THE FUSE

Grand Theft Auto 6 is a big deal not just for fans but for the video game industry. Many observers expect it to buoy a console market that’s stagnated in recent years. Players who were slow to upgrade from last-gen hardware will have no choice but to buy a PlayStation 5 or Xbox Series X/S if they want to play the most anticipated new blockbuster in over a decade. But what those same business analysts were not expecting was an AI arms race to fuel an unprecedented spike in console prices. Take-Two’s CEO, however, doesn’t seem too concerned.