This study documents actual levels of destruction, by taking readings of ozone and nitrogen oxide levels before and during the event. (earthobservatory.nasa.gov)
In the campaign, even if played in co-op, you will only have access to a limited level of destruction to avoid having to keep the console constantly connected to the internet. (techradar.com)
Guerrilla takes everything that is fun for casual GTA players — getting as high a wanted level as possible and killing the local authority figures — and ramps it up to a whole new level of destruction. (nuclearmonster.com)