Gaming’s Console War Has Been Replaced By An ‘Attention War’ With Gambling, Porn, And Memes

Kotaku | 19.02.2026 19:11
The console gaming market has plateaued. PC gaming is bigger than ever but not exploding. To the extent that video games are still growing, it’s thanks to players in China and Roblox. And as user-generated content and casino apps thrive on mobile, the traditional AAA blockbuster model is finding it harder than ever to compete with the rise of OnlyFans, Draft Kings, and TikTok.