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We Got This Podcast Before ‘GTA VI’: The Hype-Filled Final Preview

We Got This Podcast Before ‘GTA VI’: The Hype-Filled Final Preview
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About the episode

On the last episode of Button Mash before Grand Theft Auto VI release week, Ben brings on three GTA experts, superfans, and community members to revel in anticipation for the biggest game of all time. GTA Wiki editor Guy and GTA6 subreddit moderators Michael and Xan reminisce about the twists and turns of the interminable wait since GTA V, the wild rumors and conspiracy theories, their plans for playing the game, the questions they can’t wait to have answered, the best GTA VI research and resources, their preparations for the internet frenzy, the future of the franchise, how to savor this special moment in gaming monoculture, and more.

Host: Ben Lindbergh
Guests: Michael, Xan, and Guy
Producer: Chris Sutton
Production Supervision: Arjuna Ramgopowell

Summary

  • 9:46

    Plans for the GTA VI debut

  • 21:32

    GTA origin stories

  • 29:39

    Concerns about GTA VI modding, jailbreaking, or leaking?

  • 52:44

    Things that we are looking forward to about GTA VI

  • 1:04:42

    GTA VI resource shout-outs

  • 1:15:30

    Is this the best GTA will ever be?