Jason and Lucia's relationship has been one of the biggest pre-launch Grand Theft Auto 6 talking points. What's their deal? How did they meet? Would they betray each other? Who's going to survive?
Millions will soon find out the fate of the Bonnie-and-Clyde-inspired couple as GTA 6 launches a month from today, but the BBC has asked a different question: Is engaging in Jason and Lucia's video game relationship the equivalent of cheating in real life? Naturally, gamers have not taken it well.
The BBC article has a little nuance. It says that because Jason and Lucia don't have to be in a romantic relationship, the decision to do so could be seen as cheating. After all, you're making them date, flirt, shop, and work out together. Their words, though, are accompanied by a poll suggesting most people think this is nonsense.
A YouGov survey of 4,114 adults found that four percent of men would say it's cheating, while seven percent of women would. A whopping 75 percent of men wouldn't consider it cheating (but 13 percent would be uncomfortable with it), and 70 percent of women felt the same (with 24 percent uncomfortable). 21 percent...
