The release of Grand Theft Auto VI is approaching, which is officially not sold in Russia. However, gamers find ways to explore modern new releases, and this installment of the franchise will be no exception.
During a conversation with the publication “Abzats”, matchmaker Roza Syabitova from the show “Let’s Get Married” shared her thoughts on gaming addiction. In her opinion, excessive gaming, in particular the new GTA, could negatively affect family relationships and also hit the family budget:
Everyone has long agreed that computer games, if the passion for them is excessive, are on par with bad habits: alcoholism […] and shopaholism, which has now been added. I don’t know a single normal wife who would allow her husband to spend money to the detriment of the family budget, when a child won’t go on vacation or you won’t be able to buy school supplies and everyday essentials.
However, Roza Syabitova explains, games do not always pose a threat to family well-being — if a couple shares such a hobby during their off-work time and strictly monitors spending, there is no problem. For instance, her IT specialist son openly discusses buying in-game add-ons, and his hobby does not harm the family budget:
Every person has the right to manage their own money and time, as long as it is not taken away from the family and does not cause difficulties. A family is a team game, but how exactly to spend leisure time and allocate funds, people decide for themselves
The release of Grand Theft Auto VI is scheduled for November 19, 2026, on PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S consoles.