Prioritize the actual largest image in a game launcher
The practical problem
On a game landing page, the visually dominant cover is often the LCP candidate. Measure which element actually wins before preloading anything, because a rotating hero and dynamic JS insertion can change the result.
Implementation protocol
Place the dominant <img> in the initial HTML, with intrinsic dimensions, and avoid lazy loading it. Use high fetch priority only when testing shows the image truly dominates LCP; defer decorative galleries.
Worked scenario
For a 2.9-second LCP with a 1.1-second resource discovery delay, reducing the image file alone cannot recover the whole missed second. Compare network waterfalls before and after discoverability work.
What could go wrong
Preloading several competing poster images can hurt the true hero.
Acceptance criteria
Verify cold and warm mobile visits, measure LCP at the 75th percentile and capture a screenshot of the LCP element.
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