Grand Theft Auto
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 Grand Theft Auto facts

• 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 American 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 city and its outlying areas
• 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 also has elements of the earlier beat 'em up games from the 16-bit era
• The series has gained controversy for its adult nature and violent themes
• 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 antagonists are commonly characters who have betrayed the protagonist or his organisation, or characters who have the most impact impeding the protagonist's progress
• With its British origin, the series contains satire and humour