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Grand Theft Auto III revolutionized the open-world genre by introducing a fully 3D environment and a third-person perspective. Its groundbreaking design paved the way for future GTA titles, establishing many of the series' core mechanics.
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What year was Grand Theft Auto III released?
It was released on October 22, 2001, exclusively for the PlayStation 2 console. The game later arrived on Windows PCs and the original Xbox console in 2002.
Who is the silent main protagonist of GTA III?
The game follows Claude, a silent criminal who is left for dead by his girlfriend Catalina during a bank robbery. Claude spends the game navigating the criminal underworld of Liberty City seeking revenge against her.
Which video game studio developed Grand Theft Auto III?
It was developed by the Scottish studio Rockstar North, formerly known as DMA Design. The game was published by their parent company, Rockstar Games.
What made GTA III's map so revolutionary for its time?
It featured a fully 3D, open-world environment where players could freely roam the three boroughs of Liberty City. Unlike previous top-down 2D games in the series, players experienced the world from a third-person, behind-the-character perspective.
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