Games and The Grid
Investor Due Diligence Report
substackGaming
Chess and poker inspired life hacks and strategy tips in essays and podcast episodes.
2K
140 paid
N/A
Pricing
$8/mo
$80/yr annual option
$890
140 paid subs
$890/mo – $890/mo(±0%)
Previously Weekly
1.2 posts/week
66/100
Consistent (~6.2d avg)
| Newsletter | Subscribers | Weekly Growth | Price | Platform |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The GameDiscoverCo newsletter | 43K | N/A | $19/mo | substack |
| Game File | 26K | N/A | $10/mo | substack |
| The Besties | 18K | N/A | Free | substack |
| Think Like A Game Designer | 18K | N/A | $6/mo | substack |
| Month | Subscribers | Est. Revenue | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2026 | 2K | $890.4 | — |
| Mar 2026 | 2K | $890.4 | ~0% |
Platform Dependency
Hosted on substack subdomain
Publishing Consistency
Variable publishing frequency
Key Person
Single-author publication — key-person dependency
Revenue Model
Active paid subscription tier
Subscriber threshold
2K subscribers — above the 1K category median for first paid tier
Has paid tier
Active paid subscription offering
Peer monetization
100% of 112 similar-size peers in Gaming have paid tiers
Pricing position
$8/mo vs $5/mo category median (170 newsletters)
| Date | Monthly | Annual |
|---|---|---|
| Mar 2026 | $8 | $80 |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Paid Subscriber Ratio | 75/100 | 25% |
| SuperJoost Playlist |
| 17K |
| N/A |
| $6/mo |
| substack |