425 posts analyzed Updated Sep 2026
Averages 14 posts/day, top 25% activity. Most active Thursdays around 1 PM UTC. Mostly link posts (69%).
r/gamingnews Traffic & Engagement r/gamingnews Traffic & Engagement
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Upvote Distribution
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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 | 112 (47.9%) | 43 |
| Discussion | 51 (21.8%) | 1 |
| Video | 42 (17.9%) | 5 |
| FREE Game | 23 (9.8%) | 1 |
| Misleading Title | 3 (1.3%) | 1 |
| Rumour | 3 (1.3%) | 28 |
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r/gamingnews Trending Keywords Trending Keywords in r/gamingnews
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| Keyword | Mentions ▼ | Upvotes | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|
| game | 73 (17.2%) | 24 | 15 |
| games | 33 (7.8%) | 50 | 11 |
| xbox | 31 (7.3%) | 62 | 32 |
| gta | 29 (6.8%) | 65 | 24 |
| sony | 19 (4.5%) | 182 | 80 |
| trailer | 19 (4.5%) | 10 | 5 |
| says | 18 (4.2%) | 78 | 46 |
| steam | 18 (4.2%) | 23 | 6 |
| ps5 | 17 (4.0%) | 29 | 11 |
| playstation | 16 (3.8%) | 126 | 52 |
r/gamingnews Mentioned Domains Mentioned Domains in r/gamingnews
Most linked sites Most linked sites in this subreddit
| Domain | Links | Upvotes |
|---|---|---|
| youtube.com | 39 | 4 |
| youtu.be | 24 | 4 |
| gamesradar.com | 20 | 135 |
| ign.com | 13 | 63 |
| pcgamer.com | 11 | 48 |
| insider-gaming.com | 9 | 64 |
| dexerto.com | 9 | 52 |
| store.epicgames.com | 7 | 2 |
| videogameschronicle.com | 6 | 92 |
| tomshardware.com | 6 | 76 |
r/gamingnews Top Posts Top Performing Posts in r/gamingnews
Highest-performing posts Highest-performing posts. Each title links to Reddit.
Fed up with Sony, PlayStation fans compile a list of all the times the company said "you own" your games and archive every last receipt
"That Surprised Me," Ex PlayStation Boss Shuhei Yoshida Reacts To Sony Letting Kojima Go To XBOX
Sony took its Decima engine from Kojima Productions
Hideo Kojima Says Sony Canceled Physint Over A Zoom Call And Claims He Still Doesn't Know The Reason Why
White House Officially Removes Racist 'Tetris' Clone After Legal Threat
A Halo Director Was Promoted, Then Laid Off By Xbox The Next Day
Onimusha Sells 1 million in a Day as Capcom Vows to 'Re-activate' More Old Series
Sony and Kojima Reportedly Clashed Over Physint's Budget and PlayStation Exclusivity
Marvel's Wolverine motorcycle section and quicktime events are getting the wrong kind of attention because "the game plays itself" and "you don't have to press anything"
Microsoft patent describes in-game advertising triggered by boss fights, loading screens, and cutscenes. Watching an ad would earn players another block of ad-free play time, called a "credit"
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 1 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 14 posts per day and ranks in the top 25% 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 (69%)