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:''This article is about the Grand Theft Auto series. For the first game in the series, see [[Grand Theft Auto 1]] or for the mission in [[ | :''This article is about the Grand Theft Auto series. For the first game in the series, see [[Grand Theft Auto 1]] or for the mission in [[Grand Theft Auto III]] see [[Grand Theft Auto (mission)]]''. | ||
[[Image:Logo.png|right|220px|thumb|The current logo used since GTA III.]] | [[Image:Logo.png|right|220px|thumb|The current logo used since GTA III.]] | ||
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{{wikipedia|Grand Theft Auto (series)}} | {{wikipedia|Grand Theft Auto (series)}} | ||
== 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. | ||
=== ''[[Grand Theft Auto Era|Grand Theft Auto era]]'' === | ===''[[Grand Theft Auto Era|Grand Theft Auto era]]''=== | ||
In this era we see the original game, and the subsequent two expansion packs featuring missions in 1960's [[London]]. | In this era we see the original game, and the subsequent two expansion packs featuring missions in 1960's [[London]]. | ||
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* [[Grand Theft Auto: London 1961|Grand Theft Auto (Mission Pack #2): London 1961]] (1999), a further expansion to London 1969, available only as a free download for the PC. | * [[Grand Theft Auto: London 1961|Grand Theft Auto (Mission Pack #2): London 1961]] (1999), a further expansion to London 1969, available only as a free download for the PC. | ||
=== ''Grand Theft Auto 2 era'' === | ===''Grand Theft Auto 2 era''=== | ||
This era contained just GTA2, which featured an improved graphics engine and a different style of gameplay. | This era contained just GTA2, which featured an improved graphics engine and a different style of gameplay. | ||
* [[Grand Theft Auto 2]] (1999), available for the [[PlayStation]], [[PC]], [[Dreamcast]], and [[Game Boy Color]]. The game is set in completely fictional [[Anywhere City]] in the near future around the year 2013. | * [[Grand Theft Auto 2]] (1999), available for the [[PlayStation]], [[PC]], [[Dreamcast]], and [[Game Boy Color]]. The game is set in completely fictional [[Anywhere City]] in the near future around the year 2013. | ||
=== ''[[Grand Theft Auto III era]]'' === | ===''[[Grand Theft Auto III era]]''=== | ||
This era featured the first blockbuster GTA title, Grand Theft Auto III, and brought with a new third person perspective. | This era featured the first blockbuster GTA title, Grand Theft Auto III, and brought with a new third person perspective. | ||
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* [[Grand Theft Auto Advance]] (2004), what was originally supposed to be a cut-down port of GTAIII for the [[Game Boy Advance]], turned out to be a completely original game, set a year before GTAIII, in a slightly changed Liberty City. | * [[Grand Theft Auto Advance]] (2004), what was originally supposed to be a cut-down port of GTAIII for the [[Game Boy Advance]], turned out to be a completely original game, set a year before GTAIII, 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 player and vehicles, and caused controversy when sex games were revealed in the games code on both the console and PC versions | * [[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 player and vehicles, and caused controversy when [[Hot Coffee|sex games]] were revealed in the games code on both the console and PC versions. | ||
* [[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. | * [[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. | ||
* [[Grand Theft Auto: Vice City Stories]] (2006), announced on May 10th during [[E3]], is based in [[Vice City]], 1984, two years before the original [[Grand Theft Auto Vice City|GTA Vice City]], featuring Lance Vance's brother Vic as the protagonist. It was released in October 2006 for the PSP. | * [[Grand Theft Auto: Vice City Stories]] (2006), announced on May 10th during [[E3]], is based in [[Vice City]], 1984, two years before the original [[Grand Theft Auto Vice City|GTA Vice City]], featuring Lance Vance's brother Vic as the protagonist. It was released in October 2006 for the PSP. | ||
See also: [[The Introduction]] | |||
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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There is also the possibility of a second part to GTA IV, like [[GTA Vice City]] did after [[GTA III]]. Alternatively a new engine may be produced and [[Rockstar]] could jump straight to GTA 5 / GTA V. | There is also the possibility of a second part to GTA IV, like [[GTA Vice City]] did after [[GTA III]]. Alternatively a new engine may be produced and [[Rockstar]] could jump straight to GTA 5 / GTA V. | ||
== The Fan Base == | ==The Fan Base== | ||
Grand Theft Auto has one of the largest fan bases of any game franchise. Because of this, there are many dedicated fan sites, and lots of large communities. One of the most popular activities fans like to do is [[Modifications|modding]] - creating new vehicle models, skins, re-texturing of objects, and tweaking settings in the games' configuration files. Another popular pastime (since GTA III) is [[stunting]] - the act of performing stunts with in game vehicles, and producing compilation videos, sometimes themed (such as aircraft only). | Grand Theft Auto has one of the largest fan bases of any game franchise. Because of this, there are many dedicated fan sites, and lots of large communities. One of the most popular activities fans like to do is [[Modifications|modding]] - creating new vehicle models, skins, re-texturing of objects, and tweaking settings in the games' configuration files. Another popular pastime (since GTA III) is [[stunting]] - the act of performing stunts with in game vehicles, and producing compilation videos, sometimes themed (such as aircraft only). | ||
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The [[List of GTA Forums]] attempts to list all of the large communities, and demonstrates just how big the community as a whole is. | The [[List of GTA Forums]] attempts to list all of the large communities, and demonstrates just how big the community as a whole is. | ||
== External Links == | ==External Links== | ||
=== Official | ===Official Sites=== | ||
* [http://www.rockstargames.com/grandtheftauto/ ''Grand Theft Auto'' series] | * [http://www.rockstargames.com/grandtheftauto/ ''Grand Theft Auto'' series] | ||
* [http://www.rockstargames.com/gta/ ''Grand Theft Auto''] | * [http://www.rockstargames.com/gta/ ''Grand Theft Auto''] | ||
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* [http://www.rockstargames.com/classics/ Free download of ''Grand Theft Auto'', Wild Metal and ''Grand Theft Auto 2''] | * [http://www.rockstargames.com/classics/ Free download of ''Grand Theft Auto'', Wild Metal and ''Grand Theft Auto 2''] | ||
=== Fansites === | ===Fansites=== | ||
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* [http://www.thegtaplace.com ''The GTA Place''] | * [http://www.thegtaplace.com ''The GTA Place''] | ||