Some of the most popular video games of the current decade are part of a genre known as gacha, but what really does this word mean? Why are gacha games so popular, and how are they making so much ...

C.M. Edwards is a writer currently employed by Valnet as a GameRant lists writer. He has been working professionally as a writer and editor for the past seven years in multiple fields, including comic ...

While the term “gacha game” might be a bit niche, the model itself has become increasingly popular in recent years. These games tend to be free-to-play, but with lottery-style random in-game items ...

July 14, 2025: A lot of gacha games have released this year, huh? I've re-evaluated the list to reflect that. Unfortunately, Honkai Impact 3rd and Infinity Nikki are gone, as I no longer feel I can ...

Gacha games are some of the most important and successful titles in gaming. These generally free-to-play games are everywhere across all platforms, from mobile to console to PC. If you’re looking for ...

Reginald is a Video Game Guide Contributor for Hardcore Gamer. He has 7 years of professional experience creating walkthroughs and guides for video game media websites specializing in JRPGs and Gacha ...

Wuthering Waves is the latest anime-style action-RPG threatening to soak up all of your free time, dropping as it is on both PC and mobile devices - whether you’re at home with a monitor or out and ...

There once was a time when gacha games were seen as nearly taboo to play. Between their low production values, overt predatory monetization, and perceived lack of gameplay depth, playing a gacha game ...