In the late 1990s, British brothers Sam and Dan Houser, along with friends, created the violent video game Grand Theft Auto, set in a fictionalized America. The game appeared to reward a car thief for committing crimes, sparking controversy. Critics, including the Police Federation and politician Hillary Clinton, accused the game of promoting violence and corrupting children. Lawyer Jack Thompson, a vocal critic, attempted to ban the game, citing a real-life killing spree linked to the game.
The Gamechangers
A controversy surrounding the Grand Theft Auto franchise unfolded as the game's creator clashed with a passionate lawyer in a high-stakes legal battle, sparking a fierce discussion about the series' moral accountability.
