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 sector would essentially stagnate in 2026 if Rockstar Games did not release Grand Theft Auto VI this year. According to Rosier, the upcoming open‑world crime saga is the single most powerful catalyst keeping the console market on an upward trajectory, alongside the ant…
Aug. 27, 2026, 12:22 p.m.