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A '''multiplayer game''' is a game where more than one person can play at the same time | A '''multiplayer game''' is a game where more than one [[wp:Human|person]] can play at the same time. They are often given seperate game controllers to both play at the same time. Sometimes multiplaying can also be done with two friends on opposite sides of the world via [[wp:Internet|the Internet]]. Multiplayer modes are one of the most wanted features that fans of the [[Grand Theft Auto]] series would like to experience. | ||
Some of the ''GTA'' games do have multiplayer features officially supported, but not all have them fully implemented, or have smaller variations on the theme. There have however, been numerous attempts by teams of fans who are dedicated to achieving multiplayer gameplay in ''GTA''. Some of the modifications created by these teams have been critically acclaimed and have proved very successful. | Some of the ''GTA'' games do have multiplayer features officially supported, but not all have them fully implemented, or have smaller variations on the theme. There have however, been numerous attempts by teams of fans who are dedicated to achieving multiplayer gameplay in ''GTA''. Some of the modifications created by these teams have been critically acclaimed and have proved very successful. | ||
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Rockstar did include multiplayer support with the free download release of [[GTA 2]] for the PC and also in the most recent release of GTA 4 for the xbox360, PS3 and PC platforms. There have been hints that official support was going to be implemented in ''[[GTA III]]'', however nothing materialised from it, although snippets of text from the game's GXT language file has some hints of a planned but cancelled multiplayer option. Small implementations have been made in other GTA games and are detailed below. | Rockstar did include multiplayer support with the free download release of [[GTA 2]] for the PC and also in the most recent release of GTA 4 for the xbox360, PS3 and PC platforms. There have been hints that official support was going to be implemented in ''[[GTA III]]'', however nothing materialised from it, although snippets of text from the game's GXT language file has some hints of a planned but cancelled multiplayer option. Small implementations have been made in other GTA games and are detailed below. | ||
===GTA2=== | ===[[Grand Theft Auto 2|GTA2]]=== | ||
The first game to officially support multiplayer modes was the [[PC]] version of GTA 2 which was released as a free download in December 2004. | The first game to officially support multiplayer modes was the [[PC]] version of GTA 2 which was released as a free download in December 2004. | ||
===GTA III=== | ===[[Grand Theft Auto 3|GTA III]]=== | ||
It is now known that the PC version of Grand Theft Auto III was at one point going to have a multiplayer mode. However, for whatever reason, it appears that the developers at [[Rockstar North]] (then [[DMA Design]]) decided to stop developing the feature. | It is now known that the PC version of Grand Theft Auto III was at one point going to have a multiplayer mode. However, for whatever reason, it appears that the developers at [[Rockstar North]] (then [[DMA Design]]) decided to stop [[wp:Software Development|developing]] the feature. This is evidenced by the fact that one can view textures related to multiplayer mode menu screens in the file ''models/menu.txd'' which can be opened using a [[TXD]] viewer. Additionally, strings found in the game's [[GXT]] files suggest some of the modes and options that would have been available, shown by this excerpt from the ''american.gxt'' file: | ||
This is evidenced by the fact that one can view textures related to multiplayer mode menu screens in the file ''models/menu.txd'' which can be opened using a [[TXD]] viewer. Additionally, strings found in the game's [[GXT]] files suggest some of the modes and options that would have been available, shown by this excerpt from the ''american.gxt'' file: | |||
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FEM_MAP - "Select Map" | FEM_MAP - "Select Map" | ||
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</code> | </code> | ||
===GTA San Andreas | ===[[Grand Theft Auto San Andreas|GTA San Andreas]] co-op mode=== | ||
The [[PS2]] and [[Xbox]] versions of [[GTA San Andreas]] featured a co-op mode, which allowed 2 players to either 'free roam' or go on a 'rampage'. It was limited by the fact that both players had to stay within a reasonable proximity of each other. | The [[PS2]] and [[Xbox]] versions of [[GTA San Andreas]] featured a co-op mode, which allowed 2 players to either 'free roam' or go on a 'rampage'. It was limited by the fact that both players had to stay within a reasonable proximity of each other. | ||
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In 2005, [[Liberty City Stories]] was released on the [[PSP]] and featured a multiplayer mode for up to 6 players through WiFi ad-hoc mode. A total of 7 modes of play were available. In 2006, [[Vice City Stories]] was released on the PSP with the same functionality as its predecessor, though had an additional 3 mods of play available. | In 2005, [[Liberty City Stories]] was released on the [[PSP]] and featured a multiplayer mode for up to 6 players through WiFi ad-hoc mode. A total of 7 modes of play were available. In 2006, [[Vice City Stories]] was released on the PSP with the same functionality as its predecessor, though had an additional 3 mods of play available. | ||
=== GTA IV === | === [[Grand Theft Auto IV|GTA IV]] === | ||
:''Main article: [[Multiplayer in GTA IV]]'' | |||
Ever since Grand Theft Auto 3 was released to the world, gamers have been scrambling to jump into Rockstar's virtual reality of violence and corruption. While a handful of modifications have done a superb job of bringing online crime to the masses, there's always been a lacking presence of multiplayer in the official games themselves. | Ever since Grand Theft Auto 3 was released to the world, gamers have been scrambling to jump into Rockstar's virtual reality of violence and corruption. While a handful of modifications have done a superb job of bringing online crime to the masses, there's always been a lacking presence of multiplayer in the official games themselves. Until now. With [[Grand Theft Auto IV]], Rockstar has finally delivered a fully fleshed-out '''multiplayer''' experience.<sup>[http://www.gta4.net/multiplayer/ 1]</sup> | ||
Until now. | |||
With [[Grand Theft Auto IV]], Rockstar has finally delivered a fully fleshed-out multiplayer experience.<sup>[http://www.gta4.net/multiplayer/ 1]</sup> | |||
===GTA Chinatown Wars=== | ===GTA Chinatown Wars=== | ||
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===Multi Theft Auto (MTA)=== | ===Multi Theft Auto (MTA)=== | ||
{{main|Multi Theft Auto}} | {{main|Multi Theft Auto}} | ||
Multi Theft Auto was the first attempt made by any team of fans to implement a multiplayer version of Grand Theft Auto 3. It saw its first release February 8, 2003 and quickly gained a large following of eager fans. Development continued through the releases of [[GTA Vice City]] and GTA San Andreas and is still ongoing today. The current release for GTA3 and GTA Vice City is 0.5, while a separate version, 1.1.1R is available for GTA San Andreas. | Multi Theft Auto was the first attempt made by any team of fans to implement a multiplayer version of Grand Theft Auto 3. It saw its first release February 8, 2003 and quickly gained a large following of eager fans. Development continued through the releases of [[GTA Vice City]] and GTA San Andreas and is still ongoing today. The current release for GTA3 and GTA Vice City is 0.5, while a separate version, 1.1.1R is available for [[GTA San Andreas]]. | ||
===Vice City Multiplayer (VC-MP)=== | ===Vice City Multiplayer (VC-MP)=== | ||
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*[http://www.sa-mp.com SA-MP.com] | *[http://www.sa-mp.com SA-MP.com] | ||
*[http://www.gtat.org gtaT.org] | *[http://www.gtat.org gtaT.org] | ||
[[Category:Multiplayer]] | [[Category:Multiplayer]] | ||