The trailer for the highly anticipated game, GTA 6, has been revealed after it was leaked online. The 90-second teaser confirms that the game will be set in a Miami-inspired Vice City and will feature a female protagonist named Lucia. However, fans will have to wait until 2025 for the game to be released. GTA 6 is the sequel to the immensely popular GTA V, which is the second best-selling video game of all time. There have been numerous rumors and leaks about GTA 6 over the past decade, and the confirmation of a trailer generated global headlines.
The trailer showcases various scenes, including car races, boat parties, and a man pulling an alligator out of a swimming pool. The game is expected to contain controversial content, similar to previous installments. The inclusion of a female protagonist has intrigued gamers, as it has been a long time since GTA featured a female lead character in a mainline game. This move is seen as a significant step forward for the gaming industry, demonstrating that having a female protagonist is not an issue.
Despite the trailer providing plenty of material for fans to analyze, there are still unanswered questions. One major question is which consoles the game will be released on, as this information was not revealed in the video. However, it has been announced that GTA 6 will launch on PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series S/X when it is released in 2025. There is no information yet on a potential PC version, but if it follows the pattern of previous games in the series, a PC release can be expected.
The voice actor behind the lead character Lucia has not been revealed, leaving fans curious about who will bring the character to life. The delay in releasing GTA 6 may be attributed to the immense success of GTA V, which has sold 190 million copies worldwide. GTA V’s popularity has been sustained by GTA Online, an online game where players can rob banks and build gangs. The game’s success has made it one of the top games on Xbox, PlayStation, and PC, and it is considered the most expensive game ever made.
GTA, developed by Rockstar North, has been both critically acclaimed and controversial since its inception in 1997. The violent content of the first game even prompted questions in the House of Lords. In addition to the GTA 6 announcement, Rockstar has also partnered with Netflix to bring several of its titles, including GTA 3, Vice City, and San Andreas, to the streaming platform’s gaming offering. These games will be available to Netflix subscribers on mobile devices starting from December 14th.
Original news source: GTA 6: Trailer for new game revealed after online leak (BBC)
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Group or Classroom Activities
Warm-up Activities:
– News Summary
Instructions: In pairs, students will read the article and then work together to write a concise summary of the main points. They should focus on summarizing the key information about the release of GTA 6, including the setting, protagonist, release date, and potential controversy. After writing their summaries, students can share them with the class and discuss any differences or similarities in their responses.
– Opinion Poll
Instructions: Divide the class into small groups and assign each group a topic related to the article, such as “Female Protagonists in Video Games” or “Controversy in Video Games.” Each group will create a series of poll questions related to their topic and then conduct an opinion poll within the class. After collecting the responses, the groups can present their findings and lead a class discussion about the different perspectives on the topic.
– Vocabulary Pictionary
Instructions: Write a list of vocabulary words from the article on the board or on slips of paper. Divide the class into teams and give each team a set of vocabulary words. One student from each team will come to the front of the class and have one minute to draw pictures representing the words on the board or on a large sheet of paper. The rest of their team must guess the word based on the drawing. The team with the most correct guesses wins.
– Think-Pair-Share
Instructions: After reading the article, students will individually think about and write down their opinions on one of the following questions: “What are your thoughts on the inclusion of a female protagonist in GTA 6?” or “Do you think the controversy surrounding GTA is justified?” After writing their thoughts, students will pair up with a classmate and share their opinions, discussing their reasoning and any similarities or differences in their viewpoints.
– Future Predictions
Instructions: In pairs or small groups, students will discuss and make predictions about the future of the GTA franchise based on the information in the article. They can consider questions such as “What new features or settings might be included in GTA 6?” or “How do you think the gaming industry will continue to evolve in the coming years?” After discussing their predictions, groups can share their ideas with the class and engage in a class-wide discussion about the future of video games.
Comprehension Questions:
1. What city is GTA 6 set in?
2. Who is the protagonist of GTA 6?
3. When is the expected release date for GTA 6?
4. What is the previous best-selling video game of all time?
5. What kind of content can players expect in GTA 6?
6. Why is the inclusion of a female protagonist in GTA 6 significant?
7. Which consoles will GTA 6 be released on?
8. What other games will be available on Netflix’s gaming offering?
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Listen and Fill in the Gaps:
The trailer for the highly anticipated game, GTA 6, has been revealed after it was leaked online. The 90-second (1)______ confirms that the game will be set in a Miami-inspired Vice City and will feature a female protagonist named Lucia. However, fans will have to wait until 2025 for the game to be (2)______. GTA 6 is the sequel to the immensely popular GTA V, which is the second best-selling video game of all time. There have been numerous rumors and leaks about GTA 6 over the past (3)______, and the confirmation of a trailer (4)______ global headlines.
The trailer showcases various scenes, including car races, boat parties, and a man pulling an alligator out of a (5)______ pool. The game is expected to contain controversial content, similar to (6)______ installments. The inclusion of a female protagonist has intrigued gamers, as it has been a long time since GTA featured a female lead character in a mainline game. This move is seen as a significant step forward for the gaming industry, (7)______ that having a female protagonist is not an issue.
Despite the trailer providing plenty of material for fans to analyze, there are still unanswered questions. One major question is which consoles the game will be released on, as this information was not (8)______ in the video. However, it has been announced that GTA 6 will launch on PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series S/X when it is (9)______d in 2025. There is no information yet on a potential PC version, but if it follows the pattern of previous games in the series, a PC release can be expected.
The voice (10)______ behind the lead (11)______ Lucia has not been revealed, leaving fans curious about who will bring the character to life. The (12)______ in releasing GTA 6 may be attributed to the immense success of GTA V, which has sold 190 million copies worldwide. GTA V’s popularity has been sustained by GTA Online, an online game where players can rob banks and build gangs. The game’s success has made it one of the top games on Xbox, PlayStation, and PC, and it is (13)______ the most expensive game ever made.
GTA, developed by Rockstar North, has been both critically acclaimed and controversial since its inception in 1997. The (14)______ content of the (15)______ game even prompted questions in the House of Lords. In addition to the GTA 6 announcement, Rockstar has also partnered with Netflix to bring several of its titles, including GTA 3, Vice City, and San Andreas, to the streaming platform’s gaming offering. These games will be available to Netflix subscribers on (16)______ devices starting from December 14th.
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Discussion Questions:
Students can ask a partner these questions, or discuss them as a group.
1. What are your thoughts on the trailer for GTA 6 being leaked online?
2. How do you feel about the game being set in a Miami-inspired Vice City?
3. Do you think it’s important for video games to have a diverse range of protagonists? Why or why not?
4. How would you feel if you had to wait until 2025 for the release of a highly anticipated game?
5. Do you like playing controversial video games? Why or why not?
6. What is your opinion on the inclusion of a female protagonist in GTA 6?
7. How do you think the gaming industry has evolved in terms of representation of female characters?
8. What are your expectations for GTA 6 in terms of gameplay and storyline?
9. Do you think the delay in releasing GTA 6 is justified considering the success of GTA V? Why or why not?
10. How do you think the popularity of GTA V has impacted the development of GTA 6?
11. What are your thoughts on the violent content in the GTA series and the controversy it has generated?
12. How would you feel if GTA 6 was not released on your preferred gaming console? Why?
13. Do you think the partnership between Rockstar and Netflix will be successful? Why or why not?
14. What are your favorite Rockstar games and why?
15. How do you think the streaming of video games on platforms like Netflix will affect the gaming industry?
Individual Activities
Multiple Choice Questions:
1. When is GTA 6 expected to be released?
(a) 2022
(b) 2023
(c) 2025
(d) 2024
2. Where will GTA 6 be set?
(a) New York City
(b) Los Angeles
(c) London
(d) Miami-inspired Vice City
3. What is the name of the female protagonist in GTA 6?
(a) Mia
(b) Lucia
(c) Sophia
(d) Isabella
4. Which game is GTA 6 the sequel to?
(a) GTA V
(b) GTA IV
(c) GTA III
(d) GTA San Andreas
5. What type of content can be expected in GTA 6?
(a) Family-friendly
(b) Educational
(c) Controversial
(d) Romantic
6. Which consoles will GTA 6 be released on?
(a) PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series S/X
(b) PlayStation 4 and Xbox One
(c) Nintendo Switch
(d) PC only
7. What is the most expensive game ever made?
(a) GTA 6
(b) Call of Duty: Modern Warfare
(c) Red Dead Redemption 2
(d) GTA V
8. Which streaming platform will offer several GTA titles?
(a) Hulu
(b) Netflix
(c) Amazon Prime Video
(d) Disney+
True or False Questions:
1. The game will feature a female protagonist named Lucia.
2. GTA 6 will not launch on PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series S/X.
3. GTA V is the second best-selling video game of all time.
4. The trailer for GTA 6 has not been leaked online.
5. The game will not be set in a Miami-inspired Vice City.
6. The trailer showcases car races, boat parties, and a woman pulling an alligator out of a swimming pool.
7. GTA 6 is expected to be released in 2025.
8. Rockstar has partnered with Netflix to bring several of its titles to the streaming platform.
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Write a Summary:
Write a summary of this news article in two sentences.
Writing Questions:
Answer the following questions. Write as much as you can for each answer.
1. What is the setting of GTA 6?
2. Who is the female protagonist in GTA 6?
3. When is GTA 6 expected to be released?
4. What consoles will GTA 6 be released on?
5. What is the significance of having a female protagonist in GTA 6?
Answers
Comprehension Question Answers:
1. What city is GTA 6 set in?
GTA 6 is set in a Miami-inspired Vice City.
2. Who is the protagonist of GTA 6?
The protagonist of GTA 6 is named Lucia.
3. When is the expected release date for GTA 6?
The expected release date for GTA 6 is 2025.
4. What is the previous best-selling video game of all time?
The previous best-selling video game of all time is GTA V.
5. What kind of content can players expect in GTA 6?
Players can expect controversial content in GTA 6, similar to previous installments.
6. Why is the inclusion of a female protagonist in GTA 6 significant?
The inclusion of a female protagonist in GTA 6 is seen as a significant step forward for the gaming industry, demonstrating that having a female protagonist is not an issue.
7. Which consoles will GTA 6 be released on?
GTA 6 will be released on PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series S/X.
8. What other games will be available on Netflix’s gaming offering?
GTA 3, Vice City, and San Andreas will be available on Netflix’s gaming offering.
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Listen and Fill in the Gaps Answers:
(1) teaser
(2) released
(3) decade
(4) generated
(5) swimming
(6) previous
(7) demonstrating
(8) revealed
(9) release
(10) actor
(11) character
(12) delay
(13) considered
(14) violent
(15) first
(16) mobile
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Multiple Choice Answers:
1. When is GTA 6 expected to be released?
Answer: (c) 2025
2. Where will GTA 6 be set?
Answer: (d) Miami-inspired Vice City
3. What is the name of the female protagonist in GTA 6?
Answer: (b) Lucia
4. Which game is GTA 6 the sequel to?
Answer: (a) GTA V
5. What type of content can be expected in GTA 6?
Answer: (c) Controversial
6. Which consoles will GTA 6 be released on?
Answer: (a) PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series S/X
7. What is the most expensive game ever made?
Answer: (d) GTA V
8. Which streaming platform will offer several GTA titles?
Answer: (b) Netflix
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True or False Answers:
1. The game will feature a female protagonist named Lucia. (Answer: True)
2. GTA 6 will not launch on PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series S/X. (Answer: False)
3. GTA V is the second best-selling video game of all time. (Answer: True)
4. The trailer for GTA 6 has not been leaked online. (Answer: False)
5. The game will not be set in a Miami-inspired Vice City. (Answer: False)
6. The trailer showcases car races, boat parties, and a woman pulling an alligator out of a swimming pool. (Answer: False)
7. GTA 6 is expected to be released in 2025. (Answer: True)
8. Rockstar has partnered with Netflix to bring several of its titles to the streaming platform. (Answer: True)
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