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Business● LowOct 20 · Oct 20, 2026, 11:45 PM

Grand Theft Auto VI Launch Could Cost US Economy $1 Billion In Lost Productivity

GlobeAlert Desk · curated from kissfm1031.iheart.com · United States · North America

The launch of Grand Theft Auto VI is projected to cost the US economy a significant amount in lost productivity. This highlights potential economic implications of major entertainment releases.

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