

GTA III was the first release in the new millennium and the fifth of the franchise. In the new release, players got a chance to try out some new weapons, and there are also new enemy types making the game more immersive. The game was released on 22 nd October 1999 designed by DMA Designs, based in Anywhere City. The new sequel built on the mechanics and graphics of the game, among them ushering in the new 3D model but, the overhead view remained. GTA 2 came with various improvements for gamers, among them new supported platforms, which included Game Boy Colour and Dream Cast in addition to PlayStation and Microsoft Windows. Like the first expansion, London 1961 was available on the same platforms like PlayStation, MS-DOS, and Microsoft Windows. It also featured a new feature ‘drive-by-mechanic’, which was a first in the GTA franchise. The expansion offers new multiplayer game modes. However, it improved on one aspect of the game, which is the multiplayer element. London 1961 plays and feels the same as the base game. The second expansion pack was released on 1 st June 1999 but was set several years earlier than the first expansion in the same city of London. The London 1969 version was compatible with PlayStation, MS-DOS, and Microsoft Windows. London 1969 is one of the two expansion packs that featured the same engine and had the same mechanics like those of the original GTA. Like its base edition, the expansion featured a 2D Universe. The game was set in London in the year 1969 and developed by Rockstar Games Canada.

GTA: London 1969 was released on 31 st March 1999. Grand Theft Auto: London 1969Īfter the initial release of the franchise, it did not take long to follow up on the success of the first game with its first expansion. Despite being dated, the game is still loads of fun, especially among young players that are just starting to experience gaming. Developed by DMA Designs, the games had simple top-down graphics. The game was released on 21 st October 1998 in Liberty City, San Andreas, and Vice City. Grand Theft Auto 1 is what started the franchise. Here's a look at the history of the GTA franchise and all the games that have been released to date.

This always packs an element of surprise with each release, which is why gamers are always keen to get their hands on the newest GTA releases. GTA is outstanding because it doesn't follow any specific timeline of events. Gamers are always looking forward to the next release. Like every other franchise, it has gone through its fair share of back and forth with some less than popular releases. The GTA franchise has had a huge impact on the gaming world.
