Would A GTA Game Sell Less If They Set It Outside America?

is that the reason we have yet to see a GTA game outside the US? (GTA london was an expansion pack). to be fair I dont think they would set it in the midwest or the south either so they keep rehashing locations everyone knows (new york, LA)

but do you think a GTA game would sell less if it were set in europe?

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I doubt there would be much of a difference, if any.

Really? No one remembers GTA: london 1969?!

they only do it in america because its so easy to make fun of american culture.

I am dissapointed in all of you.

Base it off of Australia for the irony. Then we can all laugh when their government won't let them play it without importing a game about their own country. 

It would sell like hotcakes if it were to take place in The Netherlands

They could make it in amsterdam but then it wouldn't be fun because everything is legal there. 

They could make it in amsterdam but then it wouldn't be fun because everything is legal there.

Jonwh18

Grand Theft Galapagos - Darwin's evolutionary change from rowboat operator, to shell shocked adventurer in a tropical paradise!

Subsaharan Africa. 

They should set in Scotland :oops:

I am dissapointed in all of you.

lordreaven

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lordreaven

GTA in Zagreb. Croatia already has a shitload of corruption, corrupt government, but also cool nightlife during summer.

Then again, Croatia somewhat already appeared in GTA via Niko Belic, but he was a Serb. Close enough.

Nah. It's not like they're using real city names and landmarks. It would be other factors, like R* not spoon-feeding hype to everyone or a woman being the protagonist.

I like the settings of the GTA games, but I'd be open to the game taking place elsewhere if R* wanted.  I don't really questions devs that do things right, for the most part... just make awesome games.

Nah. It's not like they're using real city names and landmarks. It would be other factors, like R* not spoon-feeding hype to everyone or a woman being the protagonist.

Big_Pecks

yeah maybe

GTA has almost always been satire poking fun at American culture. It's very unlikely to change anytime soon.

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lordreaven

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campzor

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AcidSoldner

No, not at all. The GTA brand is extremely powerful. As long as Rockstar makes it, it'll sell bucketloads regardless were the action is set.

Considering their main market is Americans it would be illogical for them to change away from America. Furthermore America is always in the news for something or is somehow brought into almost daily conversation throughout the 1st world (not trying to brag, it's just that American stupidty and culture is known throughout the world because broadcasting it makes people a lot of money). It's much easier to rip on American culture as more people throughout the world understand it. 

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They could make it in amsterdam but then it wouldn't be fun because everything is legal there.

Davekeeh

no one would buy a gta game set outside the US. the US is by far the most interesting place on earth. Rockstar North knows this. mems_1224

I would love to see a return to London. GTA's biggest strengths include cultural satire, and amazing cities with lots of great architecture, and London, England would provide the best of both while also being set outside the US.

Making fun of the Queen, the politics, the food and more would be great starting points, while the Houser brothers themselves are English (which would make it easier for them to think of things in their home culture to use).

As a bonus, there are a lot of British crime films and interesting areas/crimes that could offer some inspiration (such as Layer Cake and Snatch). Plus, it would be the first city that isn't named differently (like Los Santos instead of Los Angeles).

I would love to see a return to London. GTA's biggest strengths include cultural satire, and amazing cities with lots of great architecture, and London, England would provide the best of both while also being set outside the US.

Making fun of the Queen, the politics, the food and more would be great starting points, while the Houser brothers themselves are English (which would make it easier for them to think of things in their home culture to use).

As a bonus, there are a lot of British crime films and interesting areas/crimes that could offer some inspiration (such as Layer Cake and Snatch). Plus, it would be the first city that isn't named differently (like Los Santos instead of Los Angeles).

SPYDER0416

Brazil would be interesting.

yes it would sell less.

Base it off of Australia for the irony. Then we can all laugh when their government won't let them play it without importing a game about their own country. 

Jonwh18

They should go for Belgium next time.freedomfreak

In the great Metropolis of Brussels.

Instantly heading to Rue D'Aerschot.

Americans are more fun to make fun of, and they're also quite ignorant of the world outside of their continent.

GTA London probably wouldn't do too well nowadays. An expansion with the current cast in London performing a heist or two would be excellent though! They could make fun of Americans still, and have the added benefit of explouting american ignorance of British culture.

Win win

I'd like somewhere other than America/Japan/UK. Somewhere different, like Australia/Russia/India or thailand

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lordreaven

I'd love them to do that again but in full 3D.

I just find this Liberty City and whatever really boring now.

no one would buy a gta game set outside the US. the US is by far the most interesting place on earth. Rockstar North knows this. mems_1224

They should set in Scotland :oops:

gameofthering

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campzor

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lordreaven

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They should set in Scotland :oops:

wis3boi

preorder and get the Highlands character set. Includes kilt, bagpipes, and claymore

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