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 q102.iheart.com · United States · North America
The launch of Grand Theft Auto VI is projected to potentially cost the US economy $1 billion in lost productivity. This suggests a significant economic impact from a major entertainment release.
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