Grand Theft Auto 6: Extended Look Sparks Netflix Viewership Spike, as Streamer Experiences Momentary Wobble

Rockstar's new extended preview of Grand Theft Auto 6 caused Netflix's U.S. streaming numbers to jump by half during its broadcast, though the platform briefly struggled to handle the surge in traffic. The simultaneous release on Netflix marked an unusual partnership between the streaming service and the game publisher for a major game reveal.

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