When DMA Design/Rockstar Games first released Grand Theft Auto, they actually paid reviewers to negatively review the game in order to keep it controversial and thus popular. They planted articles in right wing news papers to ensure moral outrage and drive the game to success. – WTF Fun Facts
Source: https://whatculture.com/gaming/gta-v-9-facts-that-will-blow-your-mind?page=4
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