micro-games
Micro‑Games at Scale (2026): Edge Migrations, Serverless Backends, and Compliance for Festival Deployments
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creator-tools
Edge‑First Creator Clouds and Legal Play: Creator Dashboards, Archival Practices, and Safe Demo Distribution in 2026
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distribution•
10 min read
The New Playbook for Alternative Game Distribution in 2026: UX, Legal Compliance, and Monetization
In 2026 indie studios and preservationists no longer accept the old binaries of distribution. This playbook walks through modern, lawful, and revenue-ready alternative distribution strategies—UX-first, security-aware, and monetization-ready for the creator economy.
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Product Team2026-01-12
indie•
11 min read
Field Guide: Indie Release Stack 2026 — Edge Authoring, Lightweight Runtimes, and Creator Commerce
From build verification to creator payment splits, this field guide walks indie teams through the 2026 release stack that balances performance, compliance and sustainable revenue.
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Maya Linton2026-01-12
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Smart365.ai2026-01-13
distribution•
9 min read
Hybrid P2P Launches and the Physical Revival: How Indie Games Use Torrent‑Like Distribution & Limited Physical Runs in 2026
In 2026 indie developers are combining decentralized distribution with curated physical runs and smart provenance to build trust, lower costs, and create collectible value. Practical strategies, partnerships, and future predictions for sustainable hybrid launches.
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Henrik Sørensen2026-01-11
security•
10 min read
Trust at the Edge: Provenance, Signed P2P, and Audit Strategies for Peer Distribution in 2026
In 2026 building trust into peer distribution is a tactical advantage. This deep dive outlines provenance models, firmware and supply chain audit practices, and operational tactics small teams can use to secure P2P game delivery without enterprise budgets.
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Soren Vik2026-01-11
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indexers•
9 min read
Indexers, Caches, and Preservation: The Evolution of Torrent Directories in 2026
In 2026 the torrent ecosystem has matured — faster mirrors, smarter caching, AI-assisted metadata and community-first preservation strategies are changing how archives stay accessible. A practical look at the latest trends, risks, and advanced tactics for maintainers and preservationists.
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Mira Alvarez2026-01-10
emulation•
10 min read
Edge Streaming, Emulation, and Controller Design: Playing Retro Games in 2026
From low-latency edge streams to controller haptics, 2026 has reshaped how we play retro titles. This practical guide covers technical setups, hardware picks, and advanced strategies for smooth emulation and community-friendly streaming.
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Jonah Reed2026-01-10
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Smart365.ai2026-01-13
preservation•
8 min read
The State of Retro Game Preservation in 2026: Legal, Technical, and Community Strategies
In 2026 retro game preservation sits at the intersection of community passion, legal clarity, and new lightweight tooling. Here's a pragmatic guide for archivists, modders, and librarians who want to keep classic games playable and legal.
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Marta R. Chen2026-01-09
review•
7 min read
Review: Nova Drift 2 — What Modders Need to Know in 2026
Nova Drift 2 refines bullet-hell design and modding hooks. This 2026 review examines mod APIs, balance tools, and how the community can build sustainable mod economies.
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Liam Ortega2026-01-07
news•
6 min read
News: Curio Launches Creator Revenue Share — What Game Writers and Archivists Should Know
Curio's revenue share update matters beyond longform writing — it changes incentives for game preservation writing, investigative features, and monetized retrospectives.
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Nadia Singh2026-01-06
devops•
9 min read
Top CI/CD Tools and Patterns for Game Mod Pipelines in 2026
CI/CD isn't just for apps — mod teams and indie game studios use it to ensure reproducible builds, artifact signing, and testable release artifacts. This guide shows the patterns that work in 2026.
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Sana Iqbal2026-01-05
hardware•
9 min read
Field Review: Building a Portable Emulator Rig for Conventions (2026)
A field review of a portable emulator rig built for conventions: hardware, power planning, streaming integration, and legal checklists for public demos in 2026.
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Diego Ramos2026-01-04
security•
7 min read
Security Guide: Vetting Game Launchers and Devices in 2026
Silent auto-updates, signed manifests, and provenance are core to device trust. Learn how to vet game launchers and related devices in 2026 to protect players and archives.
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Priya Kapoor2026-01-03
hardware•
8 min read
Best Ultraportables and On‑Device Gear for Streamers & Archivists (2026)
An independent review of ultraportable hardware, audio capture, and on-device tools that matter to streamers, archivists, and event producers in 2026.
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Yara Moss2026-01-02
events•
8 min read
Marketplace Report: Finding Legal LAN Hubs and Furnished Spaces for Gaming Events (2026)
A practical guide to sourcing local furnished spaces, LAN venues, and short-term pop-up shops for gaming events in 2026 — with platforms, vetting tips, and contract clauses.
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Ethan Park2026-01-01
business•
10 min read
Advanced Strategies: Monetizing Indie Mods and Forecasting ARR for Small Teams (2026)
Monetization for mod teams must be ethical, sustainable, and aligned with community norms. This guide blends product-market fit signals, GTM playbooks and practical revenue models for 2026.
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Olivia Tan2025-12-31
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