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5 Video Game Things I Learned | 2026 September 26 - October 2

I come into this week playing catchup as I familiarize myself with the rise of the game Big Walk. I then learn about what Naughty Dog has coming up with The Last of Us, Uncharted, and their upcoming game Intergalactic: The Heretic Prophet. Some industry fish to fry with PlayStation’s crusade against physical media and Steam’s pursuit of game discoverability. I cap it off with a look at the best video game companies to work for in the UK this year.

Brandon Pero 9/21/26 Brandon Pero 9/21/26

5 Video Game Things I Learned | 2026 September 12 - September 18

Valve announced outrageous prices for their upcoming Steam Frame VR headset. The developer of MindsEye, Build a Rocket Boy, finally shuts down. The EU could be getting a new law making battle passes illegal to protect kids, such as a 9-year-old who ruined his father financially… or did he? Prices for XBOX Game Pass and similar services also seem to be getting too high for some.

Brandon Pero 8/15/26 Brandon Pero 8/15/26

5 Video Game Things I Learned | 2026 August 8 - August 14

Saber Interactive falls of a reputational cliff with Netflix tumbling shortly after. 4J Studios, developers of Reforj, come up with the revolutionary Rixel that’s meant to replace the pixel. I also find out some quirky things about Steam festivals and GTA VI preorders.

Brandon Pero 7/18/26 Brandon Pero 7/18/26

5 Video Game Things I Learned | 2026 July 11 - July 17

Steam sales numbers hit all-time highs… again. The Incident at Galley House releases and knocks my socks off. Bethesda goes on a media campaign following the announcement of the XBOX Reset, talking about Fallout 5 and The Elder Scrolls VI. I also get a little personal with my takes on the game Discounty.

Brandon Pero 7/7/26 Brandon Pero 7/7/26

5 Video Game Things I Learned | 2026 June 27 - July 3

Krafton and the Entertainment Software Associated take it on the chin this week, and Steam leaves me feeling utterly satisfied yet again. Meanwhile, PlayStation makes me feel uneasy with its move away from physical games, and the consumers’ fight for lower prices for DRAM continues.

Brandon Pero 6/27/26 Brandon Pero 6/27/26

5 Video Game Things I Learned | 2026 June 20 - June 26

Global video game revenue has grown well past previous projections, surpassing $200 billion in 2025. However, the ability for the industry to maintain this growth in the future is questionable with outrageous prices across the board. In the midst of this uncertainty, I found out equally exciting and intriguing things about games old and new this week.

Brandon Pero 6/13/26 Brandon Pero 6/13/26

5 Video Game Things I Learned | 2026 May 30 - June 12

With Summer Game Fest creating a busy week, this installment of 5 Things covers two weeks. There are mentions of companies like Telltale and Xbox and their respective hardships, as well as mention of some United States legislation that could greatly impact video games. Plus more!

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5 Video Game Things I Learned | 2026 May 23 - May 29

May 23 through May 29 brought a surprising amount of video game news despite being so close to Summer Game Fest, and I loved learning these five things about games during that time.

Brandon Pero 5/24/26 Brandon Pero 5/24/26

5 Video Game Things I Learned | 2026 May 16 - May 22

Five things that stuck out to me from May 16 through May 22: XBOX’s rise, Ubisoft and Bungie’s respective falls, more games on Steam, more ways to discover games with the Story-Rich Showcase, and PlayStation pulling away from PC.