Mario’s New Voice: Kevin Afghani on Taking Over an Iconic Role
A deep profile on Kevin Afghani’s transition to voicing Mario, fan reaction, and how casting shapes franchise legacy in 2026.
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Can EU Regulation Kill Mobile Gacha? Lessons from Italy’s Probe of Two AAA Mobile Franchises
Italy’s 2026 AGCM probe could reshape mobile gacha across the EU. Learn how past bans, consumer law and actionable steps for players and publishers intersect.
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Design Tricks That Hook Kids: A Designer’s Guide to Identifying Aggressive Monetization
Spot and stop manipulative game design. A practical 2026 guide to time sinks, dark patterns, and urgency mechanics — plus 10-minute audits and parental fixes.
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Italy vs. Microtransactions: What the Activision Blizzard Probe Means for Mobile Gaming
Italy's AGCM probe into Diablo Immortal and CoD Mobile targets dark-pattern microtransactions — and could reshape mobile monetization worldwide.
Unknown — 2026-02-23
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Fromwood to Darkwood: A Visual Guide to Hytale Tree Species and Biomes
A photo-first guide to spotting Hytale's darkwood cedars and lightwood candidates — visual keys, screenshot tips, and 2026 hunting strategies.
Unknown — 2026-02-22
The Future of Social for Gamers: Why Bluesky Could Be the Next Home for Streamer Communities
Bluesky's LIVE badge and AT Protocol portability make it a promising public discovery layer for streamers — test it in 90 days with our checklist.
Unknown — 2026-02-21
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How to Build an Offline Archive of MMO Economies and Player Stories Before a Shutdown
Preserve MMO economies and player stories before a shutdown. Practical capture, legal tips, and tools to archive New World worlds.
Unknown — 2026-02-20
Patch-Turned-Meta: Create a Weekly Column Tracking Which Games’ Latest Updates Actually Shift the Meta
Weekly meta tracker: which patches actually change play—Nightreign buffs, Arc Raiders map shifts, CrossWorlds balance and proactive adaptation tips.
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Amazon Deals — 2026-02-26
Modding and Monetization: How Brands Like Lego and Sanrio Make It Into Games Without Breaking the Bank
How Lego and Sanrio crossovers land in Animal Crossing — and what modders and publishers must know about licensing, monetization, and legal risk in 2026.
Unknown — 2026-02-18
The World Cup Effect: How England's Base Changes Forecasts for FIFA Games
Explore how England’s World Cup base changes shape FIFA games’ realism, tactics, and community expectations for the ultimate football experience.
Unknown — 2026-02-17
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Starter’s Toolkit: What To Do When Your Favorite Game Adds or Removes Content
A player survival guide for adapting to patches, map changes, takedowns, and platform moves—mental, community, and practical steps.
Unknown — 2026-02-17
Cross-Game Feature Roundup: How Games Are Handling Community Content, Live Features, and Longevity in 2026
How ACNH takedowns, New World’s shutdown, and Bluesky’s live push reveal where community content, social integration, and game longevity are headed in 2026.
Unknown — 2026-02-16
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Digital Parenting: Why Gamers Should Consider Privacy for Their Kids
Explore why digital privacy is crucial for gamer parents managing kids' online safety in gaming communities and social media.
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The Design Debt of Kart Racers: What Crossworlds Learns (and Borrows) from Mario Kart
Why kart racers inherit Mario Kart's design debt — and what CrossWorlds must change to fix item balance, sandbagging, and online fragility.
Unknown — 2026-02-15
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Osaka's Withdrawal: Impact on the Athlete’s Brand in Gaming Collaborations
Explore how Naomi Osaka's withdrawal affects athlete branding, gaming collaborations, and future marketing strategies in esports and gaming.
Unknown — 2026-02-14
Sonic Racing: Crossworlds — Advanced Tips and Optimizations for Competitive Players
Advanced Sonic Racing tips to cut lap times: master drifts, outplay items, optimize controller/KBM, and use track tactics for consistent podiums.
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Reviving Classic Franchises: What Fable's Reboot Means for Gaming's Legacy
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Unknown — 2026-02-13
Sonic Racing: Crossworlds — Is It the Mario Kart Rival PC Gamers Needed?
Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds is chaotic, customizable, and the closest Mario Kart rival on PC — but item balance, sandbagging, and netcode limit its competitive future.
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Remembering Legends: The Influence of Brodie on Sports and Gaming
Exploring how John Brodie’s legacy shapes storytelling and narrative design in sports video games and digital sports culture.
Unknown — 2026-02-12
Hytale Resource Tiering: Darkwood vs Lightwood — When to Use Which
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