Well That Interview Was Trash

Overview

The video criticizes a Wall Street Journal interview with Take-Two CEO Strauss Zelnick, conducted ahead of Grand Theft Auto VI. The commentator says the interviewer seemed unprepared and asked a confusing, loaded question: whether Take-Two should worry that its game library lacks enough hits.

Take-Two Interview

The commentator argues that the question was difficult to answer meaningfully and poorly suited to Take-Two’s portfolio. Zelnick responded by citing the company’s track record: 15 franchises have had individual releases sell at least five million copies. He also named major series and titles, including Grand Theft Auto, Red Dead Redemption, NBA 2K, WWE 2K, BioShock, Borderlands, and Civilization.

The commentator considers Zelnick’s response strong and factual, especially given the question’s framing.

Zach Cregger Interview

The video also contrasts the Wall Street Journal interview with an awkward IGN exchange involving filmmaker Zach Cregger. The interviewer repeatedly asks what Cregger is “buying” and “selling,” turning the bit into an uncomfortable, drawn-out exchange.

The commentator describes both interviews as notably poor and says the Cregger segment was especially painful because it went on so long.

Presenters and Contributors

• Charlie (penguinz0)
• Strauss Zelnick
• The unnamed Wall Street Journal interviewer
• Zach Cregger