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'Grand Theft Auto VI' release set to cost US economy staggering amount as gamers plan PTO days
Fox News • • business
Key Points:
- "Grand Theft Auto VI" is set to release on November 19, concluding a development period of over a decade and generating significant anticipation worldwide.
- An alleged leak of several minutes of gameplay footage surfaced ahead of the official reveal, further intensifying public interest.
- Experts predict the game's release will cause a $1 billion economic impact in the United States due to widespread employee sick days taken around the launch date.
- Rockstar, the game's developer, is heavily promoting GTA VI by transforming Miami into a massive advertisement, reflecting the game's setting in the fictional Vice City.
- The release is expected to dominate global attention, with many gamers likely disconnecting from daily activities to engage with the game during its launch period.
