GTA V: The biggest game ever?

Grand Theft Auto 5 or GTA V made record sales of $800 mn on first day in US

Grand Theft Auto 5 or GTA V made record sales of $800 million (~4,953.2 crore) on the first day on the shelves in US, Reuters said. Social media erupted in reaction, with questions again being raised on whether gaming leads to real-life violence. The series is termed ‘violent and controversial’ by a New York Times blog. The author tells you 10 things you should know about Grand Theft Auto series.
 

1) The series has racist slurs, violence and is an adult game

2) The attention to detail in graphics brings the game alive and makes it believable

3) The latest version of the game can be played on Playstation 3 and Xbox 360

4) Tech website Mashable.com says GTA 5 cost an estimated $265 million, making it the game with the highest production budget

5) GTA V is priced at ~2,999 in India

6) It is rated “mature” by the industry group that rates video games in the US

7) The 16-year-old Grand Theft Auto franchise has won numerous awards and become part of the popular culture

8) The biggest attraction in the series is outdoor activities such as game-hunting, bike-riding, tennis, hang-gliding and golf

9) The game allows you to unleash your wild side

10) It lets you live the life of one of the three protagonists: a retired bank robber-turned family man, an up-and-coming swindler, or a junkie who is a heist specialist