Wondering why everyone is suddenly talking about RAM? What's the big deal? @patrickdane.bsky.social speaks to analysts and hardware experts like @matpiscatella.bsky.social, @superhys.bsky.social, and Daniel Owen to outline why RAM prices are skyrocketing, and what this means for videogames.

The Insatiable Appetite for RAM is Threatening to Consume the Gaming Market

RAM provider Micron recently decided to leave the consumer space. Experts tell us about the effect this will have on gaming.

thisweekinvideogames.com

I'm currently writing a one shot for my DnD group, and I've devised what I think is a relatively simple puzzle/riddle, but just want to check to see if the logic works. Anyone willing to be a guinea pig, and try to solve my dastardly (shouldn't be too hard) puzzle?

First beer I've had in weeks to see in the dat, and found my favorite beer. Merry Christmas, gang. Have a good one.

I had been loosely following RAM shortages, but Micron leaving the consumer market made me take a deeper look at what's happening. If you're like me, and had filed away as 'a thing that is happening', it's worth starting to take a look, because this is getting pretty bad, pretty quick.

This Week in Videogames@thisweekinvideogames.com · 10mo ago

Wondering why everyone is suddenly talking about RAM? What's the big deal? @patrickdane.bsky.social speaks to analysts and hardware experts like @matpiscatella.bsky.social, @superhys.bsky.social, and Daniel Owen to outline why RAM prices are skyrocketing, and what this means for videogames.

Gears of War 2 was basically a gaming awakening for me, and remains the high point of an under appreciated series. Keep your fancy Mirrors Edges and MGS 4s. Chainsaw on a assault rifle clears everytime.

Julianna 💎@batariangal.eurosky.social · 10mo ago

Quote this with your favourite game NOW that was released in 2008, and what your favourite was THEN (if you had one) Localisations/early access count, remasters/ports don't. Remakes depend Two-way ties count If you need more of a refresher: backloggd.com/games/lib/po...

I had been loosely following RAM shortages, but Micron leaving the consumer market made me take a deeper look at what's happening. If you're like me, and had filed away as 'a thing that is happening', it's worth starting to take a look, because this is getting pretty bad, pretty quick.

This Week in Videogames@thisweekinvideogames.com · 10mo ago

Wondering why everyone is suddenly talking about RAM? What's the big deal? @patrickdane.bsky.social speaks to analysts and hardware experts like @matpiscatella.bsky.social, @superhys.bsky.social, and Daniel Owen to outline why RAM prices are skyrocketing, and what this means for videogames.

I was thinking a month or two ago that Vince is up there with the absolute greats in terms of impact in the gaming industry. Just an enormous presence, and often, not recognised enough. Horrible. RIP. Thoughts are with his family.

Wario64@wario64.bsky.social · 10mo ago

Vince Zampella, video game developer behind ‘Call of Duty' franchise, killed in crash www.nbclosangeles.com/news/local/v...

Reject 'I can fix them' Embrace 'I'll let them make me worse.'

I’m geeked up on that pure Na’vi yayo while an eight foot tall goth cat gf cuts me. I’m high off that Pandora Payakan talking directly to the ancestors. We sipping pure Tulkun brain goo. That Mangkwan coochie got me waging war on Eywa. I’ve died. I will die again. This shit ain’t nothing to me man.

The movie has a very high "Bro" percentage which im very into.

Patrick Dane@patrickdane.bsky.social · 10mo ago

I dunno what to tell you, man. I liked Avatar 3.

I dunno what to tell you, man. I liked Avatar 3.

I fucking love DnD man. Tonight, I played a blood-obsessed sanguine fish-woman sorcerer, who was loving being in chaos, her health yo-yoing back and forth, giggling while in the middle of chaos the whole time. It's sometimes nice to finish work and become a gremlin shark woman for 4 hours, you know?

Once went to dinner with one of the writers on a Halo. I started saying I was working on a script for something, and they said "thats amazing, please dont tell me anything." Took me sec but realised its because if something showed up in a game I deemed similar, it opens up a lot of potential grief.

Anna Megill@annamegill.com · 10mo ago

PSA: Please do not send me or my colleagues your story ideas for the game we're actively working on. Especially do not send us your long, detailed manifesto about what changes we should make and your ideas for improving the story. We can't read it. We won't read it. Don't do it!

Just a real, inspiring piece of writing from Edmond here. I love this website, man.

This Week in Videogames@thisweekinvideogames.com · 10mo ago

We spoke to a dozen professional concept artists who are currently or have previously worked in game development about whether generative AI image tools have made their jobs any easier. Zero said it did. Most said it made things harder. thisweekinvideogames.com/feature/conc...

I spoke to a dozen professional concept artists working in games about whether generative AI image tools have made their jobs easier, even if it's just used in "very early ideation stages." Zero said "yes." Most said it made their job harder. I learnt a lot about concept artists. You should too!

This Week in Videogames@thisweekinvideogames.com · 10mo ago

We spoke to a dozen professional concept artists who are currently or have previously worked in game development about whether generative AI image tools have made their jobs any easier. Zero said it did. Most said it made things harder. thisweekinvideogames.com/feature/conc...

I've been helping out at The Guardian's games team this year with edits and other support - thanks @mackeza.bsky.social for the opportunity, and to the (brilliant) freelancers I've worked with these past few months. A reminder if any sites in 2026 need an additional editor during busy periods, HMU!

I think there is an underestimation of the prevalence of the use of AI in game development. The tech scares me for so many reasons, and the push back is necessary - but I fear that today's conversation isn't going to dissuade the techs implementation, but rather the transparency of its use.

Hey. I have a question about this artwork for a new Marvel Rivals skin... how is her spine doing this?

Quantic Dream, a studio known for its single-player, cinematic narrative titles, is making a competitive MOBA. That's odd. @patrickdane.bsky.social went into a recent playtest to discover that, surprisingly, there are some pretty neat ideas. But it still has some significant hurdles to overcome.

Quantic Dream's MOBA Works in Theory — But First It Needs to Work Technically

Quantic Dream's competitive MOBA Spellcasters Chronicles recently held a beta. Has the narrative-driven studio bitten off too much?

thisweekinvideogames.com

There's something to Spellcasters Chronicles. It's a nice idea and interesting in the ways it differs to other MOBAs. Looks amazing too - but man, it needs to sort out it's technical issues. It simply needs less RAM demand, because asking a minimum of 32GB is insane.

This Week in Videogames@thisweekinvideogames.com · 10mo ago

Quantic Dream, a studio known for its single-player, cinematic narrative titles, is making a competitive MOBA. That's odd. @patrickdane.bsky.social went into a recent playtest to discover that, surprisingly, there are some pretty neat ideas. But it still has some significant hurdles to overcome.

Destiny Dungeon good.👍

There's something to Spellcasters Chronicles. It's a nice idea and interesting in the ways it differs to other MOBAs. Looks amazing too - but man, it needs to sort out it's technical issues. It simply needs less RAM demand, because asking a minimum of 32GB is insane.

This Week in Videogames@thisweekinvideogames.com · 10mo ago

Quantic Dream, a studio known for its single-player, cinematic narrative titles, is making a competitive MOBA. That's odd. @patrickdane.bsky.social went into a recent playtest to discover that, surprisingly, there are some pretty neat ideas. But it still has some significant hurdles to overcome.

Hey, we're nominated for this. Please do go in and vote. A vote for us is obviously deeply appreciated, and I love the work we do, but honestly, just voting for anyone and supporting games media is just a cool thing to do. 🫡

Kinda Funny@kindafunnyvids.bsky.social · 10mo ago

It's time for the FINALS for the inaugural Kinda Funny Games Daily Awards! Make sure to vote for Reporter and Outlet of the year: kindafunny.com/awards

Hey, we're nominated for this. Please do go in and vote. A vote for us is obviously deeply appreciated, and I love the work we do, but honestly, just voting for anyone and supporting games media is just a cool thing to do. 🫡

Kinda Funny@kindafunnyvids.bsky.social · 10mo ago

It's time for the FINALS for the inaugural Kinda Funny Games Daily Awards! Make sure to vote for Reporter and Outlet of the year: kindafunny.com/awards

I've been burdened with this bad joke in my head all day, so I had to make it.

Yeah, but was Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 as good as the addition of Overwatch Stadium to Overwatch 2?

Im laid out on antibiotics quite ill listening to Byf videos. Lore will fix me.

Bungie and its flagship game Destiny 2 have had a rough few years, with Sony even taking on an impairment loss against the studio worth US $204 million. It seems the developer is in some level of trouble, but what kind? @patrickdane.bsky.social weighs up what the future holds for the company.

I Don't Know How Much Trouble Bungie Is In, And That's Worrying

Bungie has faced a succession of struggles since being acquired by Sony — how did the developer get here, and how much trouble is it in?

thisweekinvideogames.com

UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer has addressed the contentious firing of over 30 Rockstar Games employees during a parlimentary Question Time. He said the accusations of union busting were "deeply concerning," asserted the right of workers to join unions, and said ministers would look into the case.

UK Prime Minister Calls Rockstar Firings "Deeply Concerning"

Scottish Labour MP Chris Murray said Rockstar didn't "reassure me they are following employment law and I share concerns about union busting"

thisweekinvideogames.com