Cheers and fears as Grand Theft Auto IV revs at starting line

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An earlier version of the Grand Theft Auto video game is pictured in this file photo. Grand Theft Auto IV hits streets on Tuesday and is expected to race into record books as the fastest-selling video game ever despite being tailed by critics condemn ...
An earlier version of the "Grand Theft Auto" video game is pictured in this file photo. "Grand Theft Auto IV" hits streets on Tuesday and is expected to race into record books as the fastest-selling video game ever despite being tailed by critics condemning its violent themes.

"Grand Theft Auto IV" hits streets on Tuesday and is expected to race into record books as the fastest-selling video game ever despite being tailed by critics condemning its violent themes.


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