BAFTA announces a dozen ‘must watch’ creatives in U.S. film, games and TV
BAFTA North America announced its 2025 BAFTA Breakthrough U.S. cohort, featuring 12 “must-watch” creatives working in film, games and television, from across the US....
Cyber Monday results suggest holiday sales are off to a strong start
Consumers spent a total of $14.25 billion online for Cyber Monday, up 7.1% YoY, and above the initial projection of $14.2 billion (up 6.3% YoY), according to Adobe Analytics. In the peak hours of 8 pm to 10 pm,...
Women-Led Games and Latin American Games tease Game Awards showcases
Women-Led Games and the Latin American Games Showcase have announced their return to the end-of-year games industry event. The two organizations will hold their...
Netflix looks to bring non-subscribers into the fold with its new puzzle game app
With the release of its new, dedicated puzzle gaming app, Netflix is signaling that its gaming offerings are intended for new audience members — not...
Scopely unveils Monopoly Go collab with Harry Potter
Scopely unveiled a new collaboration between the chart-topping mobile game Monopoly Go and Harry Potter. Players (aka “Tycoons”) are invited to roll the dice and discover the...
Vertigo Games scores 175% boost in Critical Strike revenues after switching web shops
Vertigo Games, the studio behind the hit mobile shooter game Critical Strike, saw a 175% boost in revenues for its game one month after...
How global development Is shaping the future of game production | GamesBeat Next
As the industry grapples with rising costs, shrinking budgets, and widespread layoffs, the panel for Global Development for Scalability and Sustainability at GamesBeat Next...
Initial Cyber Monday sales hit $9.1B, up 4.5% | Adobe
Consumers have already spent $9.1 billion online for Cyber Monday (up through 3:30 p.m. Pacific time), up 4.5% from a year ago, according to Adobe Analytics. Adobe Analytics expects that...
Why brands are becoming key players in game monetization | GamesBeat Next
As game developers rewrite the monetization playbook, they are increasingly making brands key players in their evolving strategies. At last month’s GamesBeat Next conference...
How Valve’s Portal became a pinball game
Eighteen years after Portal took the gaming world by storm and 14 years after its hit sequel Portal 2, gamers can play Portal as a pinball machine. Thanks...