Newzoo Predicts 2026 Console Earnings Would Stagnate Without GTA 6 Release
In a recent interview at Gamescom 2026, Emmanuel “Manu” Rosier, Newzoo’s director of market intelligence, explained that the upcoming launch of Grand Theft Auto VI is the single most important catalyst for growth in the console segment this year. Without the blockbuster title, Newzoo’s data suggests that console revenues would essentially break even with 2025, showing no meaningful increase. Rosi…
Aug. 27, 2026, 12:22 p.m.