518 posts analyzed Updated Jul 2026
Averages 17 posts/day, top 10% activity. Most active Thursdays around 12 PM UTC. Mostly link posts (71%).
r/gamingnews Traffic & Engagement r/gamingnews Traffic & Engagement
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Upvote Distribution
How upvoted posts perform Only posts with 2+ upvotes. The bands below show how those posts are spread by upvote count.
r/gamingnews Most Active Times When r/gamingnews Is Most Active
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r/gamingnews Flair Performance r/gamingnews Flair Performance
Upvotes and volume by flair Average upvotes and post volume by flair
| Flair | Posts | Upvotes |
|---|---|---|
| News | 163 (55.4%) | 74 |
| Discussion | 64 (21.8%) | 5 |
| Video | 40 (13.6%) | 5 |
| FREE Game | 12 (4.1%) | 1 |
| Rumour | 8 (2.7%) | 23 |
| NSFW | 4 (1.4%) | 1 |
| Leak | 3 (1.0%) | 1 |
Post Type Breakdown
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r/gamingnews Trending Keywords Trending Keywords in r/gamingnews
Ranked by how often they appear Title keywords ranked by how often they appear
| Keyword | Mentions ▼ | Upvotes | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|
| games | 79 (15.3%) | 120 | 29 |
| game | 72 (13.9%) | 46 | 16 |
| xbox | 52 (10.0%) | 105 | 29 |
| playstation | 48 (9.3%) | 93 | 33 |
| physical | 43 (8.3%) | 97 | 31 |
| steam | 33 (6.4%) | 92 | 19 |
| gaming | 31 (6.0%) | 4 | 4 |
| sony | 28 (5.4%) | 161 | 51 |
| says | 27 (5.2%) | 167 | 85 |
| trailer | 24 (4.6%) | 6 | 6 |
r/gamingnews Mentioned Domains Mentioned Domains in r/gamingnews
Most linked sites Most linked sites in this subreddit
| Domain | Links | Upvotes |
|---|---|---|
| youtu.be | 39 | 2 |
| youtube.com | 38 | 5 |
| pcgamer.com | 16 | 178 |
| videogameschronicle.com | 15 | 54 |
| eurogamer.net | 15 | 66 |
| respawnfirst.com | 14 | 135 |
| twistedvoxel.com | 10 | 149 |
| gamesradar.com | 10 | 207 |
| ign.com | 10 | 77 |
| wccftech.com | 8 | 102 |
r/gamingnews Top Posts Top Performing Posts in r/gamingnews
Highest-performing posts Highest-performing posts. Each title links to Reddit.
"PS5 Will Be My Last Console": After 45K Votes, 86% of DF Viewers Say Sony Should Reconsider Killing Physical Games
Dragon Age Won't Return, Says Series Producer, Blaming EA
Games Shouldn't Cost $80 If They're Digital, Players Say
'They refuse to offer a meaningful alternative': Game preservation leader agrees that piracy is the only preservation option for a discless future
'PS5 Has Put a Dampener on Gaming': 45% of Enthusiasts 'Seriously Considering' Leaving Sony for PC
"Steam’s required AI disclosure is the right move": Devs say gen AI should be called out in games and support Valve's store mandate
Gamers push back: 71% say they’re not ready to let physical games die as PlayStation and Xbox move toward a digital-only future”
There Is No Reason To Buy Another PlayStation Or Xbox
Microsoft loses Brazilian court case after telling hacked Xbox user to re-purchase games — tech giant ordered to restore Xbox account with all games and pay $400 in damages
PlayStation Streams Are Issuing Temporary Bans To Users Criticizing Its Decision To End Physical Games
r/gamingnews Audience Overlap r/gamingnews Subreddit Overlap & Related Communities
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r/gamingnews FAQ Frequently Asked Questions About r/gamingnews
What's the best time to post on r/gamingnews?
Based on posting volume, r/gamingnews is most active on Thursdays around 12 PM UTC. That window has the most community activity, but busier hours also mean more competition for attention.
How active is r/gamingnews?
r/gamingnews averages 17 posts per day and ranks in the top 10% for activity among tracked SFW subreddits.
How many upvotes do posts on r/gamingnews get?
Posts on r/gamingnews average about 47 upvotes this month (net score per post).
What kind of posts does r/gamingnews get most?
On r/gamingnews, most posts are link posts (71%)