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, warned that the console market would essentially break even with the previous year if Rockstar Games did not release Grand Theft Auto VI this year. According to Rosier, the forthcoming GTA 6 title is the single most powerful catalyst that will prevent a year‑on‑year decline for console manufa…
Aug. 27, 2026, 12:22 p.m.