However, it occurred to me that since all the links contain evidence that take me, step by step, towards my conclusion, then that makes it not blogging but research.

Step 0: according to Gamefaqs.com, GTA3 for the GBA is being ported by Destination Software, Inc.

Step 1: Beware, the following link will break your back button, so you might want to open it in a new tab/window. Destination Software's site sucks. As of this writing, it's nothing but a flash intro and a collection of MySQL error messages. This is somewhat discouraging, but I do not give up.

Step 2: Back on Gamefaqs, I find that Destination Software has also ported this game. From the genres, I'd guess that the two games in question are probably similar, so let's find out how Midnight Club: Street Racing looks.

Step 3: Google finds this video. I rejoice, for it is 2D!

Not only is it 2D, but the look is so similar to GTA and GTA2 that it's scary. In a heartwarming kind of way.

Of course, the reason they're taking so long to complete the port may be that completing their “fantastic” new 3D engine has taken a while.

Or maybe they've spent all this time looking for someone who can write them decent music.

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