It's no secret that life is expensive. Gas and grocery prices are up, in particular, and against that backdrop, Take-Two CEO Strauss Zelnick believes GTA 6 at $80 is a "bargain" due to how many hours people can play it. "I think the consumer is under pressure. these are challenging times. Inflation has hit average consumers. Food prices are up. Gas prices are way up, and it's taking a toll," he told CNBC . "I think we are going to see that as we head into the Christmas season undoubtedly. Entertainment is not immune to such forces." https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l0xfY9UQ74A What gives Zelnick hope in this environment is that, in his belief, "interactive entertainment is actually a real bargain," and particularly a game like GTA. "There are so many hours of engagement on offer. Even a short video game is 10 hours of engagement on the low end. You can play Grand Theft Auto 5 for hundreds
Amid Higher Gas And Grocery Prices, GTA 6 Is A Bargain At $80, Take-Two CEO Says

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