The first trailer for Grand Theft Auto VI takes players back to the sunny shores of Vice City. Filled with shots of beaches, boats, and scantily clad women, the trailer has caught the attention of fans. Surprisingly, GTA V voice actor Ned Luke was taken aback by the prominence of the women's butts in the trailer. Best known for his role as Michael in GTA V, Luke shared his reaction to the trailer in a livestream on his personal YouTube channel, following an earlier-than-planned debut by developer Rockstar Games. When asked about his surprise by viewers in the chat, Luke didn't hesitate to share his thoughts.
"Wow, those asses are huge," Luke remarked. "It's shocking. There are a lot of big asses in that trailer. I mean, most of the asses in there, excluding the male ones, are big. Really big! It caught me off guard because, you know, Miami also has some not-so-big asses. We'll see."
One might assume the conversation about big asses would end there, but Luke circles back to the topic when discussing the game's graphics. He initially mentions how realistic the birds in GTA VI look, and how they are far superior to the birds in their own game. Then, the conversation shifts back to asses.
"Then it transitions to the beach," Luke said. "There are some very large backsides. There's a significant rear end and thighs. There's a sizable backside with a thong. There's another substantial rear end over there. I'm trying to spot... there's a very large backside with a thong. And we're in a boat. Every rear end is large. I need to have a conversation with these guys, we need to include some smaller rear ends. Not everyone appreciates a large, massive rear end, okay? Some people prefer a smaller, narrower hips, and a smaller rear end. We need to cater to everyone."
When asked about his fascination with the buttocks of Vice City's residents, Luke mentioned that he "just finds it interesting."
"I find it interesting that every single one has a huge rear end," Luke remarked. "It's like there's a plastic surgeon in Vice City giving Brazilian Butt Lifts to every woman." Throughout the two-hour livestream, Luke also expressed excitement about GTA VI's graphics, particularly the game's impressive hair. He mentioned being least excited by the abundance of big butts and expects GTA VI to surpass GTA V when it's released in 2025, despite some fans wishing for an earlier release.
"Rockstar Games is going at their own pace," Luke remarked. "They're considering five years of Red Dead, the impact of COVID, and actor strikes. These things take time."
While GTA VI is set to release in 2025, it won't be available on PC right away. It will, however, be accessible on PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S. The game's initial trailer is making waves, breaking records on YouTube as the most-viewed non-music video in a 24-hour period.
Editor's P/S
As an enthusiastic fan of the Grand Theft Auto series, I have mixed feelings about the recent controversy surrounding the GTA 6 trailer. On the one hand, I understand why some people are upset by the game's focus on women's butts. It's true that the trailer does feature a lot of scantily clad women, and some of the camera angles are arguably gratuitous. On the other hand, I also think that the controversy is a bit overblown. After all, the GTA series has always been known for its over-the-top violence and sexual content. If you're easily offended, then GTA is probably not the game for you.
Personally, I'm more excited about the game's visuals and gameplay than I am about the controversy. The trailer looks absolutely stunning, and I can't wait to explore the new city of Vice City. I'm also intrigued by the new characters, and I'm eager to see how the story unfolds. Overall, I think the GTA 6 trailer is a promising sign for the future of the series. I can't wait to see more of the game in the coming months and years.