BAFTA anounces 15 finalists for student awards
The British Academy of Film and Television Arts (BAFTA) announced the 15 finalists for the 2026 BAFTA Student Awards with e.l.f. Cosmetics. This year’s...
Why Fortnite’s new Discover system is taking cues from streaming platforms like HBO Max
Fortnite is getting a new Discover page — and it looks a lot like the corresponding pages on platforms like YouTube and Netflix. At Unreal...
The U.S. game industry will hit a cyclical downturn in 2027 despite GTA VI launch | PwC analysis and interview
The U.S. games and esports industry is expected to hit a cyclical slowdown driven by weak economic trends in 2027 — despite the launch...
HipHopGamer talks with former Forza leader Mike Brown about leaving Microsoft to build Clutch in GamesBeat Creators interview
Can Clutch succeed where racing games have traditionally played it safe? That’s one of the questions at the center of a new GamesBeat Creators...
Veteran game makers and user-generated content creators unite around Unreal Fest in Chicago | GamesBeat Engage recap
As gaming industry jobs and talent flow away from the coasts, Chicago is becoming a not-so-secret hub for gaming in the Midwest and beyond. ...
Esports Nations Cup 2026 tickets are now available to purchase
The Esports Foundation announced today that tickets are available for the Esports Nations Cup 2026. The event, which takes place in Riyadh on November...
Epic Games has paid out $1 billion to creators since launching Unreal Editor for Fortnite in 2023
Epic Games wants creators to know that they can make real money through Unreal Editor for Fortnite — a billion dollars’ worth, specifically. In 2023,...
Epic Games touts Epic Games Store growth in 2026
The Epic Games Store is growing in 2026, with player spending and developer activity both experiencing a significant uptick on the platform, according to...
Xreal will launch Android XR-powered Xreal Aura XR glasses this fall
Xreal, the maker of lightweight XR glasses, today officially unveiled Xreal Aura, powered by Android XR and built with Snapdragon. This represents the company’s...
Chipotle and Riot Games deepen partnership with 2XKO’s first in-game branded lobby | exclusive
Chipotle is taking over 2XKO. Starting today, June 16, players in Riot Games’ 2v2 fighting game will be able to play inside a Chipotle-branded...