‘The next billion-dollar Roblox company is probably in this room’: Inside the first-ever UGCon
For two days last week, a Topgolf in Las Vegas was the center of the user-generated content universe. On May 21 and 22, 230...
Destiny 2 alienated new players – but Destiny 3 still deserves to exist | commentary
The end of Destiny 2 is now in sight, but despite the game's missteps, a Destiny 3 still deserves to be made.
Rachel Kaser’s 2000th GamesBeat article: A collection of reads
At the time this article is written, it is the 2000th piece of written work I’ve produced for GamesBeat, if our content management system...
Why aren’t UGC creators adapting more of their games across platforms? | GamesBeat Summit recap
User-generated content represents the future of gaming — and yet many of today’s most popular UGC games are locked inside walled gardens. At GamesBeat Summit...
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...