Jamie Samoyed's Pack
Investor Due Diligence Report
by Doug Mahugh
ghostGaming
The adventures of Nancy, Isaac, and George.
Investor Due Diligence Report
by Doug Mahugh
The adventures of Nancy, Isaac, and George.
7K
~0%
Subscriber count is a platform estimate
Pricing
$5/mo
$50/yr annual option
$3K
~700 est. paid subs
$2K/mo – $5K/mo(±50%)
5.2
0.07%
(comments + likes) / subscribers
Daily
23.2 posts/week
91/100
Very Consistent (~1.1d 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 | 2.5K | $1,104.17 | — |
| Mar 2026 | 2K | $883.33 | -20.0% |
| Apr 2026 | 2K | $883.33 | ~0% |
| May 2026 | 7K | $3,091.67 | +250.0% |
Platform Dependency
Uses ghost platform
Publishing Consistency
Regular publishing schedule
Key Person
Single-author publication — key-person dependency
Audience Concentration
Hit-driven — top post engagement 3x+ above average
Subscriber threshold
7K subscribers — above the 1K category median for first paid tier
Has paid tier
Active paid subscription offering
Peer monetization
100% of 13 similar-size peers in Gaming have paid tiers
Pricing position
$5/mo vs $5/mo category median (193 newsletters)
| Date | Monthly | Annual |
|---|---|---|
| Mar 2026 | $5 | $50 |
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.
| Component | Score | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| Engagement Rate | 65/100 | 30% |
| Publishing Consistency | 85/100 | 10% |
| Game Maker's Toolkit on Substack |
| 6K |
| N/A |
| Free |
| substack |
Revenue Model
Active paid subscription tier