Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas is a 2004 PS2 game of the year set in the early 90s. The protagonist, Carl Johnson, returns to his hometown of Los Santos after five years away and finds it rife with gang violence, drugs, and corruption. He soon discovers that he has been framed for homicide by corrupt cops and must embark on a journey across all of San Andreas to save his family and take back control of the city streets. Along the way he will face many challenges as well as gain allies who can help him in his mission.

Grand Theft Auto IV, Metacritic's 2008 PS3 Game of the Year, is an action-adventure game set in Liberty City. Players take on the role of Niko Belic, a recent immigrant from Europe who has come to America with his cousin Roman in pursuit of their version of the "American Dream". Unfortunately, they find themselves quickly drawn into a criminal underworld full of unscrupulous characters and caught up in heavy debt. The game follows Niko as he navigates this seedy city filled with money and status-obsessed citizens while trying to escape his past and make something for himself. Developed by Rockstar Games, GTA IV offers players an immersive experience where they can explore Liberty City and all its inhabitants as they work towards achieving their own version of success.