Despite being dated, the game is still loads of fun, especially among young players that are just starting to experience gaming. Developed by DMA Designs, the games had simple top-down graphics. The game was released on 21 st October 1998 in Liberty City, San Andreas, and Vice City. Grand Theft Auto 1 is what started the franchise. Here's a look at the history of the GTA franchise and all the games that have been released to date. This always packs an element of surprise with each release, which is why gamers are always keen to get their hands on the newest GTA releases. GTA is outstanding because it doesn't follow any specific timeline of events. Gamers are always looking forward to the next release. Like every other franchise, it has gone through its fair share of back and forth with some less than popular releases. The GTA franchise has had a huge impact on the gaming world.