https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/poll-are-you-taking-time-off-for-gta-6Continuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/poll-are-you-taking-time-off-for-gta-6https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/poll-are-you-taking-time-off-for-gta-6#u160119Wed, 28 Oct 2026 12:26:02 +0000Grand Theft Auto fans are calling out of work ahead of the release of GTA 6, sparking reports that the launch could cause a one billion dollar sick day in lost productivity. Estimates suggest that 1.5 million people might skip work. Media outlets and gaming sites are tracking the phenomenon, launching polls to ask players if they plan to take time off to play. Economists debate the true impact of such mass absenteeism on the economy, while workplaces brace for potential staff shortages when the highly anticipated title drops.Why it mattersMassive video game launches routinely trigger spikes in