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CHICAGO, April 28 (UPI) -- The U.S. midnight release of the fourth "Grand Theft Auto" video game Monday, comes with a new wave of concern about its violent content, critics say.
The game features mobster-like characters who have the ability to fire grenades, shoot police helicopters and punch cab drivers in the face, among other acts, as they follow game's unique story lines.
Controversy regarding the game's release prompted the Chicago Transit Authority to take down ads promoting it in the city, the Chicago Tribune reports.
Critics of the game reportedly argue it influences children with violent themes and ideas.
"People think video games equal kids, and that if it's just a game, it should be fine. But the idea that a game is made for a mature audience, we (as a society) don't have our arms around that yet," said Robin Burke, a game-development professor at DePaul University.
The game is projected to pull in at least $400 million in its first week, said Wes Sand, Game Crazy senior vice president.
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