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Mafia: The Old Country Beats Forecasts as Take-Two Touts 'Contained' $50 Strategy

Executives said the prequel's outperformance validates smaller, cinematic releases at a lower price point.

Overview

  • CEO Strauss Zelnick credited the game's success to a focused narrative experience offered at a fair price.
  • Take-Two told investors to expect more contained, cinematic projects from Hangar 13 and other teams.
  • The company announced a six‑month delay for Grand Theft Auto VI during the earnings call.
  • Borderlands 4 fell short of expectations, with early PC technical problems cited as a drag on performance.
  • Rockstar faced accusations of union‑busting after firing over 30 staff, which the studio defended as dismissals for gross misconduct.