‘South Park’ Parodies ‘GTA VI’ Hype With Dog Poop Gameplay
South Park has mocked excitement for Grand Theft Auto VI with a scene in which a character attacks a non-player character using dog poo. The episode presents the feature as an example of the game’s supposedly advanced graphics and world-building, poking fun at the anticipation surrounding its release.
The episode, “Guinea Pig on a Stick”, aired on Wednesday ahead of GTA VI’s planned release on 19 November. The game is the first main instalment in the series since 2013. The show also links November’s “big change” to the US midterm elections, scheduled for 3 November.
In short
- South Park satirises GTA VI hype with dog-poo gameplay.
- The game is due out on 19 November.
- The episode also references the US midterm elections.
Explained simply
Grand Theft Auto is a video game series in which players explore a fictional city and take on missions, often involving crime and driving. Its publisher, Rockstar Games, released the last main game in 2013, and the next instalment has drawn years of attention from fans.
South Park is an American animated comedy known for satirising public figures, popular culture and current events. Its humour often exaggerates familiar subjects, including the expectations people have for major entertainment releases. The US midterm elections are national elections held halfway through a president’s four-year term, when voters choose members of Congress and other officials.