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That GTA trailer looks convincing. Who actually made it?
How to distinguish an official announcement from fan filmmaking, edited game footage and mod showcases without judging by visual polish.
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GTA Trilogy lighting changes: a patch is not a new remake
Classic Lighting is documented in the Definitive Edition patch notes. A dramatic comparison image does not announce a separate remake.
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GTA Online migration is not the same as crossplay
Why transferring a GTA Online profile does not establish shared lobbies or continuously synced progress across versions and platforms.
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New GTA Online missions do not announce a GTA V Story Mode expansion
How to tell a GTA Online content update from a new Story Mode expansion, using A Safehouse in the Hills as a documented example.
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GTA IV remaster claims: what the Complete Edition listing proves
An existing Complete Edition listing proves a bundle is sold. It does not, by itself, announce a new GTA IV remaster or console version.
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