Our 14th annual game industry predictions for 2026 | The DeanBeat
It’s time for me to make my predictions for the game industry in 2026. But before I do that, I’d like to take us...
Gaming industry predictions for 2026
The gaming industry is in for a big year in 2026. As gaming activity ramps up, Hollywood sinks its teeth further into gaming IP...
CES 2026 preview: What to expect at tech’s biggest show
Next week at the CES 2026 trade show in Las Vegas, we’ll once again bear witness to the ritual of discovering the latest tech...
Announcing GamesBeat Crossfire during GDC: The ultimate stage for live debates, networking, and strategy
The future of gaming and tech is about to heat up. GamesBeat Crossfire is here — and it’s unlike any event you’ve experienced before....
Inside ARC Raiders — A candid interview with game leaders Patrick Söderlund and Owen Mahoney while playing live
One of the most exciting surprises of gaming in 2025 came with the launch of dark horse ARC Raiders, an extraction shooter that was...
Big money, long delays, continued layoffs and the other stories that defined video games in 2025
Here it is: The last Inside the Industry newsletter of 2025. Since we only have a few days to do so, I’d like to...
NetEase interactive entertainment head retires after 23 years
Yingfeng Ding, founding creator of Fantasy Westward Journey, has retired as executive vice president and head of the interactive entertainment group of NetEase, according...
Duolingo makes its AI-powered ‘Explain My Answer’ feature free for all users in 2026
Duolingo is expanding access to one of its most advanced AI-powered learning tools as it heads into the new year. The “Explain My Answer”...
Mr. President hits early access on January 26, 2026 | exclusive
Mr. President: The American Presidency 2000-2020 will debut in early access on January 26, 2026, so that players can see what it’s like being...
The women leading the future of game investment | GamesBeat Next
At GamesBeat Next, a group of prominent women investors in the gaming industry took the stage to discuss the evolving landscape of game investment,...