Game File
Game File

Game File

by Stephen Totilo

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Stephen Totilo's newsletter on the business and culture of video games. Deep-dive reporting from a veteran journalist.

About Game File

Game File provides fearless reporting on the biggest stories in video games. Stephen Totilo brings his decades of experience to bear on everything from studio layoffs to new console hardware.

What Makes This Newsletter Unique

High-level access to industry leaders and deep investigative reporting.

Who Should Subscribe?

People who want high-quality, independent journalism about the video game industry.

Content Format

Daily briefing with original reporting and analysis.

Recent Newsletter Issues

Mar 24, 2026

A plan to stop video game industry leaks, with the help of AI

At GDC, I watched some demonstrations that might give leakers second thoughts

Mar 20, 2026

The best and worst Blue Prince puzzles, according to Blue Prince’s lead creator

Even if you didn't play the game, some insight into a skilled puzzle-maker's values.

Mar 19, 2026

New dispute emerges around Subnautica 2’s early access release [Update]

Restored CEO's legal team says this week's announcement of a May launch was improper

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What is the journalistic style of Game File?

Game File features seasoned, reporter-driven journalism from Stephen Totilo, focusing on breaking news, investigative stories, and executive interviews.

Who is Stephen Totilo?

Stephen Totilo is a veteran games journalist who served as the Editor-in-Chief of Kotaku for 9 years before moving to Axios and then launching Game File.

How often is the Game File newsletter delivered?

Game File is published daily.

About the Author: Stephen Totilo

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Stephen Totilo

Stephen Totilo was the Editor-in-Chief of Kotaku for 9 years and a veteran reporter at Axios and MTV News.

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