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Grand Theft a Joy for Gamers

Today's launch is well worth the wait

By Sam Gale Rosen, Newser Staff

Posted Apr 29, 2008 6:24 PM CDT

(Newser) – The latest installment in the widely acclaimed and controversial Grand Theft Auto is more than worth the wait, writes Justin Calvert in GameStop. Preserving the basic play mechanics but adding a breathtaking level of complexity and a fantastically detailed and humorous mock-up of New York... Read full story »

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