Why director Genki Kawamura threw out the video game film adaptation playbook with ‘Exit 8’
“Exit 8” puts a unique spin on the growing trend of video game film adaptations. Released in Japan in August 2025, “Exit 8” is...
‘Audiences love the intersection of gaming, media and sport’: The BIG Show with Peter Levin
Peter Levin has always been a gamer. Levin has been a leading gaming industry investor and media executive for decades, serving as a digital...
New research reveals trade-off behind AI vibe coding tools: speed vs. understanding | exclusive
Vibe coding is making it easier for kids to make games — but could prevent them from developing a deeper understanding of game creation. A...
Beyond nostalgia: How the creators of Sacred are breathing new life into the 20-year-old series
The Sacred series is coming back with its first new title since 2014. Announced in December 2025, Sacred: Last Pixel of Ancaria is the...
‘We’re not making Aladdin’: How Lunacy Studios is redefining Middle Eastern representation with The House of Hikmah
A new game is launching next week in a bid to reclaim the narrative about the Middle East. Lunacy Studios’ The House of Hikmah...
LiveRamp and Unity announce expanded partnership | exclusive
LiveRamp and Unity are deepening their partnership in a bid to bring brands and marketers closer to mobile gamers. Today, April 2, LiveRamp enabled...
Playstudios kicks off month-long Space Invaders crossover inside Tetris mobile game
Two iconic gaming brands are joining forces for a month-long in-game collaboration. Today, April 1, Playstudios is kicking off a Space Invaders activation inside...
Inside Clix Gaming’s creator-powered business strategy
A top Fortnite streamer wants to use his platform as the springboard to launch a media empire. Cody “Clix” Conrod has been a top...
Announcing the judging committee for GamesBeat’s 2026 BOSS Mode Awards
GamesBeat has unveiled the judging committee for the inaugural BOSS Mode Awards, which recognize women leaders across games, entertainment, media and technology and will...
Inside Chaos Agents, Popularium’s upcoming ‘auto-battler royale’
Richard Garfield doesn’t want people to play his new game optimally. In 2023, Garfield — the game designer best known for creating Magic: The...