In an intriguing revelation, indie developer Petter Malmehed has linked the decline of his puzzle game, After Hours, to a surprising factor: the communication skills of younger players. As reviews for the game dropped, Malmehed discovered that many players were struggling with a crucial gameplay mechanic that required them to send real-life emails to an in-game character. The issue? A significant number of these emails were sent without proper formatting, with vital information crammed into subject lines, rendering them ineffective for game progression.