The ''Grand Theft Auto'' series may be divided into eras, based on the inclusion of a numbering after the recognizable title name (e.g. ''Grand Theft Auto III'') after the original ''[[Grand Theft Auto (video game)|Grand Theft Auto]]'''s release, and to a certain extent, the type of [[Game engine|graphics engine]] used. For further information on each title, see their respective articles.
=== ''Grand Theft Auto (1)'' series ===
== Guys, I really dont think that Grand Theft Auto should be a game that is for children because that is teaching them to jack people and beat the living fuck outta them.
The first title in the series, '''''[[Grand Theft Auto (video game)|Grand Theft Auto]]''''', appeared on the [[Personal computer|PC]] and [[PlayStation]] in 1997/1998<ref name="GTA1 release date">The actual release date of ''Grand Theft Auto'' is not clear. While Rockstar Games asserts in [http://www.rockstargames.com/classics/gta.html its official website] that the game was released in 1997, [http://www.gamespot.com/pc/adventure/grandtheftauto/similar.html?mode=versions GameSpot] and [http://pc.ign.com/objects/002/002281.html IGN] indicated that the game was only released on February or March 1998, respectively.</ref> as well as a reduced [[Game Boy Color]] port, and subsequently two expansion packs were offered:
*'''''[[Grand Theft Auto: London, 1969]]''''' (1999), an expansion pack of the original game, set in 1969 [[London]]. Available in PS and PC boxed versions.
peace, me ==
*'''''[[Grand Theft Auto: London, 1961]]''''' (1999), another expansion pack of ''Grand Theft Auto: London, 1969'', with missions taking place in 1961 London. ''London, 1961'' is a free PC download.
