Deloitte: Game consoles are fitter than ever at 50 year mark
The game console is showing no middle-age slump as it nears its 50-year celebration, according to accounting and consulting firm Deloitte. So much for...
The power of community: 3 ways Scopely keeps players engaged, entertained, and connected
Presented by Scopely With hundreds of thousands of mobile video games available to consumers at the tap of a button, keeping players engaged, entertained,...
Wonder launches online networking platform where people can meet
Virtual networking startup Wonder announced today the launch of the next iteration of their video conferencing software. Berlin-based Wonder, previously known as YoTribe, has...
Complexity Stars blends celebrities and esports athletes to engage gamers
Complexity and its GameSquare Esports parent firm are revealing Complexity Stars today as an initiative that will blend celebrities and esports pros to engage...
Company of Heroes 3 multiplayer pre-alpha demo will debut on Steam
Sega and Relic Entertainment said they’re launching a demo for Company of Heroes 3 multiplayer on Steam starting on Tuesday. The high-profile World War...
Ed Fries interview — From building games for the original Xbox to investing in gaming startups
Without good games, the original Xbox would have crumbled in defeat before the gaming might of Sony and Nintendo. While Microsoft is a solid...
Gary Shapiro interview: CES 2022 will be half the usual size, but at least it’s in person
CES 2022 is going to be that rare technology trade show extravaganza where bigger isn’t necessarily better. As it returns to its physical venues...
Epic Games acquires Rock Band maker Harmonix
Epic Games has acquired Rock Band and Dance Central maker Harmonix Systems, GamesBeat has learned. Epic has been on an acquisition binge during the...
Enthusiast Gaming pays $45M for League of Legends fan community U.GG
Enthusiast Gaming is paying $45 million to acquire the League of Legends fan community U.GG. Toroto-based Enthusiast Gaming, publicly traded on Nasdaq, has acquired...
Halo studio boss reveals the 3 pillars of why Xbox is thriving
Microsoft’s Xbox gaming division is finishing the year strong. Unlike the 2020 holidays, the company isn’t only relying on new hardware to carry its...