What happened
According to Polygon, Rockstar Games has partnered with the Miami Heat NBA team to promote the upcoming release of Grand Theft Auto 6. The team will play as Vice City for one night, on November 18, the day before the game's release. This event, called 'A Night in Vice City,' will feature the Heat playing the Milwaukee Bucks in special uniforms on a custom-built hardwood court. The Kaseya Center, the Heat's stadium, has also been transformed with a 'Welcome to Vice City' sign on its roof. Polygon reports that the event will include special game programming and live elements, and will be broadcast live on ESPN at 7 p.m. EST. Additionally, the Miami Heat's online store is offering exclusive Vice City-themed merchandise as part of the collaboration.
What remains unclear
The authenticity of the details of the event and the extent of the partnership between Rockstar Games and the Miami Heat, as this information is based on secondary reporting by Polygon.
Source and attribution
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