1. Dating is Back
No it's not. Dan Houser shut down this rumour with his GameInformer interview. Dating died with Grand Theft Auto IV. It was a poor focus in San Andreas, an even more awful experience in IV, and Rockstar learned from this and kicked it out of V. Rumour mongers abound tried to convince readers that Rockstar would bring back dating and make it a pivotal part of the game. I don't know how this would be possible, seeing as how it had been implemented in previous titles. The idea of romance in Grand Theft Auto is something that does not sit well with players. Cutscene interactions feel satisfying, but dates feel time consuming and boring. I thank Rockstar for ditching it. Those are just a few of the rumours that trolls around the internet tried spreading to increase hype for Grand Theft Auto V - and while they may have worked, they turned out to be completely false. What are some rumours you heard that Rockstar squashed? Any rumours you wish were true? Let us know in the comments.
Sam Tuchin
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Sam took a four-year hiatus from writing for What Culture, but has returned ready to go. Sam created, produced, wrote, directed, and starred in the video game show Press Start during his years at university and continues to contribute material. He has self-published several books, and has written for other online magazines. Sam can be contacted via email at sam.tuchin@gmail.com, followed on Instagram @casthimnew or Twitter @antellopenguin
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