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GTA 6 marketing stunt reveals none of our UK editors have heard of the Miami Heat

Rockstar Games ran a GTA 6 marketing stunt that caught PC Gamer’s attention, this time involving a Miami Heat reference. The stunt apparently stumped the outlet’s UK-based editorial team, who didn’t recognize the connection. PC Gamer covered the incident as part of ongoing coverage of the game’s promotional campaign leading up to release.

The incident highlights how Rockstar continues to weave real-world cultural elements into GTA 6’s Vice City setting, incorporating American sports and entertainment references that may land differently depending on audience location. For players anticipating the game’s arrival, this suggests the final product will maintain the series’ signature approach of embedding authentic cultural details into its world—a hallmark of immersive GTA gameplay.

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