What is there to say about GTA V that hasn't been said already. It's story and themes are very much social commentary. It can be brash and abrasive but that is part of what makes the story compelling. It is bold enough to explore themes that don't get much exposure in the gaming space. There is a ton of content here in the single player alone. And when you are done with single player you can move to online and engage in a number of activities with friends.

Most of my time in GTA has in fact been spent online. If you are a new player? You may be tempted to save up for a cool car, tank or helicopter. You may even be tempted to purchase a shark card. This is inadvisable as you will have blown a lot of money on vehicle that won't actually help you progress. Try and get a business or two up and running. The nightclub is a great choice as it generates some passive income every in game day. This caps out at 250,000. Other passive businesses include weed, counterfeit cash, and the bunker. From there you can invest in something like the kosatka submarine which allows you to undertake the Cayo Perico heist which can reward you $1,000,000+.

You can get a headstart by purchasing the bundle with the "Criminal Enterprises Starter Pack". For $10 standalone it's a pretty good deal and will get you a handful of Vehicles, Properties and Bonus Cash.

The Criminal Enterprise Starter Pack gives you a range of content valued at over GTA$10,000,000 with access in Grand Theft Auto Online to:

GTA$1,000,000 Bonus Cash

Properties:
- Maze Bank West Executive Office
- Paleto Forest Gunrunning Bunker
- Senora Desert Counterfeit Cash Factory
- Great Chaparral Biker Clubhouse
- 1561 San Vitas Street Apartment
- 1337 Exceptionalists Way 10 Car Garage

Vehicles:
- Dune FAV
- Maibatsu Frogger
- Enus Windsor
- Obey Omnis
- Coquette Classic
- Turismo R
- Pegassi Vortex
- Huntley S
- Western Zombie Chopper
- Banshee

Weapons, Clothing & Tattoos:
- Compact Grenade Launcher
- Marksman Rifle
- Compact Rifle
- Stunt Race & Import / Export Outfits, Biker Tattoos

If you have yet to set foot into Los Santos, the game is well worth picking up during a sale or otherwise. Just be prepared for some infuriating AI cops and ridiculous respawning enemies.