India, Nov. 11 -- Swiss technology company Logitech has announced a new initiative allowing its 7,000 employees worldwide to take an additional day off to play video games, ahead of the highly anticipated launch of Grand Theft Auto VI (GTA VI).

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According to an official announcement issued by Logitech on November 10, the initiative, called "Logi Game Day", recognises the potential benefits of gaming for employees' creativity, confidence and professional development.

As per a report by Fortune, the benefit is available to employees ranging from full-time workers to interns, who can choose any day over the next year to play a...