1. Lessons of 2025: When AI Got Tired of "Just Chatting"
Let's be honest. By early 2025, we were all a bit exhausted by the "AI Hype." Every startup that launched slapped an AI sticker on its forehead. But year-end reports from Google and OpenAI have shown that beneath the noise, a genuine revolution is brewing—one that will reveal itself fully in 2026.
In the past year, we talked to Large Language Models (LLMs) like ChatGPT. But the trend for the new year is "Agentic AI." What does that mean?
It means that next year, your smart assistant won't just answer the question "How much is a flight ticket?"; it will go out, find the best price, book it using your credit card, and add the flight to your calendar. We are moving from the era of "Content Generation" to the era of "Action Execution." This shift will fundamentally change our interaction with computers and even how we play video games.
2. Middle East Market Reality: Why Smart Money is Chasing Fintech & AI
I always monitor the regional market closely. In recent months, I’ve observed a massive strategic shift in investments across Dubai, Riyadh, and even Tehran. The era of "startups that only acquire users but bleed money" is over.
Now, investors are looking for positive Unit Economics. Smart money at the end of 2025 poured into two specific areas:
1. Fintech: Because the digital economy requires robust payment infrastructure.
2. Vertical AI: Not a general-purpose chatbot, but AI designed specifically for things like "energy management" or "cybersecurity."
This market maturity is a significant signal for us. In 2026, TekinGame needs to be a media outlet that feeds intellectual nourishment not just to consumers, but to businesses and developers as well.
3. Gaming in 2026: The Year of High Prices, GTA VI, and Patience
As a gamer, I have to share a bitter reality with you: 2026 will not be a cheap year. Hardware reports I was analyzing last night indicate that memory chip prices (RAM/SSD) have skyrocketed. This means mid-gen consoles (like the PS5 Pro or Switch 2) and Nvidia's 50-series graphics cards will not be budget-friendly.
However, on the software side, we are in the "calm before the storm." All eyes are on Rockstar and GTA VI. If this game launches in Fall 2026, it will shatter historical records and inject fresh blood into the industry's veins. But if it gets delayed... we might witness the bankruptcy of smaller studios that were banking on riding the wave of this release.
My brotherly advice? If you have a gaming rig, cherish it and don't rush to upgrade just yet. This year is for enjoying the games we have, not necessarily for buying new hardware.
4. My Dream for TekinGame: Breaking Language Barriers (Persian, Arabic, English)
And now, the most important part of my message.
When I started TekinGame, my goal was to bring the "most accurate" news to Persian speakers. But technology knows no borders. A bug in Windows affects a user in Tehran, a user in Dubai, and a user in London simultaneously.
Therefore, it is with pride and excitement that I announce: In 2026, TekinGame is transforming into an International Brand. We are no longer just a Persian website. We now have three wings:
- The Persian Section (Our Home): Which will always be my first priority. Deeper, more analytical, and faster than before.
- The Arabic Section (MENA): To cover the massive and growing market of our neighboring countries.
- The English Section (Global): To bring the voice of regional analysts and experts to the world stage.
5. Why Go Global? (The Behind-the-Scenes Strategy)
You might ask, "Majid, why make the work so hard?"
The answer is simple: Credibility and Access.
When we operate as an international media outlet, our access to primary sources, exclusive interviews with global developers, and major events (like CES and E3) becomes easier. This means first-hand content for you. I don't want TekinGame to just be a "translator" of foreign news. I want TekinGame to be a place where tech news is "generated" and "analyzed."
6. Final Words: My Promise to You
Dear Tekin Family,
2025 is over. With all its hardships, bugs, and good moments.
I, Majid, on behalf of the entire team behind the scenes, promise you that in 2026 we will:
- Never sacrifice quality for quantity.
- Always be honest with you (even if the truth is bitter).
- And strive to make TekinGame a site you open with excitement every morning.
Happy New Year to all of you. I hope 2026 brings you low ping, high frame rates, and life successes in 8K resolution.
Sincerely,
Majid
Founder of TekinGame