Conan O’Brien’s Friendly Grand Theft Auto IV

Despite the fact that violent crime in America has actually decreased since the Grand Theft Auto series came out in the late '90s, the game still gets criticism from a slew of haters like Hillary Clinton. After Tuesday’s release of the latest and greatest Grand Theft Auto IV stirred things back up, Conan O’Brien had some fun with the controversy on Late Night earlier this week. During his monologue, the host explained, “The new version, it’s been toned down a lot, I think in reaction to the criticism. I’m not sure it’s better. Take a look.” The abridged version features hilariously polite, upbeat voices from the normally murderous thieves in the game. “I…Love…Springtime!!” Watch it after the jump.

[Kotaku]