Updater, Shannon Liao's newsletter alternatives: newsletters like it

24 newsletters in the NewsletterFIT index cover the same topics as Updater, Shannon Liao's newsletter (AI cost management in game development, Generative AI creative limitations and Take-Two Interactive leadership). The closest matches are Joel, THE FUTURE IS OURS TO MAKE and Joy in Ruination. They are ranked by how many topics they share with it, then by publicly shown subscribers.

Updated Nov 13, 2026 · ranked by shared topics, then publicly shown subscribers · methodology

About Updater, Shannon Liao's newsletter

The publication covers the intersection of technology and culture through two distinct lenses: industry analysis of AI's financial and creative limits in AAA game development, and personal reflections on live music…

  • AI cost management in game development
  • Generative AI creative limitations
  • Take-Two Interactive leadership
  • Music festivals
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  1. 1
    Joel8K subscribers

    Substacklast post Aug 14, 2026

    "artist" berkeley, ca

    Likely audience: Music festival attendees

    2 shared topics

  2. 2

    SubstackWeekly · last post 8 days ago

    From recent posts: The Future Is Ours To Make publishes live music reviews and cultural reflections, including critiques of pop performances and punk rock benefits. The publication currently operates as a free resource rather than a paid…

    Likely audience: Music fans

    2 shared topics

  3. 3

    SubstackMonthly or less · last post 27 days ago

    Joy in Ruination is a newsletter from Tristan Louth-Robins, taking the form of short essays touching on themes of personal recollection, the environment, acoustic ecology and the act of listening. Seeking meaning…

    Likely audience: Independent musicians

    2 shared topics

  4. 4
    Slow Boring 202K subscribers

    SubstackDaily · last post yesterday

    From recent posts: Slow Boring publishes opinion essays on American politics, culture, and policy, including coverage of elections, media criticism, and infrastructure debates. The publication mixes analytical journalism with personal…

    Likely audience: Political analysts

    1 shared topic

  5. 5
    Baby's All Right 94K subscribers

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    What's happening at Baby's this week?

    Likely audience: Music fans

    1 shared topic

  6. 6
    The Music Week46K subscribers

    SubstackEvery two weeks · last post 14 days ago

    The Music Week is a place to share, explore and discuss music. Every week I publish album reviews and recommendations, discussions, deep dives and more!

    Likely audience: Music enthusiasts

    1 shared topic

  7. 7
    FIERCE by mitú43K subscribers

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    From recent posts: FIERCE by mitú publishes opinion pieces, cultural analysis, and data-driven reports focused on Latina experiences in health, finance, and media. It targets Latinas and allies seeking specific coverage of systemic issues…

    Likely audience: Latina community leaders

    1 shared topic

  8. 8

    SubstackMonthly or less · last post 27 days ago

    This is home to the ongoing activities of Sean Dietrich, aka Sean of the South. From appearances on the Grand Ole Opry to book releases, Sean is a busy guy! He'd love nothing more than to have you join him on this…

    Likely audience: Southern culture enthusiasts

    1 shared topic

  9. 9

    SubstackMonthly or less · last post 28 days ago

    From recent posts: The Land That Time Forgot publishes personal essays and historical recollections focused on music history, live performances, and the careers of artists like Buddy Holly, Dolly Parton, and David Bowie. The publication…

    Likely audience: Music historians

    1 shared topic

  10. 10
    Well-Tempered Zealot25K subscribers

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    From recent posts: Well-Tempered Zealot publishes announcements for Dirty Projectors events, including festivals, album releases, and live performances. It targets music fans interested in indie, classical, and camping music experiences.

    Likely audience: Indie music fans

    1 shared topic

  11. 11
    The Soho Club19K subscribers

    SubstackSeveral times a week · last post 10 days ago

    O mailing do Soho Music Group: anúncios, lançamentos, eventos e leitura de indústria para uma comunidade conectada à música contemporânea.

    Likely audience: Music industry professionals

    1 shared topic

  12. 12

    SubstackWeekly · last post yesterday

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    Likely audience: Brixton residents

    1 shared topic

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    THRESHOLD14K subscribers

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    Likely audience: Music enthusiasts

    1 shared topic

  14. 14
    Finde.club12K subscribers

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    Likely audience: Buenos Aires residents

    1 shared topic

  15. 15
    NomoFomo Insights11K subscribers

    SubstackEvery two weeks · last post 23 days ago

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    Likely audience: Tech enthusiasts

    1 shared topic

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    SubstackWeekly · last post 9 days ago

    NYC conductor curates this week’s must‑hear classical shows—Brooklyn gems included.

    Likely audience: New York City residents

    1 shared topic

  17. 17
    No Expectations10K subscribers

    SubstackEvery two weeks · last post 21 days ago

    From recent posts: No Expectations is a reader-supported music newsletter publishing weekly album reviews, playlists, and personal essays centered on indie rock, folk, and post-punk, with a focus on Chicago and Midwest artists and scenes…

    Likely audience: Music enthusiasts

    1 shared topic

  18. 18
    Sophia10K subscribers

    Substacklast post Jul 16, 2026

    From recent posts: This publication features personal essays on diverse subjects including live music, journalism, digital culture, travel, and death. The content is written in a reflective, first-person style and is intended for readers…

    Likely audience: middle-aged adults

    1 shared topic

  19. 19
    Gagarin Newsletter9K subscribers

    SubstackWeekly · last post 10 days ago

    From recent posts: Gagarin Newsletter publishes weekly event listings for the Gagarin cultural center in Varese and Busto Arsizio, Italy, covering live music performances, book talks, film screenings, and community programs such as…

    Likely audience: ARCI members

    1 shared topic

  20. 20
    Berlin Events Weekly8K subscribers

    SubstackWeekly · last post 10 days ago

    From recent posts: Berlin Events Weekly is a weekly curated guide for residents and visitors seeking cultural festivals, music concerts, film screenings, and dining experiences in Berlin. The publication mixes practical event listings…

    Likely audience: Berlin residents

    1 shared topic

  21. 21
    Radio Popolare8K subscribers

    SubstackSeveral times a week · last post 9 days ago

    From recent posts: Radio Popolare publishes a weekly international news roundup covering Italian politics, global conflicts, and cultural events, targeting readers interested in current affairs and social issues.

    Likely audience: Activists

    1 shared topic

  22. 22
    The DC Weekly8K subscribers

    SubstackEvery two weeks · last post 16 days ago

    Your weekly guide to life in Washington DC!

    Likely audience: DC residents

    1 shared topic

  23. 23
    Unheard8K subscribers

    SubstackEvery two weeks · last post 18 days ago

    I’m new here, but so far I’m LOVING it, and while switching platforms is always a bit scary it felt like the right time to start sharing. Music, the road, the people, and yes… probably trying to justify my tech…

    Likely audience: Fans of Steve Clisby's writing

    1 shared topic

  24. 24

    SubstackEvery two weeks · last post 15 days ago

    Monthly updates with all the best tips and advice from IconicRiviera.com about the French Riviera (Côte d'Azur), Monaco, & Provence, France. (Aussi disponible en français.)

    Likely audience: Travel enthusiasts

    1 shared topic

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