On the heels of all this GTAIV madness, I’ve come to a startling conclusion.
Grand Theft Auto is the Final Fantasy of this gaming generation.
Let me explain…
Back in the day, Squaresoft, kind of struggling in the market at that time, put out a little game called Final Fantasy VII. It put Square back on the map, revolutionized the role playing game genre, and Final Fantasy became a household name.
Now, a few years back, a fledgling little company called RockStar Games brought out a little game called Grand Theft Auto 3. It put RockStar on the map. It revolutionized the genre. It made GTA a household name.
Now, every few years, Square and RockStar each put out a game in their flagship series. Yeah, there are a few tweaks here and there, but overall, it’s essentially the same game.
Grand Theft Auto 3 was this generation’s Final Fantasy VII.
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