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The Last Word On Gaming - The History Of Grand Theft Auto

The Grand Theft Auto franchise is highly controversial, but extremely popular. The most recent insta...
Sarah Stacey
Sarah Stacey

7:20 PM - 6 Feb 2019



The Last Word With Matt Cooper

The Last Word On Gaming - The History Of Grand Theft Auto

Sarah Stacey
Sarah Stacey

7:20 PM - 6 Feb 2019

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The Grand Theft Auto franchise is highly controversial, but extremely popular.

The most recent installment, Grand Theft Auto V, became the fastest-selling entertainment product in history, earning $800 million in its first day and $1 billion in its first three days, and generating around $6 billion in worldwide revenue.

Brian Lloyd from entertainment.ie joined us for our weekly gaming slot to run through the history of the series.

GRAND THEFT AUTO (1997)

Formats: PlayStation One, Gameboy Colour, PC

GRAND THEFT AUTO II (1999)

Formats: PlayStation One, Sega Dreamcast, Gameboy Colour, PC

GRAND THEFT AUTO III (2001)

Formats: PlayStation 2, Xbox, PC, Mac

GRAND THEFT AUTO: VICE CITY (2002)

Formats: PlayStation 2, Xbox, PC, Mac

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BcxCAAkYkLI

GRAND THEFT AUTO: SAN ANDREAS (2004)

Formats: PlayStation 2, Xbox, PC, Mac

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u_CbHrBbHNQ

GRAND THEFT AUTO IV (2008)

Formats: PlayStation 3, Xbox 360, PC

GRAND THEFT AUTO V (2013)

Formats: PlayStation 3, PlayStation 4, Xbox 360, Xbox One, PC

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