Alexander Lee, Author at GamesBeat

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Gaming Culture

GRID Esports and Smilegate want to use data to make esports more attractive to commercial partners

Posted byby Alexander Lee
February 27, 2026
2 min

Smilegate is looking to grow “Crossfire” esports — and the Korean game developer is leaning on in-game data to make the vision a reality. Yesterday,...

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Development

Minecraft creators want to do more brand integrations in 2026

Posted byby Alexander Lee
February 26, 2026
3 min

As brands and advertisers warm up to virtual worlds, Minecraft creators are feeling left out. In recent years, brands have become an increasingly integral...

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Gaming Culture

How stepping away from esports helped SoaR Gaming outlast the competition

Posted byby Alexander Lee
February 25, 2026
2 min

SoaR Gaming is one of the few companies left standing from the initial wave of esports hype in the early 2010s. The secret to...

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Gaming Culture

How the creators of Mexican Ninja are translating Latin American culture into video game chaos

Posted byby Alexander Lee
February 24, 2026
2 min

As Latin culture rises, Amber Studio is looking to tap into the phenomenon with its upcoming title “Mexican Ninja.” “Mexican Ninja” is slated for...

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Gaming Culture

Games journalism’s challenges in 2026: The BIG Show with Christopher Dring and Kaare Eriksen

Posted byby Alexander Lee
February 23, 2026
2 min

Video game journalism is in a difficult position in 2026 — and there is no easy solution to the industry’s struggles. With waves of layoffs,...

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Gaming Culture

Roblox creators view film and TV adaptations as a promising revenue stream

Posted byby Alexander Lee
February 23, 2026
3 min

Roblox creators are looking to invade Hollywood with their original IP. As Roblox continues to grow its user base and library of experiences, its...

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Gameplay

Genvid introduces Story Maps to continue ‘DC Heroes United’ narrative

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February 20, 2026
2 min

“DC Heroes United” is keeping its story alive with a new feature launch. “DC Heroes United” is the latest production by Genvid, a company...

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How Transport Fever 3’s six-year development journey showcases the gaming industry’s evolution

Posted byby Alexander Lee
February 18, 2026
4 min

“Transport Fever 3” is Urban Games’ most ambitious release yet. Announced in May 2025, “Transport Fever 3” is the third iteration of Urban Games’...

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Vertiqal Studios is staffing up in a bid to bring more brands into the gaming ecosystem

Posted byby Alexander Lee
February 17, 2026
3 min

With brands eager to reach gaming audiences, Vertiqal Studios is growing its workforce — and its ambitions — in 2026. Founded as Wondr Gaming in 2019,...

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Gaming Culture

Courtyard launches Zodiac-themed Pokémon card pack for Lunar New Year | exclusive

Posted byby Alexander Lee
February 17, 2026
3 min

The world’s largest procurer of Pokémon cards is celebrating the game’s 30th anniversary with a Zodiac-themed release. Today, February 17, the collectibles trading platform...

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