Hit video game Grand Theft Auto V has become the fastest-selling entertainment product of all time – beating any other game or film in sales – its creator has said.

Three teenagers have been arrested after a man in London was stabbed and robbed of a copy of Grand Theft Auto V less than two hours after buying the game.

Some people take this stuff a bit too seriously.

One of the most eagerly-anticipated video game releases is expected to smash sales records after going on sale worldwide today.

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