2026 Gaming Predictions: GTA 6, Game of the Year, and What Comes Next | The Gamerheads Podcast

About this episode

The episode discusses predictions for 2026 in gaming, including GTA 6 and potential Game of the Year contenders.

Send us Fan Mail Welcome to another episode of The Gamerheads Podcast! This week, the crew takes out their crystal ball and makes 2026 predictions: will GTA 6 really lands this year, what “Game of the Year” might look like in a world where indies can steal the spotlight, and whether we’re headed for more studio closures. The episode wraps with what everyone’s playing right now, from factory-building to Animal Crossing and Hyrule Warriors. Support the show Here are a few ways you can sup...

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Host: The Gamerheads Podcast

Topics covered

• gaming predictions
• GTA 6
• Game of the Year
• indie games
• studio closures
• current games

Keywords

• GTA 6
• Game of the Year
• gaming predictions
• indie games
• studio closures
• Animal Crossing
• Hyrule Warriors

Mentioned in this episode

Products: GTA 6

Books & works: Animal Crossing, Hyrule Warriors

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