
Connor West
Senior Hardware and Performance Analyst
Specializing in optimizing esports rigs and testing hardware benchmarks.
Monetization
Game Monetization Awareness After 2026 Rules
Why game monetization awareness is improving through loot box disclosures, while research still shows gaps for parents and non-gamers.
Connor West
October 25, 2026
Monetization
Bodycam Gameplay Focus Over Store Monetization
Bodycam gameplay focus shaped the Locked & Loaded update, with the shop disabled and real-money purchases held back for players.
Connor West
October 24, 2026
Monetization
Gaming Monetization Sentiment in the U.S.
Gaming Monetization Sentiment is shifting as U.S. players weigh prices, discounts, loot boxes, and trust risks across games.
Connor West
October 22, 2026
Monetization
College Football 27 microtransactions and Trust
College Football 27 microtransactions were removed from offline modes after backlash. Here is what changed and why trust remains fragile.
Connor West
October 20, 2026
Trends
Storm Skin Upgrade and Marvel Rivals Backlash
Storm Skin Upgrade reaction showed how rarity tiers, price, and representation concerns shaped Marvel Rivals player trust.
Connor West
October 20, 2026
Setup Guides
OBS HDR Capture Looks Washed Out? Troubleshooting Guide
If HDR gameplay looks vibrant on your PlayStation 5 or gaming monitor but pale, gray, or unnaturally bright in OBS Studio, the problem may be a mismatch between HDR and SDR video handling. Before replacing a capture card or adjusting random color filters, identify whether the console, capture device, and OBS are interpreting the same…
Connor West
October 20, 2026
Monetization
Bodycam Store Suspension and Player Needs
Bodycam Store Suspension paused real-money purchases in v0.8, shifting progression to RP while raising player-trust questions.
Connor West
October 19, 2026
Monetization
Game Pass Limits And Xbox Cloud Spending
Game Pass limits arrive in November 2026. Here is how Xbox cloud hour caps may affect engagement, top-up spending, and tier value.
Connor West
October 18, 2026