'GTA 6' release date rumors abound as 'Game Changer' trailer rolls out [video]
"GTA 6" rumors have been spreading, since BBC announced the movie. "Game Changers," which happens to focus on the GTA series and Rockstar president Sam Houser.
IB Times elaborates that the movie will focus on Houser's legal feud against American lawyer Jack Thompson, over the morality of "GTA III" and later "GTA: San Andreas."
A trailer for the movie can be seen below. It reveals that Houser will be played by Daniel Radcliffe, as "the creative genius behind the most lucrative video game ever," reports Wired.
Meanwhile, the antagonist of the film will be played by Bill Paxton from "Apollo 13." Wired explains that Paxton's character, Thompson, legally protested against the content of the game.
News of "Game Changers" has brought up talk of "GTA 6." Unfortunately, "Grand Theft Auto" fans will have to wait longer for the 6th installment of their beloved game. According to MNR Daily, Rockstar has announced that they will not be releasing "GTA VI" for a while, possibly around 2018 or even 2020.
Leslie Benzies, President of Rockstar North and lead developer of the GTA series since the third installment of the series, explains that it is against company policy to release and make a game every year.
Neuro Gadget clarifies that Rockstar's policy is meant to maintain the quality of the games released under the GTA series. Requiring developers to release a game every year might put unneccesary strain and pressure on developers, resulting in a subpar game.
In addition, the development of "GTA 6" may be further pushed back due to the making of "Game Changers." BBC has decided to push through with the film, even though Rockstar has legally threatened the British Network to put a stop in its production.
Rockstar released an official statement to IGN, which reads:
"[Rockstar's parent company,] Take-Two Interactive "has filed a suit against the BBC for trademark infringement based on their movie currently titled 'Game Changer' as it relates to Rockstar Games' Grand Theft Auto video game series."
The statement goes on to say that the gaming company wants to ensure that their trademark on GTA will not be misused in any way by BBC during the production of "Game Changers."
However, it seems that BBC has disregarded the gaming company's statement. Though, BBC has acknowledge that the film is being released without the permission of Grand Theft Auto producers.
"Game Changers" will be broadcasted on BBC Two in the UK. The TV movie will have two parts. The first will debut on Sept. 15 and the second is expected sometime in 2016.