Difference between revisions of "Grand Theft Auto V"
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| − | '''Grand Theft Auto V''' (commonly known as '''GTA V''') is an action-adventure video game developed by Scotland-based Rockstar North and published by Rockstar Games. It is the fifth installment of the Grand Theft Auto Series, and was released on September 17, 2013 for the Xbox 360 and Playstation 3, and in a remastered format over a year later on November 18, 2014 for the Xbox One and Playstation 4.<ref>GTA V. http://www.rockstargames.com/games/info/V</ref> The game is located in the fictional state of San Andreas, which is loosely based off Southern California. Players can freely travel throughout San Andreas from rural Sandy Shores to the city of Los Santos, based on Los Angeles. | + | '''Grand Theft Auto V''' (commonly known as '''GTA V''') is an action-adventure video game developed by Scotland-based Rockstar North and published by Rockstar Games. It is the fifth installment of the Grand Theft Auto Series, and was released on September 17, 2013 for the Xbox 360 and Playstation 3, and in a remastered format over a year later on November 18, 2014 for the Xbox One and Playstation 4.<ref>GTA V. http://www.rockstargames.com/games/info/V</ref> The game is located in the fictional state of San Andreas, which is loosely based off Southern California. Players can freely travel throughout San Andreas from rural Sandy Shores to the city of Los Santos, based on Los Angeles. The single-player story follows three protagonist criminals as they complete missions and heists. |
| − | Its release was accompanied with unprecedented commercial success. The game has broken 7 Guinness World Records, including the best-selling video game in 24 hours and fastest entertainment property to generate $1 billion.<ref>Pitcher, Jenner (2013) http://www.polygon.com/2013/10/9/4819272/grand-theft-auto-5-smashes-7-guinness-world-records</ref> | + | Its release was accompanied with unprecedented commercial success. The game has broken 7 Guinness World Records, including the best-selling video game in 24 hours and fastest entertainment property to generate $1 billion.<ref>Pitcher, Jenner (2013) http://www.polygon.com/2013/10/9/4819272/grand-theft-auto-5-smashes-7-guinness-world-records</ref> As of February 7, 2017, Rockstar Games has shipped a total of 75 million copies worldwide, and approximately 15 million in the past year, three years after its initial release.<ref>http://www.polygon.com/2017/2/7/14541254/gta-5-sales-75-million</ref> |
==Gameplay== | ==Gameplay== | ||
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| − | The series has received scrutiny for its depiction of women and, in particular, prostitution. Prostitute Service | + | The series has received scrutiny for its depiction of women and, in particular, prostitution. Prostitute Service falls under the category of a Miscellaneous Activity where players have the ability to pick up women and pay for various sexual acts. These escorts can be found throughout San Andreas and offer three services for $50, $70, and $100.<ref>http://www.ign.com/wikis/gta-5/Receive_a_Prostitute_Service</ref> They can only be found at night and typically linger at street corners and in rundown areas. Players must complete this activity to achieve 100% game completion. |
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===Misrepresentation of Los Angeles=== | ===Misrepresentation of Los Angeles=== | ||
== References == | == References == | ||
Revision as of 02:23, 21 February 2017
Grand Theft Auto V (commonly known as GTA V) is an action-adventure video game developed by Scotland-based Rockstar North and published by Rockstar Games. It is the fifth installment of the Grand Theft Auto Series, and was released on September 17, 2013 for the Xbox 360 and Playstation 3, and in a remastered format over a year later on November 18, 2014 for the Xbox One and Playstation 4.[1] The game is located in the fictional state of San Andreas, which is loosely based off Southern California. Players can freely travel throughout San Andreas from rural Sandy Shores to the city of Los Santos, based on Los Angeles. The single-player story follows three protagonist criminals as they complete missions and heists.
Its release was accompanied with unprecedented commercial success. The game has broken 7 Guinness World Records, including the best-selling video game in 24 hours and fastest entertainment property to generate $1 billion.[2] As of February 7, 2017, Rockstar Games has shipped a total of 75 million copies worldwide, and approximately 15 million in the past year, three years after its initial release.[3]
Contents
Gameplay
Story
Ethical Issues
Grand Theft Auto V is rated Mature 17+ for instances of blood and gore, intense violence, use of drugs and alcohol, and nudity.[4]
Torture
One mission that has drawn negative attention, "By the Book", requires the player to use torture methods to retrieve information on the appearance of an assassination target. In order to achieve Gold, the player must use all four weapons without killing the hostage. The weapons include a jerry can, pliers, a wrench, and electric clamps. If the hostage's heart-rate begins to flatline, the player is capable of administering an adrenaline shot.[5]
Acts of Terrorism
Depiction of Women
The series has received scrutiny for its depiction of women and, in particular, prostitution. Prostitute Service falls under the category of a Miscellaneous Activity where players have the ability to pick up women and pay for various sexual acts. These escorts can be found throughout San Andreas and offer three services for $50, $70, and $100.[6] They can only be found at night and typically linger at street corners and in rundown areas. Players must complete this activity to achieve 100% game completion.
Misrepresentation of Los Angeles
References
- ↑ GTA V. http://www.rockstargames.com/games/info/V
- ↑ Pitcher, Jenner (2013) http://www.polygon.com/2013/10/9/4819272/grand-theft-auto-5-smashes-7-guinness-world-records
- ↑ http://www.polygon.com/2017/2/7/14541254/gta-5-sales-75-million
- ↑ http://www.esrb.org/ratings/search.aspx?titleOrPublisher=Grand%20Theft%20Auto
- ↑ http://www.ign.com/wikis/gta-5/By_the_Book
- ↑ http://www.ign.com/wikis/gta-5/Receive_a_Prostitute_Service
