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144 posts · 2026-05-30 · Page 2
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Research Brief
Research Brief · 30 May 2026
Through research on the following hot topics: Epic Games CEO Tim Sweeney publicly criticizing Valve's Steam Deck price hike, GameFi projects like Jay Network requiring X account linking for token rewards, and discussions around Xbox Game Pass pricing being too high. Also notable: a GameFi survivorship test highlighting that active builders matter more than token pumps, and the success of indie game MOUSE: P.I. For Hire.
My take: The gaming industry is in a pricing and value crisis. Valve and Xbox are testing user loyalty with increases, while GameFi projects are desperate for engagement metrics. The real winners are builders, not pumpers.
Things are heading toward more consolidation in GameFi, with only projects showing real utility surviving. Traditional gaming will see more backlash over monetization.
Public sentiment is frustrated and skeptical. Users feel squeezed by rising costs and gimmicky token systems, but hopeful for genuine innovation.
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#51
Please I am simple man https://redd.it/1tra132 @pc_gaming_memes
#52
Don't expect a Witcher 4 expansion: CDPR says "it would be difficult" to make extra content when it's already trying to squeeze 3 Witcher games into 6 years https://www.gamesradar.com/games/the-witcher/dont-expect-a-witcher-4-expansion-cdpr-says-it-would-be-difficult-to-make-extra-
#53
"It has done something useful for the world": how Ubisoft uses its games to create content for museums and TV | Ubisoft's Deborah Papiernik explains the company's small but expanding educational sideline https://www.gamesindustry.biz/it-has-done-something-useful-for-the-world-how-u
#54
Took what... 28 years or so? Finally got around to a full playthrough. https://redd.it/1tqpw27 @pc_gaming_memes
#55
Free Talk Friday! Use this post to discuss life, post memes, or just talk about whatever! This thread is posted weekly on Fridays (adjustments made as needed). https://redd.it/1tqsor5 @pc_gaming_memes
#56
If you're enjoying 007 First Light, don't forget to play its prequel. https://redd.it/1trbxfl @pc_gaming_memes
#57
This new 007 game looks awesome! https://redd.it/1tqoa10 @pc_gaming_memes
#58
Zombies Ate My Neighbors Is still my favorite game of all time to this day https://redd.it/1trbdzf @pc_gaming_memes
#59
Those days where the brightest days and we wanted to grow up faster without knowing that time was the best of all and now we just have to sit and cry over the fact that we can't go back to those days and they aren't coming back. the games we played, the cartoons we watched, the chilhood frie
#60
Finally, a 2026 game with proper indoor mirror reflections https://redd.it/1tr50c9 @pc_gaming_memes
#61
Those days where the brightest days and we wanted to grow up faster without knowing that time was the best of all and now we just have to sit and cry over the fact that we can't go back to those days and they aren't coming back. the games we played, the cartoons…
#62
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#63
Swedish man sues over being scammed of a knife in CS2, gets his money back https://www.svt.se/nyheter/lokalt/vasternorrland/kop-av-virtuell-kniv-i-counter-strike-slutade-i-rattstvist https://redd.it/1tqljpf @pc_gaming_memes
#64
This is MSI’s new Claw 8 EX AI Plus gaming handheld Telegraph
#65
Despite Reportedly “Rethinking Exclusivity” And Exclusives Being The Topic On Players Voice, Xbox Confirms They Will Continue To Show PlayStation Logos In Next Weeks Xbox Showcase https://www.pushsquare.com/news/2026/05/despite-uncertainty-over-exclusivity-xbox-will-still-show-ps5-logos-at-showcase
#66
This Massive LG Curved Gaming Monitor Is $300 Off Right Now via Lifehacker (author: Pradershika Sharma)
#67
Anthony Gordon compares himself to Raphinha at Barcelona presentation after big-money move 🏆 Anthony Gordon was presented at Barcelona after his €80 million move from Newcastle. He compared himself to Raphinha, citing intensity, speed, and technical ability. Gordon aims to score goals and help the t
#68
Meta Quest Promo Codes and Coupons for June 2026 Experience cutting-edge VR and save up to 20% with coupons for the latest games, Meta Quest 3, Ray-Ban AI glasses, and more deals.
#69
At $549, Lenovo’s Legion Go S gaming handheld is suddenly a good deal Telegraph
#70
Bungie devs have resurrected an obscene amount of guns for Destiny 2's final update: 'My body physically hurts from the amount of items we were updating' https://www.pcgamer.com/games/fps/bungie-devs-have-resurrected-an-obscene-amount-of-guns-for-destiny-2s-final-update-my-body-physicall
#71
Counter-Strike is good for personal development, but don't let me tell you, listen to this bona fide Buddhist monk with a beast RTX 4090 rig instead https://www.pcgamer.com/games/fps/counter-strike-is-good-for-personal-development-but-dont-let-me-tell-you-listen-to-this-bona-fide-buddhist-monk-w
#72
AMD chief Dr. Lisa Su tells MIT graduates, 'Technology itself does not decide what the future looks like. People do' https://www.pcgamer.com/hardware/amd-chief-dr-lisa-su-tells-mit-graduates-technology-itself-does-not-decide-what-the-future-looks-like-people-do/
#73
007 First Light review https://www.pcgamer.com/games/action/007-first-light-review/
#74
One of the ideas pitched to save Destiny 2 was reportedly a 'Destiny Infinity' relaunch and a return to the annual expansion model https://www.pcgamer.com/games/fps/one-of-the-ideas-pitched-to-save-destiny-2-was-reportedly-a-destiny-infinity-relaunch-and-a-return-to-the-annual-expansion-mode
#75
CDPR is aiming to 'release 3 Witcher games within a 6 year period' but don't expect any expansions for the upcoming trilogy https://www.pcgamer.com/games/the-witcher/cdpr-is-aiming-to-release-3-witcher-games-within-a-6-year-period-but-dont-expect-any-expansions-for-the-upcoming-trilogy/
#76
Acer’s launching a Linux handheld for streaming your PC games Telegraph
#77
Gears of War E-Day, Fable, and Project Helix: What to Expect From Xbox's Games Showcase 2026 https://www.ign.com/articles/gears-of-war-e-day-fable-and-project-helix-what-to-expect-from-xboxs-games-showcase-2026
#78
30 Racing Game Masterpieces You Need to Play - IGN30 https://www.ign.com/articles/30-racing-game-masterpieces-you-need-to-play-ign30
#79
Emilia Clarke Says She Had No Control Over Daenerys' Character or Fate on Game of Thrones https://www.ign.com/articles/emilia-clarke-says-she-had-no-control-over-daenerys-character-or-fate-on-game-of-thrones
#80
[Game Revolution | Play and earn in the new era, wealth upgrading is infinitely possible!] It's coming! The new P2E platform breaks the tradition and innovates to launch the "permanent play and earn" mode - while enjoying the fun of the game, there are a large number of airdrop
#81
[Game Revolution | Play and earn in the new era, wealth upgrading is infinitely possible!] It's coming! The new P2E platform breaks the tradition and innovates to launch the "permanent play and earn" mode - while enjoying the fun of the game, there are a large number of airdrop
#82
[Game Revolution | Play and earn in the new era, wealth upgrading is infinitely possible!] It's coming! The new P2E platform breaks the tradition and innovates to launch the "permanent play and earn" mode - while enjoying the fun of the game, there are a large number of airdrop
#83
[Game Revolution | Play and earn in the new era, wealth upgrading is infinitely possible!] It's coming! The new P2E platform breaks the tradition and innovates to launch the "permanent play and earn" mode - while enjoying the fun of the game, there are a large number of airdrop
#84
[Game Revolution | Play and earn in the new era, wealth upgrading is infinitely possible!] It's coming! The new P2E platform breaks the tradition and innovates to launch the "permanent play and earn" mode - while enjoying the fun of the game, there are a large number of airdrop
#85
Backrooms and Exit 8 make the perfect double feature for videogame-adjacent horror movies https://www.pcgamer.com/movies-tv/backrooms-and-exit-8-make-the-perfect-double-feature-for-videogame-adjacent-horror-movies/
#86
Fable 4 is delayed into 2027 and we all know why https://www.pcgamer.com/games/rpg/fable-4-is-delayed-into-2027-and-we-all-know-why/
#87
An Arc Raiders player demonstrates how to kill a Bastion in 16 seconds without a Deadline—now I'm questioning my own skills https://www.pcgamer.com/games/third-person-shooter/an-arc-raiders-player-demonstrates-how-to-kill-a-bastion-in-16-seconds-without-a-deadline-now-im-questioning-my-own-skill
#88
Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 promises more 'grounded' cosmetics, and I feel like I've heard this before https://www.pcgamer.com/games/call-of-duty/call-of-duty-modern-warfare-4-promises-more-grounded-cosmetics-and-i-feel-like-ive-heard-this-before/
#89
Amazon bins an internal AI leaderboard for its Kiro employees, because they were burning through too many costly tokens https://www.pcgamer.com/software/ai/amazon-bins-an-internal-ai-leaderboard-for-its-kiro-employees-because-they-were-burning-through-too-many-costly-tokens/
#90
StarCraft 2 development ended 6 years ago, but Blizzard still won't stop messing with it https://www.pcgamer.com/games/rts/starcraft-2-development-ended-6-years-ago-but-blizzard-still-wont-stop-messing-with-it/
#91
Balatro publisher Playstack could soon belong to the same private equity firm that owns Fandom and GameSpot https://www.pcgamer.com/gaming-industry/balatro-publisher-playstack-could-soon-belong-to-the-same-private-equity-firm-that-owns-fandom-and-gamespot/
#92
Game Pass success story: It turns out that when you make things cheaper, more people will buy them https://www.pcgamer.com/gaming-industry/game-pass-success-story-it-turns-out-that-when-you-make-things-cheaper-more-people-will-buy-them/
#93
I cannot wait for the 2nd one. Setteling down for a replay. https://redd.it/1trc0gs @pc_gaming_memes
#94
This is MSI’s new Claw 8 EX AI Plus gaming handheld It may only be available in this “Void Purple” color option. | Image: MSI MSI has unveiled a new Claw 8 handheld gaming PC ahead of the Computex 2026 show, and this model swaps out its predecessors' Intel Lunar Lake mobile chip for a specialize
#95
It's only a little thing but with the latest Windows update, Microsoft has dragged its OS into the modern world of sharing audio streams https://www.pcgamer.com/software/windows/its-only-a-little-thing-but-with-the-latest-windows-update-microsoft-has-dragged-its-os-into-the-modern-world-of-shari
#96
At $549, Lenovo’s Legion Go S gaming handheld is suddenly a good deal via The Verge (author: Cameron Faulkner)
#97
What would you be willing to put in your body? The Enhanced Games last weekend featured athletes who took performance-enhancing drugs. This is Optimizer , a weekly newsletter sent from Verge senior reviewer Victoria Song that dissects and discusses the latest gizmos and potions that swear they'r
#98
Microsoft delays Fable (again) to avoid GTA VI Microsoft has delayed its upcoming Fable reboot once again. The game was set to launch in autumn 2026, but Microsoft now says that Fable will come out in February 2027. However, it will show a "new look" at the game at its Xbox Games Showcase
#99
I absolutely agree with 33% of you when it comes to your choice of freaky Subnautica 2 critters https://www.pcgamer.com/games/survival-crafting/i-absolutely-agree-with-33-percent-of-you-when-it-comes-to-your-choice-of-freaky-subnautica-2-critters/
#100
Acer’s launching a Linux handheld for streaming your PC games The Acer Nitro Blaze Link might run on Linux, but it's no Steam Deck. Acer says it's a "streaming-first handheld and companion device," like a PlayStation Portal for your PC. Announced at Computex on Friday, it's lau