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Grand Theft Auto shocked and thrilled the world. For rapper Bugzy Malone – it goes deep.

It’s the game that shocked and thrilled the world: Grand Theft Auto. Its rise to domination is an incredible story. Rapper Bugzy Malone played it through his hardest times.

It’s the game that shocked and thrilled the world: Grand Theft Auto. Its rise to domination is an incredible story. Rapper Bugzy Malone played it through his hardest times. And he’s going deep.

Bugzy Malone’s Grandest Game: 7. Finally

7. Finally

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It’s been a decade – but finally the announcement that set the gaming world on fire. GTA6 is coming. The biggest question – what will it be?

It’s been the best part of a decade – and the fans are growing restless. A sumptuous update pack features Dr Dre, showing once again just how important GTA is to the wider pop culture.

But at the same time, a re-release of the classic titles is heavily criticised for bugs and glitches. The fans want GTA6.

Then out of clear blue sky – the announcement that its coming. The fans rejoice. Not long later however, a massive hack leaves development shots of the game all over the internet, robbing fans of part of their magical surprise.

There are big questions over what GTA6 will be. Many say its time to have a female lead character after years in the background of the series. And that’s something that looks almost sure to come.

But another big question is whether it can still shock and appall in the way that made it so hugely popular in the first place.

Whatever happens, GTA remains an entertainment colossus – the defining creation of both a huge team, and an elusive mastermind.

WARNING: This podcast contains adult language and adult themes.

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CREDITS:

Written by Ciaran Tracey and Chris Warburton
Presenter: Bugzy Malone
Presenter: Chris Warburton
Mixing and Mastering: James Bradshaw
Assistant Producer: Gabrielle Gatti
Additional journalism by Jo Newsholme, Helen Ledwick and Laura Conder

Executive Commissioners for BBC: Richard Maddock and Dylan Haskins
Assistant Commissioner: Natalie Mace

The Executive Producer is Ciaran Tracey for Big City Nights

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