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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.
Eurogamer and VG247 veterans launch new independent site
Veteran journalists from Eurogamer, VG247, and RPG Site have launched Respec, a new independent gaming media website. The site aims to provide fun, characterful gaming content without clickbait, drawing inspiration from the tone of older gaming magazines. The team emphasizes independence and experience in their mission to deliver honest criticism and features.
Hello from Eurogamer's new editor-in-chief
Chris Tapsell has been appointed the new editor-in-chief of Eurogamer, expressing his honor and commitment to the website's future. He reflects on the site's history, its unique culture, and outlines his vision for its news, reviews, guides, features, and opinion sections, emphasizing quality journalism and reader engagement.
3.7 million players later, UK-made action-survival game Atomfall is getting its own TV show
Rebellion and Two Brothers Pictures have announced a television adaptation of the action-survival game Atomfall. The series will be written and executive produced by Harry and Jack Williams, with Rebellion co-founders Jason and Chris Kingsley also serving as executive producers. The game, which won Best British Game at the BAFTA Game Awards, is inspired by the 1957 Windscale disaster and explores themes of post-war British identity and nuclear paranoia.
Atomfall players have munched 16.8m Cornish pasties in the last 12 months, eye-opening stats reveal as survival hit turns one
Rebellion has released player statistics for its survival game Atomfall, marking its upcoming first anniversary. In the past 12 months, players have consumed over 16.8 million Cornish pasties and died 42.3 million times, with BARD robots being the primary cause of player deaths. The bow and arrow is the most used weapon, and the game was Rebellion's most successful launch ever.
The Sunday Papers
This article discusses recent turmoil in games journalism, including job losses at Eurogamer and the use of generative AI by Videogamer to create fake writers. It also touches on broader societal issues, game design philosophies regarding exploration, and the importance of games criticism platforms like Critical Distance.
