{
  "id": 17877248,
  "title": "GTA 6: ‘Self-made millionaire’ shares how to save $5K playing the game",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/02/gta-6-self-made-millionaire-shares-how-to-save-5k-playing-the-game",
  "topic": "tech",
  "section": "Tech",
  "published": "2026-11-02T23:09:01.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Mashable",
    "slug": "mashable",
    "url": "https://mashable.com/entertainment/gta-6-self-made-millionaire-mark-tilbury-says-playing-video-game-will-save"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "GTA 6, the highly anticipated next installment in the Grand Theft Auto series, is set to release later this month. As fans eagerly anticipate the game, some have even taken time off work to prepare for its arrival. Non-gamers may struggle to understand the excitement surrounding the release, but one self-made millionaire has an interesting perspective to share. Mark Tilbury, a British entrepreneur with over 9.3 million subscribers on his YouTube channel, has released a video explaining how purchasing GTA 6 can save consumers around $5,000.\n\nTilbury argues that the game offers an impressive 80 hours of entertainment, which translates to just $1.24 per hour. However, he takes it a step further by considering the numerous side missions that the game presents. This additional gameplay could potentially extend the total entertainment value even more. Tilbury estimates that when factoring in these side missions, the game's entertainment cost drops to a mere 50 cents per hour.\n\nTo illustrate his point, Tilbury calculates that a consumer could enjoy the game for four hours each night over 50 evenings. This amount of playing time would cost $200 in total, which he then compares to the $100 one might spend on a night out at a bar. By choosing to play GTA 6 instead, consumers could save a substantial $5,000.\n\nOf course, the actual savings may vary depending on individual spending habits. Not all gamers are likely to spend $100 per night at a bar. However, Tilbury's analysis provides compelling evidence for anyone who might question the value of dedicating time to playing GTA 6. For those looking to defend their gaming plans, Tilbury's perspective could offer some persuasive arguments.",
  "summary": "A British millionaire explains how buying 'GTA 6' may actually be a financially smart decision.",
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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."
}