As the release of GTA VI approaches, six Mauritian gamers are counting down the days until they can dive into the new game. Shaze Hazy, 32, has been preparing for the release since the beginning of the year, taking two weeks of vacation approved in February. He has pre-ordered the Ultimate edition and plans to play the game as soon as it is released, without worrying about work.

Pascal Chellamootoo, alias PACO, 27, has also made arrangements for the release, reserving his copy as soon as pre-orders opened. He has planned two days off, plus the weekend, to dedicate several days to the game. He is also preparing a live stream on TikTok, where he regularly shares his gaming sessions with his community. For Pascal, the game brings back memories of his childhood, when he would try to prolong his gaming sessions.

Deepesh Goburdhon, 28, has reserved the weekend after the release and plans to play the game as soon as it is available. He has pre-ordered the Ultimate edition and started pre-loading the game, which he estimates to be around 212 Go. He has also cleared space on his console by deleting several games. For Deepesh, the game is a way to relive memories of his childhood, when he would play GTA on his sister's old PC.

Jordan Wenker, 30, plans to pause his other games to focus on GTA VI. He has been waiting for the game for several years and plans to pre-order it to be present on the first day. He discovered GTA when he was 11 years old, when he randomly chose San Andreas in a store. The freedom of movement and the possibilities of having fun with friends immediately appealed to him.

For Nasseel, a 30-year-old streamer known as Zed Senpai, the game brings back memories of his childhood, when he would discover San Andreas. He remembers the codes that opened up new possibilities, such as traveling by jetpack or causing chaos with weapons. The game also allowed him to connect with friends and make new ones, both virtually and in real life.

Vineet Ramsurrun, 19, discovered GTA V when he was 16 years old and has been hooked ever since. He loves the braquages, or heists, with friends, particularly Cayo Perico, which earns a lot of money in the game. For him, the game is a way to connect with friends and make new ones, both virtually and in real life.

The release of GTA VI is a highly anticipated event for these six Mauritian gamers, who have been waiting for years. They have made arrangements to play the game as soon as it is released and are excited to explore the new game and its possibilities.

Key points

  • The gamers have been waiting for years and have made arrangements to play the game as soon as it is released.
  • The game brings back memories of their childhood and allows them to connect with friends and make new ones.
  • The gamers are excited to explore the new game and its possibilities.

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