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Blake and Elvis dive into the implications of GTA 6 adopting a less politically incorrect approach. They express skepticism that a game steeped in crime and violence can maintain its edge while adhering to new sensitivities about representation, especially as the franchise has thrived on shock value and satire.
The Nature of GTA
As self-proclaimed fans of the GTA series, the hosts emphasize that the franchise has always depicted violent and morally ambiguous characters—criminals who often engage in morally repugnant actions. They argue that trimming the edge off these characters to avoid offending certain groups diminishes the essence that fans have loved.