United Kingdom, May 1 -- Strauss Zelnick has admitted he is feeling the pressure ahead of the launch of Grand Theft Auto VI, describing himself as "nervous" as anticipation builds for one of the most long-awaited games of all time.

The Take-Two Interactive boss said the weight of expectation surrounding the next entry in the blockbuster franchise is unlike anything the company has faced before, particularly given the record-breaking success of Grand Theft Auto V.

Speaking at an event in Las Vegas earlier this week, Zelnick said: "I run so scared with regard to all of our releases, just multiply it by a billion this time around. And I think the minute you stop running scared, you better get a different job if you're in the entertainment ...