Designing Against Addiction: What Developers Can Learn from Italy’s Probe

A 2026 guide to the best free-to-play mobile games with player-first, non-predatory monetization—alternatives to the titles under regulatory scrutiny.

Practical guide for parents to spot dark patterns in mobile games and lock down purchases on iOS/Android. Simple steps to protect kids now.

Italy's AGCM is probing Activision Blizzard over alleged predatory monetization in Diablo Immortal and Call of Duty Mobile — what it means for players.

Safety-first guide to buying Splatoon amiibo and LEGO sets: trusted sellers, spotting fakes, safe ACNH trades, plus loyalty and bundle hacks.

A practical QA budgeting framework using Tim Cain’s nine quest types to reduce post‑launch bugs while keeping content varied.

Step-by-step plan to migrate your gaming community after a shutdown—Discord hubs, Bluesky strategies, archival tools, and event preservation tips.

How Amiibo, Lego, and cross‑IP collectibles in Animal Crossing 3.0 boost DAU and retention — plus practical tracking & safe monetization tips for 2026.

A tactical playbook for prioritizing legacy maps, quests, and items to boost live-service retention in 2026.

Turn patch chaos into advantage: downloadable tracker + workflow for streamers and competitors to log buffs/nerfs, make content, and prep for meta shifts.

Explore how indie games bridge casual and competitive esports with emerging free-to-play titles and thriving community events.

Practical CrossWorlds speedrun guide: routes, exploit testing, and community leaderboard setup — start shaving seconds today.

Explore how free games create cultural moments, forging strong community connections that rival sports and entertainment phenomena worldwide.

Step-by-step guide for organizing a budget-friendly Sonic Racing tournament: rules, bracket formats, prizing and pro-looking stream overlays.

Discover how community sharing and blueprints in Arknights' Endfield optimize factory play and boost strategic collaboration among gamers.

A PC-focused reaction to Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds — how its design, monetization, and online systems translate into a fair F2P kart racer in 2026.

Explore how artists like Charli XCX shape evolving game soundtracks, pushing creative boundaries in free-to-play titles and cultural trends.

Get Mario Kart‑level responsiveness in Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds on PC. Controller, FOV, and input‑lag tweaks for competitive play.

Discover how dating app strategies can inspire vibrant community building and player engagement in free-to-play games.

Plan smart: use lightwood for core builds, schedule targeted darkwood runs, and set forward caches to avoid grind traps.