GTA. How crime and controversy captured millions

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.00:00 Hi there!01:35 Foundation of the DMA Studio05:56 Lemmings08:36 Race and Chase09:51 BMG Interactive12:45 Grand Theft Auto15:59 Grand Theft Auto 218:53 Grand Theft Auto III22:35 Vice City and San Andreas25:36 Grand Theft Auto IV28:36 Grand Theft Auto V31:41 ConclusionThe episode used quotes from the videos from YouTube channels: BBC Archive.Author: Rival AbdrakhmanovCover: Katya PavlovaJingle: Ildar Fattakhov