GTA 6 Might Give America A Very Expensive Sick Day
An economics professor projects that approximately 1.5 million Americans may call in sick on November 19 to play Grand Theft Auto 6, potentially costing the US economy around $1 billion. This economic impact is framed as money simply changing hands from the public to publisher Take-Two Interactive. The article notes a precedent with Grand Theft Auto 5's launch, highlighting the significant cultural moment these releases represent.
- Entities
- Company: Take-Two Interactive
- Game: Grand Theft Auto 6
- Game: Grand Theft Auto 5
- Company: Rockstar Games
- Topic: Pop Culture
- Topic: Economic Impact
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