• GameSquare's survey of 1,000 full-time US employee gamers projects average spending of $400 on Grand Theft Auto VI and related items.
• Among respondents, 84% plan to buy the game; 77% may purchase items to enhance the experience.
• Workplace productivity could suffer for 42% of respondents; 10% plan to skip work on launch day.
• The release makes 39% less likely to see the new Hunger Games film on its opening weekend.
• NFL viewing could also weaken, with 42% less likely to watch games during the video game's first weekend.

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