Jacked
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Jacked

The unauthorized behind-the-scenes story of Grand Theft Auto

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eBook - ePub

Jacked

The unauthorized behind-the-scenes story of Grand Theft Auto

About this book

The behind the scenes story of the world's most notorious and controversial video games company – Rockstar Games.

Jacked is the incredible story behind the phenomenon that changed video games for ever – Grand Theft Auto.

Powerful politicians tried to stop it, parents and activists vigorously campaigned against it, but they couldn't stop GTA breaking records. GTA IV became the biggest entertainment product launch of all time, eclipsing all other books, films and music, and went on to become the most controversial video game in history.

Now, after 10 years of research, David Kushner reveals how Sam Houser's company, Rockstar Games, made it all possible. He lifts the veil of secrecy around the team to show how a blend of creative genius, daring PR campaigns, big egos and an obsessive work ethic all came together to create a monster with a tendency to spiral out of control. Including the full story behind 'Hot Coffee' – the hidden sex minigame that nearly killed the game and the company – Jacked gets right to the heart of what it takes to make a classic computer game…

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Information

Publisher
Collins
Year
2012
Print ISBN
9780007434855
eBook ISBN
9780007434879
Topic
Social Sciences
Subtopic
Social Science Biographies
Index
Social Sciences

Table of contents

  1. Cover
  2. Title Page
  3. Dedication
  4. Contents
  5. Author’s Note
  6. Prologue - Players vs. Haters
  7. Chapter 1 - The Outlaws
  8. Chapter 2 - The Warriors
  9. Chapter 3 - Race ‘n’ Chase
  10. Chapter 4 - Gouranga!
  11. Chapter 5 - Eating the Hamster
  12. Chapter 6 - Liberty City
  13. Chapter 7 - Gang Warfare
  14. Chapter 8 - Steal This Game
  15. Chapter 9 - Rockstar Loft
  16. Chapter 10 - The Worst Place in America
  17. Chapter 11 - State of Emergency
  18. Chapter 12 - Crime Pays
  19. Chapter 13 - Vice City
  20. Chapter 14 - Rampages
  21. Chapter 15 - Cashmere Games
  22. Chapter 16 - Grand Death Auto
  23. Chapter 17 - Boyz in the Hood
  24. Chapter 18 - Sex in San Andreas
  25. Chapter 19 - Unlock the Darkness
  26. Chapter 20 - Hot Coffee
  27. Chapter 21 - Adults Only
  28. Chapter 22 - Busted!
  29. Chapter 23 - Bullies
  30. Chapter 24 - Flowers for Jack
  31. Chapter 25 - New York City
  32. Epilogue - Outlaws to the End
  33. Acknowledgments
  34. Notes
  35. Index
  36. Copyright
  37. About the Publisher

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