Newzoo Predicts Console Earnings Would Stagnate in 2026 Without GTA VI
In a recent interview at Gamescom 2026, Emmanuel “Manu” Rosier, Newzoo’s director of market intelligence, warned that the console market would essentially be flat in 2026 if not for the release of Rockstar Games’ highly anticipated Grand Theft Auto VI. According to Rosier, the new GTA title is the single most important catalyst that will push console revenues upward this year, alongside the upcom…
Aug. 27, 2026, 12:22 p.m.