With GTA VI just days away from release, even the people who helped bring the original Grand Theft Auto to life haven’t had the chance to play Rockstar’s upcoming title. Dave Jones, one of the franchise’s original creators, and Brian Baglow, who worked as the first game’s writer and publicist, recently spoke to BBC News about the upcoming release and their experience working on the series.
Neither Jones nor Baglow has played GTA VI yet. When asked about the upcoming game, Jones simply said, “We’re all waiting to see what they’ve done.” Baglow also revealed that he has already pre-ordered his copy. It’s quite interesting to see that even some of the people behind the franchise have to wait until release day to experience the new game.
Brian Baglow (left) and Dave Jones (right), worked on the original Grand Theft Auto (Credit: BBC)
The conversation also brought back some memories from the original Grand Theft Auto. As many fans already know, the game started out as a racing project called Race’n’Chase before players were given the freedom to leave their cars and steal other vehicles. Jones explained that this idea made the game much more interesting. The team even considered allowing players to become police officers, but eventually decided that being a criminal would be more fun.
There were also other details that helped shape the original game’s world. Baglow talked about its fictional businesses, radio stations and DJs. Real-world licensing was expensive at the time, so the team had to come up with its own brands and characters. Looking back, these small details became an important part of what made Grand Theft Auto feel unique.
Both developers also shared their thoughts on how far the franchise has come since 1997. Jones described seeing GTA’s influence outside the gaming industry as surreal, while Baglow said watching the world fall in love with the series over the years has been a joyful experience. Now, almost 29 years after the first game, they’re waiting for GTA VI just like the rest of us.
In other GTA VI news, physical copies have faced potential redeem code issues, which you can read about here. A recent interview revealed new gameplay details, available here. Finally, you can find out how to get a free copy of GTA VI through Twitch and Kick’s launch giveaways here.
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Neither Jones nor Baglow has played GTA VI yet. When asked about the upcoming game, Jones simply said, “We’re all waiting to see what they’ve done.” Baglow also revealed that he has already pre-ordered his copy. It’s quite interesting to see that even some of the people behind the franchise have to wait until release day to experience the new game.
Brian Baglow (left) and Dave Jones (right), worked on the original Grand Theft Auto (Credit: BBC)
The conversation also brought back some memories from the original Grand Theft Auto. As many fans already know, the game started out as a racing project called Race’n’Chase before players were given the freedom to leave their cars and steal other vehicles. Jones explained that this idea made the game much more interesting. The team even considered allowing players to become police officers, but eventually decided that being a criminal would be more fun.
There were also other details that helped shape the original game’s world. Baglow talked about its fictional businesses, radio stations and DJs. Real-world licensing was expensive at the time, so the team had to come up with its own brands and characters. Looking back, these small details became an important part of what made Grand Theft Auto feel unique.
Both developers also shared their thoughts on how far the franchise has come since 1997. Jones described seeing GTA’s influence outside the gaming industry as surreal, while Baglow said watching the world fall in love with the series over the years has been a joyful experience. Now, almost 29 years after the first game, they’re waiting for GTA VI just like the rest of us.
In other GTA VI news, physical copies have faced potential redeem code issues, which you can read about here. A recent interview revealed new gameplay details, available here. Finally, you can find out how to get a free copy of GTA VI through Twitch and Kick’s launch giveaways here.
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