The open-world video game
Who
Sam and Dan Houser, British brothers who co-founded Rockstar Games
When
2001
Where
New York, United States
Grand Theft Auto III, produced by Sam Houser and written by his brother Dan, put the player in a city that carries on with or without them — traffic, radio, weather, errands you may ignore. Released in 2001, it made the open world the default shape of the big-budget video game.
Part of “The Gifts of the Jews” — verified Jewish contributions to the world, with sources.