7 Things That Are 'Absolutely' Going to Happen in Gaming in 2026 with Bill Grosso, CEO of Game Data Pros
What will define gaming in 2026 — and what did the industry miss coming in? Bill Grosso has been making bold annual predictions about the gaming industry for years, with a track record to back it up. Now, a few months into the year, it's the perfect time to pressure-test those calls with the benefit of hindsight.
In this episode of Growth Stage, host Chip Thurston interviews Bill Grosso, CEO of Game Data Pros, about his seven predictions for the gaming industry in 2026 — including the ongoing headcount contraction, why mobile gaming skills are bleeding into adjacent verticals, how the Google-Epic settlement changes everything for D2C, what Grand Theft Auto 6 means for the future of live ops, and why the PS6 may not arrive until 2028.
If you want a clear-eyed view of where gaming is headed and what smart operators should be watching right now, don't miss this episode of Growth Stage. Listen now!
This podcast is brought to you by FastSpring. As the leading merchant of record payment platform for digital products, FastSpring delivers an all-in-one solution for payments, subscriptions, and automated tax compliance — enabling digital businesses to expand globally with reduced complexity and lower costs.
In this episode of Growth Stage, host Chip Thurston interviews Bill Grosso, CEO of Game Data Pros, about his seven predictions for the gaming industry in 2026 — including the ongoing headcount contraction, why mobile gaming skills are bleeding into adjacent verticals, how the Google-Epic settlement changes everything for D2C, what Grand Theft Auto 6 means for the future of live ops, and why the PS6 may not arrive until 2028.
If you want a clear-eyed view of where gaming is headed and what smart operators should be watching right now, don't miss this episode of Growth Stage. Listen now!
This podcast is brought to you by FastSpring. As the leading merchant of record payment platform for digital products, FastSpring delivers an all-in-one solution for payments, subscriptions, and automated tax compliance — enabling digital businesses to expand globally with reduced complexity and lower costs.
