Game jams and documentaries are surfacing underexplored talent | GamesBeat Next
At GamesBeat Next, a panel on “Surfacing Ideas and Talent from Underexplored Places” brought together two creators taking radically different approaches to the same...
Thank you for supporting GamesBeat during its year of going independent
We have so much to be thankful for this year. In the past few years, when the game industry suffered record layoffs and studio...
The narratives that defined gaming in 2025
There’s never a dull moment in gaming — and 2025 was no exception. From AI to UGC and everywhere in between, the past year...
How one family turned a mobile game into a daily ritual across continents
Presented by Scopely Jonah has long relied on creativity — and games like Monopoly Go! — to stay close with his family in Taiwan....
‘A culture that is immersed in and loves games’ | The BIG Show with John Hight
When a recruiter from Wizards of the Coast reached out to John Hight last year, he had no idea what to expect. “It was...
Pearl Abyss launches Black Desert 10th anniversary vinyl album set
Pearl Abyss has launched the Black Desert 10th Anniversary Vinyl Album Set, commemorating the online game’s rich musical legacy and a decade of adventure....
The future of entertainment through video game IP and licensing | GamesBeat Insider Series
A lot has changed on movie sets over the last thirty years. One change you might not expect? Almost everyone working on the production...
Roblox CEO faces backlash after comments on child safety and online predators
Roblox has been facing a lot of criticism this year with nearly 60 lawsuits filed across the country alleging that it failed to protect...
Data report: In 2025, women spent more time gaming than men
When it comes to gaming, a new data report suggests women might be more hardcore than men. Today, December 18, the market research firm...
Black Ops 7 tops November sales, keeping Call of Duty’s streak going | Circana
In a sales result that surprises few, Black Ops 7 topped the U.S. sales charts for November, according to industry-tracking firm Circana. This marks...