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GTA 6 Will Now Come To Stores Sooner, But It's Not Playable Right Away
“Rockstar Games has announced that Grand Theft Auto 6 will now released in stores two days earlier than anticipated--but this doesn't change anything about when you'll actually be able to play the…” (GameSpot)
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GTA 6 Will Now Come To Stores Sooner, But It's Not Playable Right Away
GameSpot reports: Rockstar Games has announced that Grand Theft Auto 6 will now released in stores two days earlier than anticipated--but this doesn't change anything about when you'll actually be able to play the game. GTA 6's code-in-a-box physical edition will be available to purchase in stores.
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