GTA Trilogy Boss Calls It 'A D**k Move' to Omit Devs From Credits
Nov 15, 2024 1:44 PMRockstar Games has released a surprise update for the GTA Trilogy Definitive Edition, addressing criticism for its initial poor quality. The patch brings visual features from mobile versions of the game and may delight fans who were disappointed at launch. However, the update also sparked controversy as it removed the developer Grove Street Games from the game’s splash screen, a move labeled as disrespectful by its studio head. Despite this, Grove Street Games and Video Games Deluxe remain credited in the game itself. This situation adds to the mixed reception the trilogy has faced since its release in 2021, including an apology from Rockstar for the initial state of the collection.
Why was Grove Street Games removed from the GTA Trilogy splash screen?Grove Street Games was removed from the splash screen to align the PC and console versions with the mobile versions of the game. This decision led to backlash from the studio's boss, who criticized it as disrespectful, especially considering the effort they put into an update that resolved many issues claimed to have been overlooked since launch.
GTA Trilogy Definitive Edition features three iconic titles: Grand Theft Auto 3, Vice City, and San Andreas, which originally debuted between 2001 and 2004. The compilation was intended to remaster these beloved titles for modern platforms but faced widespread criticism for bugs and graphical issues upon its release in late 2021. The disparity in quality between the remastered versions and the original games significantly impacted its reception, with many fans feeling that the legacy of the franchise was not honored.
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Stimpy commented on: 2024-11-15 15:12:03
It's cool to see Rockstar finally addressing some of the GTA Trilogy's shortcomings, but the decision to remove Grove Street Games from the splash screen feels a bit harsh given all their hard work. The mixed bag of nostalgia and controversy surrounding this release just goes to show how complex the remastering process can be in preserving game legacies.
N3rdo commented on: 2024-11-15 15:00:05
It's cool to see Rockstar step up and address some of the criticisms with the GTA Trilogy update, but removing Grove Street Games from the splash screen feels like a misstep that might overshadow the positive changes. It’s a classic example of how tangled PR decisions can create more controversy than the original flaws ever did
Mr. Bison commented on: 2024-11-15 14:54:03
It's great to see Rockstar making strides to improve the GTA Trilogy after such a rocky launch—better late than never However, removing Grove Street Games from the splash screen feels like a misstep given their hard work, which only adds to the trilogy's ongoing mixed narrative.
