10 Simple Ways Rockstar Could Ruin GTA 6

by Jamie Kennedy

1. An Overtly Sexualised Female Protagonist

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Aside from a return to Vice City, the idea of a first-ever leading female protagonist is GTA 6's major talking point already. It's something fans are ready for, and they deserve to see a fully-realised, kick-ass woman who stands her ground and commands as much attention as the best male characters in series history.

The apprehension here is that Rockstar have never, not once managed to write a female character who isn't dependent on comedy or sex appeal. That's a huge challenge in GTA 6. An overtly sexualised doll with a Lara Croft-esque chest who is only there to please the boys wouldn't cut it these days.

It's time for something different. If the developers are at all interested in promoting a female protagonist, then it's a must that she's strong, not undermined by the men around her and well-voiced by a commanding presence.

A deep, likeable character like Carl Johnson from San Andreas would provide a solid template for Rockstar to build on. They needn't shy away from sex completely, because that's a big part of GTA's style, but any true female lead can't be there solely for titillation.

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Lifelong wrestling, video game, music and sports obsessive who has been writing about his passions since childhood. Jamie started writing for WhatCulture in 2013, and has contributed thousands of articles and YouTube videos since then. He cut his teeth penning published pieces for top UK and European wrestling read Fighting Spirit Magazine (FSM), and also has extensive experience working within the wrestling biz as a manager and commentator for promotions like ICW on WWE Network and WCPW/Defiant since 2010. Further, Jamie also hosted the old Ministry Of Slam podcast, and has interviewed everyone from Steve Austin and Shawn Michaels to Bret Hart and Trish Stratus.