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Grand Theft Auto “Rape Scene” Actually Just Naked Cannibalism

By Will Oremus

Sept 19, 20136:30 PM
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Rockstar Games was quick to correct a post on PlayStation Universe discussing what appeared to be a rape scene in its best-selling new game, Grand Theft Auto V.

Turns out it was just a cannibal with no pants on.

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