Grand Theft Auto
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| + | '''Bounce FM''' is a typical radio station in the [[virtual world]] of [[Grand Theft Auto]]. The DJ is The Funktipus (voiced by [[George Clinton (funk musician)|George Clinton]]) and the genre is [[Funk]], [[R&B]]. | ||
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| + | Marvin Trill of WCTR's Area 53 host, calls into Bounce FM foolishly thinking that 'The Party Ship' (Bounce's sub-heading/nickname) is a genuine space ship, asking how to get on it. | ||
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| + | '''Tracklist:''' | ||
| + | *[[Zapp (band)|Zapp]] - "[[Zapp III|I Can Make You Dance]]" | ||
| + | *[[Kool & the Gang]] - "[[Love & Understanding|Hollywood Swinging]]" | ||
| + | *[[Ohio Players]] - "[[Love Rollercoaster]]" | ||
| + | *[[Ohio Players]] - "[[Funky Worm]]" | ||
| + | *[[Rick James]] - "[[Cold Blooded (Rick James song)|Cold Blooded]]" | ||
| + | *[[Maze (band)|Maze]] - "Twilight" | ||
| + | *[[Fatback Band]] - "Yum Yum (Gimme Some)" | ||
| + | *[[The Isley Brothers]] - "[[Between the Sheets (song)|Between the Sheets]]" | ||
| + | *[[Ronnie Hudson & The Street People]] - "[[West Coast Poplock]]" | ||
| + | *[[Lakeside (band)|Lakeside]] - "[[Fantastic Voyage (Lakeside song)|Fantastic Voyage]]" | ||
| + | *[[George Clinton (funk musician)|George Clinton]] - "[[Loopzilla]]" | ||
| + | *[[Dazz Band]] - "[[Let It Whip]]" | ||
| + | *[[Cameo (band)|Cameo]] - "[[Candy (Cameo song)|Candy]]" | ||
| + | *[[MFSB]] - "[[Love Is the Message (MFSB song)|Love Is The Message]]" | ||
| + | *[[Johnny Harris (musician)|Johnny Harris]] - "[[Odyssey (song)|Odyssey]]" | ||
| + | *[[Roy Ayers]] - "[[Running Away]]" | ||
| + | *[[Gap Band]] - "[[You Dropped a Bomb on Me|You Dropped A Bomb On Me]]" | ||
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| + | ''See also: [[Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas Official Soundtrack Box Set#Disc 1: Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas OST Volume 1: Bounce FM|Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas OST Volume 1: Bounce FM]]. | ||
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| - | :''[[Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas]], [[Paradise FM]], [[Grand Theft Auto Coca-Cola television commercial]] '' | ||
| - | '''''Grand Theft Auto''''' ('''''GTA''''') is a [[video game]] series which debuted in [[1997]]. It has courted a great deal of controversy in its time, the [[contention]] revolves around the game play's focus on [[illegal activities]], in comparison to the "[[hero]]" role found in most games. | + | '''''Grand Theft Auto''''' ('''''GTA''''') is a [[video game]] series which debuted in [[1997]]. The series is based in [[fictional universe]]s that act as counterparts to real American states ([[San Andreas (Grand Theft Auto)|San Andreas]]), cities ([[San Fierro]] and [[Vice City]]) and neighbourhoods ([[Hashburry]]). It has courted a great deal of controversy in its time, the [[contention]] revolves around the game play's focus on [[illegal activities]], in comparison to the "[[hero]]" role found in most games. ''Grand Theft Auto III'' and subsequent games have more prevalent voice acting, and [[fictional radio station]]s such as [[SF-UR]], [[Paradise FM]] and [[Master Sounds 98.3]]. |
| + | == Gameplay == | ||
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| + | The games allow the player to take on the role of a [[criminal]] in a [[city]], typically a [[American dream|lowly individual who rises in the ranks]] of [[organised crime]] over the course of the game. Various missions are set for completion by the figureheads of the city [[underworld]], generally criminal, which must be completed to progress in the game's plot. [[bank robbery|Bank robberies]], [[assassination]]s, and other crimes, but occasionally [[taxi]] driving, [[firefighting]], [[pimping]], [[street racing]], or learning to fly are also involved. | ||
| - | The games allow the player to take on the role of a [[criminal]] in a [[city]], typically a [[American dream|lowly individual who rises in the ranks]] of [[organised crime]] over the course of the game. Various missions are set for completion by the figureheads of the city [[underworld]], generally criminal, which must be completed to progress in the game's plot. [[bank robbery|Bank robberies]], [[assassination]]s, and other crimes, but occasionally taxi driving, [[firefighting]], [[pimping]], [[street racing]], or learning to fly are also involved. | + | ==See also== |
| + | *[[GTA and 9/11]] | ||
| + | *[[San Andreas (Grand Theft Auto)]] | ||
| + | *[[Paradise FM]] | ||
| + | *[[Grand Theft Auto Coca-Cola television commercial]] | ||
| - | The ''Grand Theft Auto'' series is notable for the large amount of [[freedom]] given to the player in deciding what to do. Unlike most action games, which are structured as a single track series of levels, in ''GTA'' the player can pick and choose which missions they want to undertake, and their relationship with various powers are changed based on these choices. Players also often cite the music, humor, and "stress relieving factor" of the series in explaining its appeal. The vast cities of the games can also be roamed freely at any point in the game with many accessible buildings. | ||
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Bounce FM is a typical radio station in the virtual world of Grand Theft Auto. The DJ is The Funktipus (voiced by George Clinton) and the genre is Funk, R&B. Marvin Trill of WCTR's Area 53 host, calls into Bounce FM foolishly thinking that 'The Party Ship' (Bounce's sub-heading/nickname) is a genuine space ship, asking how to get on it. Tracklist:
See also: Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas OST Volume 1: Bounce FM. |
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Grand Theft Auto (GTA) is a video game series which debuted in 1997. The series is based in fictional universes that act as counterparts to real American states (San Andreas), cities (San Fierro and Vice City) and neighbourhoods (Hashburry). It has courted a great deal of controversy in its time, the contention revolves around the game play's focus on illegal activities, in comparison to the "hero" role found in most games. Grand Theft Auto III and subsequent games have more prevalent voice acting, and fictional radio stations such as SF-UR, Paradise FM and Master Sounds 98.3.
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Gameplay
The games allow the player to take on the role of a criminal in a city, typically a lowly individual who rises in the ranks of organised crime over the course of the game. Various missions are set for completion by the figureheads of the city underworld, generally criminal, which must be completed to progress in the game's plot. Bank robberies, assassinations, and other crimes, but occasionally taxi driving, firefighting, pimping, street racing, or learning to fly are also involved.
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See also
- GTA and 9/11
- San Andreas (Grand Theft Auto)
- Paradise FM
- Grand Theft Auto Coca-Cola television commercial
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