GTA is satire about American society. Because of Hollywood, TV, and English being the lingua franca of the world, this way they can reach a far bigger audience. You couldn't do exactly the same game set in Helsinki because the world knows far less about Finnish stereotypes. Ninja Edit: Random thought about satirical games set in Finland: My Summer Car is kind of that game.

But they have explored London before. I think the UK would probably the best setting if you would.

[–] Retrograde@lemmy.world 4 points 9 months ago (1 children)

I agree, London would be awesome. Anyone ever play The Getaway back on PS2? I genuinely enjoyed that game a lot. GTA but with cockney accents/Guy Richie, the game.

[–] mayonaise_met@feddit.nl 3 points 9 months ago* (last edited 9 months ago)

There are plenty of over-the-top British stereotypes they could do that the rest of the world would also appreciate. Royalty, Jacob Rees-Mogg/Boris Johnson style politicians, Brexit craziness, chavs, Geordie Shore, empire nostalgia.

[–] III@lemmy.world 1 points 9 months ago (1 children)

London is the only city from their game history they haven't revisited. Granted, it is the only real location they have used so likely that is a big reason they never will. But a UK-based game would be awesome.

[–] mayonaise_met@feddit.nl 1 points 9 months ago

They probably shouldn't have named it London in hindsight. But back then of course they probably didn't know they were going to revisit Liberty City/Vice City/San Andreas a couple of times.