In the golden era of the Game Boy Advance (GBA), a rumor ignited the gaming world: “Grand Theft Auto II” was maybe moving toward the handheld console. That being the case, this news sent a wave of excitement amongst its fans because they could easily envision themselves as commandos living in GTA’s notoriously mission-filled world. However, with time this dream disappeared. GBA version of “GTA II” was never released, leaving a gap in the console’s legacy and gamers. This is a story of high hopes and eventual disappointments, displaying the unpredictability that game development displays but also showcases how enticing GTA always has been. It still stands as an intriguing side-note to gaming history, representing the endless potentialities and sometimes unrealized promises of the gamer’s realm.
