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The wait continues. The gaming community awaits news on GTA 6, but 10 years following the release of its predecessor, there’s no official word. GTA gives players a perfect world to completely let loose. If the success of the franchise, especially that of GTA V, is any indicator, it’s understandable why GTA6 cannot come sooner. However, aside from a mention and instances of a supposed tease, fans are in the dark.

Sometimes, the only thing people want to do is let loose and go wild. And GTA becomes an escape into an imaginary world full of gangs and crime. While most players jump into GTA to get that fantasy itch scratched, most are done with everything GTA 5 offers. And this makes the wait for the next title even harder. So while fans wait for the game, the next best thing is to replay previous games, but there’s only so much it will help. So, meanwhile, movies and TV shows can fill the void. For fans wanting to jump into the crime fantasy, here are 3 movies and 3 TV shows that will give fans GTA Vibes.

Top 3 movies to watch while waiting for GTA 6

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Goodfellas: There are many striking similarities between GTA and Goodfellas. In this movie, fans get to see the life of an Italian gangster. Similarly, the entire GTA franchise revolves around gangs and crimes and stories of gangsters and crime bosses. Fans can expect to see the same level of action, violence, police encounters, and more, while the protagonists slowly take over the city.

Scarface: This is one of the most iconic Italian mafia movies. GTA Vice City reportedly took heavy inspiration from Scarface and is even situated in the same city of Miami. Vice City itself is based on Miami with the iconic look of the game being inspired by Scarface.

Baby Driver: Both Baby Driver and GTA games gained recognition for their adrenaline-pumping action sequences. Baby Driver features intense car chases and heist scenes that are very similar to the moments you can experience in GTA games.

Top 3 TV Shows that give GTA vibes

Breaking Bad: Breaking Bad is a popular TV show where the main premise revolves around selling meth. As the GTA series also has many missions involving drugs, there are a few similarities. Another thing that makes the show and the game alike is the fact that sometimes things go south and get messy. Both the show and the games have a lot of violent encounters as well as a captivating storyline that keeps fans engrossed.

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Narcos: Narcos is a TV show that is based on the Colombian gangster, Pablo Escobar. Pablo was known for his violent ways but mainly for his drug smuggling from Colombia to the United States. The GTA games often feature protagonists that start at a humble beginning but rise to be the king of a city or a criminal empire. In many GTA games, players will need to help in cartel activities and fans will get to see a lot of similar action.

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Miami Vice: This show gives fans a strong feeling of being in Vice City. Both the show and game are based in Miami in the 80’s. Along with the look and feel of the game and movie, fans can notice similarities in the dressing style and, to some extent, even the characters. Along with violence and crime, both share some really iconic music that defined the era.

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While waiting for GTA 6, fans can entertain themselves with these movies and shows. With a strong vibe of GTA and crime-fueled stories, these hits will help manage the gap that GTA 6 has left in fans’ hearts. What other shows and movies would you add to the list? Let us know in the comments below.

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