Is Xbox Pricing Out Indie Developers?
Microsoft has raised Xbox Development Kit prices from $1,500 to $2,000, a move that could push indie developers away from the platform and limit Xbox’s future library.
How Leslie Benzies’ Leadership Failed Build a Rocket Boy
Leslie Benzies blames “saboteurs” for MindsEye, but his ego and mismanagement may be the real reasons his game failed.
LE SSERAFIM’s “SPAGHETTI” Shows the Problem with Album Variants
LE SSERAFIM’s “SPAGHETTI” comes with 20 physical versions and only two songs. Variants are the industry’s cheat code for inflating sales.
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.
You Don’t Own What You Buy in Games
The end of Sims Mobile shows why spending real money on virtual items is a bad investment. Once the servers shut down, your purchases vanish too.
Hearts2Hearts’ “Focus” Captures the Chaos of a Teenage Crush
From piano riffs to surreal daydreams, Hearts2Hearts’ Focus embodies the intense, looping thoughts of infatuation.
Can Selling Inactive Usernames Save X?
X has launched a marketplace to sell usernames from inactive accounts. Can turning handles into commodities fix a platform struggling to stay relevant?
Why Texas’s Age-Gate Law Could Do More Harm Than Good
Two lawsuits challenge Texas’s new app law. They argue it trades parental control and online freedom for invasive surveillance.
W Korea Finally Apologizes but the Damage Is Done
After nearly a week of silence, W Korea issues an apology. After everything they’ve done, can the magazine regain trust?