GamesBeat, a newly independent media entity and leading authority on the business of gaming, technology, and entertainment, today announces the launch of GB MAX, a bold new approach to B2B media, founded on creating business opportunities and connections.
The GB MAX platform will provide members access to the most powerful B2B network in games, tech, and entertainment that will open the door for today’s business leaders to discuss, collaborate, and drive the future of gaming. This is a critical resource for leaders in any sector, from Hollywood and finance to AI and enterprise technology, to better understand and collaborate with the games industry’s technology innovation, digital media, and consumer reach.
GamesBeat is focused on the future of media and its role beyond being a news source, but also a platform for opportunities and connections. GB MAX now sets a new standard for how industry leaders collaborate, innovate, and shape tomorrow’s business landscape.
We believe the future of media isn’t just content — it’s connection, and community.
At GamesBeat, we believe access to important news should be accessible to everyone. That’s why our daily headlines, breaking updates, and core industry reporting remain free and available to everyone. It’s part of our responsibility to the broader community — and it always will be.
But we also know that readers and the industry want more than just the news. You want deeper insight, trusted analysis, strategic relationships, and access to the kinds of conversations that typically happen behind closed doors.
That’s why we created GB MAX. It’s not just about information — it’s about opportunity.
The content and experiences are going to give members an intentional layer of access designed for those who are building, investing, leading, and navigating big decisions with access to an influential, growing community and network of business leaders.
It’s insider access to what really matters: the people, insights, and private conversations driving the industry forward.
“For the first time, business and tech leaders outside of the games industry will have the opportunity to understand the future of interactive technology and its impact across various sectors. With GB MAX, companies will gain insights on how to leverage this transformative industry for growth, scale, and innovation. GB MAX offers a new path forward — so industry leaders can close business deals and stay ahead of the curve of this evolving $189 billion sector,” said Gina Joseph, CEO of GamesBeat. “GB MAX and its community offer the insights you need to understand how gaming will shape your industry. We’ve been listening—and it’s clear there’s growing demand not just for exclusive, premium content, but also for meaningful connections and opportunities to collaborate.”
Games are reshaping global entertainment, but the business of games is complex and ever-changing.
“GamesBeat has been the trusted heart of the gaming industry’s growth for over a decade. We’re grateful for the support the community has given us and we believe that now, more than ever, cross-industry collaboration and informed decision-making are essential for success,” said Dean Takahashi, Editorial Director of GamesBeat. “ The more knowledge we share, the stronger our collective future will be. The new GamesBeat reflects that vision, and we can’t wait to bring our audience into this new era with us.”
Building a premium B2B community
GB MAX’s mission is to create opportunities and connections, providing exclusive content and direct access to the most powerful B2B network in gaming—from Fortune 500 executives, investors, and publishers to emerging startups, VCs, and creative leaders from other industries looking to understand and partner with gaming. “As we build on this legacy as an independent media entity for GamesBeat, we will work to foster even more powerful connections, ensuring GamesBeat continues to be a critical point of intersection for the industry’s biggest players. It’s not uncommon for executives to land multi-million or billion-dollar deals thanks to connections made at exclusive GamesBeat events or through our influential B2B network,” said Joseph. GB MAX subscribers can look forward to exclusive events, private roundtables, and high-level networking opportunities, providing business leaders first-hand opportunities to engage with the biggest names in tech and gaming.
GB MAX members receive access to:
- Curated, Members-Only Events: Networking with top industry executives from gaming, tech, Hollywood, and beyond to open a pipeline of deals, partnerships, new jobs, and thought leadership opportunities.
- Community Access (coming soon): when you sign up we’ll take time to get to know each subscriber, their job title/function and what kind of content and goals are most important to them and will create a space for the network to connect, land your next jobs and/or close deals
- Exclusive Newsletters: GB MAX launches 3 new re-vamped newsletters, which are curated, in-depth content from industry experts and veteran journalists:
- “DeanBeat Backstage” – Dean Takahashi, Editorial Director, gives readers an all-access pass and offers key executive insights and industry intel, straight from the source, with deep dives on the tech and gaming industry – and interviews with CEOs and influential leaders.
- “GamesBeat: Inside the Industry” — Rachel Kaser, GB reporter, takes you behind the scenes of the games business with sharp insights into monetization, market trends, and the people driving the industry’s future
- “GamesBeat Briefing” — Get insights into the gaming industry every weekday with GamesBeat’s Managing Editor, Mike Minotti, along with video content made exclusively for subscribers, to the most important stories.
- New launch of Video and Podcasts: Industry-leading video content focused on gaming and technology’s business side, plus some live video streams available only with GB MAX. Raw, authentic, and thoughtful conversations.
- Premium market intelligence and analysis with new exclusive GB reports being introduced.
- Full Access to Six Distinct Channels: Covering Game Business, Entertainment, Technology, Gameplay, Development, and Gaming Culture.
- VIP Perks and full access passes to GamesBeat flagship events, as part of the premium tier.
- Executive Roundtables: exclusive invitations to off the record executive roundtables and private events with Dean Takahashi and journalists with premium membership
Driving a global industry
GB MAX represents a fundamental shift in how business leaders access critical insights, build partnerships, and drive the future of a $189 billion global industry.
As gaming continues to emerge as a central driver of innovation, investment, and cultural influence across industries, GB MAX will bring together the most influential players across sectors to foster partnerships and drive the future of entertainment, technology, and digital media.
“We’re connecting executives from all industries with insights about the groundbreaking opportunities and innovations coming out of the gaming world,” said Joseph. “If you’re not paying attention to this industry, you’re missing out on understanding what the future of entertainment, and technology will look like for future generations and GB MAX offers a new way for business leaders to get inside the industry and get connected.”
Supporting industry launch sponsors for GB MAX include Xsolla, Jam City, and Overwolf, with more to be announced soon. Community launch sponsors include Zebra Partners, Women x AI, Games for Change, Moms in Gaming, IGDA Foundation, The Global Entertainment Marketing Academy of Arts & Sciences, Women-led Games, FIrstboard.io, WIGI, Black Girl Gamers, and Video Game Bar Association.
“I’m proud of what GamesBeat has accomplished so far as an independent site,” said GamesBeat managing editor Mike Minotti. “GB Max is a great way for us to continue that independence while asking for support directly from our readers. Thank you to everyone who visits GamesBeat and considers signing up for GB Max!”
Upcoming GamesBeat Events
Key industry events—such as GamesBeat Summit, GamesBeat Next, and GB Insider events such as Games & Hollywood events—have long been a place where the biggest names in gaming and tech come together to shape the future. With GB MAX, GamesBeat is expanding and creating new types of events focused on its mission of connections and opportunities, in response to what the industry desires.
- GamesBeat Engage Seattle | Seattle, WA | August 28, 2025
- GamesBeat Next | San Francisco, CA | November 12-13, 2025
- GamesBeat Insider Series: Hollywood and Games December 11, 2025
- More events to be announced soon under GB MAX
As part of this new era and chapter, GamesBeat recently announced a fresh, modern look that reflects a forward-thinking and bold approach with new branding, a new website, and six new editorial categories in a letter here.
Anyone can sign up for GB MAX starting today here. For the growing community, GB is launching a limited-time Insider Tier at $299 per year (value of $499). The Premium Tier includes a full access pass to a GamesBeat flagship event at $899 per year (value of $1,699).
GamesBeat’s bold new mission as an independent entity to shape the future of media starts today. We believe the future of media isn’t just content — it’s our community and the connection. It’s bringing the industry together in meaningful ways, online and in real life.
And it’s creating a space where opportunities don’t just appear — they’re made.
About GamesBeat
GamesBeat is the leading independent media platform dedicated to covering the gaming, entertainment, and tech industries – delivering news and connections that impact the broader global business landscape. Dean Takahashi started GamesBeat in 2008. Since then, GamesBeat has been the trusted heart of the gaming industry’s growth. GamesBeat has had a loyal global community, reaching C-suite executives, decision makers, developers, publishers, investors, tech providers, and enthusiasts. With GB MAX, GamesBeat is advancing its mission to provide senior executives and decision-makers with the insight and strategic connections they need to succeed in a rapidly changing global economy. GamesBeat is the destination for highly-impactful news, content, and live events that drive industry conversations, foster connections, and create opportunities for collaboration.
PRESS CONTACT:
Eileen Tanner | Zebra Partners | eileen@zebrapartners.net