Rockstar: Celebrities in GTA 5 would 'become a distraction'

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Rockstar has explained why the studio is not featuring big name talent as central characters in Grand Theft Auto V.

Speaking in the latest issue of Game Informer, Dan Houser said the issue is both logistical and philosophical.
"We've done two or three movie shoots for this game spread out through various three week shoots," explained Houser. "I don't think there would be many celebrities that would be available even if we wanted to spend the money on them for the amount that we've used them for."

"The good thing about most famous actors is they can actually act very well or they can do their shtick really well. Sometimes it's one, sometimes it's the other. I think it was really useful on the PS2-era games for bringing these somewhat simplistic characters to life."

Over the course of Rockstar's three PS2-era GTA games the firm signed big names including Ray Liotta, who voiced Tommy Vercetti in Vice City, and Samuel L. Jackson, who played Officer Tenpenny in San Andreas.

According to Houser, the fidelity of current generation Grand Theft Auto games makes famous faces a potential burden rather than a boon.

"When we went to PS3 and 360 I think it would become a distraction if you were like, 'Well, that's a famous person.' Suddenly these characters start to feel like they were alive a lot more and you need that to sell them," he said.

"As long as you have good actors, not knowing them actually is an advantage in terms of bringing the game to life. I can't see us moving past that for major parts in the game".

West Coast rapper The Game is believed to be reprising his role as B Dup from San Andreas for the sequel.

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GrownPosted:

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chrisbeutel i hope they fix all the glitches and patch the mods so we dont have to witness another great game go to ****.


mods actually make this game interesting.... instead of ruining the game online like mods in games like halo and COD... mods in GTA Actually enhance gameplay... like minecraft


Not for the people who don't have mods.
Instead, they are subjected to an ungodly amount of **** which completely ruins the game.


As long as the mods in the game don't harm any one else's gameplay, you shouldn't matter. You probably shouldn't mod the game right away, but who am I to tell you how to use your game you bought for $60. People can do whatever they want for all I care, as long as it doesn't affect others in the game.


I think the skins are pretty cool and make the game funnier to play..

IglesiasPosted:

chrisbeutel i hope they fix all the glitches and patch the mods so we dont have to witness another great game go to ****.


It's not like people had aimbots, flying, and those mods like that. I just like to mod skins, cars, and add some really cool weapons.

ImNotPhlegmAnymoreOKPosted:

Vampiric
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chrisbeutel i hope they fix all the glitches and patch the mods so we dont have to witness another great game go to ****.


mods actually make this game interesting.... instead of ruining the game online like mods in games like halo and COD... mods in GTA Actually enhance gameplay... like minecraft


Not for the people who don't have mods.
Instead, they are subjected to an ungodly amount of **** which completely ruins the game.


As long as the mods in the game don't harm any one else's gameplay, you shouldn't matter. You probably shouldn't mod the game right away, but who am I to tell you how to use your game you bought for $60. People can do whatever they want for all I care, as long as it doesn't affect others in the game.

ImNotPhlegmAnymoreOKPosted:

I agree, you wouldn't really think of the actor/celebrity as the character in the game, you'd think of them as the actual person, kind of ruining some of the fun from the story mode.

VampiricPosted:

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chrisbeutel i hope they fix all the glitches and patch the mods so we dont have to witness another great game go to ****.


mods actually make this game interesting.... instead of ruining the game online like mods in games like halo and COD... mods in GTA Actually enhance gameplay... like minecraft


Not for the people who don't have mods.
Instead, they are subjected to an ungodly amount of bullshit which completely ruins the game.

TeravainenPosted:

chrisbeutel i hope they fix all the glitches and patch the mods so we dont have to witness another great game go to ****.


mods actually make this game interesting.... instead of ruining the game online like mods in games like halo and COD... mods in GTA Actually enhance gameplay... like minecraft

officialfredPosted:

Holy moly I am so excited for this game.

chrisbeutelPosted:

i hope they fix all the glitches and patch the mods so we dont have to witness another great game go to shit.

gmlukensPosted:

Personally, i don't really agree with this, having celebs in this game would be fun!

-RefocusPosted:

Alone Can't wait for this game.


Yes you can.


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