Michael, Franklin and Dave Norton about to watch the news in the opening cutscene of the mission Mr. Philips.
In Grand Theft Auto V, television has been extensively changed from its appearance in Grand Theft Auto IV.
Description[]
TV stays practically the same as it was in Grand Theft Auto IV. It doesn't affect the gameplay in any serious way, and its only purpose is to be optional entertainment and, depending on the program viewed, some additional character backstory. The number of viewable TV programs has been expanded and now the player can watch television even if he is not sitting in one place, (i.e. sat on the sofa); the player must be seated to control the television, however.
Sometimes, when the player switches to another character, he can be found watching television in his house.
Television production makes an appearance in GTA V during the mission Fame or Shame, when Michael and Trevor disrupt Tracey's audition for the Fame or Shame TV talent show. Televised news reports are also used to aid plot development in a number of other missions.
Lester Crest has CCTV installed at his house, but no interaction is possible.
Prominent Appearances in Gameplay[]
- Michael watches Weazel News to trigger the cell phone bomb in the mission Friend Request.
- In the opening cutscene of the mission Mr. Philips, Dave Norton tunes to Weazel News' report of Michael and Franklin's recent robbery of the Vangelico jewelry store after warning the former that he's "D-O-N-E fucked" if "that fruitcake" finds out he's alive. Unbeknownst to Michael, at the same time Dave was warning him, Trevor was watching the same news report while he was having sex with Ashley Butler in his trailer.
Locations[]
- Weazel Studios are located in the Weazel Plaza.
- CNT Studios are located in the CNT Building.
- Both Channels are broadcast to Los Santos through the Transmission Tower behind the Vinewood Sign on Mount Haan Drive.
Viewable Programs[]
Weazel[]
Weazel is a parody of Fox Broadcasting Company, and features the following programming:
- Fame or Shame (a new episode becomes available after Reuniting the Family)
- Republican Space Rangers
- Kung Fu Rainbow Lazer Force
- Jack Howitzer
CNT[]
CNT is a parody of both CNN and TNT, and features the following programming:
- Moorehead Rides Again
- Impotent Rage
- Underbelly of Paradise
- Princess Robot Bubblegum (PS4/Xbox One/PC only)
Mentioned Programs[]
- Dude Eat Dog
- Implant Outsource
- Moose Head Investigations
- Rehab Island
- Serious Cougar
- Organ Farm
Commercials[]
- Ammu-Nation
- Phat Chips (PS4/Xbox One/PC only)
- Mount Zonah Medical Center
- Redwood Cigarettes
- Los Santos Department of Water & Power
- Benefactor Surano
- Bravado Bison (PS4/Xbox One/PC only)
- Bravado
- Logger Beer
- Pißwasser
- Mystaspot (PS4/Xbox One/PC only)
- Nogo Vodka (PS4/Xbox One/PC only)
- The Epsilon program (PS4/Xbox One/PC only)
- Ego Chaser Energy Bars
- Grand Senora Desert
Gallery[]
Trivia[]
- In GTA V, "live-action" TV shows and commercials, as well as movies, all appear to have been created by Rockstar Games on either the GTA V map, or in previous Rockstar Games titles (such as Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas, L.A. Noire, GTA IV or Red Dead Redemption) as opposed to how some forms of media in GTA IV were filmed/created on "test maps" (The Men's Room, Venturas Poker Challenge, etc).
- A new episode of Princess Robot Bubblegum was cut from the final game; however, it returned in the enhanced version of the game.
- If the player activates Michael's special ability when the TV is on, the images on the TV will not be affected by the slow motion.
See Also[]
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| Grand Theft Auto V | |
|---|---|
| Locations | State of San Andreas (Los Santos (County) and Blaine County) | State of North Yankton (Ludendorff) |
| Characters | Michael De Santa | Trevor Philips | Franklin Clinton | Lamar Davis | Amanda De Santa | Jimmy De Santa | Tracey De Santa | Chop | Simeon Yetarian | Martin Madrazo | Lester Crest | Ron Jakowski | Wade Hebert | Dave Norton | Steve Haines | Devin Weston | Stretch | Wei Cheng |
| Content | Missions | Strangers and Freaks | Random Events | Vehicles | Weapons | Properties | Safehouses | Characters | Clothing | Tattoo Parlors | Radio Stations | Internet | TV Shows |
| Information | 100% Completion | Achievements/Trophies | Cheats | Trailers | Screenshots | Artwork | Snapmatic | Rockstar Editor | Grand Theft Auto Online |