LGR 2016: Episode 5 - Legacy City and the Lasting Impact of GTA

In this Topic discussion instalment of LGR, join Andy, Mark and Cev in an examination of how the GTA franchise has almost single handedly changed the landscape of gaming. The trio also look at the wider social impact of the series and ponder whether its legacy has been damaged. Finally, the panel go all ‘Mystic Meg’ as the crystal ball comes out as they speculate where the series might go next: GTA - Breaking Bad anyone? As fans and consumers of GTA, these are our subjective opinions regarding whether this cultural phenomenon has been a positive or negative influence, we would welcome your own thoughts on this topic through the usual LGR email or social media channels.

This episode was created by the Lapsed Gamer Radio Team. Edited by Andrew Pidhajeckyj and with music selections by Andrew and his co-hosts.

Music and Audio sampled in this episode:

Tony Romando (Editor-in-Chief of Sync Magazine), Jack Thompson (Attorney) interview with Matt Lauer for NBC’s ‘Today Show’

Original LGR themes, FX and music cues created and composed by Cevin Moore

“La Mer” (Version) by Nine Inch Nails

“Crockett’s Theme” by Jan Hammer

“I Don’t Care Anymore” by Phil Collins

“Hollywood Nights” by Bob Seger

“Radio Gaga” by Queen

“Hey Good Lookin’” by Hank Williams

“Smokin’” by Boston

“Wow” by Kate Bush

“Your Love” by The Outfield

“Rock Box” by Run DMC

“Night Moves” by Bob Seger

“If You Leave Me Now” by Chicago

“Kiss The Dirt” (Falling Down The Mountain) by INXS

“Waiting For A Girl Like You” by Foreigner

“What A Fool Believes” by The Doobie Brothers

“Comin Atcha Live” by Tesla

“Valerie” by Steve Winwood

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