Polygon: All Posts by Jon Boishttps://cdn.vox-cdn.com/community_logos/42931/favicon.ico2013-10-04T12:30:02-04:00https://www.polygon.com/authors/jon-bois/rss2013-10-04T12:30:02-04:002013-10-04T12:30:02-04:00Opinion: How to remove all misogyny and violence from Grand Theft Auto 5
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<p>Many of us find <em>Grand Theft Auto 5</em>'s violence, torture and crude misogyny rather disgusting, but frankly, very few of us are going to stop playing it. It's just too much fun, and if there's one idea more odious than lying awash in misanthropic filth, it's the idea of missing out on a video game that is really fun to play.</p>
<p>So I've managed to strike a compromise: I will continue to play <i>GTA 5</i>, but I've modified the gameplay experience into a more pro-social, high-concept affair that I can feel good about.</p>
<p>In this tutorial, I will show you how you can join the fun! You will need:</p>
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<li>Sturdy watercolor paper </li>
<li>Scissors </li>
<li>A Sharpie </li>
<li>Scotch tape </li>
<li>Some elbow grease and a winning attitude!</li>
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<p>With these supplies, I have created four wonderful <i>G...</i></p>
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https://www.polygon.com/2013/10/4/4798442/pro-social-gta-vJon Bois2013-08-26T12:30:04-04:002013-08-26T12:30:04-04:00Meet the 'other' next-gen console
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<p>Jon Bois explains how the Video Game 3,000 will change your life</p>
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