Newzoo Predicts Console Earnings Would Stall in 2026 Without GTA 6
In a recent interview at Gamescom 2026, Emmanuel “Manu” Rosier, Newzoo’s director of market intelligence, warned that the console market would essentially break even in 2026 if Rockstar Games did not release Grand Theft Auto VI this year. According to Rosier, the upcoming blockbuster is the single most powerful catalyst keeping console sales on an upward trajectory, alongside the anticipated laun…
Aug. 27, 2026, 12:22 p.m.