Esports Nations Cup 2026 introduces expanded qualification framework
The Esports Foundation (EF) has announced the wildcard slots mechanisms for the Esports Nations Cup 2026 (ENC).
Xreal debuts sub-brand X by Xreal with new AR glasses
Xreal, the maker of lightweight XR hardware, announced the launch of its accessible and inclusive sub-brand X By Xreal, or xbx, alongside the debut...
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...
Why Moritz Baier-Lentz has doubled down on the intersection of gaming and AI | interview
Moritz Baier-Lentz has been famous in my circles for starting Game Changers, an annual showcase of great gaming and tech startups at our GamesBeat...
Star Citizen crosses $1B in crowdfunding for sci-fi universe
Star Citizen has crossed over $1 billion in crowdfunding from more than 6.5 million people more than 14 years after it started raising money. Chris...
Aspichi study shows mixed reality helps Ukrainians cope with wartime strain
Aspichi, a mixed reality company developing immersive tools for recovery and resilience, said that a six-month study shows it can help people under wartime...
Why Thick As Thieves devs went with $5 price for a Thief-like game | Warren Spector and Jeff Hickman interview
Warren Spector has been making games for more than 40 years. But he’ll acknowledge that the market is really tough right now, and that’s...
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...
Walkabout Mini Golf unveils Homestar Runner DLC
Walkabout Mini Golf is unveiling its latest expansion, or downloadable content (DLC): The Homestar Runner Distraction Pack. It’s a tie-in with the infamous web...
Saga introduces Crystal Beaumont influencer agent with GFAL’s Diamond Jewels
Saga has announced the launch of Crystal Beaumont, its first influencer-style AI character agent, the lead character from GFAL’s mobile title Diamond Jewels. Crystal...