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Logitech Gives Its 7,000 Employees A Paid Day Off Ahead Of GTA 6 Release
NDTV • • technology
Key Points:
- Logitech is granting its 7,000 global employees a paid day off, called "Logi Game Day," to play video games, coinciding with the launch of Grand Theft Auto (GTA) VI on November 19, emphasizing gaming's positive impact on creativity and professional growth.
- The initiative is backed by Logitech's research showing that gaming boosts confidence, focus, and performance in work-related tasks, with CEO Hanneke Faber highlighting the synergy between gaming and professional engagement.
- Logitech will host a streaming event at its San Jose headquarters on GTA VI's launch day, transforming the space into a gaming lounge to celebrate the release.
- Other organizations, including the US Army and Burger Motorsports, are also accommodating employees with time off or operational pauses to allow them to play GTA VI upon its release.
- GTA VI, arriving more than 13 years after GTA V, features characters inspired by Bonnie Parker and Clyde Barrow, with pre-download available from November 10 and the official release set for midnight on November 19.
