The briefing
IGN’s August 2013 hands-on feature was an early opportunity to report on selected GTA V missions and exploration before release. The announcement directed readers to the preview and included new screenshots.
A hands-on selection is narrower than a finished-game walkthrough. This record identifies the contemporary preview and imagery, while the mission database covers the released objectives and progression. The original author’s reactions remain with the linked publication.
Sources & further reading
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