“Get a second job”: A TV show discussed GTA VI and reproduced stereotypes about gamers, while a fan stepped up and explained why he is taking a day off for the game

No one is proposing to ban GTA VI; parents can decide for themselves what they consider acceptable for their children.

The release of Grand Theft Auto VI is approaching, set to become a massive event. Gamers are scheduling time off in advance to dive into the new installment of the franchise on launch day, but not everyone understands this approach.

Recently on Fox News, they discussed whether violence in a video game could provoke someone to commit crimes in real life. During the discussion, one of the participants expressed the view that if a person over 40 has time for games, they should work harder and look for another job. Overall, gaming could be replaced with another hobby, such as fishing or golf.

GTA VI depicts the criminal underworld, featuring the ability to shoot people, steal cars, and commit other crimes. There are concerns that the game could negatively affect children. However, the show’s participants did not call for an outright ban on GTA VI. One of the speakers stated that parents should decide for themselves what content (movie/game, etc.) they consider acceptable for their child.

It was also noted during the discussion that GTA’s primary audience is not teenagers, but adults.

A gamer joined the Fox News broadcast and explained through his own example why people take a day off to play GTA VI—he had been waiting for this release for a very long time: “Here’s my answer: I’ve waited a decade to play this game. 10 years to play the greatest game ever made. So I am going to take a day off.”

The release of Grand Theft Auto VI is scheduled for November 19, 2026, on PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S consoles.