# Crooked Empire Video Games The Latest Grand Theft Auto Online Update Adds Corporate Functionality By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2016-06-03 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/grand-theft-auto-online References: [geeky-gadgets](http://www.geeky-gadgets.com/gta-online-further-adventures-in-finance-and-felony-trailer-released-03-06-2016/) & [rockstargames](http://www.rockstargames.com/grandtheftauto/) The Grand Theft Auto Online universe is getting an update in the form of 'Further Adventures in Finance and Felony' for users to enjoy. The new functionality will allow players to build their own empire and [act as a CEO](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ceo-minigames) in the company they have built through illegal means. Players will be able to source illegal goods for selling, damage the supply lines of rival companies and partake in other mischief that's in-line with the Grand Theft Auto experience. The Grand Theft Auto Online: Further Adventures in Finance and Felony update is set to launch for players on June 7th and help satisfy steady demand for the game. This update will help to [keep the franchise fresh and relevant](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/capcom-gfwl) as [Rockstar Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rockstar-games) focuses on new projects on the horizon. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.5/10 - Popularity: 12% | Activity: 25% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/games) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Illegal Business Simulator Video Games:** Gamers are increasingly interested in simulation games where they can build their own illegal empires and compete with rival companies. - **Corporate Functionality in Video Games:** Video game developers are exploring new ways to integrate corporate functionality and management gameplay into their titles to increase player engagement. - **Competitive Online Gaming:** Multiplayer games that allow players to compete against each other in illegal business ventures are becoming more popular in the gaming industry. ### Who This Affects Most - **Video Games:** The video game industry has an opportunity to create more simulation games that provide players with an immersive experience of building their own criminal empire. - **Entertainment:** Entertainment companies can invest in introducing more films or TV shows that revolve around mafia and illegal business activities to cater to the demand of the audience interested in such content. - **Law Enforcement:** Police departments can use illegal business simulation video games as a training tool to help train officers in recognizing and counteracting illegal business activities. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Updated Cooperative Mining Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/season-5-drilling-deeper.md) - [Computer-Generated Game Updates](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/orbital-update.md) - [Futuristic Taxi Drifting Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/taxi-chaos-2.md) - [Cloud Gaming Service Updates](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/geforce-now-update-1.md) - [Organization-Backed Video Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/100-thieves-4.md) - [Immersive Gameplay Features](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/immersive-gameplay.md) - [Feedback-Reflective Game Updates](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sins-of-the-flesh.md) - [Play-To-Earn Mafia Metaverses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/syn-city.md) - [Exclusive Car Gaming Upgrades](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gran-turismo-7-upgrade.md)