Grand Theft Auto IV
Grand Theft Auto IV is a 2008 action-adventure video game developed by Rockstar North and published by Rockstar Games.
Grand Theft Auto IV is a 2008 action-adventure game developed by Rockstar North and published by Rockstar Games. It is the sixth mainline entry in the Grand Theft Auto series, set in the fictional Liberty City.
What it is
Grand Theft Auto IV is an open-world action-adventure game and the sixth main entry in the series. It is set in Liberty City, a fictional city based on New York City. The story follows Niko Bellic, an Eastern European war veteran who comes to America seeking a fresh start but becomes entangled in crime and his past.
Why it matters
The game was a critical and commercial success, selling over 17 million copies worldwide by 2010. It introduced online multiplayer to the series on consoles and later received two major episodic expansions: The Lost and Damned and The Ballad of Gay Tony. It remains a landmark title in the open-world genre.
Key details
The game launched for PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360 in April 2008, with a Microsoft Windows version following in December 2008. It features a mix of driving, shooting, and mission-based gameplay. The expansions were initially exclusive to Xbox 360 before being ported to other platforms.
In short
- Released in 2008 for PS3, Xbox 360, and PC
- Set in Liberty City, based on New York City
- Sold over 17 million copies by 2010
- Two expansions: The Lost and Damned and The Ballad of Gay Tony
Grand Theft Auto IV was widely released and sold in Canada as part of its North American launch, and it remains relevant to Canadian readers as a major title in one of the best-known video game franchises.
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Sources
- Wikipedia — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Grand_Theft_Auto_IVSupports: Developer, publisher, release year, series placement, setting, and main character.
- SlideShare — https://www.slideshare.net/slideshow/gta4-fact-sheet-5783347/5783347?nway=-Supports: Platforms, multiplayer, expansions, and sales figures.
- Simple English Wikipedia — https://simple.wikipedia.org/wiki/Grand_Theft_Auto_IVSupports: Release dates, platforms, series placement, setting, and protagonist.