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The biggest video game of all time looks like a movie

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The biggest video game of all time looks like a movie

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EDITOR BRIEF

Rockstar Games released an extended look at Grand Theft Auto VI on Netflix, presenting the nearly 27-minute preview more like a polished crime drama than a conventional game trailer. The article argues that Rockstar is trying to make GTA VI feel like a long-running entertainment franchise, not just a new video game launch.

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The Netflix debut underscores how major game studios are leaning into Hollywood-style storytelling and distribution to broaden their cultural reach. As games, films, and streaming increasingly overlap, franchises like GTA may become central to the next phase of cross-media entertainment.

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