Rockstar Games
Back in the early 2000s, Rockstar would often generate their own controversies in order to create public interest. In fact, they even went as far as to hire publicist Max Clifford to disseminate false information, inciting mainstream backlash and even getting high-profile politicians involved in the controversy.
As a result, GTA was accused of some fairly heinous things back in the day, but even those accusations can’t compete with some of the genuinely bizarre, outright unfathomable lawsuits filed against the series today.
In recent years, Rockstar have gotten themselves into some series trouble, and they’re been accused of some truly weird things. Sometimes they’re found guilty and forced to pay repercussions, but most of the time, they’re acquitted. Honestly, judging by how truly absurd some of these accusations are, it’s no wonder. Not only have they been blamed for inciting several violent murders,...
Back in the early 2000s, Rockstar would often generate their own controversies in order to create public interest. In fact, they even went as far as to hire publicist Max Clifford to disseminate false information, inciting mainstream backlash and even getting high-profile politicians involved in the controversy.
As a result, GTA was accused of some fairly heinous things back in the day, but even those accusations can’t compete with some of the genuinely bizarre, outright unfathomable lawsuits filed against the series today.
In recent years, Rockstar have gotten themselves into some series trouble, and they’re been accused of some truly weird things. Sometimes they’re found guilty and forced to pay repercussions, but most of the time, they’re acquitted. Honestly, judging by how truly absurd some of these accusations are, it’s no wonder. Not only have they been blamed for inciting several violent murders,...
- 3/16/2016
- by Richard John Dorricott
- Obsessed with Film
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