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GTA 6 Demand Is 'Extraordinary,' but Take-Two CEO Isn't Ready to Declare Victory

BenzingaLekha Gupta

Take-Two stock gains as strong GTA 6 preorders offset an 18% bookings drop ahead of the highly anticipated Nov. 19 launch.

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