Features the cities of [[Liberty City in GTA 1|Liberty City]], [[San Andreas in GTA 1|San Andreas]] and [[Vice City in GTA 1|Vice City]]. | ||
** '''[[Grand Theft Auto | ** '''[[Grand Theft Auto: London 1969]]''' (1999), an expansion pack, available for the PlayStation and PC, set in [[London]]. London is the only playable city in the series with a real name. | ||
** '''[[Grand Theft Auto | ** '''[[Grand Theft Auto: London 1961]]''' (1999), a further expansion to London 1969, available only as a free download for the PC. | ||
=== GTA 2 Era === | === GTA 2 Era === | ||
The [[GTA 2 Era]] contains just GTA 2, which featured an improved graphics engine and a different style of gameplay. | The [[Grand Theft Auto 2|GTA 2 Era]] contains just GTA 2, which featured an improved graphics engine and a different style of gameplay. | ||
* '''[[Grand Theft Auto 2]]''' (1999), available for the [[PlayStation 1|PlayStation]], [[PC]], [[Dreamcast]], and [[Game Boy Color]]. The game is set in completely fictional [[Anywhere City]]. [[Grand Theft Auto 2|GTA 2]] is the only GTA game to have a digit in the title instead of a Roman Numeral. It is the only game in its era and the only one to have a T rating. | * '''[[Grand Theft Auto 2]]''' (1999), available for the [[PlayStation 1|PlayStation]], [[Personal Computer|PC]], [[Dreamcast]], and [[Game Boy Color]]. The game is set in completely fictional [[Anywhere City]]. [[Grand Theft Auto 2|GTA 2]] is the only GTA game to have a digit in the title instead of a Roman Numeral. It is the only game in its era and the only one to have a T rating. | ||
=== GTA III Era === | === GTA III Era === | ||
The [[GTA III Era]] featured the first blockbuster GTA title, Grand Theft Auto III, and introduced a [[3D]] game world and a third person perspective. The entire era contains interlocking storylines, and many characters appear across multiple games. Notably, games in this era were not released in chronological order. | The [[GTA III Era]] featured the first blockbuster GTA title, Grand Theft Auto III, and introduced a [[Three-Dimensional|3D]] game world and a third person perspective. The entire era contains interlocking storylines, and many characters appear across multiple games. Notably, games in this era were not released in chronological order. | ||
* '''[[Grand Theft Auto III]]''' (2001), set in a fictional [[Liberty City in GTA III Era|Liberty City]], based upon the real life New York City. Multiplayer game mode was lost, but other areas were much improved, namely the graphics, voice acting, storyline with non-linear gameplay. | * '''[[Grand Theft Auto III]]''' (2001), set in a fictional [[Liberty City in GTA III Era|Liberty City]], based upon the real life New York City. Multiplayer game mode was lost, but other areas were much improved, namely the graphics, voice acting, storyline with non-linear gameplay. | ||
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* '''[[Grand Theft Auto Advance]]''' (2004), what was originally supposed to be a cut-down port of GTA III for the [[Game Boy Advance]], turned out to be a completely original game, set a year before GTA III, in a slightly changed Liberty City. | * '''[[Grand Theft Auto Advance]]''' (2004), what was originally supposed to be a cut-down port of GTA III for the [[Game Boy Advance]], turned out to be a completely original game, set a year before GTA III, in a slightly changed Liberty City. | ||
* '''[[Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas]]''' (2004), set in the state of San Andreas, featured three cities, [[Los Santos]], [[San Fierro]] and [[Las Venturas]], based on Los Angeles, San Francisco and Las Vegas respectively. The game is set in 1992, making it a sequel to GTA Vice City, and prequel to GTA III. The game featured a lot more customization options, for both players and vehicles. | * '''[[Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas]]''' (2004), set in the [[San Andreas in GTA III Era|state of San Andreas]], featured three cities, [[Los Santos in GTA III Era|Los Santos]], [[San Fierro]] and [[Las Venturas]], based on Los Angeles, San Francisco and Las Vegas respectively. The game is set in 1992, making it a sequel to GTA Vice City, and prequel to GTA III. The game featured a lot more customization options, for both players and vehicles. | ||
:''See also: [[The Introduction]]'' | :''See also: [[The Introduction]]'' | ||
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* '''[[Grand Theft Auto: Liberty City Stories]]''' (2005), a prequel set in Liberty City, 1998. Originally for the [[PlayStation Portable]], a PS2 port was released in June 2006 without [[multiplayer]]. | * '''[[Grand Theft Auto: Liberty City Stories]]''' (2005), a prequel set in Liberty City, 1998. Originally for the [[PlayStation Portable]], a PS2 port was released in June 2006 without [[multiplayer]]. | ||
* '''[[Grand Theft Auto: Vice City Stories]]''' (2006), announced on May 10th during [[E3]], is based in Vice City, 1984, two years before the original GTA Vice City, featuring Lance Vance's brother Vic as the protagonist. It was released in October 2006 for the PSP. A [[PS2]] port was released later without [[multiplayer]] in March 2007. | * '''[[Grand Theft Auto: Vice City Stories]]''' (2006), announced on May 10th during [[E3]], is based in Vice City, 1984, two years before the original GTA Vice City, featuring Lance Vance's brother Vic as the protagonist. It was released in October 2006 for the PSP. A [[PlayStation 2|PS2]] port was released later without [[multiplayer]] in March 2007. | ||
It is generally believed that the [[GTA III Era]] has been completed, and there will be no more official expansions on the characters, storylines or engine. However [[Modifications]] and [[Fan Fiction]] continue to build on these. | It is generally believed that the [[GTA III Era]] has been completed, and there will be no more official expansions on the characters, storylines or engine. However [[Modifications]] and [[Fan Fiction]] continue to build on these. | ||
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:* '''[[The Ballad of Gay Tony]]''' (2009) - A second episode for GTA IV released in October 2009, the last DLC for GTA IV. The protagonist is [[Luis Fernando Lopez|Luis Lopez]], a part-time hoodlum and full-time assistant to legendary nightclub impresario Gay Tony. It was released on the same day as Episodes From Liberty City disc. It was released on [[PC]] (Games for Windows - LIVE) and [[PlayStation 3]] in April 2010. | :* '''[[The Ballad of Gay Tony]]''' (2009) - A second episode for GTA IV released in October 2009, the last DLC for GTA IV. The protagonist is [[Luis Fernando Lopez|Luis Lopez]], a part-time hoodlum and full-time assistant to legendary nightclub impresario Gay Tony. It was released on the same day as Episodes From Liberty City disc. It was released on [[PC]] (Games for Windows - LIVE) and [[PlayStation 3]] in April 2010. | ||
* '''[[Grand Theft Auto: Chinatown Wars]]''' (2009), set in 2009 and focusing on the Liberty City | * '''[[Grand Theft Auto: Chinatown Wars]]''' (2009), set in 2009, a year after GTA IV and the two DLCs with a story focusing on the Liberty City Triads. The protagonist, [[Huang Lee]] is the son of a murdered Triad boss who comes to [[Liberty City in GTA IV Era|Liberty City]]. It is set in the same Liberty City as GTA IV (excluding [[Alderney]], but scaled down for the [[Nintendo DS]]. A [[PSP]] and [[Apple iPhone|iPhone]] port were released later, including new missions, characters and radio stations and improved graphics. | ||
== The Fan Base == | == The Fan Base == | ||
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