You can stop panicking about the PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X
New console launches can cause some anxiety, especially in the time before you get the next-gen hardware yourself. And I get it. You’ve committed...
Sensor Tower: Among Us surpasses 217 million downloads on mobile
The mobile version of Among Us has passed the 217 million-download mark, according to market analyst Sensor Tower. Among Us is out for PC...
Griffin Gaming Partners raises $235 million to invest in games
Venture capital fund Griffin Gaming Partners has raised $235 million to invest in game companies and related technologies around the world. The video game...
Bugsnax review — Good grub, undercooked puzzles
Bugsnax has captured the imagination of many thanks to a catchy theme song. Does the actual game capture that same sense of whimsy and...
Mobile ad monetization firm Vungle appoints Jeremy Bondy as CEO
Mobile ad and in-app monetization firm Vungle has appointed Jeremy Bondy as CEO. Bondy previously served as chief operating officer and succeeds Rick Tallman,...
What it takes to pitch a game
This started as a collection of random thoughts and answers to questions the Xsolla team and I frequently get about pitching and has ended...
Game industry TV ad spend drops nearly 30% from September to October
Gaming brands spent an estimated $28.1 million on TV advertising in October — a 28.73% decrease from September’s outlay of $39.5 million and a...
The DeanBeat: The consoles have a tall order in bringing joy to the world
I used to sit with a laptop or iPhone beside me when I played a game on my consoles. That was because I could...
Get the most out of your game’s subscription plans
Video game developers and publishers are looking for ways to boost user loyalty, increase engagement, and build consistent revenue streams. Subscription plans are a...
Astro’s Playroom review — The best way to start your life with PS5
When you first boot up your PlayStation 5, you should immediately start playing Astro’s Playroom. This 3D platformer comes installed on every PlayStation 5,...