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The Sunday Papers
This article uses a fictional speeder race in Star Wars: Galactic Racer as a metaphor to discuss the current state of games media and the loss of monoculture in music. The narrative highlights the challenges faced by independent creators and the shift towards individualized experiences.
Why the publisher of Nintendo Life is launching a new PC gaming site
Hookshot Media, the publisher behind Nintendo Life and Push Square, has launched Steam Hype, a new website dedicated to PC gaming on Valve's platform. The site aims to provide human-led curation and recommendations for both AAA and indie titles, differentiating itself from established PC gaming outlets. Despite a downturn in the games media industry, Hookshot CEO Anthony Dickens expressed confidence in the company's independent ownership model to adapt and succeed.
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.
What we've been playing - "This career is all I ever wanted to do"
Former Eurogamer Editorial Director Tom O reflects on his 22-year career in games media, expressing his passion for the industry despite its challenges. The article also features brief mentions of games played by the team, including Overwatch, Diablo 2: Resurrected, and Spellcasters Chronicles, alongside farewells to departing Eurogamer staff.
