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Messages in certain large public Discord servers will be searchable on the web after December
Discord is introducing a new feature that will make discussions in certain large public servers searchable on the web, starting in mid-December. This change aims to make valuable information within these servers more accessible, similar to traditional forums. Users and server administrators will have options to opt out of this web searchability.
Discord Messages in Discoverable Servers Will Soon Be Searchable on Google
Starting November 16, Discord will allow Google to search messages within its discoverable public servers. This change aims to make content within these large gaming communities more accessible.
Somnia’s Prophecy Social Launches Closed Beta for Community-Run Prediction Venues
Prophecy Social has launched a closed beta for its Venues product, allowing communities and projects to operate their own branded prediction market venues on the Somnia platform. These venues leverage shared liquidity across the Prophecy protocol and utilize AI agents for on-chain market resolution. The beta has already seen significant user and market activity, with plans for custom branding and tailored community experiences.
Best Community Platforms in 2026: Invision, Discourse, Circle, Discord | Invision Game Community
This analysis compares leading community platforms in 2026, including Invision Community, Discourse, Circle, Discord, and Reddit, based on their features, pricing, and user engagement. Invision Community is highlighted for its all-in-one approach with content publishing and event management, while Discourse excels in long-form discussion and searchability. Circle offers a tighter creator bundle with integrated payments and marketing, Discord remains the go-to for real-time chat in gaming, and Reddit leads in discovery due to its massive user base.
Community-Driven Mod Platform GGMods Launching April 13
GGMods, a new community-driven platform for hosting, discovering, and distributing video game mods, is set to launch on April 13. The platform aims to provide transparent compensation for creators and will host events like a Modathon with cash prizes. Several other game releases and industry news items are also briefly mentioned.
"The player base never disappeared; they just didn't have anything to play" – Echo Foundry on reviving the rhythm game genre
Echo Foundry Interactive, a studio founded by veterans of Guitar Hero and Rock Band, is aiming to revive the rhythm game genre with their upcoming title, Sound System. CEO Marcus Henderson and President Lennon Lange discuss the genre's past oversaturation and their approach to creating a sustainable, community-driven platform with modern technology. Sound System is set to launch on October 16th with a focus on user-generated content and affordable microtransactions.
