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Grand Theft Auto 3 coming to iOS and Android

Rockstar's celebrating the tenth anniversary of Grand Theft Auto III with iOS and Android ports of the classic open-world murder simulator, plus a 1:6 scale doll of star Claude.
Alice O'Connor
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To celebrate next week's tenth anniversary of Grand Theft Auto III's release, Rockstar has announced a mobile port of the classic open-world murder simulator, coming to select iOS and Android devices. A 1:6 scale doll of the game's star Claude is also in the works, for the collectors amongst you. Rockstar hasn't announced a price for the mobile port of Grand Theft Auto III, which is slated to launch some time this fall. To play it, you'll need one of the following gizmos:
    Apple iOS Devices: iPad 2, iPhone 4S Android Phones: Droid X2, HTC Evo 2, LG Optimus 2X, Motorola Atrix, Samsung Galaxy S2 Android Tablets: Acer Iconia, Asus Eee Pad, Motorola Xoom, Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1
While GTA3 was revolutionary at the time, it hasn't aged nearly as well as Vice City or San Andreas. Today it feels quite antiquated, and can be frustrating even with a controller, let alone a touchscreen, so it'll be interesting to see whether Rockstar reworks the game at all. As for 12-inch Claude, he boasts 30 points of articulation, for that perfect tea party pose, and comes armed with a wide range of weapons, plus a selection of hands to hold them. If you have a spare $149.99 kicking around, you can pre-order him from Rockstar now. It's a limited run of 1,500.

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  • Shacknews legacy 10 years legacy 20 years
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    October 13, 2011 6:45 AM

    Alice O'Connor posted a new article, Grand Theft Auto 3 coming to iOS and Android.

    Rockstar's celebrating the tenth anniversary of Grand Theft Auto III with iOS and Android ports of the classic open-world murder simulator, plus a 1:6 scale doll of star Claude.

    • sgtsanity legacy 10 years legacy 20 years
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      October 13, 2011 6:51 AM

      Grand Theft Auto 3 is still pretty damn fun. Installed it on my Mac last week, and I can barely complete a mission before the siren call of just screwing around takes hold.

    • mrazzino legacy 10 years mercury mega
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      October 13, 2011 7:27 AM

      I may not be keeping up with the latest Android phones, but wtf is an Evo 2? I have an Evo 3D and AFAIK that's the latest Evo that's out.

    • [deleted] 355768971 legacy 10 years legacy 20 years
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      October 13, 2011 7:44 AM

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      • Bull legacy 10 years legacy 20 years
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        October 13, 2011 7:57 AM

        I think he was given a name when he was in GTA: San Andreas.

      • harold.johnson legacy 10 years
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        October 13, 2011 8:02 AM

        it was in the files for the game, and then it was mentioned in san andreas

    • snot3353 legacy 10 years legacy 20 years
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      October 13, 2011 8:00 AM

      Yea, I'm sure this won't control like complete shit on a touchscreen.

    • harold.johnson legacy 10 years
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      October 13, 2011 8:02 AM

      looking forward to this! don't care if it controls like crap :(

    • Begawkiness legacy 10 years legacy 20 years
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      October 13, 2011 8:04 AM

      One of my favorite games, really don't see this controlling well though.

    • Ziz legacy 10 years legacy 20 years
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      October 13, 2011 8:12 AM

      That's cool. I was hoping to see a GTA come to iOS. That's cool about the figure too, though was thinking he might be a pre order, but says already in stock. I still need to save up for my Sideshow ex Boba Fett.

    • GreggD legacy 10 years
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      October 13, 2011 8:14 AM

      You know, despite my making fun of Otaku collectors and their anime dolls in the past...I really, REALLY want one of those Claude dolls.

      • Ziz legacy 10 years legacy 20 years
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        October 13, 2011 8:45 AM

        Yeah i wish it was a pre order so i could save up for em. Wonder how fast he'll sell out.

        • GreggD legacy 10 years
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          October 13, 2011 8:50 AM

          Hopefully not faster than I can order one.

    • Chandler55 legacy 10 years legacy 20 years
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      October 13, 2011 9:07 AM

      lol requires iphone4S what the fuck

      • BornAcorn legacy 10 years
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        October 13, 2011 10:10 AM

        It was probably iPad 2 only until it was announced the A5 processor would be in the new iPhone too.

    • creep legacy 10 years legacy 20 years
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      October 14, 2011 12:21 PM

      it has been 10 years already? damn.

    • Sideways Bob legacy 10 years legacy 20 years
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      October 14, 2011 4:29 PM

      I replayed this just recently and think it still holds up rather well. Personally, its atmosphere is my favorite of the GTAIII trilogy.

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