A full history of the Grand Theft Auto franchise. From the origins of DMA Design, up to the latest updates to GTAOnline and the iconic franchise’s future. Celebrate nearly 25 years of one of the most iconic open world video games of all time by breaking down the game’s development history, storyline, gameplay features, visuals, and their critical reception, all backed with each game's original soundtrack. Documentary by Nick930.
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