In a surprising revelation, indie developer Petter Malmehed has linked the decline of his puzzle game, After Hours, on Steam to a lack of email communication skills among younger players. Since its release in 2018, the game has seen a steady drop in user reviews and completion rates, which Malmehed attributes to players struggling with the game’s unique requirement to send real-life emails to progress. This insight raises questions about how modern communication habits are affecting gaming experiences.