Bitmagic unveils AI-created version of classic Civilization game
Bitmagic said that its AI game development tool has been able to create a version of the original classic game Civilization and other titles....
Nintendo is asserting its multiplayer dominance with new and updated Switch 2 titles
In 2026, Nintendo wants gamers to know that it is still the king of in-person multiplayer. On January 28, GamesBeat attended a press preview...
Epic Games Store third-party spending rises 57% to $400M in 2025 | interview
It’s time for the 2025 edition of the Epic Games Store Year in Review. This year, the Epic Games Store saw player spending on...
Call of Duty beefs up Ricochet anti-cheat to detect unapproved devices
Activision announced it has updated its Ricochet anti-cheat tech to detect unapproved, third-party input modification devices and stronger security for Ranked Play coming to...
The game industry’s 2026 starts rough with 32 layoffs affecting 2,015 jobs | Amir Satvat
Defying rosy forecasts, the game industry has seen 32 layoffs totaling 2,015 roles affected so far in 2026, according to game jobs champion Amir Satvat....
Thatgamecompany’s Jenova Chen will speak at GamesBeat Summit 2026 about deeply emotional games
Jenova Chen, CEO of Thatgamecompany, will speak at the opening of GamesBeat Summit 2026 about the company’s 20-year history of making deeply emotional games...
Playgama launches dedicated ads for web gaming ecosystem | interview
Playgama, a web gaming infrastructure startup, announced this week the launch of Playgama Ad, a specialized advertising solution for web games. The platform is...
Ashes of Creation creator and founder leaves and board lays off staff after 10 years of development
After 10 years of development, it appears that Intrepid Studios is collapsing and its Ashes of Creation massively multiplayer online role-playing game is shutting...
Jason Rubin leaves leadership role at Meta’s Reality Labs after 11 years
After 11 years at Facebook/Meta, Jason Rubin is leaving his role as vice president of metaverse creative. Rubin had an incredible amount of cred...
How Tesoro XP brings retail-funded rewards for free-to-play games | exclusive interview
Tesoro XP, a new rewards platform that enables retailers to fund in-game currency for gamers, announced it has raised $5.4 million in seed funding. It’s...