# digital infrastructure

Recent disruptions in web infrastructure have underscored the gaming industry's reliance on centralized services and the community's adaptability. Open-source projects and indie game developments are gaining momentum, signaling a move toward more resilient and user-driven ecosystems. These shifts may redefine business models and platform strategies in the gaming sector.

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.