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Get to know Michael, Franklin, and Trevor, your hosts for ‘Grand Theft Auto V’

GTA VAlthough the current generation of consoles is on the way out, there are still a few more titles coming down the pipeline that will help give the PS3 and Xbox 360 the memorable send off that this generation deserves. Of those remaining titles, few will have more attention on them than Grand Theft Auto V

The game is due out on September 17, 2013 on PS3 and Xbox 360, and will feature three playable characters: Michael, Franklin, and Trevor. Each member of the trio will have his own storyline, but all three will continually intertwine. Set in the Los Angeles stand in of Los Santos and surrounding areas, the new world will be massive and varied. We’ll have a preview to share with you later this week, so check back soon.

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For now though, check out the new trailer and get to know the trio that will be your avatars and hosts in Grand Theft Auto V.

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