20 must-play games in 2026 — from GTA VI and Elden Ring DLC to indie gems and free-to-play hits. I’ve played them all so you don’t have to guess. PC, PS5, Xbox, and Switch. Updated April 2026.
Is this the end of gaming? No — but it might be the end of gaming as we know it. AAA is unsustainable, but indie and AA are thriving. The future is smaller, cheaper, and more creative. Updated April 2026.
The game industry in 2026 — layoffs, live service dominance, indie renaissance, AI, and subscriptions. The mess of contradictions from someone who’s watched the cycles repeat. Updated April 2026.
The most annoying games I’ve ever played — Getting Over It, Dark Souls II, Ninja Gaiden, and more. The difference between challenging and annoying, and why it matters. Updated April 2026.
How to stop procrastinating — what actually works after years of trying everything. 2-minute rule, 5-minute start, breaking tasks down, removing friction, and forgiving yourself. Updated April 2026.
Gaming and mental health — the good, the bad, and the complicated. From someone who’s been gaming for 20 years and learned the hard way. Stress relief, escapism, flow state, and my rules for healthy gaming. Updated April 2026.
Games with clothing damage systems — Soulcalibur VI, Ninja Gaiden, RE4, and more. The ones that do it right, the ones that don’t, and the games that should have it. Updated April 2026.
Best games where you play as a vampire — Bloodlines, Vampyr, Symphony of the Night, and more. The thirst, the power, the eternal night. Updated April 2026.
Best games where you play as a dragon — Divinity Dragon Commander, Spyro Reignited, Drakengard, and more. The rare games that let you be the dragon, not fight one. Updated April 2026.
Best games where you play as a princess — Fire Emblem Three Houses, Dragon Age Inquisition, Child of Light, Princess Maker 2, and more. Princesses who fight, lead, and save themselves. Updated April 2026.
Best games where you play as king — Crusader Kings III, Civilization VI, Total War Medieval II, Bannerlord, and more. I’ve spent 1,000+ hours on these. Updated April 2026.
Red Dead Redemption 2 hidden facts — ghost trains, UFOs, serial killers, vampires, and secrets I found after 300+ hours. The most detailed open world ever made. Updated April 2026.