The GTA 'Hot Coffee' Scandal: How Unused Code Almost Destroyed a Gaming Empire

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In 2005, GTA: San Andreas faced a major scandal when modders unlocked a hidden sex minigame called 'Hot Coffee,' leading to public outrage, lawsuits, and significant financial losses for Rockstar Games. The controversy, triggered by the discovery of unused code, resulted in industry-wide changes and surprisingly boosted the game's popularity.