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Sam Houser - British video game producer and developer

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Career at BMG Interactive and the Founding of Rockstar Games

This timeline focuses on Sam Houser's entry into the video game industry with BMG Interactive and the pivotal creation of Rockstar Games, marking the beginning of his influential role in shaping the landscape of modern gaming.
Joins BMG Interactive
1990s
Houser joins BMG Interactive, a division of Bertelsmann Music Group (BMG), initially in a role related to music promotion and new media.
Relocation to New York
1996
Moves to New York City with his brother Dan and other colleagues to establish a North American presence for BMG Interactive.
Founding of Rockstar Games
1998
Sam Houser, along with his brother Dan Houser and several key members of the BMG Interactive team, founds Rockstar Games. The aim is to create cutting-edge, controversial, and culturally relevant video games.
Release of Grand Theft Auto
1998
Rockstar Games releases the original "Grand Theft Auto". While not initially a massive hit, it establishes the foundation for the franchise's future success and notoriety.

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