Why Minecraft Is Still the Most-Played Game in the World in 2026

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Minecraft came out in 2011. It is 2026. The game has over 212 million monthly active players and has sold more than 350 million copies worldwide, making it the best-selling video game in history. Monthly active players peaked at 222.5 million in June 2025, driven partly by the release of A Minecraft Movie — the … Read more

The Nintendo Switch 2 Is Nearly One Year Old. Here Is How It Actually Did.

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The Nintendo Switch 2 launched on June 5, 2025. Nearly a year on, the sales picture is clear: this is the fastest-selling Nintendo hardware in history and one of the strongest console launches on record by any metric. The more interesting question — whether the library and platform have delivered on the hardware’s promise — … Read more

Tabletop RPG Resources for New Players and GMs

Getting into tabletop RPGs is easier than it has ever been. Free rules, digital tools, online communities, and platforms that connect players across time zones have removed most of the practical barriers that once made the hobby feel inaccessible. What remains is the learning curve — understanding what you need, where to find it, and … Read more

The Board Gamer’s Convention Calendar: Major Events Around the World in 2026

Board game conventions have outgrown their nerdy-basement reputation. The biggest events now draw hundreds of thousands of visitors, fill international exhibition halls, and serve as the primary launchpad for the year’s most anticipated new releases. Whether you want to play games you have never tried, meet designers, buy things that do not exist in your … Read more

The Best Podcasts for Gamers

Gaming podcasts cover a spectrum that runs from two friends talking about what they played this week all the way to professionally produced actual-play shows with original music and full casts. The quality range is enormous. This list focuses on shows with consistent output, clear formats, and genuine editorial value — organized by what type … Read more

The Best Sites for Board Game Reviews and Recommendations

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Board game review sites have multiplied alongside the hobby itself. Some are databases with review aggregation, some are enthusiast publications with editorial voice, some are video-first channels that happen to have written archives. They serve different purposes, and knowing which one to use for which question will save you time and probably money. Here is … Read more

What Is a MOBA? The Genre Behind League of Legends and Honor of Kings, Explained

MOBA stands for Multiplayer Online Battle Arena. It describes a genre in which two teams of players compete to destroy each other’s base by fighting through a map divided into three lanes, controlling “objectives” along the way, and managing the tension between attack and defense. Two games dominate the genre globally: League of Legends (PC, … Read more

The Top Phone Games Around the World in 2026: A Continent-by-Continent Guide

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Mobile gaming is genuinely global, but the games people actually open every day are not the same from one region to the next. The worldwide revenue charts are dominated by a handful of giants, yet local download charts tell a more interesting story: a Tencent MOBA rules in China, a board game adaptation rules family … Read more