Grand Theft Auto (Franchise)

Grand Theft Auto (GTA) is an action-adventure video game series created by David Jones and Mike Dailly, developed mainly by Rockstar North and published by Rockstar Games. The franchise is known for its open-world gameplay, where players explore fictional versions of real cities, complete missions, drive vehicles, and take part in criminal storylines. Since the release of Grand Theft Auto III in 2001, the series has become one of the most influential and successful video game franchises, selling nearly 470 million copies worldwide. Despite its popularity and critical praise, GTA has also faced controversy because of its violence, mature themes, and adult content.