Gaming’s Leadership Crisis in 2025 and the Road to 2026
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Gaming’s Leadership Crisis in 2025 and the Road to 2026
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2025 was a turbulent year for the video game industry, marked by studio closures, hardware uncertainty, delayed releases, and a growing sense that modern gaming has lost clear leadership and creative direction.
In this episode of the Press Start Select Podcast, Antonius and Super SSS Rank break down the biggest industry failures and frustrations of 2025, including Xbox’s identity crisis, Nintendo’s changing perception among longtime fans, the increasing reliance on Rockstar Games to drive innovation, and the absence of true “must-play” cultural moments that once defined gaming eras.
The conversation also explores the rising cost of technology, the impact of AI on accessibility, the future of handheld gaming, and why PC, mobile devices, and platforms like Steam are reshaping how and where people play. Despite the challenges, the episode highlights positive trends such as the rise of indie developers, improved crossplay support, stronger game adaptations, and promising titles heading into 2026.
This episode serves as a candid reflection on where gaming stands today—and what it will take for the industry to regain trust, creativity, and leadership moving forward.