Grand Theft Auto 6's Change in Humor is Good for the Franchise
There are very few franchises that have made as much of an impact in gaming as Grand Theft Auto, and plenty of factors explain this. Each GTA title has offered gamers unparalleled freedom to live out their power fantasies, allowing players to choose to be cautiously driving, law-abiding citizens, or psychopathic criminals. The games have also featured compelling crime dramas, whether it is GTA 3's gritty revenge story or GTA: San Andreas' tale of gangster wars and corrupt cops. Perhaps most notably, the series has continually made itself stand out from the plethora of open-world games available through the crass and irreverent humor that has turned it into one of the most controversial franchises of all time.
According to recent reports, things may be taking a turn with Grand Theft Auto 6 which could feature more politically correct humor. While this is sure to mark GTA 6 as a new era for the franchise, this does not mean that the series is about to lose its loyal fan base. Rather, the shake-up may be just what the series needs to ensure it remains relevant.
Grand Theft Auto 6 Needs to Use PS5 and Xbox Series X Hardware Better than GTA 5: Expanded and Enhanced Does
From its early days, Rockstar Games has always courted controversy, and it has become part of the company's image. The release of GTA 3 was marred with controversies surrounding the way it allowed players wantonly kill civilians, pick up prostitutes, and degrade women. Later GTA titles have also been plagued with controversies, including GTA: Vice City, which was accused of racism against Haitians,GTA: San Andreas, which was found to have a hidden sex mini-game, and GTA 5, which had players take part in torture.
These issues ensured that Rockstar Games always had
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