Nexters acquires three gaming companies as part of mobile investment
Nexters today announced a series of acquisition deals as part of its investment into mobile gaming. It will acquire Cubic Games, RJ Games, and...
Not everyone will be a hero in the metaverse — and that’s okay
One of the conceits behind the metaverse is that everyone will be able to have their own identity within the digital world. But how...
The gaming metaverse might be the best place for inclusive, diverse voices
As the idea of the metaverse continues to take shape, it’s important to remember how varied those who participate in it will be. How...
How the metaverse will impact governance, privacy, fraud, identity, and more
As the metaverse coalesces, big players in the space are making enormous investments. And while there are many business opportunities in the various metaverses...
Jeri Ellsworth and Tilt Five are bringing the metaverse to your table
In 1977, Star Wars: A New Hope hit the theaters and took the world by storm. It was full of daring escapes, lightsaber duels,...
Brendan Greene’s plan to build a massive digital world
Brendan Greene invented the battle royale genre for video games. His PlayerUnknown’s Battlegrounds (PUBG) has sold more than 75 million copies since 2017. Instead...
Building on the social aspect of games will expand the metaverse
One of the principles of the metaverse as we currently understand it is that it’s a social space. It’s intended to be a world...
Crusader Kings III comes to PS5 and Xbox on March 29
Paradox Interactive announced today that Crusader Kings III is coming to PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X/S on March 29. Crusader Kings III is...
Israeli studio Spring Games raises $7M from Playtika
Israeli startup Spring Games has raised $7 million in a seed round funding from Playtika to develop NFT-powered games on the blockchain. The first...
Audience-driven games are evolving entertainment
Games are being watched as much as they’re being played in the modern industry. Between the rise of the streaming industry and audience-participation titles,...