"Grand Theft Auto": The 25 Best (and Most Interesting) Moments in the Video Game's Franchise History

Did yours make the cut? Rockstar has created a cultural juggernaut. But what really makes the series so enduring is its sheer bombast whether in a random NPC.

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There is arguably no other game series with such an unbelievable influence as Grand Theft Auto.

From pop-culture to media to game design itself, Rockstar has created a cultural juggernaut. But what really makes the series so enduring is its sheer bombast, whether in a random NPC rampage of exploding cars and general mayhem or the crazy risks that Rockstar takes that make them a standard bearer for industry audacity.

So, in honor of the release of Rockstar's landmark Grand Theft Auto V here's a look back at some of the series' craziest, best and most thought-provoking moments.

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25. 3D Rampages

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24. The Fourth Wall

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23. Three Leaf Clover

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22. Introducing Tommy Vercetti

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21. Hot Coffee

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20. Cruisin' Through The Streets

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19. Dealing

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18. Flying The Tank

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17. The Dodo

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16. Pimp Your Wardrobe

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15. Keep Your Friends Close

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14. Return to Liberty City

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13. Los Santos Riots

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12. GTA: London

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11. Finding Bigfoot

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10. Meet Eddie Low

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9. Buh-bye, Catalina

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8. Uh, That Moment

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7. Claude's Cameo

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6. Web Surfing

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5. Unspeakable Acts

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4. The Voices of Liberty City

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3. Empire-Building

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2. Enter The Chainsaw

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1. The Chaos Begins

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