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* IGN | [http://pc.ign.com/articles/519/519510p2.html True Crime - Streets of L.A. review] | May 27 2004
* IGN | [http://pc.ign.com/articles/519/519510p2.html True Crime - Streets of L.A. review] | May 27 2004


''The on-foot combat modes, Dojo Master and Battle Master, feel more like minigames than full-fledged modes. Dojo Master, the melee mode, has exactly one round. You knock the guy out and boom, the round ends and you're kicked to a summary screen. And the camera was just plain not right, seemingly unable to properly pull back and frame the scene. I had to move myself out of the way of the camera many times so I could see what was going on. Battle Master, also known as "last man standing," is also exactly one round, with very small maps and only one life per player. '''All in all, multiplayer doesn't rise to the level of something I'd recommend over, say, Multi-Theft Auto'''.''
{{Quote|The on-foot combat modes, Dojo Master and Battle Master, feel more like minigames than full-fledged modes. Dojo Master, the melee mode, has exactly one round. You knock the guy out and boom, the round ends and you're kicked to a summary screen. And the camera was just plain not right, seemingly unable to properly pull back and frame the scene. I had to move myself out of the way of the camera many times so I could see what was going on. Battle Master, also known as "last man standing," is also exactly one round, with very small maps and only one life per player. '''All in all, multiplayer doesn't rise to the level of something I'd recommend over, say, Multi-Theft Auto'''.''}}


* IGN | [http://pc.ign.com/articles/605/605982p1.html GTA San Andreas PC Hands-On] | April 19 2005
* IGN | [http://pc.ign.com/articles/605/605982p1.html GTA San Andreas PC Hands-On] | April 19 2005


''Other than that, there won't be any new content--no new vehicles, weapons, missions, et cetera. '''Nor will Rockstar add any multiplayer, but I think it's safe to expect another Multi-Theft Auto from the MTA Team not too long after release'''.''
{{Quote|Other than that, there won't be any new content--no new vehicles, weapons, missions, et cetera. '''Nor will Rockstar add any multiplayer, but I think it's safe to expect another Multi-Theft Auto from the MTA Team not too long after release'''.}}


* Gamespy [http://xbox360.gamespy.com/xbox-360/saints-row/718937p1.html Saints Row preview] | August 29 2006
* Gamespy [http://xbox360.gamespy.com/xbox-360/saints-row/718937p1.html Saints Row preview] | August 29 2006


''In spite of its popularity among console owners, it is PC gamers who've reaped the most benefits from the Grand Theft Auto series. '''Besides the numerous skins and tweaks available, one of the most infamous mods for GTA is the one known as Multi Theft Auto'''. The modification allows players to get online and battle against other players for dominance. '''The idea has extended to other sandbox-style games, but like their single-player counterparts, the MTA cloning worked about as well as the GTA cloning.''' That is, no one's really come close to emulating it. Anyone involved in Saints Row who says that GTA had no influence on their title probably also has some beachfront property in Omaha to sell you.
{{Quote|In spite of its popularity among console owners, it is PC gamers who've reaped the most benefits from the Grand Theft Auto series. '''Besides the numerous skins and tweaks available, one of the most infamous mods for GTA is the one known as Multi Theft Auto'''. The modification allows players to get online and battle against other players for dominance. '''The idea has extended to other sandbox-style games, but like their single-player counterparts, the MTA cloning worked about as well as the GTA cloning.''' That is, no one's really come close to emulating it. Anyone involved in Saints Row who says that GTA had no influence on their title probably also has some beachfront property in Omaha to sell you


With that out of the way, THQ sponsored an event in San Francisco to preview the multiplayer portion of Volition's next-gen title. We didn't go near the single-player portion of the game, instead opting to stay on the designated path of system link gameplay to see how Saints Row performs. '''What we saw was the concept of what would be known as another GTA clone extended to its next logical point on the 360: cloning Multi Theft Auto.'''''
<br/><br/>With that out of the way, THQ sponsored an event in San Francisco to preview the multiplayer portion of Volition's next-gen title. We didn't go near the single-player portion of the game, instead opting to stay on the designated path of system link gameplay to see how Saints Row performs. '''What we saw was the concept of what would be known as another GTA clone extended to its next logical point on the 360: cloning Multi Theft Auto.'''}}


* OSDir.com | [http://osdir.com/Article4775.phtml Multi Theft Auto: Hacking Multi-Player Into Grand Theft Auto With Open Source] | March 29 2005
* OSDir.com | [http://osdir.com/Article4775.phtml Multi Theft Auto: Hacking Multi-Player Into Grand Theft Auto With Open Source] | March 29 2005


OSDir.com did an interview with four of MTA's developers about the open source software they use in the process of creating MTA.
:OSDir.com did an interview with four of MTA's developers about the open source software they use in the process of creating MTA.


* Fileplanet | [http://files.mtasa.com/media/FilePlanet-Mar_2006.jpg Frontpage] | March 16 2006
* Fileplanet | [http://files.mtasa.com/media/FilePlanet-Mar_2006.jpg Frontpage] | March 16 2006


MTA was covered for several days on the Fileplanet frontpage after the initial MTA:SA release.
:MTA was covered for several days on the Fileplanet frontpage after the initial MTA:SA release.


* Global Gaming | [http://www.ggl.com/?controller=News&id=2982&method=article Homebrews: Multi-Theft Auto] | May 5 2006
* Global Gaming | [http://www.ggl.com/?controller=News&id=2982&method=article Homebrews: Multi-Theft Auto] | May 5 2006
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* GamingBolt | [http://gamingbolt.com/15-modders-who-changed-pc-gaming 15 Modders who changed PC gaming] | March 20 2010
* GamingBolt | [http://gamingbolt.com/15-modders-who-changed-pc-gaming 15 Modders who changed PC gaming] | March 20 2010


The MTA Team were labelled as one of 15 modders who changed PC gaming,  turning Grand Theft Auto San Andreas into ''"into the one truly decent, fully functioning multiplayer segment to a great game"''.
:The MTA Team were labelled as one of 15 modders who changed PC gaming,  turning Grand Theft Auto San Andreas into ''"into the one truly decent, fully functioning multiplayer segment to a great game"''.


* PCGames.de | [http://www.pcgames.de/Bestenlisten-Thema-203022/Bilder/Die-Top-10-der-einflussreichsten-Modder-Diese-Mods-haben-die-Branche-aufgemischt-744688/galerie/1274990/ Die Top 10 der einflussreichsten Modder (Top 10 Most Influential Modders) ] | April 9 2010
* PCGames.de | [http://www.pcgames.de/Bestenlisten-Thema-203022/Bilder/Die-Top-10-der-einflussreichsten-Modder-Diese-Mods-haben-die-Branche-aufgemischt-744688/galerie/1274990/ Die Top 10 der einflussreichsten Modder (Top 10 Most Influential Modders) ] | April 9 2010


The MTA Team were classed as one of the Top 10 most influential modders of all time.
:The MTA Team were classed as one of the Top 10 most influential modders of all time.


* usercreated | [http://usercreated.org/2010/04/12/unmissable-mods-month-multi-theft-auto/ Unmissable Mods Month: Multi Theft Auto ] | April 12 2010
* usercreated | [http://usercreated.org/2010/04/12/unmissable-mods-month-multi-theft-auto/ Unmissable Mods Month: Multi Theft Auto ] | April 12 2010


Multi Theft Auto was characterized as an "''Unmissable mod''" that was "''an incredibly elegant way of forcing multiplayer onto an engine that was never designed for it in the first place''".
:Multi Theft Auto was characterized as an "''Unmissable mod''" that was "''an incredibly elegant way of forcing multiplayer onto an engine that was never designed for it in the first place''".


* 1UP.com | [http://www.1up.com/do/reviewPage?pager.offset=1&cId=3180268&p=2 APB Review] | July 6 2010
* 1UP.com | [http://www.1up.com/do/reviewPage?pager.offset=1&cId=3180268&p=2 APB Review] | July 6 2010
Multi Theft Auto distinguished as a ''"cheaper, better multiplayer PC [game]"'' to All Points Bulletin, a commercial RPG.
:Multi Theft Auto distinguished as a ''"cheaper, better multiplayer PC [game]"'' to All Points Bulletin, a commercial RPG.


* FilePlanet Blog | [http://blog.fileplanet.com/2011/08/29/monday-mod-multi-theft-auto-san-andreas/ Monday Mod: Multi Theft Auto: San Andreas] | August 29 2011
* FilePlanet Blog | [http://blog.fileplanet.com/2011/08/29/monday-mod-multi-theft-auto-san-andreas/ Monday Mod: Multi Theft Auto: San Andreas] | August 29 2011
Multi Theft Auto was praised for the ''"[the charm] from the user generated content all thanks to the Multi Theft Auto toolkit"''
:Multi Theft Auto was praised for the ''"[the charm] from the user generated content all thanks to the Multi Theft Auto toolkit"''


* ModDB [http://www.moddb.com/events/2011-mod-of-the-year-awards/features/moty-players-choice-mod-of-the-year 2011 Mod of the Year - Players Choice #1] | 2011
* ModDB [http://www.moddb.com/events/2011-mod-of-the-year-awards/features/moty-players-choice-mod-of-the-year 2011 Mod of the Year - Players Choice #1] | 2011
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= Other Media =
= Other Media =
* MTA Forum | [http://forum.mtasa.com/viewtopic.php?f=5&t=128#p810 2003 official R* reaction] | 2003
* MTA Forum | [http://forum.mtasa.com/viewtopic.php?f=5&t=128#p810 2003 official R* reaction] | 2003
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Hi Blokker,
Hi Blokker,
 
<br/><br/>
I had a look at the first version of Multi Theft Auto and was very impressed with what you guys did.  
I had a look at the first version of Multi Theft Auto and was very impressed with what you guys did.  
It looks like there is a lot of work to be done yet but a lot of progress has been made already.  
It looks like there is a lot of work to be done yet but a lot of progress has been made already.  
I'm looking forward to playing GTAIII as a multiplayer game.
I'm looking forward to playing GTAIII as a multiplayer game.
Being from Holland myself it's good to see the old 'hacking culture' is still going strong in the Lowlands.
Being from Holland myself it's good to see the old 'hacking culture' is still going strong in the Lowlands.
 
<br/><br/>
I also have to say the web site itself looks very professional. It's a shame the project will no doubt get delayed somewhat when Vice City comes out for the PC.
I also have to say the web site itself looks very professional. It's a shame the project will no doubt get delayed somewhat when Vice City comes out for the PC.
 
<br/>
Keep up the good work.
Keep up the good work.
 
<br/><br/>
Technical manager
Technical manager
<br/>
Rockstar north.
Rockstar north.
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The folowing is a list of press coverage during MTA's history, it may not be full and only contains the sources we are aware of.

Written press

TV

Internet

While MTA has been mentioned and reviewed in a lot of articles, and here is a list of those which were recorded. It is worth noting that this list is very incomplete.

The on-foot combat modes, Dojo Master and Battle Master, feel more like minigames than full-fledged modes. Dojo Master, the melee mode, has exactly one round. You knock the guy out and boom, the round ends and you're kicked to a summary screen. And the camera was just plain not right, seemingly unable to properly pull back and frame the scene. I had to move myself out of the way of the camera many times so I could see what was going on. Battle Master, also known as "last man standing," is also exactly one round, with very small maps and only one life per player. All in all, multiplayer doesn't rise to the level of something I'd recommend over, say, Multi-Theft Auto.

Other than that, there won't be any new content--no new vehicles, weapons, missions, et cetera. Nor will Rockstar add any multiplayer, but I think it's safe to expect another Multi-Theft Auto from the MTA Team not too long after release.

In spite of its popularity among console owners, it is PC gamers who've reaped the most benefits from the Grand Theft Auto series. Besides the numerous skins and tweaks available, one of the most infamous mods for GTA is the one known as Multi Theft Auto. The modification allows players to get online and battle against other players for dominance. The idea has extended to other sandbox-style games, but like their single-player counterparts, the MTA cloning worked about as well as the GTA cloning. That is, no one's really come close to emulating it. Anyone involved in Saints Row who says that GTA had no influence on their title probably also has some beachfront property in Omaha to sell you



With that out of the way, THQ sponsored an event in San Francisco to preview the multiplayer portion of Volition's next-gen title. We didn't go near the single-player portion of the game, instead opting to stay on the designated path of system link gameplay to see how Saints Row performs. What we saw was the concept of what would be known as another GTA clone extended to its next logical point on the 360: cloning Multi Theft Auto.

OSDir.com did an interview with four of MTA's developers about the open source software they use in the process of creating MTA.
MTA was covered for several days on the Fileplanet frontpage after the initial MTA:SA release.
The MTA Team were labelled as one of 15 modders who changed PC gaming, turning Grand Theft Auto San Andreas into "into the one truly decent, fully functioning multiplayer segment to a great game".
The MTA Team were classed as one of the Top 10 most influential modders of all time.
Multi Theft Auto was characterized as an "Unmissable mod" that was "an incredibly elegant way of forcing multiplayer onto an engine that was never designed for it in the first place".
Multi Theft Auto distinguished as a "cheaper, better multiplayer PC [game]" to All Points Bulletin, a commercial RPG.
Multi Theft Auto was praised for the "[the charm] from the user generated content all thanks to the Multi Theft Auto toolkit"

Other Media

Hi Blokker,

I had a look at the first version of Multi Theft Auto and was very impressed with what you guys did. It looks like there is a lot of work to be done yet but a lot of progress has been made already. I'm looking forward to playing GTAIII as a multiplayer game. Being from Holland myself it's good to see the old 'hacking culture' is still going strong in the Lowlands.

I also have to say the web site itself looks very professional. It's a shame the project will no doubt get delayed somewhat when Vice City comes out for the PC.
Keep up the good work.

Technical manager
Rockstar north.

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