For the crime, see Motor vehicle theft. For the first game in series, see Grand Theft Auto (video game). For other uses, see Grand theft auto (disambiguation). Grand Theft Auto Grand Theft Auto logo series.svg Series logo, used since Grand Theft Auto III (2001). Genres Action-adventure Developers Rockstar North Rockstar Canada Digital Eclipse Rockstar Leeds Publishers Rockstar Games Creators David Jones[1] Mike Dailly[2] Platforms Android Dreamcast Fire OS Game Boy Advance Game Boy Color iOS macOS Microsoft Windows MS-DOS Nintendo DS PlayStation PlayStation 2 PlayStation 3 PlayStation 4 PlayStation Portable Windows Phone Xbox Xbox 360 Xbox One Platform of origin MS-DOS Microsoft Windows First release Grand Theft Auto October 1997 Latest release Grand Theft Auto V 17 September 2013 Grand Theft Auto (GTA) is an action-adventure video game series created by David Jones and Mike Dailly;[2] the later titles of which were created by brothers Dan and Sam Houser, Leslie Benzies and Aaron Garbut. It is primarily developed by Rockstar North (formerly DMA Design), and published by Rockstar Games. The name of the series references the term used in the US for motor vehicle theft. Most games in the series are set in fictional locales modelled on cities, usually either Liberty City, Vice City or San Andreas, which are stand-ins for New York City, Miami and the state of California, respectively. The first game encompassed three fictional cities, while subsequent titles tend to emphasise a single setting. Gameplay focuses on an open world where the player can choose missions to progress an overall story, as well as engaging in side activities, all consisting of action-adventure, driving, third-person shooting, occasional role-playing, stealth and racing elements. The series focuses around many different protagonists who attempt to rise through the ranks of the criminal underworld, although their motives for doing so vary in each game. The series also has elements of the earlier beat 'em up games from the 16-bit era. The antagonists are commonly characters who have betrayed the protagonist or his organisation, or characters who have the most impact impeding the protagonist's progress. Film and music veterans have voiced characters, including Ray Liotta, Burt Reynolds, Dennis Hopper, Samuel L. Jackson, James Woods, Debbie Harry, Phil Collins, Axl Rose and Peter Fonda.[3] With its British origin, the series contains satire and humour.[4] British video game developer DMA Design began the series in 1997. As of 2014, it has eleven stand-alone games and four expansion packs. The third chronological title, Grand Theft Auto III, is considered a landmark title, as it brought the series to a 3D setting and more immersive experience. Subsequent titles would follow and build upon the concept established in Grand Theft Auto III, and receive significant acclaim. They subsequently influenced many other open world action games, and led to the label Grand Theft Auto clone on similar games. The series has been critically acclaimed and commercially successful, having shipped more than 250 million units,[5] making it the fourth-highest selling video game franchise of all time, behind Nintendo's Mario and Pokémon franchises,[6] and Tetris.[7] In 2006, Grand Theft Auto featured in a list of British design icons in the Great British Design Quest organised by the BBC and the Design Museum.[8] In 2013, The Telegraph ranked Grand Theft Auto among Britain's most successful exports.[4] However, the series has also been controversial for its adult nature and violent themes. Contents [hide] 1 Titles 1.1 Main series 1.2 Other games 1.3 Compilations 2 Related media 3 Common elements 3.1 Gameplay 3.2 Setting 3.3 Voice acting 4 Controversies 4.1 Grand Theft Auto 4.2 Grand Theft Auto III 4.3 Vice City 4.4 San Andreas 4.5 Grand Theft Auto IV 4.6 The Lost and Damned 4.7 Chinatown Wars 4.8 Grand Theft Auto V 4.9 Lawsuits 4.9.1 Lawsuits involving Jack Thompson 5 Reception 5.1 Sales 6 Similar games 7 See also 8 References 9 Further reading 10 External links Titles Year Title Developer Home release Universe[9] Console Computer Handheld Mobile 1997 Grand Theft Auto DMA Design PS1 Windows MS-DOS GBC 2D 1999 Grand Theft Auto: London 1969 Rockstar Canada PS1 Windows MS-DOS Grand Theft Auto: London 1961 Windows Grand Theft Auto 2 DMA Design PS1 Dreamcast Windows GBC 2001 Grand Theft Auto III PS2 Xbox Windows OS X iOS Android Fire OS 3D 2002 Grand Theft Auto: Vice City Rockstar North PS2 Xbox Windows OS X iOS Android Fire OS 2004 Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas PS2 Xbox PS31 Xbox 3602 Windows OS X iOS Android WP Fire OS Grand Theft Auto Advance Digital Eclipse GBA 2005 Grand Theft Auto: Liberty City Stories Rockstar Leeds PS2 PSP iOS Android Fire OS 2006 Grand Theft Auto: Vice City Stories PS2 PSP 2008 Grand Theft Auto IV Rockstar North PS3 Xbox 360 Windows HD 2009 Grand Theft Auto: The Lost and Damned PS3 Xbox 360 Windows Grand Theft vic

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