Kick waited nearly four years to launch ads. Here’s why
Almost four years after launching in 2022, the livestreaming platform Kick has rolled out its first full-fledged advertising product. Although brands have been able...
Take-Two’s mobile business falls 7% in Q1 as last year’s gains prove hard to match
After a strong financial year for mobile gaming in 2026, Take-Two Interactive’s mobile business is coming back to earth in the first quarter of...
Take-Two Interactive says UGC helped drive Grand Theft Auto growth in Q1 2027
Grand Theft Auto is driving business for Take-Two Interactive — and user-generated content is driving business for Grand Theft Auto. In Take-Two Interactive’s earnings report...
The battle over Tung Tung Tung Sahur is testing the limits of copyright and trademark law
The ongoing legal dispute over the rights to AI-generated meme characters is about to enter a new phase. It’s been eight months since Spyder...
From TikTok to ‘mini apps’: How Sekai wants to transform vibe coding into a creator medium
Sekai believes vibe coding is becoming a creator medium — and the company is building a platform to help creators in the space grow their...
Why PUBG is backing up its UGC platform launch with a $95,000 creator contest
PUBG has a new user-generated content mode, and Krafton is offering tens of thousands of dollars in prizes to convince creators to try it...
Twitch’s CPO chimes in on clipping, gaming culture, and being a ‘degenerate gamer’ | The BIG Show with Mike Minton
Mike Minton doesn’t fit the mold of the typical tech executive. It’s been a year since Minton took over as Twitch’s chief product officer...
Razer acquires StreamElements
After months of uncertainty, StreamElements has found a path forward under the Razer umbrella. Razer, the gaming lifestyle and hardware brand, announced its acquisition...
Enduring Games backs Twin Galaxies in strategic investment deal | exclusive
Twin Galaxies wants to scale its competitive gaming platform into an advertising business, and Enduring Games is buying into the vision. Enduring Games’ primary focus...
WorldBuilder Summit announces date and location for London expansion event | exclusive
The WorldBuilder Summit is going international this November. In April, the WorldBuilder Summit brought 260 creators, marketers, and user-generated content dealmakers into the London...