Field Notes
What Caught Our Attention
Nexus Mods owner Chosen acquires SteamDB after thirteen independent years
Community infrastructure keeps consolidating into platforms with monetisation plans. Watch what stays free.
Patreon ships 30 creator features, including Clips and a rebuilt discovery algorithm
Patreon admitting discovery was its own problem is the story. Direct-to-fan platforms becoming discovery platforms is the next two years.
Tokyo Game Show 2026 expands to five days with 759 exhibitors confirmed
300,000 visitors projected across five days. The business days are where the meetings happen.