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...
How to turn AI into an agent of creativity | BOSS Mode with Hilary Mason
Not chosen by title. Chosen by impact. BOSS Mode is a GamesBeat series highlighting the women leading change across gaming and every industry it...
Griffin Gaming Partners launches $100M project financing fund for indie games | exclusive interview
Griffin Gaming Partners, the game-focused venture capital fund with $1.5 billion under management, announced today a $100 million indie games fund for project financing....
Gamescom Latam 2026 draws record 154,000 visitors to Sao Paulo, Brazil
Gamescom Latam 2026, the Latin American edition of the world’s largest gaming event, drew more than 154,00 visitors last week, up from 130,000 a...
Roblox wants its upcoming Roblox Reality product to balance generative AI with creator control
As Roblox incorporates generative AI in its developer tools, the company is taking steps to assuage creators’ concerns over the new technology. On April...
EA Sports FC announces multi-year partnership with Brazilian Football Confederation at Gamescom Latam
Electronic Arts and the Brazilian Football Confederation (CBF) today announced a new multi-year licensing and marketing partnership, bringing one of the world’s most iconic...
Subnautica 2 sets an early access launch date during legal muddle
Unknown Worlds announced today that it will launch Subnautica 2, its science-fiction survival game, in early access on May 14 on PC and Xbox...