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Penn: First Grand Theft Auto Was 'Almost Canned'

The Grand Theft Auto franchise is one of the commercial pillars of the video game industry, with the last entry, 2008's Grand Theft Auto IV, selling over 17 million units to date.

But the storied franchise was almost nipped in the bud, according to Gary Penn, who worked on DMA Design's original GTA, which released in the late 1990s.

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zireno4858d ago

Good thing it didn't although I've never played it :), the first one I played was vice city on ps2 and since then I love the series even though most people complained about GTA IV

TheLastGuardian4858d ago

I'm not a big fan of the original but without that game none of the other GTA games would've been made. That would've sucked if one of the greatest series of all time never happened.

AAACE54858d ago

When I played the first GTA, I thought it was like what people think it is now. And that's just stealing cars and killing people in a violent rage! It took me a while to realize it actually had missions.

Sad thing is, people still play these games and don't know that the letters and symbols on the map are missions. They are shocked to find out there is actually a story to it!

Mista T4858d ago

great series until GTA4. Jesus WTF happened with that game.

y0haN4858d ago

It got more realistic, more gritty, more story-driven. Some people couldn't deal w/ that and they can go play Saints Row.

Mista T4858d ago

If they were going to do that should have just created a new IP

JoshuaN4G4858d ago

Thanks god it didn't... GTA 3 and San Andreas were my favourite of the series. GTA IV was a big disappointment.

GiggMan4858d ago

As of now 3 GTA articles on the front page... Gearing up for an announcement maybe?

-Alpha4858d ago

Wow, amazing. So what started out as a huge mistake turned out to be the thing that made the game great. Amazing story.

I have fond memories of GTA 1, it evolved beautifully throughout the years.

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GTA 6 Still Set for 2025, Significant Cost Cuts Coming but No Current Layoff Plans

"Grand Theft Auto" publisher Take-Two Interactive is working on an "significant" cost reduction plan following mixed earnings results for its October-December 2023 quarter

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Mainline Grand Theft Auto trailers ranked from best to worst

As we have all been graced by the release of Grand Theft Auto 6's trailer, we're ranking the best and worst GTA trailers to date.

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purple101167d ago

We be getting these posts All week now lads. Someone noticed a number plate ... Someone noticed a billboard... I can see it now

Just go on YouTube and watch one of the many videos dissecting the whole 1minite 30secs worth.

This site supposed to be for news.

roadkillers167d ago

These updates on N4G are going to ruin whats rest of this site. Unfortunate since I was one of the first members.. The site shows unsecure when i login as well.

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Take Two Boss: Grand Theft Auto Games Make So Much Money, Making A GTA Movie Not Worth The Hassle

PC Gamer writes: "Grand Theft Auto 6 is coming, but don't hold your breath waiting for a Grand Theft Auto Hollywood blockbuster."

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Crazyglues192d ago

Imagine being so rich that another Billion is just not worth the hassle... LoL :) -Sorry just can't relate...

thorstein191d ago

Reminds me of the story of some ultra rich d-bag that had so much wine that he couldn't possibly drink it all so he had to sell like 10 million dollars worth of it. No one has earned that much wealth without exploiting others.

Roarke190d ago

Thats not true.. there are ppl who for example discovered cure are super rich due patent..

Cacabunga190d ago

A GTA movie will end like a fast and furious.. omg one of the worst movie series ever..

Notellin190d ago

@Roarke The scientist that discoveres the cure doesn't become rich. The patent will belong to Lilly, Pfizer, Merck, or Roche.

The money made is then disseminated amongst the executive board members and administration teams who provide zero value to the company. The scientists will continue to be exploited receiving raises and bonuses that do not beat inflation.

Again exploiting others in order to become rich.

gold_drake191d ago (Edited 191d ago )

isnt he also the guy that said that games are way too cheap? haha.

i mean i agree with him saying the gta games make them bank ha.

XiNatsuDragnel191d ago

Well gta is too successful to get a movie can't relate 🙃

northpaws191d ago

Which is fine, I would much rather all gaming companies just focus on making good games.

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