GTA VI launch is set to disrupt work schedules and sports viewing

Some gamers are considering rearranging their work schedules and budgets for the release of Grand Theft Auto VI, according to a new survey commissioned by gaming and media company GameSquare.The survey of 1,000 full-time U.S. employees who identify as gamers found that 30% were considering taking time off for the launch. Among that group, 36% said they would call in sick if they took time off.Rockstar Games lists Nov. 19 as the release date for PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S. The game takes players to Vice City and the fictional state of Leonida.Time off and late nightsAccording to GameSquare, 10% of respondents said they planned to skip work on launch day, while 42% believed they might be less productive because of the release.Respondents planned a median of 15 hours of gameplay during the first weekend, rising to 20 hours among those described in the report as serious gamers.Eighty percent said they would consider staying up all night to play.The findings reflect respondents’ stat