Five years ago Carl Johnson escaped from the pressures of life in Los Santos, San Andreas -- a city tearing itself apart with gang trouble, drugs, and corruption. Now, it's the early 1990s and Carl's got to go home: his mother has been killed and his family has been torn apart. And so begins the third PlayStation 2 chapter of the multi-million unit selling franchise, Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas. Boasting a world that five times larger than Vice City, San Andreas introduces a host of new features that including eating food to survive, the freedom to completely customize your character with tattoos, clothing, and haircuts, a brand new vehicle physics engine, the long-wanted ability to swim, and overhauled graphical presentation.

Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas - October 25, 2004
The best PlayStation 2 game ever?

Insider Video Features: Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas - October 26, 2004
Our extensive, in-depth video review tells all about Rockstar's latest creation.

Music: Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas Official Soundtrack Box Set - June 7, 2005
8 discs of classic rock, rap, country, reggae, and more.

Music: Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas Official Soundtrack Double CD - November 23, 2004
Tailor made to be blastin' while cruisin' in your whip.

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Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas - July 30, 2004
Welcome to the real state of emergency. Almost 20 new screenshots, brand new details, and a whole lot more!

San Andreas - First-Look - May 19, 2004
First details of the Grand Theft Auto game set to redefine the series.

The Impact of Violent Videogames - March 1, 2006
Should we prevent children from playing them?

Top 10 Tuesday: Best Videogame Romances - February 14, 2006
Valentine's Day poetry fest.

Controlling Videogame Sex and Violence - February 8, 2006
ESRB President Patricia Vance speaks about the state of the industry.

Cars: GTA vs. Real Life - November 11, 2005
Saucy pictures inside! Oh, we talk about GTA cars, too.

Cars: GTA vs. Real Life - November 10, 2005
Hmmm... what could have inspired GTA's "Bullet"?

Music: Death Cab For Cutie Sounds Off - September 21, 2005
Bassist Nick Harmer talks 8-bit gaming and the war of words with Barry Manilow.

Insider Video Features: GTA Hot Coffee: Video Tips - August 3, 2005
Have you had a taste of Hot Coffee?

Rockstar Responds to GTA: SA's AO Rating - July 20, 2005
IGN speaks with Rockstar about Hot Coffee, the ESRB, and the nature of game making.

Keeping Kids from Hot Coffee - July 15, 2005
Calif. pol Leland Yee talks to us about GTA and keeping violent games from kids.

Battle of the Badasses - June 27, 2005
Which PlayStation 2 character is the master of the digital universe? Cast your vote and decide!

Insider Video Features: Masterbit Theater: GTA - PS2 vs. Xbox - June 14, 2005
The console versions, side-by-side.

Insider: Grand Theft Auto San Andreas: Head-to-Head - June 9, 2005
Gimmie' that, that, that best version!

Sports: Brandon Lloyd Interview - January 20, 2005
49ers receiver visits IGN for some serious game time.

Music: Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas - Radio Station Blowout - December 23, 2004
Our 99% comprehensive guide to the diverse airwaves dotting the in-game soundtrack.

Music: Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas - Master Sounds - December 23, 2004
Diggin' through the crate for some serious Old School funk jams.

Music: Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas - Radio X - December 22, 2004
The resonating sound of hard hitting alternative rock.

Sports: Priest Holmes: Team Priest Report 2 - December 22, 2004
Rivalry games, Broncos, and Raiders.

Music: Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas - CSR 103.2 - December 21, 2004
Contempory soul radio soothes the thugs of GTA:SA.

IGNPS2 Editor's Favorites 2004 - December 20, 2004
Jeremy, Ivan, and Ed reveal their ten favorite games of the year... and they may not be what you think.

Music: Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas - K-JAH WEST - December 20, 2004
Staying rooted and catching riddim.

Hacking San Andreas - December 17, 2004
A second round of exclusive cheats to play with.

Cheating in San Andreas - December 16, 2004
Exclusive new cheats to try out in the sunny state of San Andreas.

Music: Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas - SF-UR - December 15, 2004
Housing it up with GTA:SA radio.

Music: Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas Official Soundtrack Box Set - First Impressions - December 6, 2004
An inside look at Rockstar and Interscope's massive 8-CD collection.

Music: Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas - KDST - November 15, 2004
GTA:SA goes classic rock.

Music: Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas - K-ROSE - November 9, 2004
GTA goes Country!

Music: Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas - Bounce FM - November 8, 2004
Owwww, we got the funk.

Insider: Gaming Life UK - November 5, 2004
Another overseas update with the latest news, release dates, flyers, and more.

Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas - A Second Look - November 2, 2004
A collection of IGN editors from all over the network chime in with their opinions on the biggest PS2 game of the year.

Game of the Month: October 2004 - October 29, 2004
Everyone knows what's number one, but what about number two?

Music: Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas - Radio Los Santos - October 27, 2004
Part 2 of our in-depth insight into the in-game music of GTA:SA.

Music: Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas - Play Back - October 26, 2004
Breaking down the airwaves of the latest GTA entry, Part I (of 11).

The Insane Stunt Jumps of San Andreas - October 22, 2004
We take a closer look at the wacky, dangerous, and all-around terrifying jumps of Grand Theft Auto.

Insider: Gaming Life UK - October 19, 2004
An inside look at the upcoming games, the latest ads, and so much more.

Grand Theft Radio: The Soundtracks of San Andreas - October 15, 2004
All eleven radio stations revealed! New screenshots, station logos, and information you won't find anywhere else.

Movies: Games-to-Film Frenzy II - October 13, 2004
Which games are headed to the big screen?

Grand Theft Auto: Welcome to San Fierro - October 9, 2004
San Andreas just keeps getting bigger. City details, stealth information, vehicle physics and more; new screenshots too.

Country Living: The Open Roads of San Andreas - September 3, 2004
First-hand impressions of the great outdoors with info on the new targeting system, graphical improvements, and more! New screens too.

Insider: Roundtable #122: Too Much for 2004? - August 18, 2004
Is there an overload of games in the year's end, can that even be a problem?

Compulsive Shopping: The Style of San Andreas - August 13, 2004
Think that haircuts and clothing are just for looks? Think again.

Staying Afloat: Swimming in San Andreas - August 7, 2004
Water is off-limits no more. Find out how it works, why it's cool, and the first hi-res screenshots inside.

Bodies, Biking, and Badges: The Lifestyles of San Andreas - August 4, 2004
This episode: Building a better physique, interacting with the police, and riding your trusty BMX.

Good Eats: The Diets of San Andreas - July 27, 2004
Get fat, get skinny, and build the perfect body. Screens included.

Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas Overload - June 30, 2004
Everything we know about GTA in one convenient, multi-paged feature.

Our Most Anticipated Games of 2004 - January 21, 2004
OK, not just games. We reveal the most anticipated news, hardware and surprises of the year.

Off the Record 01-16-04 - January 16, 2004
GTA, Ridge Racer and SOCOM II to use Hard Disc Drive?

FAQs: Game Help Q&A; 2006 Aug 11 - August 11, 2006
Questions on Dead Rising, Elder Scrolls Oblivion, Metal Gear Solid 3, and Valkyrie Profile Lenneth answered!

FAQs: Game Help Q&A; 2005 July 29 - July 29, 2005
Qs on Conker Live, Forza, GTA, and more answered.

FAQs: Game Help Q&A; 2005 July 15 - July 15, 2005
Questions on NCAA 2K6, Killer 7, and more answered.

FAQs: Game Help Q&A; 2005 Feb 18 - February 18, 2005
Questions on San Andreas, Gran Turismo 4, Conker L&R;, and others answered.

FAQs: Game Help Q&A; 2004-12-17 - December 17, 2004
Snappy answers to questions on San Andreas, Halo 2, Call of Duty, Prince of Persia, Final Fantasy, Pokemon and more.

FAQs: Game Help Q&A; 2004-Nov-12 - November 12, 2004
Halo 2, Grand Theft Auto San Andreas, Killzone, Fable, Gran Turismo 4, Metal Gear Solid 2 Sons of Liberty, Sonic Adventure 2 Battle, Pokemon Ruby

FAQs: Game Help Q&A; 2004-11-05 - November 5, 2004
Questions answered on Dead or Alive Ultimate, WWE Smackdown Vs Raw, NCAA March Madness, Grand Theft Auto San Andreas, Half-Life Opposing Forces, Final Fantasy X, and Kingdom Under Fire

Clinton and ESRB Team Up - December 7, 2006
A match made in videogame Heaven?

Capcom Nabs San Andreas in Japan - November 14, 2006
The popular publisher will localize the game for the region.

Xbox: Hot Coffee Still Has Take Two in Hot Water - October 30, 2006
GTA: SA's publisher faces a big hassle from an angry grandma.

Hot Coffee Still Has Take Two in Hot Water - October 30, 2006
GTA: SA's publisher faces a big hassle from an angry grandma.

Top 100 Games: Readers' Choice - October 20, 2006
The complete listing of all your top-rated games is now up. What game is #1?

Take-Two, FTC Finalize Resolution - July 21, 2006
The Grand Theft Auto investigation ends without hot coffee burns.

Take-Two Issued Grand Jury Subpoenas - June 26, 2006
Or: how to keep hot coffee warm for a very long time.

Rockstar, FTC Settle Over Hot Coffee - June 8, 2006
The GTA controversy cools a bit as the FTC reaches a settlement.

Take-Two Sued on Behalf of Shareholders - February 15, 2006
The Grand Theft Auto publisher finds itself in more hot -- uh -- water.

Games: Gaming News Round-up Podcast - February 2, 2006
Feeling ignorant? Let us plant the seed of knowledge with a podcast about this past week's gaming news.

Take Two Sued Over San Andreas Mini-Game - January 27, 2006
The City of Los Angeles pours another cup of hot coffee.

San Andreas Star Chris Penn Found Dead - January 25, 2006
The GTA talent and Reservoir Dogs star is gone.

Killer Tries GTA Defense, Jury Convicts - August 10, 2005
Blaming a video game for murder didn't hold up. Jack Thompson responds.

Australia Bans San Andreas - July 29, 2005
"Hot Coffee" burns Aussie ratings board.

Grandmother Sues Take-Two for AO Content - July 27, 2005
A New York woman smells hot coffee and heads straight to court.

Take-Two Acknowledges Federal Inquiry - July 27, 2005
GTA's parent company pledges full cooperation with federal authorities.

Federal Investigation of Take Two? - July 26, 2005
"Hot Coffee" causes more hot water for Rockstar & Take Two.

Retailer Assn. Comments on GTA Rating - July 21, 2005
The IEMA suggests San Andreas will be scarce for now.

GTA: San Andreas Gets Adults Only Rating - July 20, 2005
Rockstar ceases manufacturing the title as the ESRB concludes "hot coffee" probe.

Cheats: Bug Report 2005 July 15 - July 15, 2005
Bug fixes for Wipeout, GTA, God of War.

Sen. Clinton Attacks GTA, Rockstar Defends - July 14, 2005
The notorious "hot coffee" sex mini-game is still steaming hot.

Rockstar, Media Group on San Andreas Scandal - July 12, 2005
More groups wake up to smell the "hot coffee."

Cheats: Bug Report 2005 July 1 - July 1, 2005
Bugs on God Of War, San Andreas, and more.

Cheats: Bug Report 2005 June 17 - June 17, 2005
Some bugs on GTA San Andreas and Untold Legends.

San Andreas in Japan - June 15, 2005
Japan finally gets the latest GTA game.

GTA: San Andreas System Comparison - June 14, 2005
How do the Xbox and PC versions compare to the PS2? We count the ways in video form.

FAQs: Game Help Editors' Picks Co-Op Games - June 13, 2005
Ten fun co-operative games to pass the summer.

Take-Two Financials Soar in Q1 - March 3, 2005
The company feels the shockwaves from San Andreas.

Cheats: The Bug Report: 2005-Jan-28 - January 28, 2005
MechAssault 2: Lone Wolf, Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas, Metal Gear Solid 3: Snake Eater, Tom Clancy's Ghost Recon 2, SSX Tricky, Prince of Persia: Warrior Within, Need for Speed: Underground 2

Cheats: The Bug Report: 2005-Jan-14 - January 14, 2005
Fable, Sly 2: Band of Thieves, Prince of Persia: Warrior Within, Jak II, Metal Gear Solid 3: Snake Eater, Half-Life 2, Greg Hasting's Tournament Paintball, Killzone, Ghost Recon 2, Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas, Star Wars Knights of the old Republic II: The Sith Lords

Take-Two Numbers Up, Games Delayed - December 16, 2004
Midnight Club 3 delayed? ESPN football's future? Read on.

The Ten Naughtiest Games - November 23, 2004
Concerned groups point to the worst offenders.

Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas - The Prequel - November 19, 2004
What happened before CJ arrived in Los Santos? Check these screens, details, and exclusive movie to find out.

Music: Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas 8-CD Box Set - November 16, 2004
Here's the complete track listing!

GTA Dominates Britain - November 10, 2004
New sales records shatter expectations.

Cheats: The Bug Report: 2004-Nov-05 - November 5, 2004
Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas, Killzone, Marine Sharpshooter II: Jungle Warfare, Champions of Norrath: Realms of Everquest, Pro Evolution Soccer 4, Rome: Total War, ESPN NBA 2k5, Midway Arcade Treasures, Ratchet and Clank: Going Commando

GTA: San Andreas Ships - October 25, 2004
Say no more.

Rockstar Speaks on San Andreas Piracy - October 20, 2004
Take-Two means serious business regarding the recent string of illegal content sharing on the net.

Music: The Sounds Of Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas - October 18, 2004
Two separate soundtracks announced for the newest installment of the GTA franchise.

More GTA Soundtrack Details - October 18, 2004
The first track list gets released for San Andreas.

More San Andreas Details and Screenshots - October 12, 2004
A little info that you may already have heard, but here it is again anyway.

New GTA: San Andreas Trailer - September 25, 2004
This time with gameplay, ferris wheels, explosions, and more!

Official San Andreas Desktop Media - September 13, 2004
Rockstar unveils its certified line of Wallpapers and screensavers.

San Andreas Delayed - September 9, 2004
Gamers will have to wait for the next Grand Theft Auto.

San Andreas Soundtrack - September 2, 2004
Rockstar announces its partner in providing the tunes.

GTA: San Andreas Site Opens - August 23, 2004
Because there's no such thing as enough San Andreas.

Official San Andreas Trailer: Uncut - August 20, 2004
Grand Theft Auto presented the way it was supposed to be seen. Completely unedited and in hi-res.

San Andreas = No Online - June 21, 2004
Rockstar's vice president confirms the assumed.

New San Andreas Details - June 11, 2004
The United Kingdom's own official PlayStation magazine offers more San Andreas details.

GTA "Bomb Scare" Leads to Jail Time - May 26, 2004
Could this be the real danger of Rockstar's violent franchise?

New GTA: San Andreas Screen - May 26, 2004
Latest image places the game right in front of E3's convention center.

E3 2004: Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas Details - May 12, 2004
Rockstar reveals the first tidbits from the story.

E3 2004: GTA San Andreas Screens Revealed - May 11, 2004
Rockstar releases the first images from its anticipated sequel.

Take-Two Founder Steps Down - March 16, 2004
Former Chairman Ryan Brant shifts positions.

Take-Two Delivers New Financial Report - March 4, 2004
The Warriors, GTA: San Andreas, Red Dead Revolver and GTA for Game Boy due up next.

Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas Announced - March 1, 2004
Rockstar announces a name and ship date.

Take-Two Registers GTA: Bogota - January 12, 2004
Take-Two Files 10 new Grand Theft Auto trademarks.

Grand Theft San Andreas? - January 9, 2004
US patent office tells the real story.

New Evidence of GTA: Sin City - January 5, 2004
Complete with release date.

GTA 4 Date Confirmed - October 30, 2003
Take-Take names the quarter in 2004.

Games: GTA: San Andreas Leaves the Building - July 22, 2005
Gamestop removes title from store shelves.

Games: GTA: San Andreas Sets Record in Britain - November 10, 2004
Fastest game ever to sell a million copies.

Games: Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas - March 1, 2004
It's official, and it's coming out this year.