How Sonix is tapping into its esports roots to build a voice chat and tournament platform
Sonix wants to be the pro gamer’s voice chat platform of choice — and the company is enlisting esports teams and players to accomplish this...
Esports World Cup to relocate from Riyadh to Paris amid Middle East conflict
This year’s Esports World Cup is planning to move from Riyadh to Paris amid the war in the Middle East. The third edition of...
What Q1’s gaming sales reports tell us about 2026 | Mat Piscatella interview
As of April 22, we now have the first three Circana reports of 2026: January, February and March. That means we now have a...
The Gayming Awards reveals its guest stars for its June 8 event
The Gayming Awards revealed its lineup of entertainment guest stars that will join the show for the June 8 event on WOW Presents Plus....
Discord’s new Nitro Rewards program sweetens the pot for both players and advertisers
Discord’s new Nitro Rewards program, launched today, promises a host of new benefits for the platform’s premium users — but the new product is boosting...
Nintendo has raised the price of the Switch 2 amidst parts shortage
Nintendo announced as part of its earnings report that it’s raising the price of the Switch 2 globally, as well as the prices of...
In-game purchases are helping Fortnite creators shift focus from virality to retention
Fortnite creators are embracing in-game purchases as a way to draw more consistent revenue from their experiences on the platform. Epic Games launched in-game...
World Video Game Hall of Fame reveals its inductees
The World Video Game Hall of Fame at The Strong National Museum of Play revealed its 2026 inductees. They include Angry Birds, Dragon Quest, FIFA...
Why New York City is betting big on games with its second annual Video Game Festival
After a successful test run last year, the NYC Video Game Festival is back in an expanded form this year. The NYC Video Game...
Brazil’s game ambitions face a big hurdle: funding | interview
With 154,000 attendees, Gamescom Latam 2026 was a big success, with an audience up 17% over a year earlier. In my third visit to...