It's always been our wish to witness the comeback of GTA V's notorious duo, Trevor and Michael, in a fresh promotional clip. Nevertheless, the reality turned out differently from what we envisioned. In crafting these two characters, Rockstar Games really outdid themselves, shaping complex, infamous personas we can't help but be fascinated by. Despite a buzz of anticipation surrounding a possible new snippet for GTA VI, fanned by cryptic online hints from a famed GTA V personality, the community's speculation went astray - completely astray.
Cue Radiohead's "Just" on my playlist, if you please.
We can only point fingers at ourselves, for the teaser in question was nothing more than a satirical travel commercial. Indeed, if dodging law enforcement or wielding a hefty axe named Karlach is your idea of excitement, this travel service hits the mark.
Craving a 'tropical' retreat? Ned Luke and Steven Ogg have stirred up something that will strike your fancy. The promotional piece is earning accolades all around. On Twitter, a user with the handle Rolfadinho exclaimed, "Love that you and Steven are teaming up once more. You two are legends together," in a warm nod to Luke's revelation. Another user, RuggeD_, shared their amusement: "Hilarious and awesome ad, I'm all for it."
While there's a tinge of letdown that the announcement didn't tie to Rockstar as we had hoped, witnessing these two figures reunited on screen is undeniably a treat. "Now, this is an advertisement I can throw my support behind. Kudos, gents, and Samantha!" chimed in another, giving Samantha Béart her due props for her remarkable contribution.
As the week winds down, we're left with the absence of a GTA VI trailer in our wake. Nonetheless, who's to say? Perhaps the coming week will bring us the bounty we're all holding out for...