Analysis, data and insight about how people find & buy video games in the 2020s.

Game File is the home for veteran journalist Stephen Totilo's reporting about the incredible world of video games. With a mix of original reporting and round-ups, it is your cheat sheet to the video game scene. Stephen has covered games for 20 years, for MTV News, Axios, Kotaku and the New York Times and has interviewed leaders and developers from every game company on the planet. Expect news and insights about gaming and how it impacts art, culture, business, politics and more.

The Games Business is a video game industry publication from Christopher Dring, featuring market data, major exec interviews and deep insight, designed to help the business (and the people in it) navigate overwhelming competition, political, cultural and social change, monetisation shifts, technical advancements, new employment practices, alternative distribution channels and the battle for time in a world without any.

The CORE Podcast with Scott Johnson, Jon Jagger, and Beau Schwartz. Oh, but it's so much more too!

SuperJoost Playlist is your ultimate guide to the ever-evolving world of tech and entertainment. Curated by industry expert Joost van Dreunen, this newsletter offers insightful commentary and original data analysis on digital and online media trends. Ideal for creative professionals, tech enthusiasts, and curious minds, SuperJoost Playlist delivers unique perspectives on the business of interactive entertainment. Subscribe now for thought-provoking content that keeps you ahead of the curve.

Beyond Mobile Gaming: Fun

Video Games Industry Memo (VGIM) explains the video games industry every Thursday morning in easy to read fashion. Featuring a big read, the top news stories, job moves, events to attend and a breakdown of the releases shaping the week, VGIM helps you get to grip with the video games sector in under 15 minutes. VGIM was created by George Osborn, an industry expert and commentator who has worked in games for nearly 15 years

Empowering game studios by uncovering trends, insights, and expert market research to unlock the next hit.

Il mondo dei videogiochi raccontato senza fretta, per non lasciare indietro niente o nessuno.

This is a channel with short insights into the game industry. Here you can find different reports, tables, and numbers.

Essays, links, and videos navigating the old-school RPG world.

Ash (they/them) is a middle school teacher and librarian who helps families understand and manage screen time (IG: @TheGamerEducator)

It's easy to forget that Atari was once the fastest-growing company in the US, but that fact that the brand name still resonates with so many today is a testament to how beloved it was over the years. Goto 10 is a newsletter for Atari Enthusiasts with posts about Atari video game systems, 8-bit computers, Atari ST and more. If it's Atari-related, you'll find it here.

Justin Gary's Substack, led by the game design expert and CEO of Stone Blade Entertainment, is a publication for creatives and game designers alike! Through his podcast, "Think Like a Game Designer," and a myriad of articles, Justin explores game design principles and their application in everyday life. Subscribers receive comprehensive design lessons, creative insights, and podcasts. Free access includes most articles and podcasts, while paid subscriptions offer unique and exclusive content.

What's going on in the mobile games business.

Wherein we discuss roleplaying game design and its effects on our games, our experiences, hopes, dreams, friendships and desires.

MurkMail delivers concise and punchy RPG content every week, with a focus on tools and ideas that you can use. It's written by Luke Saunders and edited by Lyndsay Didcote, Murkdice.

A weekly newsletter on the video games industry, management, and the player experience.

We break down the video game industry.

Where gaming meets humanity. Games + Arts + Sciences + Humanities. A 2022 Substack Featured Publication!

The definitive newsletter for video game literature lovers. From Art Books and Game Studies to Novelizations, Cookbooks, GameDev books, Comics, and more — if it’s about video games, we cover it. Get the latest news, reviews, interviews, discover bizarre books you've never even heard about, and dive behind the scenes of The Video Game Library. With over 10,000 books catalogued in 25+ languages on our site, this newsletter is your essential guide to the world of books about games.

🎲 The Soloist is your guide to the latest in indie tabletop solo and cooperative RPGs and board games. Every two weeks, we deliver a mix of 🗞️ news, previews, and reviews; 🎙️ interviews with designers; 🛠️ tools and tips to enhance your gameplay; 🫙 updates on game jams and crowdfunding; and more!🙂 Written in a straightforward, accessible style, The Soloist is an inclusive newsletter for players, creators, and curious explorers of indie TTRPGs, journaling games, and board games.

The substack of a veteran RPG designer discussing the design, development, and industry of tabletop roleplaying games.

the musings, interviews and announcements of Dave Thaumavore, a YouTube reviewer of indie and 3rd party tabletop RPGs.

Game designer, builder, data scientist, girl dad. Author of Alternate Worlds (the book), home of the Alternate Worlds (the podcast), about life’s journey through games.