New Delhi: Even before it has a release date that gamers can circle on the calendar, Grand Theft Auto VI is already facing political heat. This time, the pressure is coming from Russia, where a government-linked body is openly talking about blocking the game before it even launches.

We have seen bans after launch, age warnings, even post-release edits. A pre-launch threat based on leaks feels rare. Yet that is where GTA 6 now stands, with Russian officials citing concerns around morality and youth influence.

According to a report by NEWS.ru, Mikhail Ivanov, deputy chairman of the World Russian People’s Council and a Bryansk Regional Duma member, has called for action........

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