The gaming industry is terrified of GTA 6. That's clear from the packed September lineup. But two games are bravely going head-to-head with Rockstar's upcoming epic—and they're an unlikely pair of allies.
Atari seems to have decided it's better to confront GTA 6 directly than avoid it, announcing two November releases. First up is Godzilla: Destroy All Monsters Melee Remastered, launching November 3 on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, PC via Steam, Nintendo Switch, and Nintendo Switch 2. While rumors swirl that GTA 6 could cost up to $100, Godzilla undercuts Take-Two's ambitious pricing with a $29.99 tag. Take that, GTA 6!
As if that weren't enough, a new Barbie game is set to release on November 12, just a week before Rockstar's launch. Digital Eclipse's Barbie Rewind will arrive on PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, PC, Nintendo Switch, and Nintendo Switch 2, also priced at $29.99. This is a big deal, folks—Barbie Rewind lets players "intertwine a brand-new Barbie DreamHouse design game with 16 classic Barbie games from the Y2K era."
Here's the official description: It's not quite the video game equivalent of Hollywood's 'Barbenheimer' phenomenon (Barbzilla? Godbie?), but I'm left wondering: with Godzilla out on November 3 and Barbie on November 12, will there be any players left for GTA 6's November 19 launch? This is a devastating one-two punch from Godzilla and Barbie before GTA 6 can even land a hit, and I'm not sure even Rockstar can take it on the chin.
So, if Rockstar announces yet another GTA 6 delay, you'll know why.
