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Investor Due Diligence Report
substackGaming
The business and culture of video games, from a reporter with 20 years on the beat.
26K
1.8K paid
~0%
Subscriber count is a platform estimate
Pricing
$10/mo
$100/yr annual option
$14K
1.8K paid subs
$14K/mo – $14K/mo(±0%)
3.9
27.7
0.12%
(comments + likes) / subscribers
~2x per week
2.4 posts/week
67/100
Consistent (~3.0d avg)
| Newsletter | Subscribers | Weekly Growth | Price | Platform |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Besties | 18K | N/A | Free | substack |
| The price of freedom is eternal vigilance. | 10K | N/A | $8/mo | substack |
| RPG Design Theories | 7K | N/A | Free | substack |
| Post Games | 6K | N/A | Free | substack |
| Month | Subscribers | Est. Revenue | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2026 | 25K | $13,912.5 | — |
| Mar 2026 | 26K | $14,469 | +4.0% |
Platform Dependency
Uses substack platform
Publishing Consistency
Variable publishing frequency
Key Person
Single-author publication — key-person dependency
Revenue Model
Active paid subscription tier
Subscriber threshold
26K subscribers — above the 1K category median for first paid tier
Has paid tier
Active paid subscription offering
Peer monetization
100% of 6 similar-size peers in Gaming have paid tiers
Pricing position
$10/mo vs $5/mo category median (191 newsletters)
| Date | Monthly | Annual |
|---|---|---|
| Mar 2026 | $10 | $100 |
Disclaimer: This report is generated automatically based on publicly available data and proprietary estimation models. Estimated subscriber counts are derived from engagement patterns and should be verified through direct disclosure. Revenue estimates are based on known pricing and estimated paid subscriber counts. This report is for informational purposes only and should not be the sole basis for investment decisions.
Score based on available components only.
| Component | Score | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| Engagement Rate | 67/100 | 30% |
| Paid Subscriber Ratio | 93/100 | 25% |
| Publishing Consistency | 35/100 | 10% |
| Game Maker's Toolkit on Substack |
| 6K |
| N/A |
| Free |
| substack |