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"Grand Theft Auto" (GTA) is a highly popular and influential video game series created by Rockstar Games. The series is known for its open-world design, where players can explore vast virtual environments and undertake various missions and activities. The games are set in fictional cities, often inspired by real-world locations, and they allow players to engage in a variety of criminal activities, including theft, violence, and other illicit actions.
As of my last knowledge update in January 2022, the main titles in the series include:
- Grand Theft Auto (GTA) - The original game released in 1997.
- Grand Theft Auto 2 (GTA 2) - Released in 1999.
- Grand Theft Auto III (GTA III) - Released in 2001, this was a landmark title that shifted the series to a 3D open-world environment.
- Grand Theft Auto: Vice City - Released in 2002, set in a fictional version of Miami in the 1980s.
- Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas - Released in 2004, set in a fictional version of California in the early 1990s.
- Grand Theft Auto IV (GTA IV) - Released in 2008, set in a fictional version of New York City.
- Grand Theft Auto V (GTA V) - Released in 2013, set in the fictional state of San Andreas (including Los Santos, a version of Los Angeles).
Each game typically follows the story of a protagonist involved in criminal activities and navigating a complex narrative. The games have received critical acclaim for their storytelling, open-world design, and the freedom they give players to explore and interact with the game world.