The Degenatron in GTA: Vice City and San Andreas is a direct parody of the real-life Polybius urban legend, a supposed government psychology experiment disguised as an arcade game that allegedly caused psychoactive effects and was periodically serviced by men in black.
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The Degenatron cartridge with its retro neon design totally nails that creepy urban-legend arcade vibe, like it rolled straight out of the Polybius myth.
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GTA: San Andreas
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