GTA VI and Nintendo became the main topics of the gaming industry in 2025

Throughout 2025, two names stood out in the gaming industry — Nintendo and GTA 6. Nintendo was preparing to launch Switch 2, and Grand Theft Auto VI remained one of the most anticipated releases in history.

According to GamesIndustry, Nintendo became the most mentioned company of the year, surpassing Xbox in the number of publications. Microsoft's gaming division experienced a difficult period: releases came out on competitor consoles, prices rose, and the company's strategy underwent changes.

PlayStation had a relatively quiet year — there were few major releases from internal studios or with the support of the brand. As a result, the company took third place in the list of the most discussed, ahead of Microsoft and Sony, which also frequently appeared in the news.

Among the games, the leader in the number of mentions was GTA VI, slightly ahead of Battlefield 6. Both games noticeably surpassed Fortnite, which took third place, and The Last of Us, which was in fourth position.

The most discussed companies (number of publications):

1. Nintendo — 236 351
2. Xbox — 218 225
3. PlayStation — 184 976
4. Microsoft — 128 672
5. Sony — 86 132
6. Nvidia — 85 400
7. EA — 57 192
8. Ubisoft — 30 930
9. Epic Games — 29 804
10. Activision Blizzard — 23 441
11. Rockstar — 20 716
12. Sega — 17 748
13. Twitch — 16 677
14. Valve — 16 598
15. Square Enix — 14 230

The most discussed games:

1. GTA 6 — 26 906
2. Battlefield 6 — 26 258
3. Fortnite — 22 980
4. The Last of Us — 19 683
5. Minecraft — 18 175
6. Monster Hunter Wilds — 16 713
7. Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 — 15 586
8. Borderlands 4 — 15 420
9. League of Legends — 14 836
10. Mario Kart World — 13 534
11. Marvel Rivals — 13 523
12. Hollow Knight: Silksong — 13 281
13. Elden Ring: Nightreign — 12 761
14. Halo — 12 471
15. Cyberpunk 2077 — 11 873