Glasgow computer consultant Mark Gallagher has launched a new against (formerly DMA Design), alleging that the developer stole his design ideas in creating the series - which went on to sell millions globally.

Gallagher seeks £1.5 million in damages from Rockstar North, and the action will take place at the Court of Session, Edinburgh. Naturally, the developer contests Gallagher's claim and will defend themselves vigorously.

Gallagher alleges that his game Crime Inc., which he developed between 1991-93 bares more than a passing resemblance to GTA; what's more - he used a demo of the title which involves fighting between rival street gangs at an interview for a post at then- DMA Design. Whilst he did not get the position, his demo disc was retained by DMA.

Although Rockstar is effectively the same firm as DMA in all but name, the Scottish developer denies all knowledge of the interview and the game in question.

By Luke Guttridge

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  1. locopuyo.com Unregistered 5 years ago

    people who sue like that are so stupid, you always know they are lying because they would have sued a long time ago.

  2. ha Unregistered 5 years ago

    that demo disc will be long gone by now if i did actually existand besides if it was his game Y THE HELL is he only sueing for 1.5mill if it was mine and that happend to me id be going for 10mill atleased and some broken bones

  3. wayne Unregistered 5 years ago

    im just happy that rockstar did the game cos they made it way better than it could have ever been

  4. KEITH Unregistered 5 years ago

    I WILL LIKE TO PLAY