Newzoo Predicts Console Earnings Would Stagnate in 2026 Without GTA 6
In a recent interview at Gamescom 2026, Emmanuel “Manu” Rosier, Newzoo’s director of market intelligence, explained that the upcoming release of Grand Theft Auto VI is the single most important factor preventing the console market from slipping into a year‑over‑year decline. Without the blockbuster title’s launch, Newzoo’s data suggests that console revenue would essentially break even with 2025,…
Aug. 27, 2026, 12:22 p.m.
