"Quoting Rockstar's news of the delay on X, the Empire State Building's account quipped in a post: "It took one year to build me." On the surface level, it's funny seeing another mainstream brand chime in on a significant news story from the gaming industry, though building a 102-story tower is obviously a much different feat than developing a video game. Planning for the Empire State Building's construction began in 1929, with construction taking around 13 months from 1930 to 1931."
"Development for GTA 6 began "in earnest" in 2020, according to Rockstar Games parent company Take-Two. The LinkedIn page for Rockstar Games shows over 4,600 people who work for the company, with some reports claiming that over 6,000 people work at the company. While developing GTA 6 might not be a physically dangerous job like building a massive skyscraper, the labor practices of Rockstar Games have still been scrutinized."
The Empire State Building social account quoted Rockstar's delay announcement on X with "It took one year to build me." The comparison highlights the rapid 1930–31 construction of the 102-story tower after planning began in 1929 and the scale of the workforce involved. The building's construction had lower safety standards and several recorded fatalities. Grand Theft Auto 6 development began "in earnest" in 2020 and involves thousands of employees according to company and LinkedIn figures. No deaths are recorded in the game's development. Rockstar faces scrutiny over labor practices and recent staff dismissals.
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