Alternate Timelines

Scenarios about 'video games'

Browse all alternate history scenarios about 'video games'.

What If Games As A Service Never Developed?

Exploring the alternate timeline where the video game industry never embraced the Games as a Service model, fundamentally altering the economic structure, development priorities, and player experience of modern gaming.

What If Gaming Streamers Never Became Celebrities?

Exploring the alternate timeline where video game streaming never evolved into a celebrity-driven entertainment industry, radically altering digital culture, content creation economies, and the gaming landscape of the 21st century.

What If Grand Theft Auto Never Became Controversial?

Exploring the alternate timeline where Rockstar's Grand Theft Auto series avoided the massive public outrage and political scrutiny that defined its legacy, potentially reshaping gaming culture, regulation, and artistic expression in interactive media.

What If League of Legends Was Never Developed?

Exploring the alternate timeline where Riot Games never created League of Legends, dramatically altering the landscape of esports, gaming culture, and digital entertainment in the 21st century.

What If Loot Boxes Were Banned From The Start?

Exploring the alternate timeline where randomized monetization mechanics in video games faced immediate regulation, dramatically altering the trajectory of the gaming industry's business models and design philosophy.

What If Mario Never Became Nintendo's Mascot?

Exploring the alternate timeline where Nintendo's iconic plumber never became the face of the company, fundamentally altering video game history, character design philosophies, and the trajectory of the gaming industry.