Difference between revisions of "Grand Theft Auto"
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| − | '''Grand Theft Auto''' is a popular [[video game]] series that glamorizes car theft and other forms of [[illegal]] and [[immoral]] activity. Its title derives from police and legal classification of stealing car as a type of [[grand theft]]. It has been subject to criticism and controversy as it encourages the player to perform various [[crime]]s ranging from [[speeding]] to serial [[murder]]<ref>[http://www.foxnews.com/story/0,2933,352835,00.html 'Grand Theft Auto' Promo Campaign Kept Quiet], [[Associated Press]], ''[[Fox News Channel]]'', April 28, 2008. "As Bellic, players can hijack cars, earn cash for criminal activities, flee from police, drive drunk, kill innocent bystanders and patronize strip clubs."</ref> which may contribute to an increase in aggressive behavior in the player.<ref>http://www.apa.org/science/psa/sb-anderson.html</ref> | + | '''Grand Theft Auto''' is a popular [[video game]] series that glamorizes car theft and other forms of [[illegal]] and [[immoral]] activity. Its title derives from police and legal classification of stealing car as a type of [[grand theft]]. It has been subject to criticism and controversy as it encourages the player to perform various [[crime]]s ranging from [[speeding]] to serial [[murder]]<ref>[http://www.foxnews.com/story/0,2933,352835,00.html 'Grand Theft Auto' Promo Campaign Kept Quiet], [[Associated Press]], ''[[Fox News Channel]]'', April 28, 2008. "As Bellic, players can hijack cars, earn cash for criminal activities, flee from police, drive drunk, kill innocent bystanders and patronize strip clubs."</ref> which may contribute to an increase in aggressive behavior in the player.<ref>http://www.apa.org/science/psa/sb-anderson.html</ref> One of the games, Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas, originally contained a minigame featuring adult content involving the main character and any of his girlfriends, it is activated through the use of a modification file called Hot Coffee mod. Rockstar North denied ever creating the minigame. Recently, the fourth game has turned from it's glamorization of Crime life to a more realistic and dark portrayal, with the story less about climbing a ladder of crimes to the top and more about the character simply trying to solve the problems his cousin has caused and then facing the problems that come from trying to leave the world of Crime. |
==Games== | ==Games== | ||
*Grand Theft Auto ([[PSX]], [[PC]], [[GBC]]. [[ESRB]] rating: M) | *Grand Theft Auto ([[PSX]], [[PC]], [[GBC]]. [[ESRB]] rating: M) | ||
| − | *Grand Theft Auto 2 ([[PSX]], [[PC]], [[Dreamcast]], [[GBC]]. [[ESRB]] rating: T) | + | *Grand Theft Auto 2 ([[PSX]], [[PC]], [[Dreamcast]], [[GBC]]. [[ESRB]] rating: T/M (Depending on which system it was for) |
*Grand Theft Auto III ([[PS2]], [[Xbox]], [[PC]]. [[ESRB]] rating: M) | *Grand Theft Auto III ([[PS2]], [[Xbox]], [[PC]]. [[ESRB]] rating: M) | ||
*Grand Theft Auto: Vice City ([[PS2]], [[Xbox]], [[PC]]. [[ESRB]] rating: M) | *Grand Theft Auto: Vice City ([[PS2]], [[Xbox]], [[PC]]. [[ESRB]] rating: M) | ||
| − | *Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas ([[PS2]], [[Xbox]], [[PC]]. [[ESRB]] rating: AO (changed to | + | *Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas ([[PS2]], [[Xbox]], [[PC]]. [[ESRB]] rating: M/AO (Initially M, then changed to AO with discovery of the minigame, then changed back to M with second Edition (one with no minigame))) |
*Grand Theft Auto Advance ([[GBA]]. [[ESRB]] rating: M) | *Grand Theft Auto Advance ([[GBA]]. [[ESRB]] rating: M) | ||
*Grand Theft Auto: Liberty City Stories ([[PSP]], [[PS2]]. [[ESRB]] rating: M) | *Grand Theft Auto: Liberty City Stories ([[PSP]], [[PS2]]. [[ESRB]] rating: M) | ||
Revision as of 04:21, July 25, 2011
Grand Theft Auto is a popular video game series that glamorizes car theft and other forms of illegal and immoral activity. Its title derives from police and legal classification of stealing car as a type of grand theft. It has been subject to criticism and controversy as it encourages the player to perform various crimes ranging from speeding to serial murder[1] which may contribute to an increase in aggressive behavior in the player.[2] One of the games, Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas, originally contained a minigame featuring adult content involving the main character and any of his girlfriends, it is activated through the use of a modification file called Hot Coffee mod. Rockstar North denied ever creating the minigame. Recently, the fourth game has turned from it's glamorization of Crime life to a more realistic and dark portrayal, with the story less about climbing a ladder of crimes to the top and more about the character simply trying to solve the problems his cousin has caused and then facing the problems that come from trying to leave the world of Crime.
Games
- Grand Theft Auto (PSX, PC, GBC. ESRB rating: M)
- Grand Theft Auto 2 (PSX, PC, Dreamcast, GBC. ESRB rating: T/M (Depending on which system it was for)
- Grand Theft Auto III (PS2, Xbox, PC. ESRB rating: M)
- Grand Theft Auto: Vice City (PS2, Xbox, PC. ESRB rating: M)
- Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas (PS2, Xbox, PC. ESRB rating: M/AO (Initially M, then changed to AO with discovery of the minigame, then changed back to M with second Edition (one with no minigame)))
- Grand Theft Auto Advance (GBA. ESRB rating: M)
- Grand Theft Auto: Liberty City Stories (PSP, PS2. ESRB rating: M)
- Grand Theft Auto: Vice City Stories (PSP, PS2. ESRB rating: M)
- Grand Theft Auto IV (PS3, XBox 360. ESRB rating: M)
References
- ↑ 'Grand Theft Auto' Promo Campaign Kept Quiet, Associated Press, Fox News Channel, April 28, 2008. "As Bellic, players can hijack cars, earn cash for criminal activities, flee from police, drive drunk, kill innocent bystanders and patronize strip clubs."
- ↑ http://www.apa.org/science/psa/sb-anderson.html
