Alexander Lee, Author at GamesBeat

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Riot Games reveals Riftbound competitive circuit and new set details in its first State of the Game update | exclusive

Posted byby Alexander Lee
February 4, 2026
3 min

As “Riftbound” takes off, Riot Games is looking to take advantage with new set releases and an expanded competitive circuit. Since “Riftbound’s” English-language launch...

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Gameplay

How Scopely’s seasonal model boosted Monopoly Go! playtime by 7 percent

Posted byby Alexander Lee
February 4, 2026
3 min

After pivoting to a seasonal release model last year, “Monopoly Go!” is reaping the rewards in 2026. Today, February 4, marks the launch of...

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Technology

Nintendo’s Virtual Boy Classics will be playable on Labo VR headsets

Posted byby Alexander Lee
February 3, 2026
2 min

Editor’s note: After the publication of this article, a Nintendo representative reached out to GamesBeat with the following clarification: “Recently, we incorrectly stated that...

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Gaming Culture

Brand integrations have surpassed owned worlds on Roblox and Fortnite | exclusive

Posted byby Alexander Lee
February 3, 2026
3 min

For advertisers on Roblox and Fortnite, brand integrations are in — and owned and operated worlds are out. For the first time ever, the total...

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Gaming Culture

Nintendo is asserting its multiplayer dominance with new and updated Switch 2 titles

Posted byby Alexander Lee
February 3, 2026
2 min

In 2026, Nintendo wants gamers to know that it is still the king of in-person multiplayer. On January 28, GamesBeat attended a press preview...

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‘I made it my mission to try and connect brands and gaming in a meaningful way’: The BIG Show with Magali Huot

Posted byby Alexander Lee
February 2, 2026
2 min

Brands and advertisers are diving into gaming, and Magali Huot is ready to give them a helping hand. Of the major advertising agencies, Dentsu...

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Development

Blizzard QA workers ratify union contract with Microsoft

Posted byby Alexander Lee
February 2, 2026
2 min

Blizzard quality assurance workers are unionizing. Today, February 2, an overwhelming majority of quality assurance staff at Blizzard’s offices in Albany, New York, and...

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Development

Side opens new Taipei studio focused on QA and localization

Posted byby Alexander Lee
January 30, 2026
2 min

Side sees opportunity in the Taiwanese gaming industry. Yesterday, January 29, the video game development and services provider opened a new studio space in...