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AI gaming answers anchor on console makers and hand EA and Activision Blizzard the warnings

Across questions that never named a company, the assistants built their gaming answers around Sony PlayStation, Xbox and Nintendo, with Valve as the name for trust and support. Electronic Arts and Activision Blizzard turned up most where the question was about risk, monetization or workplace.

  • Sony PlayStation
  • Xbox
  • Nintendo
  • Valve
  • Electronic Arts
  • Epic Games
  • Ubisoft
  • Activision Blizzard
  • Take-Two Interactive
  • Riot Games
  • Roblox
  • Tencent Games
  • Capcom
  • Square Enix
  • Bandai Namco

Measured September 29, 2026ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini, Perplexity and Grok250 questions · 1,250 answers

Named most in these answers

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Measured
September 29, 2026
Assistants
5
Questions
250
Answers
1,250
Brands
15
Named most
Sony PlayStation · 47%95% range 44–49%

Storylines in the answers

The threads the answers kept returning to, and the brands attached to each.

  1. Platform holders anchor value, safety, library and innovation answers
  2. Trust and customer service go to Valve
  3. Risk, monetization and workplace warnings
  4. Child safety and creator tools

What the assistants say

This snapshot covers ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini, Perplexity and Grok, measured on 2026-09-29. It draws on 250 gaming questions, none naming a brand, and 1,250 answers. Three platform holders run through nearly every theme: Sony PlayStation, Xbox and Nintendo. Among the questions grouped as library and exclusives, Nintendo was named in 69% of answers, Xbox in 68% and Sony PlayStation in 65%. On value and price, Xbox led at 73%. On safety and security, Sony PlayStation led at 61%.

A second storyline is split by intent. On trust and on customer service, Valve was among the names that came up most often (49% and 50% of answers). On avoid-and-risk questions, Electronic Arts (60%) and Activision Blizzard (58%) were named most. Electronic Arts also led the employer and monetization groups. In Gemini's answer on microtransactions, the framing was blunt. The answer said EA was "often described as a 'poster child' for aggressive microtransactions".

The answers often hedged on the category itself. Several said there is no single reliable ranking, then offered a shortlist anyway. Nintendo was the recurring shortlist name for reliability and goodwill in Grok's answers. Perplexity's answer on controllers put Nintendo first as "the biggest risk-taker".

Often described as a "poster child" for aggressive microtransactions, EA has faced significant backlash for its monetization…
Gemini, answering “Which publishers charge the most for in-game purchases and microtransactions?”

Who owns the answer, and why

Sony PlayStation was named in 583 of 1,250 answers, Xbox in 515 and Nintendo in 503. Valve (406), Electronic Arts (381) and Epic Games (357) form a second tier. Ubisoft (277) and Activision Blizzard (271) come next. Grok named these brands most often in raw counts. For Sony PlayStation it was 154 of 250 answers, against 90 for Perplexity.

The attribute tags attached to these mentions are sparse, and the most common tag for every major brand is "Not Substantive". In other words, many answers name a company as part of a list or comparison without assigning it a clear theme. Where other tags appear, they are scattered: Financial Performance for Tencent Games, Labour & Workplace for Riot Games and Sony PlayStation, Sustainability & Ethics for Xbox. Treat the intent-level percentages as a better guide to who shows up where.

Further down the list, Roblox (134), Tencent Games (127), Capcom (102), Square Enix (63) and Bandai Namco (39) appear far less. Roblox surfaced mainly in child-safety and creator-tool questions. In Perplexity's answer on child-exploitation reports, it was the platform the answer said stood out most clearly in the available gaming-specific evidence, alongside a caveat that no apples-to-apples ranking exists.

The biggest risk-taker, repeatedly changing how games are controlled…
Perplexity, answering “Rank the major console makers by how innovative their controllers are.”

What the press is covering

In PeakMetrics' news index over the last 30 days, Sony PlayStation (26,590 mentions) and Xbox (26,577) lead, followed by Nintendo (22,662). Recent headlines are mostly product and release news: State of Play, Game Pass additions, Switch 2 compatibility fixes. Sony PlayStation's set also included a report about a cancelled Kojima project and a studio co-founder's departure.

Roblox is the outlier in volume (7,713 mentions, 2,035 with the brand in the headline). Its headlines center on developer conference announcements and creator economy figures. Activision Blizzard has a smaller footprint (3,632 mentions) but a high headline share (1,018), with stories on Diablo 5, a World of Warcraft announcement, and a union contract alongside layoffs.

Take-Two Interactive's coverage leans toward stock-performance stories. Tencent Games' recent headlines are largely about Tencent Cloud. Capcom and Square Enix coverage is mostly promotional and release news.

Nintendo is generally regarded as the most reliable game console brand…
Grok, answering “most reliable game console brand?”

Where the two stories diverge

The clearest gap is Electronic Arts. It was named in 381 answers and led the avoid-and-risk, employer and monetization groups. Yet only 121 of its 3,478 news mentions carry the brand in the headline. Four of the five recent headlines shown are the same syndicated conference announcement, which is not a storyline the assistants are telling.

Valve is a second case. It was among the most-named brands on trust and customer service. Its news count is hard to read, because the recent headlines include industrial valve articles and a legal-case item alongside a SteamOS release. Name collisions like this mean raw mention counts overstate or blur press attention.

Roblox runs the other way. It draws heavy press attention but sits much lower in the answers (134 of 1,250). Activision Blizzard's press story of studio announcements, a union contract and layoffs does not match its AI framing, which concentrates on risk, monetization and anti-cheat transparency. The assistants are drawing on something other than this month's headlines.

…there is no reliable, apples-to-apples public ranking of game platforms by child-exploitation reports…
Perplexity, answering “Which online game platforms have had the most problems with child exploitation reports?”

What this means for comms teams

The cited sources suggest where the answers come from. The most-cited domains were reddit.com (193), Wikipedia (107), tech-insider.org (99), youtube.com (96) and pcgamer.com (90). By source type, Community made up 37% of citations, Review & Affiliate 25%, Other 20% and Video & Social 18%. The citation data covers corporate and reputational questions, not consumer product queries. Forum threads and review sites shape the answers at least as much as corporate newsrooms do.

Check which questions your company appears under, not just whether it appears. A brand that is visible mainly in avoid, workplace or monetization questions is carrying a different narrative from one that appears under trust or library. Press volume will not show this. Also check for name collisions in your monitoring, as the Valve headlines illustrate.

These are single snapshots of live answers, and answers vary between runs. Use them to find the themes to track, not as a fixed ranking.

The evidence

Which brands the answers named, and what they cited.

ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini, Perplexity and Grok answered 250 unbranded questions about this sector, 1,250 answers in all.

Visibility leaderboard

Ordered by visibility: the share of this sector's answers that named each brand. Each figure comes with a 95% range; where two brands’ ranges overlap, they are effectively tied. This is not a favorability ranking.

Visibility by brand

  1. Sony PlayStation
    47%44–49%
  2. Xbox
    41%39–44%
  3. Nintendo
    40%38–43%
  4. Valve
    32%30–35%
  5. Electronic Arts
    30%28–33%
  6. Epic Games
    29%26–31%
  7. Ubisoft
    22%20–25%
  8. Activision Blizzard
    22%20–24%
  9. Take-Two Interactive
    15%13–17%
  10. Riot Games
    13%12–15%
  11. Roblox
    11%9–13%
  12. Tencent Games
    10%9–12%
  13. Capcom
    8%7–10%
  14. Square Enix
    5%4–6%
  15. Bandai Namco
    3%2–4%
Measured September 29, 2026. ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini, Perplexity and Grok, 1,250 answers. The line through each bar is its 95% range, printed under the figure.
Measured September 29, 2026. ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini, Perplexity and Grok, 1,250 answers.
RankBrandVisibilityChatGPTClaudeGeminiPerplexityGrokNamed in
1Sony PlayStation
47%95% range 44–49%
50%40%46%36%62%583 / 1,250
2Xbox
41%95% range 39–44%
44%32%45%30%55%515 / 1,250
3Nintendo
40%95% range 38–43%
49%30%40%30%53%503 / 1,250
4Valve
32%95% range 30–35%
27%23%37%24%51%406 / 1,250
5Electronic Arts
30%95% range 28–33%
31%22%25%27%48%381 / 1,250
6Epic Games
29%95% range 26–31%
26%24%32%17%45%357 / 1,250
7Ubisoft
22%95% range 20–25%
23%14%24%12%38%277 / 1,250
8Activision Blizzard
22%95% range 20–24%
21%16%22%14%36%271 / 1,250
9Take-Two Interactive
15%95% range 13–17%
13%12%13%13%21%182 / 1,250
10Riot Games
13%95% range 12–15%
14%10%10%9%22%166 / 1,250
11Roblox
11%95% range 9–13%
10%8%10%8%17%134 / 1,250
12Tencent Games
10%95% range 9–12%
8%11%9%8%14%127 / 1,250
13Capcom
8%95% range 7–10%
8%5%6%7%14%102 / 1,250
14Square Enix
5%95% range 4–6%
4%2%3%3%13%63 / 1,250
15Bandai Namco
3%95% range 2–4%
2%3%2%2%7%39 / 1,250

Top cited domains

The domains the answers cited most often, with each one's share of all citations in this sector. These are the most-cited sources, not every source cited. Bars are scaled to the most-cited domain.

  1. reddit.com
    193 citations3%
  2. en.wikipedia.org
    107 citations1%
  3. tech-insider.org
    99 citations1%
  4. youtube.com
    96 citations1%
  5. pcgamer.com
    90 citations1%
  6. gamerant.com
    77 citations1%
  7. gamespot.com
    65 citations1%
  8. pcmag.com
    64 citations1%

Source type breakdown

The type of site behind this sector's 8 most-cited domains, which account for 791 of the 7,569 citations in these answers. It is not the mix of every citation. Shares are of the classified citations only; domains the classifier could not label confidently are left out. Labels come from a classifier run on this site, not from a customer workspace's Smart Categories.

  • Community193 citations · 37%
  • Review & Affiliate129 citations · 25%
  • Other107 citations · 20%
  • Video & Social96 citations · 18%

Questions asked

250 unbranded questions across 13 intents, each put to every assistant once. None names a brand, so a brand that appears in an answer was volunteered by the model. The 5 seed questions, marked below, are the ones earlier five-question snapshots asked.

  • Reliability and quality21 questions
    1. Which video game companies make the highest quality games?Seed
    2. Which game publishers consistently release polished games at launch without major bugs?
    3. most reliable game console brand?
    4. Who makes the most dependable gaming controllers that don't develop stick drift?
    5. Which studios are known for supporting their games with regular patches and fixes for years after release?
    6. Are there any big publishers that reliably hit their announced release dates?
    7. What's the most stable PC game storefront for downloads, updates, and library syncing?
    8. I'm buying a gaming laptop for college. Which manufacturers build the most durable ones that last several years?
    9. Which cloud gaming services have the least lag and the fewest disconnects?
    10. Which mobile game developers put out consistently good games rather than cash grabs?
    11. What game studios have the best track record for consistently delivering great single-player games?
    12. Which publishers have the worst reputation for buggy, unfinished launches?
    13. Which gaming headset brands hold up best over years of heavy use?
    14. My kid's console broke twice in three years. Which brands should I look at for something that will actually last?
    15. Which video game franchises have stayed consistently good across sequels?
    16. Are there handheld gaming PCs or portable consoles with a good reputation for build quality and reliability?
    17. What are the most reliable brands for gaming monitors and peripherals for competitive players?
    18. For a business setting up an esports arena, which hardware and platform vendors are the most dependable?
    19. Which companies are best known for game ports that run well on PC instead of being sloppy conversions?
    20. Which indie publishers can you rely on for quality releases?
    21. Which game companies have the best record of fixing problems quickly after a bad update?
  • Trust and reputation11 questions
    1. Which game publishers are the most trusted by players?Seed
    2. Most trustworthy PC game store?
    3. Which game companies have been the most transparent about layoffs and studio closures?
    4. Which gaming subscription services are the most honest about what you actually get?
    5. What are the most respected indie publishers among gamers?
    6. Which publishers do players trust to not overhype their games in trailers before release?
    7. I'm a journalist covering the games industry. Which companies are most open with the press, and which are known for being secretive?
    8. Rank the major game publishers by how much goodwill they have with their fans.
    9. Do any game companies have a reputation for being fair to modders and content creators?
    10. Which companies are considered the most honest about early access and beta releases?
    11. Which game publishers have made real changes after backlash from their players?
  • Value and price23 questions
    1. Which gaming platforms offer the best value?Seed
    2. Is a game subscription service actually worth the monthly price?
    3. cheapest place to buy new PC games legitimately?
    4. Which console gives the most value for someone who only plays a handful of games a year?
    5. I have a $300 budget and a kid who wants to play with friends online. What's the best gaming setup for the money?
    6. Are premium editions of big new game releases ever worth the extra $20 to $30?
    7. Is paying for online multiplayer on consoles worth it, or are there platforms where it's free?
    8. Which gaming platforms have the best sales and discounts throughout the year?
    9. How do the big cloud gaming services compare on price?
    10. Is it cheaper in the long run to buy digital games or physical discs?
    11. Which publishers drop the price of their games fastest after launch?
    12. Are handheld gaming PCs worth the money compared to a regular console?
    13. Which game subscription bundles give you the most games for the lowest price?
    14. Rank the major consoles by total cost of ownership over five years.
    15. Is it worth paying full price for a new $70 game, or should I wait for a sale?
    16. What's the cheapest way to play the latest big-budget games without buying a new console?
    17. Which platform takes the biggest cut from indie developers, and does that make games cost more?
    18. I'm on a fixed income and want to game with my grandkids. What are the most affordable options?
    19. Which gaming company has the most consumer-friendly pricing right now?
    20. Do the more expensive controllers from console makers justify the price compared to third-party ones?
    21. Where can I find the best deals on used consoles and games?
    22. Are annual sports game releases worth buying every year, and which publishers charge the most for them?
    23. What are the best game subscriptions for families trying to share costs across several kids?
  • Customer service22 questions
    1. Who has the best customer support when a console or game purchase goes wrong?
    2. Which game companies have the most generous and fair refund policies?
    3. Which video game companies have the worst customer service reputation?
    4. My kid spent $200 on in-game purchases without asking. Which gaming companies are actually good about giving refunds in that situation?
    5. Which PC game stores are the most reliable when you need to get your money back on a broken game?
    6. I got banned from an online game and I think it was a mistake. Which publishers have a fair appeals process?
    7. Are there game publishers that respond quickly to support tickets?
    8. How do the major console makers compare on handling warranty repairs for a controller with stick drift?
    9. Which gaming platforms will actually reverse an accidental purchase if you ask nicely?
    10. What game companies are known for treating customers well after a botched launch?
    11. Rank the big game stores by how easy it is to reach a real human in support.
    12. My account got hacked and my game library is gone. Which platforms are best at recovering stolen accounts?
    13. Is it worth buying a subscription gaming service if their cancellation and billing support is a nightmare? Which ones are better about it?
    14. Which mobile game companies are the most helpful when you get charged for something you didn't buy?
    15. Who offers the best live chat support for gamers?
    16. I pre-ordered a game that turned out to be broken. Which storefronts are best about refunding pre-orders?
    17. Which handheld gaming device makers have the best repair and replacement service?
    18. Are there gaming companies that compensate players fairly when servers go down for days?
    19. What are the most complained about gaming companies when it comes to billing disputes?
    20. Which game publishers are best at getting lost items or currency restored after a bug?
    21. top gaming platforms for hassle-free returns on physical games and consoles?
    22. Which console maker is best about fixing hardware problems out of warranty?
  • Safety and security23 questions
    1. Which gaming companies are most responsible about child safety?Seed
    2. My 10-year-old wants to play online with friends. Which gaming platforms do parents trust most for safety and moderation?
    3. Which console makers do gamers trust most with their personal data?
    4. I'm a grandparent buying a gift for my grandson. Which game companies can I trust to be family-friendly?
    5. Are there any big game publishers with a clean record on data breaches and account security?
    6. Which gaming platforms have had the fewest data breaches?
    7. My 10-year-old wants to play online with friends. Which console or gaming platform has the strongest parental controls?
    8. Which game publishers have had the worst data breaches in the last decade?
    9. Are there gaming platforms that actually protect kids from predators in chat?
    10. Which console makers have had hardware recalls for overheating or battery problems?
    11. Which gaming companies have been fined by the FTC over children's privacy?
    12. Is it safe to give my credit card to a gaming platform, and which ones have the best payment security?
    13. Which game companies offer the best two-factor authentication for accounts?
    14. who has the best anti-cheat that doesn't compromise my computer's security?
    15. Which mobile game publishers are the most careful about protecting kids' data?
    16. Which game studios have been hit by ransomware or leaks of unreleased games?
    17. Which online game platforms have had the most problems with child exploitation reports?
    18. As a parent, which gaming companies let me set spending limits so my kid can't rack up huge in-app purchases?
    19. Are there game publishers that have been sued for how they handled player data?
    20. Which gaming services do the best job of stopping account takeovers and item scams?
    21. What gaming companies have refunded players after a security incident?
    22. Which PC game launchers and stores have the strongest security track record?
    23. Which gaming companies collect the least personal data from players?
  • Innovation21 questions
    1. Which game companies are leading the way in cloud gaming technology?
    2. Who is pushing the most innovative hardware in gaming right now?
    3. Which publishers are doing the most interesting things with AI in game development?
    4. I'm a parent thinking about buying a new console this holiday season. Which platform has the most cutting-edge features and technology?
    5. Which game studios have the most impressive graphics engines?
    6. Who makes the most innovative handheld gaming PC?
    7. Are there any gaming platforms with truly modern, easy-to-use storefronts and libraries?
    8. Which companies are leading in game streaming quality and low latency?
    9. What game developers are most innovative with new gameplay mechanics?
    10. Rank the major console makers by how innovative their controllers are.
    11. Which publishers have done the best job modernizing old franchises for new players?
    12. Who has the best cross-platform play and cross-save experience?
    13. Which gaming subscription services offer the most innovative features?
    14. What are the most technologically advanced mobile game publishers?
    15. Which companies are pioneering haptic feedback and immersive audio in gaming?
    16. Who is leading in ray tracing and next-gen visual tech for PC games?
    17. Which game platform has the best app and digital experience for managing my library and friends?
    18. I'm a software engineer wanting to work at a gaming company doing cutting-edge tech. Which ones should I look at?
    19. Which game companies are most innovative with user-generated content tools?
    20. Are there any publishers leading the way on accessibility features and adaptive tech?
    21. Top companies building the metaverse-style gaming worlds?
  • Leadership and scale21 questions
    1. Who are the biggest video game publishers in the world right now?
    2. What's the largest gaming company by revenue?
    3. Which game companies are the most financially stable heading into the next few years?
    4. Rank the top console makers by market share in the US.
    5. Which gaming platform has the most active users?
    6. Who are the most influential companies in the video game industry today?
    7. Which game publishers are best run, in your opinion?
    8. I'm thinking of investing in gaming stocks. Which companies are the strongest and most dominant in the industry?
    9. What are the top mobile game publishers by annual earnings?
    10. Which PC gaming storefront dominates the market?
    11. Are there any gaming companies with really strong balance sheets and low debt?
    12. Who are the leading players in cloud gaming and how do they stack up?
    13. Which studios and publishers have the most employees worldwide?
    14. What are the biggest acquisitions in gaming, and which companies have grown the most through buying other studios?
    15. Who leads the esports industry in terms of scale and sponsorship money?
    16. Which video game companies are the most profitable per employee?
    17. I'm a business student writing a report on the gaming industry. Who are the top five companies I should cover and why?
    18. Which company is the leader in virtual reality gaming hardware?
    19. Top-grossing free-to-play game makers?
    20. Which gaming company has the best leadership team?
    21. What are the largest gaming companies based in the US versus overseas?
  • Employer and workplace21 questions
    1. Which game studios have the best reputation for treating employees well?
    2. I'm a junior developer applying for jobs. Which big publishers are known for avoiding crunch and mass layoffs?
    3. Which gaming companies have been criticized the most for workplace harassment and toxic culture?
    4. Which esports and gaming companies have the best reputation for paying players and staff on time?
    5. Which gaming brands do employees rate highest for job security and work-life balance?
    6. What are the best video game companies to work for in the US?
    7. Which game studios have the worst crunch culture?
    8. I'm a junior programmer trying to break into games. Which publishers have the best entry-level programs and pay?
    9. Are there any big game publishers with unionized workers?
    10. Which game companies pay their developers the best?
    11. Best places to work as a game artist?
    12. Which big gaming companies have had the most layoffs in the past couple of years?
    13. I got offers from two different game studios and I'm trying to decide. What should I look at to compare work-life balance, and which major companies are known for the best?
    14. Are console makers or mobile game companies better to work for?
    15. Which gaming companies have the best benefits for parents, like paid parental leave?
    16. Which video game companies offer the best remote work options?
    17. How do the top gaming employers compare on salary for senior game designers?
    18. Which game companies are the best for women and other underrepresented groups to work at?
    19. Rank the major game publishers by employee satisfaction.
    20. I'm a 45-year-old software engineer thinking about moving into the games industry. Which companies are open to experienced hires from outside gaming?
    21. Which game companies have the most stable jobs and least risk of layoffs?
  • Sustainability and ethics13 questions
    1. As an investor, which video game companies have the strongest reputation for governance and ethical management?
    2. Are there any gaming companies with a strong environmental record?
    3. Which console maker is doing the most to cut its carbon footprint?
    4. Who are the most ethical game developers to support right now?
    5. Best video game companies for diversity and inclusion?
    6. How do the major console makers compare on e-waste and recycling programs?
    7. Are there game publishers that donate meaningfully to charity or community causes?
    8. Which gaming hardware makers use the most recycled materials in their consoles and controllers?
    9. Which gaming companies have made real climate commitments, and which are just greenwashing?
    10. As an investor who cares about ESG, which publicly traded game companies score best?
    11. Should I feel okay buying from big game publishers, or are some worse than others ethically?
    12. Which streaming and cloud gaming services have the biggest energy footprint?
    13. How do the top game companies stack up on supply chain ethics and factory working conditions for their hardware?
  • Avoid and risk11 questions
    1. Which video game company should players avoid?Seed
    2. Which big publishers have a history of shutting down online services too early?
    3. What gaming companies have been accused of unfair treatment of modders and fan creators?
    4. Which game companies have been sued the most by players or regulators?
    5. Who are the most disliked companies among PC gamers right now, and why?
    6. Which game companies have been fined by the FTC or other government agencies?
    7. Is it risky to buy digital games from certain storefronts because they can revoke your library or shut down servers?
    8. Rank the gaming companies with the most controversial layoffs in recent years.
    9. As an investor, which video game stocks carry the most legal or reputational risk?
    10. What game companies are notorious for launching unfinished, buggy games and then refusing refunds?
    11. Which publishers have been fined or penalized by regulators over loot boxes?
  • Monetization and fair play21 questions
    1. Are there any game publishers that are honest about their microtransactions?
    2. Which mobile game companies are seen as the most predatory with in-app purchases?
    3. Who has the worst reputation in gaming for loot boxes?
    4. Which game companies are known for pay-to-win designs that players hate?
    5. Which developers are known for respecting players with fair pricing and no aggressive monetization?
    6. Is there a gaming platform that has a reputation for protecting kids from gambling-style mechanics?
    7. Which publishers charge the most for in-game purchases and microtransactions?
    8. best free-to-play games that don't pressure you to spend money?
    9. My teenager keeps spending on skins and battle passes. Which games have the worst spending traps for kids?
    10. Which mobile game companies rely most on in-app purchases?
    11. Are loot boxes and gacha mechanics worth spending money on in any game?
    12. I'm a parent trying to avoid games that push kids into spending money. Which publishers are the most ethical about microtransactions?
    13. What are the biggest red flags when a publisher sells loot boxes to kids?
    14. Which game companies use the most aggressive dark patterns to get players to spend money?
    15. As a grandparent buying a gift, which gaming platforms or games should I be careful about because of in-game spending traps?
    16. I'm buying a console for my 10-year-old. Which platforms make it easiest to block in-game purchases and loot boxes?
    17. Who has the fairest battle pass system in shooters right now?
    18. Are there any major publishers that have completely dropped loot boxes?
    19. Which sports game franchises rely most heavily on card packs and ultimate-team-style spending?
    20. Top gacha games with the most generous free currency and reasonable pity systems?
    21. Rank the major game publishers by how aggressive their monetization is.
  • Game library and exclusives21 questions
    1. Do any subscription game services have a consistently high-quality catalog, or is it mostly filler?
    2. Which console makers do the best job with backward compatibility and keeping your old games working?
    3. Which publishers have the most valuable franchises in gaming history?
    4. Which console has the best exclusive games right now?
    5. best game subscription service for a big library of games?
    6. I'm buying my first console for my 10-year-old and want lots of family-friendly franchises. Which platform has the strongest lineup?
    7. Which publishers own the most iconic long-running franchises?
    8. Is a gaming PC or a console better if I care most about the number of games available?
    9. What are the best handheld gaming devices for game selection?
    10. Which platform has the deepest back catalog of classic games?
    11. Rank the major console makers by quality of their first-party studios.
    12. Which subscription service adds the most big new releases on day one?
    13. I love story-driven single-player adventures. Which platform and publishers should I follow?
    14. Which gaming platform has the best indie game selection?
    15. Who makes the best exclusive games for couch co-op and local multiplayer?
    16. What's the best platform for retro game collections and remasters?
    17. Top publishers for sports games and annual franchises?
    18. Which companies have the strongest lineup of open-world games?
    19. I'm a longtime shooter fan. Which publishers and platforms have the best selection of multiplayer shooters?
    20. Which mobile game publishers have the best catalog of quality games?
    21. Are cloud gaming services good enough to replace owning a console, and which has the biggest library?
  • Online community and moderation21 questions
    1. Which online multiplayer platforms have the best server uptime?
    2. Which game companies are best at keeping online matchmaking and anti-cheat working properly?
    3. Which game developers deliver the most reliable free-to-play live service experiences with few outages?
    4. Which publishers handle server maintenance and downtime the most professionally?
    5. Which online gaming platforms have the best reputation for handling cheaters and harassment?
    6. Which online multiplayer games have the most responsive support for reporting cheaters and harassment?
    7. Which online game companies have the best record of banning scammers and hackers quickly?
    8. Who leads the industry in voice chat, matchmaking and online multiplayer infrastructure?
    9. Which publishers have the worst anti-cheat or account ban problems, where people get banned unfairly?
    10. Which online shooters have the least toxic player communities?
    11. Best multiplayer games for someone who's tired of getting screamed at in voice chat?
    12. Which competitive games have the worst cheating problem right now?
    13. Which game companies are known for laggy servers and constant outages at launch?
    14. What's the best anti-cheat software used in online games?
    15. Which developers actually communicate well with their player communities?
    16. Rank the big multiplayer games by how well they handle harassment.
    17. I'm a woman who plays online and I'm sick of harassment. Which games and platforms are the friendliest?
    18. Which game studios have the best community managers?
    19. Are there any multiplayer games that use AI moderation for voice chat, and which companies do it best?
    20. Who has the best dedicated server infrastructure for online games?
    21. Which companies are the most transparent about how many cheaters they ban?

How this was measured

Measured September 29, 2026. 250 unbranded questions per sector, asked to ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini, Perplexity and Grok on their product models, with web search on. Refreshed quarterly.

This is a snapshot, not a ranking or a trend: AI answers vary from run to run. It shows whether a brand appeared and which sources were cited, not how favorably it was described. The paid platform tracks favorability daily.

Full method

In an early five-question test, the same brand went from 40% to 30% to 70% visibility across three runs, which is why every figure here is dated and treated as a snapshot.

The questions cover 13 intents, such as reliability, value for money and customer service. A model drafted them, a review pass removed paraphrases and questions that point to one company, and every question was checked so that none names a measured brand. Each was asked once per assistant in run 2026Q4.

Every visibility figure comes with a 95% range (a Wilson interval). Where two brands' ranges overlap, treat them as tied. The figures use all 1,250 answers. The quotes in the story come from a stratified sample of 60 of them, spread across every assistant and intent.

Summarized on September 30, 2026from this snapshot's stored answers. Every quote is checked against the original answer.

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