Casual Gamers Count Too: Mobile Gaming Is Bigger Than People Think
Mobile gaming is everywhere, from casual puzzle games to shooters and quick five-minute sessions. The phone is not the problem. Bad mobile games are.
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Why Indie Game Coverage Still Matters Long After Launch Day
Independent game coverage is more than launch-day attention. This editorial looks at the hidden hours, costs, sacrifice, Fix Access work, mock reviews, and why gaming outlets can support games for months or years.
Independent Games Coverage Needs Support, Trust, and Clear Lines
Running an independent games outlet is not a hobby when it becomes full-time work. This editorial looks at the real cost of staying independent, from money and time to trust, support, ads, services, travel, and the pressure of building something without selling your voice.
Prince of Persia Then and Now: Why the Original Felt Truly Brutal
The original Prince of Persia on PC felt brutal for a reason. This editorial looks at why the 1989 classic still feels harsher than modern entries, and why direct comparisons can be misleading.
I Watched Kids Play AI Games, and It Said a Lot About the Future
Seeing kids play AI games in real life says more than another online argument ever could. This editorial looks at curiosity, fun, and why younger players may already be more open to AI in gaming than many adults.
Let’s Revisit That Gas Station: Why This Same Roadside Setup Keeps Turning Up
This follow-up revisits the recurring roadside gas-station layout seen across several games, documenting visual similarities while separating the asset comparison from any accusation about the developers using it.
Artists Can Complain About AI Music All Day. It Still Won’t Disappear
After nearly two hours testing Sonauto, one thing became clear: artists can complain about AI music all day, but pretending it will disappear is not a strategy.
When Publishers Fail Their Devs: The Silent Damage of Broken Press Pages
Broken publisher press pages can quietly damage developers by making basic media information harder to find. This editorial looks at the cost of poor press support.
How Long Is Too Long? Rethinking Early Access in 2025
Early Access can help games grow, but years of unfinished development can also wear players down. This editorial asks when Early Access starts lasting too long.
The New Code is Communication: Why Writers Might Be the Next Coders
As AI tools change software workflows, this editorial argues that clear communication and precise instructions may become increasingly valuable technical skills.
What It Takes to Run an Indie Gaming Outlet Today
A first-person look at what it took to build and run Fix Gaming Channel as an independent gaming outlet, from daily workload to supporting indie developers.