The first half of 2026 was a roller coaster for the gaming industry. While this year is littered with a bevy of incredible titles that are more than worthy of being Game of the Year GOTY contenders, not everything has been sunshine and roses. The trend of layoffs continues to plague the AAA industry, and the AI boom has turned once affordable parts like RAM and graphics cards into ultra luxury products that will cost an arm and a leg to acquire. If you havent upgraded your gaming system in a...
