As some gamers consider taking a sick day to play Grand Theft Auto 6 on launch day, PC accessory maker Logitech is giving its employees a day off to play any video game they’d like.
Logi Game Day applies to employees globally, who can use the special day off whenever they choose, between now and Nov. 10, 2027.
Logitech created a website for Game Day, which includes a list of all the upcoming video game launches that employees might want to play on day one. First on the list is GTA 6, which launches Nov. 19 for PS5 and Xbox Series X/S.
The site points to its own studies and a poll that show video games not only help employees relax, but can also provide some “cognitive” benefits that lead to better work performance.
“When people have dedicated time to log off, decompress and immerse themselves in play, they return with clearer focus, renewed energy and fresh approaches to complex challenges,” says Elaine Laird, Logitech’s chief people officer. The company’s annual report puts employee headcount at 7,300.
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Other workers and students across the US aren’t so lucky. Still, PCMag’s own survey found that 8% of US adult gamers plan to take paid time off, or adjust their work or school schedules to play GTA 6 when it launches next Thursday. That translates to about 12.5 million US gamers.
Earlier this year, an army unit in Georgia also offered its own “Grand Theft Auto VI (GTA 6) 4-Day Pass” for service members who re-enlisted.
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