Grand Theft Auto VI is a phenomenon – but there is much more to the gaming world
Summary
The preview of Grand Theft Auto VI (GTA VI) recently broke records on Netflix and Twitch, showing huge interest from gamers worldwide. While the game will get a lot of media attention, the article suggests other innovative and important video games deserve more coverage as well.Key Facts
- The 30-minute GTA VI preview on Netflix quickly became the No. 1 watched show.
- Millions of gamers tried to watch the preview, causing Netflix to briefly crash.
- Over 9,000 Twitch streamers streamed the preview, totaling more than 5 million hours viewed.
- Media coverage of GTA VI is expected to focus on its popularity, production cost, and revenue.
- Other notable recent games include Elden Ring, The Last of Us: Part 2, and Disco Elysium, which explore new game worlds and stories.
- Some games like Minecraft and Fortnite get media attention mainly for issues like addiction or cross-media projects.
- The article calls for media to treat video games as a significant cultural topic, not just explainers about the industry.
- BBC arts coverage on games has shifted more to digital platforms, reducing TV airtime for in-depth game analysis.
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