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Samsung objects to GTA 5 mod that replaces bombs with Galaxy Note 7s

The manufacturer went so far as to remove videos showcasing the mod.
David Craddock
David Craddock
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A member of Grand Theft Auto V's community created a mod for the PC version that replaces bombs with Galaxy Note 7 smartphones (via The Verge).

The mod is a clear jab at Samsung's phone, which exhibits an alarming tendency to catch fire and even explode. Samsung recalled the phones, only for replacements to prove defective as well. The manufacturer threw in the towel and halted sales and distribution of the Note 7 earlier this month.

Unsurprisingly, Samsung doesn't see humor in the GTA 5 mod. After a video showing it in action caught fire, Samsung issued a DMCA takedown. Equally unsurprising, another video materialized and is currently blowing up with over 100,000 views. It's only a matter of time until Samsung douses that fire as well, so watch it while you can. 

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David L. Craddock writes fiction, nonfiction, and grocery lists. He is the author of the Stay Awhile and Listen series, and the Gairden Chronicles series of fantasy novels for young adults. Outside of writing, he enjoys playing Mario, Zelda, and Dark Souls games, and will be happy to discuss at length the myriad reasons why Dark Souls 2 is the best in the series. Follow him online at davidlcraddock.com and @davidlcraddock.

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  • Shacknews legacy 10 years legacy 20 years
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    October 19, 2016 12:43 PM

    David Craddock posted a new article, Samsung objects to GTA 5 mod that replaces bombs with Galaxy Note 7s

    • daggot legacy 10 years legacy 20 years
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      October 19, 2016 1:09 PM

      Come on Samsung. Better to learn to laugh at yourself. Customers will get over your sins faster if you're able to do this.

      • senor135 legacy 10 years
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        October 19, 2016 3:59 PM

        yea, whining about a mod for a game is just gonna make the bad press stick in people's heads longer.

    • nwillard legacy 10 years
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      October 19, 2016 4:07 PM

      Are these takedowns legitimate? Like, aside from YouTube politely complying, does Samsung actually have legal authority to take down the videos?

      Also they're totally Streisand Effect-ing themselves. The mod was in the news a couple days ago and its time has already passed. But they ensured it had one more go around.

    • DinK legacy 10 years legacy 20 years
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      October 19, 2016 4:14 PM

      Good thing Samsung made a stink about it, or I may have never heard of this funny thing and laughed at them again.

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