Eli Mercer

Eli Mercer is a games journalist focused on the intersection of platforms, player communities, and technology. He began his writing career documenting local competitive-gaming events and quickly developed a reputation for explaining industry shifts without losing sight of the people affected by them. At Informer Tech, Eli reports on consoles, PC gaming, subscription services, game preservation, handhelds, and the business decisions shaping what players can access. He is particularly drawn to stories about ownership, backward compatibility, modding, and the future of physical media. Eli writes with energy and skepticism, giving readers useful context beyond the trailer, rumor, or quarterly earnings call.