# cloud

A widespread cloud disruption exposed how concentrated infrastructure can stall “always-online” entertainment across major networks. Players are pivoting to offline-friendly and indie experiences, underscoring demand for reliability, ownership, and authored design over live-service dependencies.

A landmark $55 billion acquisition of Electronic Arts by Saudi Arabia's Public Investment Fund signals a major shift in gaming industry power dynamics. Simultaneously, new ad-supported cloud gaming models and vibrant grassroots initiatives highlight both corporate and community-driven change. These developments reflect growing tensions between monetization, inclusivity, and nostalgia in gaming.