ThiGaming Trends for 2026 — And the One Nobody Wants to Talk AboutRT

<p>Last month, I sat on a panel about where the gaming industry is headed. The conversation was good — but there was one thing I didn&#39;t say out loud.</p><p>In this episode, I break down the key trends I think will define gaming in 2026:</p><ul><li>The noise problem is about to get much, much worse — and it&#39;s hitting from both sides</li><li>Small teams aren&#39;t an anomaly. They&#39;re the new default.</li><li>&quot;Nobody codes anymore&quot; — what AI-or-die actually means for studios right now</li><li>Why the industry is losing its moat and most people don&#39;t see it yet</li></ul><p> Plus: the progression compression paradox that nobody&#39;s solving — why the attention economy is forcing games to speed up in ways that might break long-term engagement.</p><p>Whether you&#39;re running a studio, building a game, or trying to figure out where this industry is going — this one&#39;s for you.</p><p>📩 Subscribe to the Gamemakers newsletter: gamemakers.com</p>