The new GTA V trailer dissected

Come 17 September, no one is going to turn up for work. Employees will phone in to complain about strange illnesses. Doctor’s notes will be promised, but never proffered. Offices will entertain only a smattering of employees — the odd doddering secretary and the boss himself too of course — because anyone with a pulse will call in sick that day. Why? It’s the day Grand Theft Auto V arrives, of course.

Released Tuesday, a new gameplay trailer for Rockstar’s magnum opus illustrates, in startlingly clarity, the sheer breadth and scope of this upcoming crime caper. The video reveal is composed of breathtaking aerial shots, snippets of the story and… actual gameplay! Having watched it, and subsequently re-watched it, I’m in no doubt Grand Theft Auto V will be Rockstar’s finest game to date and perhaps the best game to grace the Xbox 360 and Playstation 3. And with that to look forward to, why wouldn’t you call in sick?

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