BlerDCon 2026 Was Bigger, Bolder and More Fun Than Ever
BlerDCon 2026 in its ninth year brought together tabletop gaming, panels, films and a strong sense of community, and GiN will have a full slate of coverage on everything that made this year’s show stand out.
Star Trek Voyager Boldly Goes Back to Single-Player Greatness
Star Trek Voyager: Across the Unknown delivers one of the most complete Star Trek gaming experiences in years, blending ship management, exploration and meaningful decision-making into a deep single-player adventure that truly captures the spirit of Voyager’s journey home.
Wax Heads Slice of Life Record Store Game Gets First Trailer
In Wax Heads, players step into the role of the newest employee at Repeater Records – a legendary record shop known for always recommending the right vinyl to the right customer. As the shop struggles to survive in a changing world, players will chat with quirky customers to find the perfect LP for them (or […]
Design Patterns That Keep Players Engaged in Modern Game UX
High-frequency choice interfaces shape how players interact with games in rapid, repeatable cycles, affecting engagement and retention. Contemporary examples from live service titles, competitive games, and other digital platforms like Onlyspins show how streamlined navigation sustains user attention. Understanding the UX principles behind these systems can help developers balance usability, discovery, and player agency. Game UX increasingly […]
The Influence of the Video Game Industry on Online Casinos
Video games and online casinos now share more than a passing resemblance. The $197 billion video game market in 2025, according to industry tracking, has become a design laboratory that casino operators study with intent. What works in games, from reward structures to visual feedback loops, shows up months later on betting platforms. The transfer […]