You know how moths like to fly into lights and fires, or how whales beach themselves. How about lemmings . . . those adorable creatures that follow each other off cliffs? You wouldn't think the American video game industry would fall into that category, but it's looking that way.
"Grand Theft Auto III" for PlayStation2 was the biggest selling video game of 2002. Created by European developer DMA ("Doesn't Mean Anything") and published by Rockstar Games, GTA3 is a game in which players helped an escaped convict rise to the top of the underworld by running drugs, killing rivals, and breaking every known law -- especially laws about stealing cars.
In other games, injured characters restore their health by finding power-ups or visiting some headquarters. There are hospitals in GTA3, but the easiest way to restore your health in this game is to steal a car and pick up a prostitute.