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GTA. How crime and controversy captured millions

13.02.2025
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Few game franchises have shaped pop culture like Grand Theft Auto. From its humble beginnings to record-breaking releases, GTA has constantly pushed boundaries - both in gameplay and controversy. But how did Rockstar Games turn an experimental top-down crime sim into a cultural phenomenon? How has each installment evolved the open-world genre? And why does GTA continue to captivate millions despite (or perhaps because of) its many scandals? In this episode, we dive into the groundbreaking history of Grand Theft Auto and its lasting impact on gaming and beyond.

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Foundation of the DMA Studio

Lemmings

Race and Chase

BMG Interactive

Grand Theft Auto

Grand Theft Auto 2

Grand Theft Auto III

Vice City and San Andreas

Grand Theft Auto IV

Grand Theft Auto V

Conclusion

The episode used quotes from the videos from YouTube channels: BBC Archive.

Author: Rival Abdrakhmanov

Cover: Katya Pavlova

Jingle: Ildar Fattakhov