The Cost of Game Award Culture Replacing Personal Taste
At some point, awards stopped being a celebration and started becoming permission. I have…
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Pragmata | A Systems-First Sketchbook Demo
Capcom’s Pragmata Sketchbook Demo is a systems-first hands-on meant to show intent and performance…
KonNetwork Website Update: UI, UX, and Taxonomy Improvements
Over the past 120 hours, we’ve done a focused round of site improvements aimed…
Gmail Privacy Invasive Measures | How to Disable Them
Google's opted in your Gmail account into their data training program, including your private conversations. Here's how to fix that.
10 Highly Anticipated Game Releases for 2026
See the definitive list of 10 game releases for 2026! Featuring Nioh 3, Fatal Frame II Remake, Bond's new adventure, and more. Get hyped now
Resident Evil and the Problem of Preservation
As remakes and re-releases become the main way classic games are experienced, questions of preservation and access are harder to ignore.
The Lost Art of the Remake: Preserving Games’ Legacy
An analysis of how modern remakes reshape classic games, and why preservation and access to original releases still matter.
Modern Gaming Isn’t Dead, Your Habits Might Be
Burned out on gaming? It might not be the industry alone. This piece explores how player habits and limited tastes shape the experience more than you think.
Steam’s New Policy Is Quietly Enabling Financial Censorship
Valve’s latest policy update gives payment processors like Visa and Mastercard indirect control over what games can be sold on Steam—raising serious questions about creative freedom, digital censorship, and who really holds the power.
10,000 Views Later | A Thank You and a Question
The Kon Network has reached 10,000 all-time views through thoughtful, spoiler-free game coverage. This milestone reflects on the journey so far, what’s coming next, and how reader feedback will help guide the site forward.
Ubisoft’s New EULA Can Revoke Your Games
Ubisoft’s updated EULA allows the company to revoke access to purchased games, highlighting the growing erosion of digital ownership.
Xbox Layoffs | 9,000 Jobs Lost, Much Cancelled
Microsoft Gaming cuts 9,000 jobs amid major studio closures and project cancellations, including Everwild and Perfect Dark. What this means for Xbox’s future and industry trends.