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Emma Brewis is a PhD researcher at the University of Leeds, looking at political engagement in online roleplaying games - specifically Grand Theft Auto V roleplaying.
GTA Vi
Posted inFeatured Life West Yorkshire

Grand Theft Auto: players are voting, debating, protesting and making political decisions

Car theft, gunfights and a surprisingly well-run democracy. As GTA VI heads for release in November, a Leeds researcher explains why players keep inventing politics the game never asked for.
September 24, 2026Tags: Leeds

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