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The huge craze caused by "GTA6" is expected to not only overshadow other video games. Some analysts believe the game could earn more than Avengers 5 and keep audiences away from movie theaters and streaming services for quite some time. Streaming platforms and movie theater operators alike are worried about losing audiences. Will this gaming phenomenon become an industry disruptor?
At present, few entertainment products can attract as much attention as "GTA6". The game will be available on Xbox and PlayStation platforms on November 19th, and the latest news about it is emerging almost every day. Many other games have deliberately postponed or significantly delayed their release dates in order to avoid competing head-on with the new GTA.
But concerns about the huge potential success of "GTA6" are no longer limited to the gaming industry. Hollywood, streaming platforms and movie theater operators also expect Rockstar Games’ open-world masterpiece to occupy a significant portion of consumers’ attention and free time.
The Game Awards host and producer Geoff Keighley said that "GTA6" has the potential to become the largest entertainment product launch in history. He believes that the game may even surpass box office blockbusters such as "Avengers 5" and "Dune 3" in terms of revenue and influence.
Geoff Keighley said that the success of "GTA6" may have a particularly serious impact on streaming services. Players are expected to spend more of their free time exploring the fictional world of Florida in Grand Theft Auto 6 rather than watching movies and TV series on Netflix, HBO, Disney+ or other platforms. A movie can be watched in two or three hours, but "GTA6" can keep players addicted for weeks or even months. This is thanks to its massive main story, a vast world full of activities, and the highly anticipated long-term online mode.
GTA 6, therefore, could accelerate a shift that Hollywood has already focused on: Video games no longer compete solely within the gaming industry, they are now competing head-on with movies and streaming services for viewers' attention. However, it will take several months to determine whether these concerns will actually translate into a decline in ratings.
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