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Rockstar Approached Netflix for Exclusive GTA 6 Extended Look
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Key Points:
- Rockstar Games chose to debut the extended gameplay look of Grand Theft Auto 6 exclusively on Netflix for six hours, a decision that surprised and confused many fans.
- The move was initiated by Rockstar itself, not Netflix, as confirmed by a Rockstar PR representative stating, "We wanted to go to Netflix."
- Fans expressed frustration over the requirement of a Netflix subscription to access the early extended look, with some calling the strategy "unbelievably scummy."
- Take-Two Interactive CEO Strauss Zelnick defended the approach as "an example of Rockstar trying new things," suggesting the extended look's value justifies the subscription.
- While the extended look impressed viewers, Rockstar has not yet explained the specific reasons for choosing Netflix, leaving open the possibility of future exclusive content or episodes.
