Five things to know about 'Grand Theft Auto'

5 things to know about 'Grand Theft Auto'

Despite being praised for their often biting cultural satire, the level of violence in the games has at times led to bans and restrictions in some countries.

Five things to know about 'Grand Theft Auto'

The title is widely expected to become the biggest game of the decade, its launch coming 13 years after the previous edition scaled new heights in terms of gameplay and profitability. Here are five things to know about GTA. Trailblazer The first two games in the series, which debuted in 1997, offered a top-down view of the action as players took on the role of a criminal on missions around cities. But "GTA III" set the standard in 2001 for what …