The Power Players Behind Game Life Cycles Publishers can launch a game, hype it, patch it, and promote expansions but they don’t control how long it lives. Not really. That power has shifted. It now belongs to the communities that gather around the game, the people who stream it, mod it, meme it, and invite

Why Narrative Choice Still Matters in 2026 In 2026, the idea of “narrative choice” means more than picking between Option A or B in a dialogue tree. It’s evolved into something far bigger: the ability for players to steer the emotional, moral, and practical direction of a game in ways that feel personal. Modern RPGs

Where Cloud Gaming Stands in 2026 Back in 2020, cloud gaming was still riding on big promises and cautious bets. Fast forward to 2026, and global adoption has surged past early expectations. Steady growth in both player base and infrastructure has turned what was once seen as a niche tech experiment into a core part

The State of Microtransactions in 2026 Microtransactions are no longer a trend; they’re baked into the business model and they’re everywhere. AAA titles use them to squeeze more out of already premium games. Mobile games build entire economies around them. Even indie developers are folding small purchases into their ecosystems just to stay competitive. Today,

Gaming in 2026: Who’s Being Left Behind Gaming hasn’t slowed down. By 2026, there are more than 3.5 billion players across the globe on consoles, mobile, and everything in between. It’s a massive, diverse community. And a meaningful part of that community includes players with disabilities: people who game daily, love the medium, and have