Grand Theft Auto
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| - | '''''Grand Theft Auto''''' ('''''GTA''''') is a [[video game]] series which debuted in [[1997]]. It has courted a great deal of controversy in its time, the [[contention]] revolves around the game play's focus on [[illegal activities]], in comparison to the "[[hero]]" role found in most games. ''Grand Theft Auto III'' and subsequent games have more prevalent voice acting, and [[fictional radio station]]s, which simulate driving to music with [[disc jockey]]s, radio personalities, [[advertising|commercials]], [[talk radio]], [[popular music|pop music]], and [[American culture]]. | + | '''''Grand Theft Auto''''' ('''''GTA''''') is a [[video game]] series which debuted in [[1997]]. The series is based in [[fictional universe]]s that act as counterpart of real ones. [[Fictional state|Fictional states]] include [[San Andreas (Grand Theft Auto)|San Andreas]]. [[Fictional city|Fictional cities]] include [[San Fierro]] and [[Vice City]].It has courted a great deal of controversy in its time, the [[contention]] revolves around the game play's focus on [[illegal activities]], in comparison to the "[[hero]]" role found in most games. ''Grand Theft Auto III'' and subsequent games have more prevalent voice acting, and [[fictional radio station]]s such as [[SF-UR]], [[Paradise FM]] and [[Master Sounds 98.3]]. |
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| The ''Grand Theft Auto'' series is notable for the large amount of [[freedom]] given to the player in deciding what to do. Unlike most action games, which are structured as a single track series of levels, in ''GTA'' the player can pick and choose which missions they want to undertake, and their relationship with various powers are changed based on these choices. Players also often cite the music, humor, and "stress relieving factor" of the series in explaining its appeal. The vast cities of the games can also be roamed freely at any point in the game with many accessible buildings. | The ''Grand Theft Auto'' series is notable for the large amount of [[freedom]] given to the player in deciding what to do. Unlike most action games, which are structured as a single track series of levels, in ''GTA'' the player can pick and choose which missions they want to undertake, and their relationship with various powers are changed based on these choices. Players also often cite the music, humor, and "stress relieving factor" of the series in explaining its appeal. The vast cities of the games can also be roamed freely at any point in the game with many accessible buildings. | ||
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| - | Listen to real music on [[fictional radio station]]s [[SF-UR]], [[Paradise FM]] and [[Master Sounds 98.3]], based in the [[fictional universe]] of [[GTA]]. [[Fictional state|Fictional states]] include [[San Andreas (Grand Theft Auto)|San Andreas]]. [[Fictional city|Fictional cities]] include [[San Fierro]] and [[Vice City]]. | ||
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| *[[GTA and 9/11]] | *[[GTA and 9/11]] | ||
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Grand Theft Auto (GTA) is a video game series which debuted in 1997. The series is based in fictional universes that act as counterpart of real ones. Fictional states include San Andreas. Fictional cities include San Fierro and Vice City.It has courted a great deal of controversy in its time, the contention revolves around the game play's focus on illegal activities, in comparison to the "hero" role found in most games. Grand Theft Auto III and subsequent games have more prevalent voice acting, and fictional radio stations such as SF-UR, Paradise FM and Master Sounds 98.3.
Gameplay
The games allow the player to take on the role of a criminal in a city, typically a lowly individual who rises in the ranks of organised crime over the course of the game. Various missions are set for completion by the figureheads of the city underworld, generally criminal, which must be completed to progress in the game's plot. Bank robberies, assassinations, and other crimes, but occasionally taxi driving, firefighting, pimping, street racing, or learning to fly are also involved.
The Grand Theft Auto series is notable for the large amount of freedom given to the player in deciding what to do. Unlike most action games, which are structured as a single track series of levels, in GTA the player can pick and choose which missions they want to undertake, and their relationship with various powers are changed based on these choices. Players also often cite the music, humor, and "stress relieving factor" of the series in explaining its appeal. The vast cities of the games can also be roamed freely at any point in the game with many accessible buildings.
See also
