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Why AAA Economics Is Growing and Shrinking at the Same Time?
AAA gaming’s crisis is less a sudden collapse than a slow squeeze: rising costs, aggressive monetization, and shrinking room for creative risk. Tim Cain, Mark Darrah, and Xbox all point to the same pressure.
By Elif KorkmazJune 10, 20266 min read
NewsGPU, Mini Data Centers, and a New Financial Era in Game Infrastructure
Nvidia’s energy-focused mini data centers and SoftBank’s Japan-only sovereign AI GPU cloud are bringing infrastructure, funding, and game production strategy into the same conversation.
By Selin DemirJune 1, 20266 min
NewsFamiliar IPs Return with New Genres: Karma Exorcist, Rogue Core, Exodus, and Dungeon Clawler
May 2026’s standout games prove that sequels and familiar IPs do not have to repeat themselves, with fresh takes on Metroidvania, roguelike, space RPG, and deckbuilder design.
By Elif KorkmazMay 22, 20265 min
BlogWhy Stardew-Like Cozy Farming Games Are Still Going Strong
Cozy farming games still work because they turn familiar routines into a small escape. In 2026, Sugardew Island, Littlelands, Harvest Moon: Echoes of Teradea, and Moonlight Peaks each add a different twist to the formula.
By Zeynep ArslanMay 21, 20267 min
NewsSony Shows Off Games with State of Play as Bungie Loss Tightens Pressure on the Business Side
Sony is balancing a new State of Play showcase for Marvel's Wolverine and upcoming PS5 games with a $766 million Bungie impairment and slower-than-expected Saros sales.
By Selin DemirMay 21, 20266 min
TechnologyWhy Do BitSummit Punch 2026, the PC Gaming Show, and Weekly PC Game Coverage Tell the Same Story?
BitSummit Punch 2026, the PC Gaming Show, and weekly PC game roundups may look like separate beats, but together they form the discovery pipeline defining this summer’s PC gaming conversation.
By Burak ŞahinMay 21, 20267 min
ReviewsHow Is Xbox Game Pass Keeping Players Engaged in May 2026?
Xbox Game Pass is making three separate moves in May 2026: a broader second-half game wave, indie-focused picks, and an expanded partnership with Discord. But not every addition carries the same weight.
By Zeynep ArslanMay 21, 20267 min
ReviewsSony’s PS5 Plan: Where BeastLink and Saros Push the AI Debate Next
Sony’s PS5 roadmap, from BeastLink to Saros, reveals how the company is pairing its upcoming game slate with a more pragmatic AI strategy.
By Burak ŞahinMay 21, 20266 min
TechnologyCan AI Create a Hit Game, or Is It Just a Helpful Tool?
Take-Two says AI is not in the business of making hits, but can still be “super helpful” in game development. The debate is really about where AI helps, and where human judgment still matters most.
By Deniz AksoyMay 20, 20265 min
BlogMaking Money in Games: Pearl Abyss’s Rise, PlayStation’s Bill, and the Space Entrepreneurs Are Creating
Pearl Abyss’s Crimson Desert windfall, Sony’s Bungie write-down, and Dessn’s production-focused funding round reveal the money side of the games business.
By Mert KayaMay 20, 20265 min
News2026 Game Release Calendar: The Only Guide from May to Year-End
2026 is shaping up as a release year spread across months, platforms, and shifting launch windows. Here’s the full picture from May onward.
By Mert KayaMay 14, 20264 min
BlogWhy Wordle, Pips, and the Daily Puzzle Ecosystem Are Still Going Strong
Wordle may have started the trend, but by 2026 the daily puzzle scene includes Connections, Strands, Quartiles, and NYT Pips—each keeping the routine fresh in its own way.
By Can PolatMay 14, 20265 min
TechnologyHow AI, Live Service, and the Roblox Economy Are Reshaping Games
May 2026 brought a wave of news showing how the games industry is being pulled in different directions by AI tools, live service fatigue, and platform-driven economies.
By Zeynep ArslanMay 14, 20264 min