Intel Extreme Masters returns to Beijing this fall
Intel Extreme Masters (IEM), one of the longest-running and most prestigious esports tournament circuits in the world, is set to return to China this...
Minecraft creators want Roblox-style brand deals — and see Xbox’s new chief strategy officer as an opening
The Minecraft creator community is buzzing with excitement about Xbox’s new chief strategy officer Matthew Ball. Ball, who previously worked as an independent industry...
InPVP acquires Feather Client, rebrands as Dawn | exclusive
Feather Client is under new management. Today, May 21, the minecraft server operator InPVP announced its acquisition of Feather Client, a prominent third-party Minecraft...
Later launches Creator AEO for AI Answer Engine Optimization
AEO may be the new SEO. With search engines like Google, we’re getting a single AI answer to our queries at the top of...
Scott Coker creates international MMA league with $60M in funding | exclusive interview
With $60 million in funding and nearly four decades of combat sports experience, Scott Coker, a seasoned promoter in the mixed martial arts community, is...
From a pillar model to a cohesive approach: Why Riot Games merged publishing and esports
Riot Games views esports as its core connective tissue. Over the past two years, the company has significantly overhauled its internal structure to better align...
Dubai Films & Games Commission and Good Game Club podcast team up to cast games as a force for good
The Dubai Films & Games Commission is stepping up its ambition to build a games industry defined by positive impact by announcing a strategic...
Ethical Games group launches proposed code of ethics for the game industry
The Ethical Games group has unveiled its latest draft of its code of ethics for the game industry. Led by user experience designer and...
Breaking down the talks by tracks for GamesBeat Summit 2026
We’ve created quite an agenda for GamesBeat Summit 2026 starting Monday May 18 and running through May 19. There are 158 speakers and 62...
StreamElements prepares to shut down website and creator platform (updated)
The prominent livestreaming services platform StreamElements is preparing to close its website and sunset its creator tools. Founded in 2016, StreamElements has become ubiquitous...