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

Feb 6, 2026

20 very up and down hours with Mewgenics

A review of a long-awaited tactical game about cat warfare. Plus: PlayStation sales, Roblox results, a Raven complaint, the Baldur’s Gate HBO show and more.

Feb 4, 2026

Epic’s plans for its game store include launching on the next Xbox

Plus: Horses' Epic Games Store roadblock, revisited. And how EGS did in 2025.

Feb 3, 2026

Nintendo actually showed me the Virtual Boy

I had the best and worst of times. PLUS: Switch breaks a sales record, a key Nintendo stat declines, three labor complaints are withdrawn, Ubisoft fires a developer, and Disney's new boss likes games

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Frequently Asked Questions

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 delivers a daily briefing on the most important news and cultural shifts in the global video game industry.

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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