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  "dataset": "GTA 6 Official Facts",
  "version": "2026-10-22",
  "license": "CC-BY-4.0",
  "publisher": "ViceLens",
  "homepage": "https://vicelens.com/gta-6-official-facts-data/",
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      "id": "release_date",
      "topic": "release",
      "claim": "Announced GTA VI release date is November 19, 2026.",
      "value": "2026-11-19",
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    },
    {
      "id": "preload_date",
      "topic": "release",
      "claim": "Pre-load begins at local midnight on November 12, 2026.",
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      "source_date": "2026-08-18",
      "checked": "2026-09-25"
    },
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      "id": "original_release_window",
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      "status": "confirmed",
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      "source_date": "2023-12-05",
      "checked": "2026-09-25"
    },
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      "id": "first_delayed_date",
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      "source_date": "2025-05-02",
      "checked": "2026-09-25"
    },
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      "id": "preorders_opened",
      "topic": "release",
      "claim": "Pre-orders opened June 25, 2026.",
      "value": "2026-06-25",
      "status": "confirmed",
      "source_name": "Rockstar Games",
      "source_url": "https://www.rockstargames.com/newswire/article/517oa135328155",
      "source_date": "2026-06-18",
      "checked": "2026-09-25"
    },
    {
      "id": "launch_unlock_time",
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      "claim": "A launch-day unlock hour has not been announced; the stated local-midnight time applies to pre-load.",
      "value": null,
      "status": "not_announced",
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      "source_date": "2026-08-18",
      "checked": "2026-09-25"
    },
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      "id": "platform_ps5",
      "topic": "platforms",
      "claim": "PlayStation 5 is an announced platform.",
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      "source_date": null,
      "checked": "2026-10-22"
    },
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      "id": "platform_xbox_series",
      "topic": "platforms",
      "claim": "Xbox Series X|S is an announced platform.",
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      "source_date": null,
      "checked": "2026-10-22"
    },
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      "id": "ps5_pro_enhanced",
      "topic": "platforms",
      "claim": "The PlayStation listing labels GTA VI PS5 Pro Enhanced.",
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      "source_date": null,
      "checked": "2026-09-25"
    },
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      "id": "platform_ps4",
      "topic": "platforms",
      "claim": "PlayStation says GTA VI will not be available for PS4.",
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      "status": "confirmed",
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      "source_date": null,
      "checked": "2026-09-25"
    },
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      "id": "platform_pc",
      "topic": "platforms",
      "claim": "A PC version is not in Take-Two's announced GTA VI platform lineup.",
      "value": null,
      "status": "not_announced",
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      "source_date": null,
      "checked": "2026-10-22"
    },
    {
      "id": "platform_switch_2",
      "topic": "platforms",
      "claim": "A Switch 2 version is not among Rockstar's announced platforms.",
      "value": null,
      "status": "not_announced",
      "source_name": "Rockstar Support",
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      "source_date": null,
      "checked": "2026-10-22"
    },
    {
      "id": "platform_xbox_one",
      "topic": "platforms",
      "claim": "An Xbox One version is not among Take-Two's announced platforms.",
      "value": null,
      "status": "not_announced",
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      "source_date": "2026-08-07",
      "checked": "2026-09-25"
    },
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      "id": "standard_edition",
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      "claim": "Standard Edition is an announced edition.",
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      "source_name": "Rockstar Support",
      "source_url": "https://support.rockstargames.com/articles/4QfG4FmZCf5W1gS8jy4UVT/grand-theft-auto-vi-platform-editions-and-versions",
      "source_date": "2026-08-18",
      "checked": "2026-09-25"
    },
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      "id": "ultimate_edition",
      "topic": "editions",
      "claim": "Ultimate Edition is an announced edition.",
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      "source_date": "2026-08-18",
      "checked": "2026-09-25"
    },
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      "id": "standard_us_price",
      "topic": "editions",
      "claim": "PlayStation Store US lists Standard Edition at $79.99.",
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      "status": "confirmed",
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      "source_url": "https://www.playstation.com/en-us/games/grand-theft-auto-vi/",
      "source_date": null,
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    },
    {
      "id": "ultimate_us_price",
      "topic": "editions",
      "claim": "PlayStation Store US lists Ultimate Edition at $99.99.",
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      "status": "confirmed",
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      "source_url": "https://www.playstation.com/en-us/games/grand-theft-auto-vi/",
      "source_date": null,
      "checked": "2026-09-25"
    },
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      "id": "standard_uk_price",
      "topic": "editions",
      "claim": "PlayStation Store UK lists Standard Edition at £69.99.",
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      "status": "confirmed",
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      "source_date": null,
      "checked": "2026-09-25"
    },
    {
      "id": "ultimate_uk_price",
      "topic": "editions",
      "claim": "PlayStation Store UK lists Ultimate Edition at £89.99.",
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      "status": "confirmed",
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      "source_date": null,
      "checked": "2026-09-25"
    },
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      "id": "physical_download_code",
      "topic": "editions",
      "claim": "The physical Standard Edition box contains a download code and no disc.",
      "value": "download code; no disc",
      "status": "confirmed",
      "source_name": "Rockstar Support",
      "source_url": "https://support.rockstargames.com/articles/4QfG4FmZCf5W1gS8jy4UVT/grand-theft-auto-vi-platform-editions-and-versions",
      "source_date": "2026-08-18",
      "checked": "2026-09-25"
    },
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      "id": "physical_availability",
      "topic": "editions",
      "claim": "Physical Standard Edition is expected for shipping or pickup from November 12, 2026.",
      "value": "2026-11-12",
      "status": "confirmed",
      "source_name": "Rockstar Support",
      "source_url": "https://support.rockstargames.com/articles/4QfG4FmZCf5W1gS8jy4UVT/grand-theft-auto-vi-platform-editions-and-versions",
      "source_date": "2026-08-18",
      "checked": "2026-09-25"
    },
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      "id": "physical_ultimate",
      "topic": "editions",
      "claim": "A physical Ultimate Edition is unavailable.",
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      "source_name": "Rockstar Support",
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      "source_date": "2026-08-18",
      "checked": "2026-09-25"
    },
    {
      "id": "ultimate_upgrade",
      "topic": "editions",
      "claim": "Standard Edition owners, including physical code buyers, can buy the Ultimate Edition Upgrade separately.",
      "value": "separate digital upgrade",
      "status": "confirmed",
      "source_name": "Rockstar Support",
      "source_url": "https://support.rockstargames.com/articles/4QfG4FmZCf5W1gS8jy4UVT/grand-theft-auto-vi-platform-editions-and-versions",
      "source_date": "2026-08-18",
      "checked": "2026-09-25"
    },
    {
      "id": "preorder_pack",
      "topic": "editions",
      "claim": "Eligible pre-orders and purchases before November 20 include the Vintage Vice City Pack.",
      "value": "Vintage Vice City Pack",
      "status": "confirmed",
      "source_name": "Rockstar Games",
      "source_url": "https://www.rockstargames.com/newswire/article/5171972o3ak5oa",
      "source_date": "2026-06-24",
      "checked": "2026-09-25"
    },
    {
      "id": "preorder_pack_vehicle",
      "topic": "editions",
      "claim": "The Vintage Vice City Pack includes a '55 Vapid Stanier sedan and garage.",
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      "source_date": "2026-08-18",
      "checked": "2026-09-25"
    },
    {
      "id": "digital_gta_plus",
      "topic": "editions",
      "claim": "Eligible digital pre-orders include one month of GTA+.",
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      "status": "confirmed",
      "source_name": "Rockstar Games",
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      "source_date": "2026-06-24",
      "checked": "2026-09-25"
    },
    {
      "id": "collectors_box_name",
      "topic": "collectors_box",
      "claim": "The Collector's Box is named The Goodtime State – Vice City Collection.",
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      "status": "confirmed",
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      "source_date": "2026-09-24",
      "checked": "2026-09-25"
    },
    {
      "id": "collectors_box_arrival",
      "topic": "collectors_box",
      "claim": "The limited-edition Collector's Box arrives November 19, 2026.",
      "value": "2026-11-19",
      "status": "confirmed",
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      "source_date": "2026-09-24",
      "checked": "2026-09-25"
    },
    {
      "id": "collectors_box_game",
      "topic": "collectors_box",
      "claim": "The GTA VI game is sold separately from the Collector's Box.",
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      "source_date": "2026-09-24",
      "checked": "2026-09-25"
    },
    {
      "id": "collectors_box_contents",
      "topic": "collectors_box",
      "claim": "The box includes a Macca figure, Oakley sunglasses, New Era cap, mirror, spoon, keychain, bag, shot glass, pins, stickers and poster.",
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      "source_url": "https://www.rockstargames.com/newswire/article/9k2a49ook82o57",
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      "checked": "2026-09-25"
    },
    {
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      "topic": "collectors_box",
      "claim": "No Collector's Box price is stated in Rockstar's announcement or store listing checked.",
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      "status": "not_announced",
      "source_name": "Rockstar Store",
      "source_url": "https://store.rockstargames.com/merchandise/gtavi-goodtime-state-vice-city-collection",
      "source_date": null,
      "checked": "2026-09-25"
    },
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      "id": "trailer_1",
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      "claim": "GTA VI Trailer 1 release date is December 4, 2023 on Rockstar’s video page.",
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      "source_url": "https://www.rockstargames.com/VI/trailer-1",
      "source_date": "2023-12-04",
      "checked": "2026-10-22"
    },
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      "topic": "trailers",
      "claim": "Grand Theft Auto VI — Trailer 2 was released May 6, 2025.",
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      "source_name": "Rockstar Games",
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      "checked": "2026-09-25"
    },
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      "claim": "Grand Theft Auto VI: An Extended Look was released August 27, 2026.",
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      "checked": "2026-09-25"
    },
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      "checked": "2026-09-25"
    },
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      "id": "album_tracks",
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      "checked": "2026-09-25"
    },
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      "id": "album_date",
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      "source_date": "2026-09-17",
      "checked": "2026-09-25"
    },
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      "id": "single_player",
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      "claim": "Rockstar describes GTA VI as a single-player experience.",
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      "checked": "2026-09-25"
    },
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      "checked": "2026-09-25"
    },
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      "source_date": null,
      "checked": "2026-10-22"
    },
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      "checked": "2026-09-25"
    },
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      "source_date": null,
      "checked": "2026-09-25"
    },
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      "id": "resolution",
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      "source_url": "https://www.playstation.com/en-us/games/grand-theft-auto-vi/",
      "source_date": null,
      "checked": "2026-09-25"
    },
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      "id": "jason_duval",
      "topic": "characters",
      "claim": "Rockstar names Jason Duval in its official character profiles.",
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      "source_name": "Rockstar Games",
      "source_url": "https://www.rockstargames.com/VI/only-in-leonida",
      "source_date": null,
      "checked": "2026-09-25"
    },
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      "id": "lucia_caminos",
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      "claim": "Rockstar names Lucia Caminos in its official character profiles.",
      "value": "Lucia Caminos",
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      "source_name": "Rockstar Games",
      "source_url": "https://www.rockstargames.com/VI/only-in-leonida",
      "source_date": null,
      "checked": "2026-09-25"
    },
    {
      "id": "cal_hampton",
      "topic": "characters",
      "claim": "Rockstar names Cal Hampton in its official character profiles.",
      "value": "Cal Hampton",
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      "source_name": "Rockstar Games",
      "source_url": "https://www.rockstargames.com/VI/only-in-leonida",
      "source_date": null,
      "checked": "2026-09-25"
    },
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      "id": "boobie_ike",
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      "claim": "Rockstar names Boobie Ike in its official character profiles.",
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      "source_date": null,
      "checked": "2026-09-25"
    },
    {
      "id": "dre_quan_priest",
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      "claim": "Rockstar names Dre'Quan Priest in its official character profiles.",
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      "source_date": null,
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    },
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      "id": "real_dimez",
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      "claim": "Rockstar names Real Dimez in its official character profiles.",
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      "source_date": null,
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    },
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      "id": "raul_bautista",
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      "claim": "Rockstar names Raul Bautista in its official character profiles.",
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      "source_url": "https://www.rockstargames.com/VI/only-in-leonida",
      "source_date": null,
      "checked": "2026-09-25"
    },
    {
      "id": "brian_heder",
      "topic": "characters",
      "claim": "Rockstar names Brian Heder in its official character profiles.",
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      "source_url": "https://www.rockstargames.com/VI/only-in-leonida",
      "source_date": null,
      "checked": "2026-09-25"
    },
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      "id": "vice_city",
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      "claim": "Rockstar identifies Vice City as a GTA VI setting region.",
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      "source_url": "https://www.rockstargames.com/VI/only-in-leonida",
      "source_date": null,
      "checked": "2026-09-25"
    },
    {
      "id": "leonida_keys",
      "topic": "setting",
      "claim": "Rockstar identifies Leonida Keys as a GTA VI setting region.",
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      "source_date": null,
      "checked": "2026-09-25"
    },
    {
      "id": "grassrivers",
      "topic": "setting",
      "claim": "Rockstar identifies Grassrivers as a GTA VI setting region.",
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      "source_date": null,
      "checked": "2026-09-25"
    },
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      "id": "port_gellhorn",
      "topic": "setting",
      "claim": "Rockstar identifies Port Gellhorn as a GTA VI setting region.",
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      "source_url": "https://www.rockstargames.com/VI/only-in-leonida",
      "source_date": null,
      "checked": "2026-09-25"
    },
    {
      "id": "ambrosia",
      "topic": "setting",
      "claim": "Rockstar identifies Ambrosia as a GTA VI setting region.",
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      "source_name": "Rockstar Games",
      "source_url": "https://www.rockstargames.com/VI/only-in-leonida",
      "source_date": null,
      "checked": "2026-09-25"
    },
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      "id": "mount_kalaga",
      "topic": "setting",
      "claim": "Rockstar identifies Mount Kalaga as a GTA VI setting region.",
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      "source_name": "Rockstar Games",
      "source_url": "https://www.rockstargames.com/VI/only-in-leonida",
      "source_date": null,
      "checked": "2026-09-25"
    },
    {
      "id": "launch_trailer",
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      "claim": "Rockstar released the GTA VI Launch Trailer on October 15, 2026.",
      "value": "2026-10-15",
      "status": "confirmed",
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      "source_date": "2026-10-15",
      "checked": "2026-10-22"
    },
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      "topic": "music",
      "claim": "The official GTA VI music hub includes selected in-game radio previews.",
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      "source_url": "https://www.rockstargames.com/VI/music",
      "source_date": null,
      "checked": "2026-10-22"
    }
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}