Games are 'open source now': why the next few years may be gaming's most creative era
noahsolomon · x · 2026-10-25
Author Rehan Sheikh argues gaming's golden age is back. Three weeks ago he wrote that all games are effectively open source now — code, assets, and distribution have all collapsed to $0 thanks to AI. In this follow-up, he explores what that unlocks: when anyone can take a swing at a game idea, the next few years could be the most creative era gaming has ever had.
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