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I’m Watching the Games Industry Eat Itself Alive Something is deeply wrong with gaming right now, and I can’t pretend otherwise. Since 2024, over 20,000 game developers have lost their jobs. That’s not a typo. Twenty thousand people — artists, programmers, writers, designers — told their services were no longer needed, often with zero warning. … Read more
So, The Sims 4 Royalty & Legacy dropped on February 12, 2026, and I’ve been playing it nonstop since. The 21st expansion pack for The Sims 4 introduces a whole new world of political intrigue, royal drama, and family legacy mechanics. It’s ambitious, it’s fun, and it might be the best expansion since Seasons. But … Read more
Tim Sweeney did what he does best again: send an apologetic memo after laying off hundreds of people. On March 24, 2026, Epic Games cut over 1,000 jobs. In September 2023, it was 870. In total, more than 1,870 people have lost their jobs at Epic in three years — and that’s not even counting … Read more
So, Pokémon Champions. The game that was supposed to revolutionize VGC (Video Game Championships) and make competitive Pokémon accessible to everyone. Released April 8, 2026, on Switch, Switch 2, and mobile. Free-to-play. Developed by The Pokémon Works. I’ve put in dozens of hours, and here’s my honest verdict: the battles are brilliant, but the economy … Read more
We’ve had the Switch 2 in our hands for almost a year now, and somehow it feels like the party’s just getting started. Between leaks confirming one by one, prices making everyone wince, and a Nintendo Direct that could drop any day now — April 2026 is a pivotal month for Nintendo. Here’s everything I … Read more
EA is being sold to Saudi Arabia for $55 billion — the largest leveraged buyout in history. The Sims’ most loyal creators are quitting. LGBTQ+ content is at risk. And $20 billion in debt means your DLC nightmare is about to get worse. Here’s why this deal terrifies me.
15 best mobile games in 2026 — from Hades II and Dead Cells to Marvel Snap and Stardew Valley. I actually play these on my phone. Premium and free, iOS and Android. Updated April 2026.
15 best indie games in 2026 — from Hades II and Hollow Knight: Silksong to Balatro and Outer Wilds. I’ve played them all. These hidden gems deserve your attention. Updated April 2026.
12 best free-to-play games in 2026 — from Valorant and Marvel Rivals to Genshin Impact and Path of Exile 2. I’ve played them all. None are pay-to-win. PC, console, and mobile. Updated April 2026.
15 best co-op games in 2026 — from Helldivers 2 and Monster Hunter Wilds to It Takes Two and Overcooked. I’ve played them all with my squad. Online and couch co-op for every group size.
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.