Inside a studio layoff — Big questions for Microsoft’s intentions for id Software
The team at id Software seemed safe from the Xbox layoffs, as the studio hadn’t been notified that it was up for closure or...
Roost Social flies to 250,000 users by slowing messaging down | exclusive
In an era of instant messaging and endless notifications Roost Social is asking users to slow down — by sending messages via virtual carrier...
How State Farm’s creator-first approach keeps ‘Gamerhood’ talent coming back
State Farm has spent five years reaching gaming audiences through creators — and the company’s efforts are paying off with the upcoming fifth season of...
‘Games will replace cinema as the greatest form of art’ | The BIG Show with Jenova Chen
Jenova Chen thinks games are on track to replace cinema as the world’s premier art form. Chen has been a household name in gaming...
Microsoft brings Mojang and King under the Xbox umbrella
Microsoft is bringing Mojang and King closer to the core of the tech giant’s gaming division. Amid a wave of layoffs today, July 6,...
Games for Change names Tabletop Award finalists spanning queer history, menstrual health, and disaster triage
The 2026 Games for Change tabletop finalists are in. On July 1, Games for Change announced the three finalists for its 2026 Best Board...
How Stern Pinball has survived for 4 decades | exclusive interview with the legendary Gary Stern
Gary Stern, the founder and chairman of Stern Pinball, has been a fixture of the pinball industry for decades. His father, Sam Stern, started...
Blast credits diversified revenue strategy for 40% year-over-year growth
Blast is bullish on esports — and the company has the numbers to back it up. Based in Denmark, Blast operates competitive gaming leagues...
GamesBeat’s The BIG Show returns for Season 2 with Jenova Chen, Eunice Lee and more influential industry leaders
GamesBeat’s The BIG Show is returning for Season 2, bringing together developers, executives and industry leaders for conversations about the forces shaping the future...
Zynga and NaturalMotion celebrate a decade of racing with CSR2 | James Hans interview
Zynga and NaturalMotion are celebrating 10 years of racing history for the mobile racing game CSR2. It’s an example of a live service game,...