591 posts analyzed Updated Jun 2026
Averages 20 posts/day, top 10% activity. Most active Thursdays around 4 AM UTC. Mostly link posts (79%).
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 | 220 (56.0%) | 56 |
| Video | 76 (19.3%) | 10 |
| Discussion | 49 (12.5%) | 5 |
| FREE Game | 21 (5.3%) | 2 |
| Rumour | 14 (3.6%) | 10 |
| Leak | 7 (1.8%) | 1 |
| Paywall / Subscription | 6 (1.5%) | 1 |
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r/gamingnews Trending Keywords Trending Keywords in r/gamingnews
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| Keyword | Mentions ▼ | Upvotes | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|
| game | 75 (12.7%) | 22 | 15 |
| xbox | 59 (10.0%) | 37 | 26 |
| games | 58 (9.8%) | 65 | 39 |
| trailer | 45 (7.6%) | 11 | 12 |
| says | 41 (6.9%) | 77 | 53 |
| gta | 41 (6.9%) | 37 | 24 |
| steam | 34 (5.8%) | 47 | 47 |
| ps5 | 25 (4.2%) | 23 | 28 |
| update | 23 (3.9%) | 24 | 15 |
| release | 23 (3.9%) | 24 | 11 |
r/gamingnews Mentioned Domains Mentioned Domains in r/gamingnews
Most linked sites Most linked sites in this subreddit
| Domain | Links | Upvotes |
|---|---|---|
| youtube.com | 86 | 9 |
| retrogems.fr | 32 | 1 |
| youtu.be | 25 | 1 |
| respawnfirst.com | 16 | 78 |
| eurogamer.net | 15 | 60 |
| ign.com | 14 | 60 |
| videogameschronicle.com | 14 | 86 |
| gamesradar.com | 13 | 139 |
| gamersub.com | 13 | 50 |
| pcgamer.com | 13 | 147 |
r/gamingnews Top Posts Top Performing Posts in r/gamingnews
Highest-performing posts Highest-performing posts. Each title links to Reddit.
GTA 6 Locks Five Single-Player Stores Behind $100 Price-Tag
Nintendo’s Palworld Lawsuit Is Falling Apart
The average American gamer is a 37-year-old white man, new study says
1.3 Million Gamers in EU Asked Publishers to Stop Killing Games, All They Are Getting Is A "Code of Conduct"
Valve says Steam Machine is $1,049 because it "doesn't align with our beliefs" to subsidize the cost
US bill requiring paid games to be playable after they shut down has failed to pass a Senate vote
"Gamers don't want it": Palworld lead John Buckley says Pocketpair doesn't touch AI because players hate it and artists "like doing stuff themselves"
Gabe Newell on Steam monopoly accusations: Gamers have 'enormous choice' about where to buy games
Path of Exile 2 player Carn willingly deletes level 100 character to become world first martyr, buffing everyone in the game: "That was the coolest thing I've seen in a videogame in a very long time"
Guy who swatted Grand Theft Auto 5 star is going to prison for 4 years: 'Won't be swatting anyone anytime soon... and they're coming for the ones he ratted out'
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 4 AM 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 20 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 31 upvotes this month (net score per post).
What kind of posts does r/gamingnews get most?
On r/gamingnews, most posts are link posts (79%)