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Grand Theft Auto IV (commonly known as Grand Theft Auto 4 or GTA IV or GTA 4) is an action-adventure video game that marks the beginning of the fourth Era in the GTA series. It is developed by Rockstar North and published by Rockstar Games, and is available in 3 different platforms: PlayStation 3, Xbox 360 and the Windows operating system. The GTA series has been known to generate many controversial issues since its very first installment due to its violent and sexual content in the game.

Gameplay

Like its predecessors, Grand Theft Auto IV features a gameplay where the protagonist, in this episode calls Niko Bellic, can freely explore and walk around a big open space. The character is capable of jumping, running, driving and even swimming. He also has the ability to conduct illegal activities such as killing, stealing and cars hijacking. Automobiles are not the only transportation that are available in GTA 4, helicopters, motorcycles and boats are also options for the protagonist to make use of.

Story

Setting

GTA 4 takes place in a fictional city names Liberty City, which is primarily based off New York City (NYC). Liberty City is divided into 5 different areas, 4 of which represent the 4 boroughs in NYC (Brooklyn is Broker, Manhattan is Algonquin, Queens is Dukes, The Bronx is Bohan) while the fifth one (Alderney) represents the its adjacent state New Jersey.

Ethical Issues in Grand Theft Auto IV