Author: Sheldon

Sheldon has spent over a decade immersed in retro gaming, from NES classics to arcade gems. He's deeply passionate about preserving gaming history and helping others rediscover these timeless titles. When he's not gaming, Shaun writes about the evolution of video games and their cultural impact.

Explore the latest board game statistics for 2026, including market size, regional growth, player demographics, and top-selling game types. Discover trends in sales channels, crowdfunding data, and how player behavior is shaping the future of the global board games industry.

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Even the most advanced-looking games might not hit the mark like the ones you played as a child or teenager. However, with many games no longer available on modern devices, game companies recognize the demand for retro-style gameplay.  In this article, we review some fascinating mobile/PC games that evoke an old-school feeling and pair them with elegant, seamless controls. So, you get the best of both worlds: pleasing aesthetics and gameplay. How to find suitable games faster? Generally, retro-looking games might not be the most popular or highly marketed. So, if you are constantly struggling to keep up with upcoming…

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Gaming subscription services crossed a combined 150 million subscribers globally in 2025, with the market generating $14.3 billion in revenue — up from $11.53 billion the previous year. Subscriptions were the single biggest growth driver in US gaming spending, recording a 20% increase year-over-year according to Circana. This article compiles the most current gaming subscription service adoption rates statistics for 2026. Gaming Subscription Service Adoption Rates: Key Statistics The global gaming subscription market reached $14.3 billion in 2025, a 14.3% increase from 2024. PlayStation Plus leads all platforms with approximately 50 million subscribers as of late 2025. US subscription spending…

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Part of the reason gaming is so appealing is the element of control that players feel. You input actions and, for the most part, the results are predictable. If you play well enough, you will progress. If you don’t, you’ll respawn and get to try again. Yet if gaming loops were too predictable, some of that appeal would be lost. A little bit of unpredictability increases the excitement, difficulty, and replayability of a game. Most genres contain a lot more random elements than you might first expect. That critical hit you just landed. That was random. The encounter you just…

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