Legendary producer Todd Rundgren claims video games diverted boys' spending from music in the 1990s, creating the female-dominated pop landscape that produced Taylor Swift. The Bat Out of Hell producer argues gaming stole a generation of potential male rock musicians, though modern gaming demographics and artists like Lady Gaga complicate his narrative.
Julian Gollop and Isaac Childres argue that video game and tabletop partnerships provide crucial financial stability amid widespread layoffs and tariff pressures. Frosthaven Digital launches fully on October 15 after early access, while Cephalofair Games pivots to smaller projects and avoids crowdfunding thanks to digital royalties.
