Browsing: Digital Fandom & Online Communities

If you read a lot of gaming news – or work with it, like I do – you cannot help but become a little cynical sometimes. 2026 has been a brutal year for the industry, following an equally galling 2025. Beset by layoffs, harried by studio closures, and somehow staring down the barrel of the…

Gaming media has grown into a sprawling ecosystem of content creators, journalists and influencers, yet something feels missing. While coverage has expanded exponentially, much of it skims the surface. The industry desperately needs voices who can dig deeper into specific niches rather than offering surface-level takes on everything. Specialist commentary doesn’t just add value; it…