[inflamedeyeball]

I just got my new TV guide, and there's an interview with Dan Houser in it. Most of the stuff he he has to say is nothing new, but this is.

QUOTE

What is the main theme of GTA V? "Lots of stuff! The theme is: modern California. And what happens between 2010 and 2013. It doesn't have to be a direct transfer, but you have to capture today's energy. Credit crisis, rise of China, decay of movies, paranoia, bad financing, conspiracy theories, gold; just about everything."

Untranslated:

QUOTE

Wat is het hoofdthema van GTA V? "Heel veel dingen! Het thema is: modern Californië. En wat er gebeurt tussen 2010 en 2013. Het moet geen directe overzetting zijn, maar je moet wel de energie van vandaag weten te vangen. Kredietcrisis, opkomst van China, verval van films, paranoia, slechte financiering, complottheorieën , goud, zo'n beetje alles."

[adriansell]

Hmm, the rise of China... Wasn't there one or two positions for a Chinese mob guy and his translator in that leaked casting call (Rush?)?

EDIT: Ah, I found it!

"Tae Wong:
39 - somewhat incompetent Chinese mobster, loves doing ecstasy, going to raves.

Taes Translator:
45 - VERY STRAIGHT LACED Chinese translator, terrified of his boss's dad. Male, awkward. Needs to speak Chinese."

This post has been edited by adriansell on Thursday, Dec 13 2012, 15:29

[bluetops]

I'm waiting for conspiracy theories connected with the rise of China and Hollywood/Vinewood.

[Showstopper 26]

QUOTE (adriansell @ Thursday, Dec 13 2012, 15:27)

Hmm, the rise of China... Wasn't there one or two positions for a Chinese mob guy and his translator in that leaked casting call (Rush?)? EDIT: Ah, I found it! "Tae Wong: 39 - somewhat incompetent Chinese mobster, loves doing ecstasy, going to raves. Taes Translator: 45 - VERY STRAIGHT LACED Chinese translator, terrified of his boss's dad. Male, awkward. Needs to speak Chinese."

What?

[Coral_City]

Credit crisis? Bad financing? Ugh, obligatory - in before people actually believe that the recession is gonna be a big deal.

[xXTacoGuyXx]

When i read main theme i was thinking like this:

[Killjoy2022]

happens between 2010 and 2013? flashbacks or a 3 year story arch?

[mr6plow9]

QUOTE (xXTacoGuyXx @ Thursday, Dec 13 2012, 15:43)

When i read main theme i was thinking like this:

Same.

[Hitman843]

Conspiracy theories? Area 53 comeback hint?

God I hope so.

[Chekoloco]

Mmmm

[Gst0395]

Also thought it was about the theme song. "Decay of movies" sounds pretty interesting.

[Cyper]

When he said conspiracy theories......... I started to think about this guy from San Andreas who had a black coat, black hat, and a red scarf, and he would say weird things such as ''They're watching us!''.

[HolyStoner187]

those gad damn commies

[poiuytrew]

QUOTE (HolyStoner187 @ Thursday, Dec 13 2012, 17:14)

those gad damn commies

with economic growth like that i'd dare even say supercommies

[inflamedeyeball]

My interpretation:

QUOTE

what happens between 2010 and 2013

It seems that the story will span a couple of years. This still makes "a re-imagined, present day southern California" a true statement. It could also just mean that there isn't an exact date during which it takes place.

QUOTE

Credit crisis, bad financing

We knew this, and it's kind of a given anyway.

QUOTE

rise of China

Interesting. It's just a matter of time before the USA isn't number one anymore. Could be that the casting call characters are indeed going to be in the game. Not sure how they are going to tackle this.

QUOTE

decay of movies

We know Vinewood is in, and Hollywood is in a really bad state these days. Maybe some characters who used to be working in the movie industry and have fallen on hard times?

QUOTE

paranoia, conspiracy theories

I grouped these together because they are closely related. The ranks of the chemtrails sniffing, illuminati fearing, tinfoil hat wearing crazy people are growing fast. I assume the "the Mayans were right about 2012 we're all going to die - wait nothing happened" crowd is going to be featured. I'm also assuming that multiple characters like San Andreas's The Truth will be featured. This would pretty much guarantee some very fun missions.

QUOTE

gold

I'm think this is about a heist of some kind. I tried googling gold storage facilities in California but found nothing. Anyone have any ideas about this?

This post has been edited by inflamedeyeball on Thursday, Dec 13 2012, 17:45

[poiuytrew]

QUOTE (inflamedeyeball @ Thursday, Dec 13 2012, 17:42)

My interpretation: QUOTE what happens between 2010 and 2013 It seems that the story will span a couple of years. This still makes "a re-imagined, present day southern California" a true statement. It could also just mean that there isn't an exact date during which it takes place. QUOTE Credit crisis, bad financing We knew this, and it's kind of a given anyway. QUOTE rise of China Interesting. It's just a matter of time before the USA isn't number one anymore. Could be that the casting call characters are indeed going to be in the game. Not sure how they are going to tackle this. QUOTE decay of movies We know Vinewood is in, and Hollywood is in a really bad state these days. Maybe some characters who used to be working in the movie industry and have fallen on hard times? QUOTE paranoia, conspiracy theories I grouped these together because they are closely related. The ranks of the chemtrails sniffing, illuminati fearing, tinfoil hat wearing crazy people are growing fast. I assume the "the Mayans were right about 2012 we're all going to die - wait nothing happened" crowd is going to be featured. I'm also assuming that multiple characters like San Andreas's The Truth will be featured. This would pretty much guarantee some very fun missions. QUOTE gold I'm think this is about a heist of some kind. I tried googling gold storage facilities in California but found nothing. Anyone have any ideas about this?

they keep most of the gold in the federal reserve of new york, and the closest federal reserve would be in san francisco

[GreatestEver23]

I'm sure he is talking about the recent spike in price of gold.

[inflamedeyeball]

QUOTE (GreatestEver23 @ Thursday, Dec 13 2012, 19:53)

I'm sure he is talking about the recent spike in price of gold.

I think you are right.



In my opinion, the only way that this would be relevant enough to mention however, is if the three protagonists will somehow acquire a large amount of the stuff...

[Meyus]

Seems like it's from InsideGamer.

http://www.insidegamer.nl/artikel/101648/g...-rockstar-games

Not a new one.

[Ryda King]

QUOTE (Cyper @ Thursday, Dec 13 2012, 16:59)

When he said conspiracy theories......... I started to think about this guy from San Andreas

Or me.