A games industry expert has sent a warning to UK businesses as the country prepares for the launch of the biggest video game release of the year.
James Binns, a publishing director from Future, claims the release of Grand Theft Auto IV on April 29 will provoke a "never-before-seen wave of absenteeism".
The magazine chief, describing the phenomenon as Gta IV flu, said he believes thousands of gamers will fake illness to play the game, adding they will join the legion of gamers who have already booked a legitimate day off to enjoy the game.
“Having . . .
James Binns, a publishing director from Future, claims the release of Grand Theft Auto IV on April 29 will provoke a "never-before-seen wave of absenteeism".
The magazine chief, describing the phenomenon as Gta IV flu, said he believes thousands of gamers will fake illness to play the game, adding they will join the legion of gamers who have already booked a legitimate day off to enjoy the game.
“Having . . .
- 4/17/2008
- by David_Gibbon_imdb_@digitalspy.co.uk (David Gibbon)
- Digital Spy
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