AnalysisMindsEye Blacklist DLC Turns Sabotage Claims Into In-Game EvidenceTen months after MindsEye's catastrophic launch, CEO Mark Gerhard announces a new DLC mission that will reveal alleged sabotage evidence in-game. The strategy raises critical questions about legal precedent and credibility.MercerApril 6, 2026
Deep DiveThe Glenn Israel Allegations: Both Sides, No FavorsFormer Halo art director Glenn Israel publicly accused Halo Studios and Microsoft of blacklisting, retaliation, fraud, and coordinated harassment. Here's what is alleged, what is corroborated, and what remains unverified.MercerApril 5, 2026
Deep-DiveWhy Your GPU Costs Twice As Much Now (And It's Not Scalpers)The U.S. put a tax on AI chips going to China. China had already banned those chips. Now gamers can't find GPUs. Here's how that happened—and why the policy didn't work the way anyone intended.MercerApril 4, 2026
NewsEA Just Laid Off Battlefield Developers. Four Months After Their Biggest Launch Ever.Mercer/March 9, 2026
AnalysisPlayStation Store Dynamic Pricing Test: Why Some Players Pay Less for the Same GameMercer/March 9, 2026
Deep DiveXbox's New CEO Has Zero Gaming Experience. And That's Not Even the Strangest Part.Mercer/February 23, 2026
AnalysisUbisoft Posts Better-Than-Expected Q3 Results. The Actual Numbers Tell a More Complicated Story.Mercer/February 12, 2026