Claims: Grand Theft Auto VI is a phenomenon – but there is much more to the gaming world
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- title: Grand Theft Auto VI is a phenomenon – but there is much more to the gaming world Source
- url: https://www.theguardian.com/games/2026/sep/02/pushing-buttons-newsletter-grand-theft-auto-vi-cultural-phenomenon Source
- summary: As Rockstar’s blockbuster prepares to dominate the headlines, it’s time for the mainstream media to stop treating video games as a novelty that needs explaining Predictably, the Grand Theft Auto VI “extended look” which premiered on Netflix last week was a success for all involved. The 30-minute preview scorched to No 1 on the viewing chart and even brought the site down for a few minutes as millions of gamers tried to watch what was, effectively, a very long teaser trailer. According to data co… Source
- published: Wed, 02 Sep 2026 14:00:26 GMT Source