'It can be unnecessary - and even too much': Are violent video games like Grand Theft Auto 6 becoming too realistic?
- Posted on January 8, 2026
- By BBC News
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'It can be unnecessary - and even too much': Are violent video games like Grand Theft Auto 6 becoming too realistic?

The latest in the franchise is the most hyped release of 2026 and looks set to push the boundaries of gaming visuals – but it could prove more disturbing than entertaining.