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Gaming

Games, platforms, and the culture built around them.

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Gaming

The $200 million esports collapse nobody predicted

After years of investment, the franchised esports league model has imploded.

Apr 23, 2026 . 1 min . Read story
Gaming

The rise of the cozy game genre and the burnout culture it responds to

Stardew Valley clones became a cultural phenomenon — a $3.4 billion market.

Apr 23, 2026 . 1 min
Gaming

How Baldur’s Gate 3 changed what studios think players will tolerate

Two years after its release, BG3 continues to reshape industry expectations around content depth.

Apr 23, 2026 . 1 min
Gaming

The Xbox strategy pivot: Microsoft finally admits it’s a software company

Microsoft's gaming division has announced it will sell Xbox Game Studios titles on PlayStation for the first time.

Apr 23, 2026 . 1 min
Gaming

Grand Theft Auto VI breaks every record we had — and sets new ones

Rockstar's most anticipated release grossed $2.3 billion in its first weekend.

Apr 23, 2026 . 1 min
Gaming

Nintendo Switch 3 review: the console Nintendo had to get right

After years of speculation, Nintendo's answer is a 4K-capable handheld-first console with DLSS. Score: 9.3/10.

Apr 23, 2026 . 1 min