{
  "id": 17826315,
  "title": "Self-Made Millionaire Says Buying GTA 6 Saves You $5,000",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/02/self-made-millionaire-says-buying-gta-6-saves-you-5-000",
  "topic": "tech",
  "section": "Tech",
  "published": "2026-11-02T16:12:23.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "IGN",
    "slug": "ign",
    "url": "https://www.ign.com/articles/self-made-millionaire-says-buying-gta-6-saves-you-5000"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "British millionaire and social media educator Mark Tilbury recently shared his financial wisdom in a video, advising that purchasing GTA 6 could save you up to $5,000. The self-made millionaire explained that the game's Ultimate Edition costs $99.99, while the standard edition is priced at $80. Tilbury argued that the game provides excellent value for money, as completing it would only amount to $1.25 per hour of fun, and with side missions and map exploration, the cost drops to just 50 cents per hour.\n\nAssuming you play for four hours each evening, Tilbury calculated that this would result in 50 nights of entertainment. Comparing this to spending $100 on a single night out, Tilbury concluded that buying GTA 6 could save you a significant $5,000.\n\nOf course, Tilbury's advice is meant to be humorous and not taken as serious financial guidance. Many would agree that the video is tongue-in-cheek, as one would likely need to spend 50 nights playing the game to break even on the initial purchase. However, Tilbury's point about the value of the game does hold some merit, especially considering the extensive playtime potential for GTA 6, which could easily exceed a few hundred hours before even factoring in the additional GTA Online content.\n\nTilbury, best known for his videos on frugal living, remains a millionaire despite his thrifty habits. He mentioned that he flies economy, reuses old cups, wears the same rotation of clothes, and avoids luxury hotels. With the November 19 release date fast approaching, there's plenty more to look forward to regarding GTA 6, including an unexpected gameplay reveal in the latest episode of South Park, the naming of one of its key mechanics after a beloved GTA 4 meme, and an early open map that allows for free exploration.",
  "summary": "British self-made millionaire, entrepreneur, and social media educator Mark Tilbury put out a video giving the most sound financial advice of 2026: buy GTA 6. According to him, it’ll save you a big chunk of change.",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}