The shifting balance of power in gaming | GamesBeat Crossfire recap
The biggest debates in the game industry rarely end when the panel does. They spark a bigger conversation about who actually holds influence as...
‘Audiences love the intersection of gaming, media and sport’: The BIG Show with Peter Levin
Peter Levin has always been a gamer. Levin has been a leading gaming industry investor and media executive for decades, serving as a digital...
GB Live at GDC Festival of Gaming: Distribution shifts and the next battle for player retention
Games are entering a moment where control over distribution and revenue is slowly shifting back toward developers. At the GDC Festival of Gaming, GB...
Announcing the judging committee for GamesBeat’s 2026 BOSS Mode Awards
GamesBeat has unveiled the judging committee for the inaugural BOSS Mode Awards, which recognize women leaders across games, entertainment, media and technology and will...
Announcing GamesBeat’s Visionary Awards 2026 judging panel
I’m pleased to announce our judges for GamesBeat’s annual Visionary Awards, which will be presented at the GamesBeat Summit 2026. For the ninth time...
The BIG Show returns with a full season launch powered by gaming’s biggest minds
The first full season of the BIG Show is coming next week. At a moment when gaming’s influence stretches far beyond entertainment, GamesBeat is...
Platform partnerships: A necessary alliance or necessary evil? | GamesBeat Crossfire recap
Platforms have become a core element of the gaming ecosystem — but not everyone is happy about their growing power. The ever-evolving relationship between...
‘The train has left the station’: The state of child safety and age verification in 2026 | GamesBeat Crossfire recap
Game developers are buckling down for a wave of trust and safety changes in 2026. Safety and privacy were key topics of discussion at...
To UGC or not to UGC? | GamesBeat Crossfire recap
This year’s GDC Festival of Gaming featured more user-generated content than ever — and debaters at GamesBeat Crossfire were primed and ready to discuss the...
Game industry leaders debate the urgency of AI adoption | GamesBeat Crossfire recap
As AI tools become commonplace in game development, industry observers are split on how enthusiastically game makers should be embracing the new tech. The...