"Before “Grand Theft Auto,” there wasn’t a lot of freedom in games. You might be able to choose the order of missions, but if you wanted to just explore the world, it wasn’t possible. “GTA” encouraged that and gives you lots of ways to do so. You can fly planes, drive tanks or ride jetpacks. You can steal an ambulance and respond to emergency calls. Carjack a taxi? Pick up fares to earn extra money. Rockstar dubbed its game a sandbox for players - a term that has stuck as other developers have copied the formula."
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PlayStation 2 video gamesGrand Theft Auto (series)Open-world video gamesCensored video gamesImpact of the September 11 attacks on the video game industry
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Chris Morris, “Grand Theft Auto: The controversy, the money and the impact”, CNBC, (Sep 13 2013; Updated Sep 13 2013)
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