Follow (us) wealthinsides for more tech updates! At first glance, it looks like people celebrating the release of just another video game. 🎮🔥 In reality, they were witnessing one of the biggest moments in gaming history. It was April 2008. After years of anticipation, Rockstar Games finally released Grand Theft Auto IV—and the excitement was unlike anything the gaming industry had seen before. Outside stores, thousands of fans lined up for midnight launches. Some had been waiting for hours. Others had been counting down the days for years. The moment the doors opened, the atmosphere felt more like a movie premiere than a game release. And for good reason. GTA IV wasn't just another sequel. Built on Rockstar's brand-new RAGE engine, it introduced a level of realism that seemed almost impossible at the time. The physics were dynamic, character animations felt natural, the city was alive, and Liberty City became one of the most detailed open worlds ever created. Then there w...