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Actor Behind GTA 5’s Michael De Santa Faces Swatting During Live Stream, Stands by Rockstar Amid Fan Backlash

Ned Luke, the talented actor who portrayed Michael De Santa in Grand Theft Auto 5, found himself targeted by a swatting incident while live streaming GTA Online. Despite an outcry from fans, Luke remains steadfast in defending Rockstar Games, the developer behind the iconic game.   On November 23, during a live stream, Luke received a distressing call informing him that his residence was currently under threat of being swatted. Swatting, a dangerous harassment technique prevalent in the gaming and streaming community, involves obtaining personal information and prompting emergency services, often armed police, to respond to the victim’s location.   Fans of Luke swiftly criticized Rockstar, attributing the incident to the alleged failure to safeguard players’ IP addresses during GTA Online gameplay. In response, Luke dismissed these accusations, stating, “Y’all jumping to some large-ass conclusions. This had nothing to do with Rockstar. These assholes leaked my private ...

Unveiling Rockstar’s Abandoned Zombie Project: A Glimpse into the Unrealized “Project Z”

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When one thinks of Rockstar Games, the immediate associations are often with the sprawling landscapes of Red Dead Redemption or the urban chaos of GTA. However, there was a time when Rockstar flirted with the idea of venturing into the realm of open-world zombie gaming, akin to the acclaimed Days Gone.   This revelation stems from insights shared by a former Rockstar employee, coinciding with the discovery of Bully 2 data within GTA V and the revelation of lost GTA V DLC. Users clamor for explanations about what went awry and if the undead might still find their way back into Rockstar’s repertoire.   In the spirit of the GTA universe, envision a remastered Vice City with updated graphics!   While the original blog post containing this information has been removed following Rockstar’s expression of displeasure, key points about this abandoned project linger. According to Obbe Vermeij, a former Rockstar employee, a faction within the Rockstar North team yearne...