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Economist estimates GTA 6 launch could cost the US economy $1 billion

The GTA 6 launch could temporarily cost the US economy about $1 billion if 1.5 million people miss work. Economist José García Montalvo links the estimate to the game’s long wait; Rockstar Games has scheduled its release for November 19, 2026.

  • An economist estimates the GTA 6 launch could create about $1 billion in short-term US economic losses.
  • About 1.5 million Americans could miss work on launch day.
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U.S. government urges Supreme Court to reverse part of Apple contempt ruling

The U.S. Department of Justice urged the Supreme Court to reverse Apple’s contempt finding over a 27% commission on purchases made outside the App Store. It supports the ruling on Apple’s button restriction and seeks reconsideration of other issues by lower courts.

  • The Justice Department asks the Supreme Court to reverse the contempt finding over Apple’s 27% commission.
  • It supports the ruling that Apple’s implementation improperly limited developers to links instead of allowing buttons too.
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Activision estimates video game cheating is a £6.3 billion annual industry

Activision has published an estimate that cheating in video games generates about £6.3 billion ($8.5 billion) a year. The company attributes the figure to account sales, boosting and spoofing services.

  • Activision estimates the annual cheating business at £6.3 billion ($8.5 billion).
  • The calculation covers account sales, boosting and spoofing services.
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