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[[Image:GTA Logo.gif | [[Image:GTA Logo.gif|right|220px|The current logo used since GTA3.]] | ||
'''Grand Theft Auto''', or '''GTA''', is a long-running series of videogames, published by [[Rockstar Games]] and developed by subsidiary companies owned by them | '''Grand Theft Auto''', or '''GTA''', is a long-running series of videogames, published by [[Rockstar Games]] and developed by subsidiary companies owned by them. The game was originally developed and published by [[DMA Design]] and [[BMG Interactive]], a subsidiary of BMG Records). | ||
There are currently seven games in the series, with a further two expansion packs for the original, and two more games due for release in 2006 and 2007 respectively. | |||
There has been a massive amount of controversy over this series, which peaked with the discovery of some removed sex scenes in San Andreas. The ''[[Hot Coffee]]'' [[Modifications|mod]] and subsequent uproar gave Rockstar Games a huge amount of press attention. | There has been a massive amount of controversy over this series, which peaked with the discovery of some removed sex scenes in San Andreas. The ''[[Hot Coffee]]'' [[Modifications|mod]] and subsequent uproar gave Rockstar Games a huge amount of press attention. | ||
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== The Games == | == The Games == | ||
Individual games in the series can be categorised into different 'eras', depending on the number after ''Grand Theft Auto'' and/or the graphics engine used. | Individual games in the series can be categorised into different 'eras', depending on the number after ''Grand Theft Auto'' and/or the graphics engine used. | ||
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=== ''Grand Theft Auto IV'' era === | === ''Grand Theft Auto IV'' era === | ||
Announced during [[E3]] 2006, GTA IV will will feature Rockstar's new [[RAGE]] engine, recently used in ''Rockstar Games Presents Table Tennis''. The trailer released on 29th March 2007 left a glimpse into what this game will present. | Announced during [[E3]] 2006, GTA IV will will feature Rockstar's new [[RAGE]] engine, recently used in ''Rockstar Games Presents Table Tennis''. The trailer released on 29th March 2007 left a glimpse into what this game will present. | ||
* [[Grand Theft Auto IV]] - Set in modern-day Liberty City, with | * [[Grand Theft Auto IV]] - Set in modern-day [[Liberty City in GTA IV|Liberty City]], with protagonist [[Niko Bellic]] trying to start a new life. ''To be released: October 2007'' | ||
== The Fan Base == | == The Fan Base == | ||