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How GTA IV made the world go crazy

Mothers threatened, gamers patronized as launch frenzy escalates

Words: Brett Elston, GamesRadar US
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If bus ads are to blame for a round of violent Chicago shootings, what will this GIANT HAND-PAINTED MURAL DO TO US ALL???

Images from Flickr user Kuniochi

Urge to kill... rising.

Image from Flickr user Rappzula

Chicago's bus ads were what, a few feet? And they prompted trigger-happy bangers to finally crack? What the living hell will three 12-story ads accomplish? This may very well be the end of civilization. That release date is six feet tall!

This Niko wanted poster showed up in cities throughout the US. It didn't make anyone go nuts -  probably because it's black and white. Wait that's it - it's combinations of color that are causing people to murder each other! Quick, to Congress!

This quaint joke nearly sparked another Revolutionary War. Maybe GTA's ads are as deadly as the media claim after all. Hmmm....

Apr 28, 2008

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Grand Theft Auto IV
Grand Theft Auto IV

Genre: Action
Release date: Apr 29, 2008
Published by: Rockstar San Diego
Developed by: Rockstar
Franchise: Grand Theft Auto
Multiplayer Modes:
Online
16 player VS
4 player CO-OP
10 INCREDIBLE
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