The Hidden Cost of Virtual Currencies in Gaming
Companies use virtual currencies to blur real-world costs, but as Blizzard’s $90 mount proves, players will spend the money anyway.
EU Cracks Down on Predatory Monetization But Nothing’s Changing Yet
The EU introduced new guidelines in March 2025 to curb predatory monetization in gaming. They target manipulative in-game currencies and hidden costs. Without enforcement, most companies haven’t changed a thing.
Seeing Shenzhen Changed How I See America
A firsthand look at China’s rapid tech reality shook my assumptions about America, safety, wealth, and what it means to build a stable life today.
Star Citizen Feels Less Like a Game and More Like a Permanent Construction Site
Star Citizen hit $1B and could reach 6M accounts, but its endless development raises hard questions about mismanagement, scope creep, and sustainability.
Krafton’s Logical Leap Into AI
Krafton’s AI-first strategy reflects Asia’s successful embrace of AI, showing how adaptation, not fear, secures long-term competitiveness.
Twitch’s Leadership Crisis: Why Dan Clancy Must Step Down
Twitch’s leadership faces renewed scrutiny as failures in safety, moderation, and response reveal a deeper problem with accountability at the top.
Bethesda’s Future Depends on Learning From Starfield
Starfield’s failure to meet expectations isn’t just a misstep. It’s a warning. Bethesda must rethink what made its worlds feel alive before Elder Scrolls VI.
Starfield’s Problem Isn’t Space. It’s Honesty.
Starfield’s flaws weren’t inevitable. They were the result of creative choices that ignored what players actually wanted from Bethesda’s next RPG.
Twitch Is Not Good for Gaming Anymore
Once a creative playground for gamers, Twitch has turned into a monetization machine. Here’s how the platform’s priorities now harm gaming itself.