He clicked “New Game.” The classic “Grove Street – Home” intro stuttered, glitched, and then… stopped.
Then he saw the reflection.
Before Marco could click his mouse, the GPS rerouted. The purple line didn’t lead to Big Smoke’s house. It led to the Jefferson Motel. To that mission. He clicked “New Game
Carl Johnson stood on the corner of Grove Street, but everything felt wrong . The sky was hyper-realistic, casting god-rays through the dense smog. The HUD was a carbon copy of Michael, Franklin, and Trevor’s: a mini-map with neon GPS lines, a health bar that faded to grey, and a small blip indicating his “Special Ability” was full. The purple line didn’t lead to Big Smoke’s house
When the bar hit 100%, the world blinked. Carl Johnson stood on the corner of Grove
“Finally,” Marco whispered, leaning forward.
A new loading screen appeared. It wasn't the pixelated artwork of San Andreas. It was sleek, minimalist, and blue. A smooth progress bar filled slowly from left to right, accompanied by the subtle, synth-driven hum of Grand Theft Auto V’s ambient score. The logo in the corner read: