1. Alex Schuh Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas Promotion of Violence or Fantasy Outlet

2. Alex Schuh Brief GTA History Developed by Rockstar North then DMA Design –First GTA game released in 1997 for PlayStation and PC Series is comprised of 3 games with a fourth in the making –GTA 3 has 5 subset games including San Andreas

3. Alex Schuh Basic Plot of GTA:SA Play as CJ –Play through missions to re-establish families power –Open ended play Do what you want when you want Have to play through missions to unlock map –Take out former gang members who try to start their own gang

4. Alex Schuh Plot (cont.)‏ Turf Wars –Each gang has a turf that can be fought for and won Turf can change constantly Side Missions –Increase skills or force an increase in skills –Add to replay value

5. Alex Schuh Sinner or Saint? Breaks laws to do good (vigilante)‏ –Fights against drugs –Fights crooked cops –Wants to rebuild neighborhood Can be arrested –6 stars and you have to deal with the army!!

6. Alex Schuh Gangsta or Gangster? Creates stereotypical facade –Slang, homies, drugs, bouncing cars,hoes, etc. Expected to live like a “hood” –Unlawful actions boost respect –Fellow gang members are unorganized Some other gangs use strategy

7. Alex Schuh More on the Thug life Demeans women –Girlfriends can be treated badly –Option to become a pimp Theft is required –Steal cars to get around Clothing –Wear the items that get the most respect and have most sex appeal

8. Alex Schuh Why is it fun? Allows gamer to do things they can't in real world –Like superhero games Freedom –Can do whatever you want(with the help of cheats)‏ No consequences...

9. Alex Schuh Or are there? Can the game have an effect in the real world? –Desire to steal a car, rob somebody, or even kill GTA has real world possibilities –Superhero games don't

10. Alex Schuh Personal Choice Consumers choose to purchase this game(and others like it) There is no proof that it causes violence Could argue that it an effective way to funnel antisocial behavior –Steal cars in game world, instead of in real world

11. Alex Schuh Controversy Since the release of the original, GTA has been a constant in the talks of video game violence GTA: SA was actually recalled for a short period of time Has had negative effect on Rockstar North

12. Alex Schuh Controversy (cont.)‏ Rockstar North now has reputation for releasing violent, antisocial games –Example : Bully GTA ranks in the top of most violent games along with Mortal Kombat and Doom

13. Alex Schuh Coffee Anyone? Google “Hot Coffee” Was part of original program –Removed when released but remained in code Allowed users to hack game and see sexually explicit content –I.E. CJ getting it on with a lady friend

14. Alex Schuh More Hot Coffee This “mod” has caused the most controversy in any GTA to date –GTA:SA was pulled of shelves and re-rated A.O., the first in the series to receive that rating The game was later re-released with the hot coffee mod taken out

15. Alex Schuh What can be better? A way to change the ending based on actions in the game Less stereotyping Legal ways to accomplish goals –Ability to do everything illegally Steal clothes instead of having to buy them Mug people on the streets

16. Alex Schuh Conclusion San Andreas was a great step towards open ended gaming –It allows the “other” side of the “law” to be explored Took a chance by being controversial Created new possibilities in gaming

17. Alex Schuh Sources http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Grand_Theft_ Auto_%28series%29 http://www.google.com/search?hl=en&ie =ISO-8859-1&q=hot+coffee http://www.rockstargames.com/sanandre as/ a