Autofill
This weekly digest summarizes and explains the biggest headlines in the gaming industry for people who don't actively follow video game news. Each topic is broken down to be accessible for casual players of games, and readers can submit requests for explainers of complex topics.
- Created by Chris Compendio
- March 2026
- Free
Recent posts
August 26, 2026
Teach a man to fish (with guns) Hey readers, In a fun twist, there’s a new “friendslop” game that topped the Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 beta on the Steam charts. How to Fish is… an unconventional fishing game, let’s call it. How so, you ask? You can punch, shoot, or blow up the fish. With…

August 19, 2026
A couple of PSAs Hey, readers; I’m starting this week’s issue with a few gaming PSAs that may be of interest. First, Pokémon players should note that the Pokémon Bank service for Nintendo 3DS is going offline on February 27, 2027. That means that starting on that date, you can no longer store your…

August 12, 2026
Check out some other indie game websites Hey readers, Autofill is one of several independent newsletters, websites, and blogs featured in Warp Point , a directory “webring.” I recommend checking it out to find other cool written content about games! There are plenty of folks out there talking about…
