Why two games media veterans think a "classic old-school style multi-format video games website" will flourish in 2026
Two veterans of the games media industry, Tom Orry and Alex Donaldson, have launched Respec, a new website aiming to revive the 'classic old-school style multi-format video games website' model. They believe a lean operation with a clear voice and reader support can succeed in 2026, contrasting with the current landscape dominated by larger outlets and influencers. Respec will focus on text-based coverage, supported by a podcast and YouTube channel, with a distinctively British tone and a business model combining advertising with reader revenue via Patreon.
- Entities
- Person: Tom Orry
- Company: RPG Site
- Topic: Publishing
- Person: Alex Donaldson
- Company: Double Black
- Company: Eurogamer
- Topic: Games Media
- Topic: Business Models
- Company: IGN Entertainment
- Company: Videogamer
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