Rockstar Games says the BBC's 'Grand Theft Auto' film was 'random, made up b******s'
The BBC's drama about "Grand Theft Auto," the hit game series, has been described by Rockstar Games as "random, made up b******."
@BBC Was Basil Brush busy? What exactly is this random, made up bollocks?
- Rockstar Games (@RockstarGames) September 15, 2015
"The Gamechangers" is a 90-minute drama featuring Daniel Radcliffe that purports to show the lives of those involved in the creation of "Grand Theft Auto," the highest grossing games franchise ever. Over the years, "Grand Theft Auto" has become more and more divisive, featuring graphic depictions of murder and violence.
In a statement provided to IGN, Rockstar took a more tactful approach, claiming that "[o]ur goal is to ensure that our trademarks are not misused in the BBC's pursuit of an unofficial depiction of purported events related to Rockstar Games."
"We have attempted multiple times to resolve this matter with the BBC without any meaningful resolution. It is our obligation to protect our intellectual property and unfortunately in this case litigation was necessary."
The BBC drama is based on "Jacked," a book by David Kushner that focuses on the creation of "Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas."
Other viewers took to Twitter to express their views on the film, many of which were less than favourable.
#GameChangers was actually terrible. Worth a watch just for the laughs.
- Ross Hornby (@djh3max) September 15, 2015
As much as I want to enjoy it, the dialogue in #gamechangers is a bit... Sharknado
- Stuart Dredge (@stuartdredge) September 15, 2015
Wow. Everyone in the games industry circa 2004 spoke really slowly and deliberately. #GameChangers
- Chris Allcock (@taskbaarchitect) September 15, 2015
Those who were involved with Rockstar during the making of the "Grand Theft Auto" games also took to Twitter to express their opinions.
This is the DMA Design office building where GTA was originally created in Dundee, Scotland. #TheGamechangers pic.twitter.com/tvxDSYluOB
- Steve Hammond ? (@snap2grid) September 15, 2015
Current mentions of development team: zero. Current mentions there IS a development team: zero. Going very well #gamechangers
- Brian Baglow (@flackboy) September 15, 2015
Oh! They mentioned Edinburgh! But did call their work shit....but hay, can't have everything.#TheGamechangers
- Mike Dailly™ (@mdf200) September 15, 2015
GTA being created in 1996. Everyone wore their own clothes and not company branded apparel! #TheGamechangers pic.twitter.com/rB0Q5qCDAX
- Steve Hammond ? (@snap2grid) September 15, 2015
Oh here we go.... changing history...... Claiming to have invented the open world thing. #TheGamechangers
- Mike Dailly™ (@mdf200) September 15, 2015
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