‘A culture that is immersed in and loves games’ | The BIG Show with John Hight
When a recruiter from Wizards of the Coast reached out to John Hight last year, he had no idea what to expect. “It was...
NRG Esports has been acquired by DarkZero
NRG Esports is officially under new ownership. On December 1, the Las-Vegas-based esports company DarkZero closed a deal to acquire the competitive gaming side...
Roblox and Universal Music Group announce a strategic partnership
Roblox and Universal Music Group are officially teaming up. Today, December 19, Roblox and Universal Music Group (UMG) announced a new strategic partnership intended...
Epic Games is recruiting creators to support Fortnite’s mobile push
Epic Games wants more mobile gamers to play Fortnite, and it’s leveraging the platform’s creator talent to help make it happen. In 2025, an increasing...
Data report: In 2025, women spent more time gaming than men
When it comes to gaming, a new data report suggests women might be more hardcore than men. Today, December 18, the market research firm...
How Ubisoft brought ‘Splinter Cell’ into streaming TV | GamesBeat Insider Series
For Ubisoft, “Splinter Cell: Deathwatch” came at the perfect time. Ubisoft’s animated television show — the first-ever TV adaptation of the long-running “Splinter Cell”...
Atari Hotels launches $40 million equity crowdfunding bid
Atari Hotels is bringing the public into its ownership group as it targets a 2028 launch date. Intersection Development, a real estate firm based...
How entertainment companies are building cross-platform worlds around gaming IP | GamesBeat Insider Series
Gaming IP is ripe for adaptation — but it requires a different touch for different forms of media. The era of video game adaptations is...
Fortnite creators launch a wave of SpongeBob games backed by Epic Games and Paramount
A group of Fortnite creators is launching officially licensed SpongeBob experiences, and Epic Games is footing the bill. Today, December 15, marks the official...
‘Social media is an interactive entertainment medium’ | The BIG Show with Randy Pitchford
Randy Pitchford believes gaming is still in the early stages of its evolution. “We figured out a medium, as a species, where the audience...