"I was a real anglophile": A Canadian's obsession with Viz magazine is why Grand Theft Auto: London's streets are covered in dogs' eggs
This article explores the development of Grand Theft Auto: London, focusing on how a Canadian team at Rockstar Canada, despite limited direct experience with the city, captured a unique cultural essence. Artist Ray Larabie's obsession with the British parody magazine Viz heavily influenced the game, notably by adding dog mess skid marks to the streets, showcasing how cultural outsiders can offer a distinct perspective on a setting.
- Entities
- Company: Rockstar North
- Topic: Humor
- Game: Grand Theft Auto
- Game: Grand Theft Auto 6
- Company: Rockstar Canada
- Person: Ray Larabie
- Game: Grand Theft Auto: London
- Topic: Game Development
- Topic: Cultural Representation
- Company: Rockstar Games
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