Why Epic Games made creators a central part of Fortnite’s Chapter 7 launch
Fortnite is bringing creators deeper into the fold for its Chapter 7 launch. As Fortnite progressed from Chapter 6 to Chapter 7 last week,...
Netflix looks to bring non-subscribers into the fold with its new puzzle game app
With the release of its new, dedicated puzzle gaming app, Netflix is signaling that its gaming offerings are intended for new audience members — not...
Scopely unveils Monopoly Go collab with Harry Potter
Scopely unveiled a new collaboration between the chart-topping mobile game Monopoly Go and Harry Potter. Players (aka “Tycoons”) are invited to roll the dice and discover the...
Vertigo Games scores 175% boost in Critical Strike revenues after switching web shops
Vertigo Games, the studio behind the hit mobile shooter game Critical Strike, saw a 175% boost in revenues for its game one month after...
How global development Is shaping the future of game production | GamesBeat Next
As the industry grapples with rising costs, shrinking budgets, and widespread layoffs, the panel for Global Development for Scalability and Sustainability at GamesBeat Next...
Initial Cyber Monday sales hit $9.1B, up 4.5% | Adobe
Consumers have already spent $9.1 billion online for Cyber Monday (up through 3:30 p.m. Pacific time), up 4.5% from a year ago, according to Adobe Analytics. Adobe Analytics expects that...
If you think traffic is getting worse, it’s not your imagination | Inrix’s study of 942 cities
Istanbul, Turkey tops the list of the most-congested urban areas for the second straight year in the Inrix 2025 Global Traffic Scorecard. Traffic delays...
Why brands are becoming key players in game monetization | GamesBeat Next
As game developers rewrite the monetization playbook, they are increasingly making brands key players in their evolving strategies. At last month’s GamesBeat Next conference...
Why AI is both a ‘force multiplier’ and a cultural divider in gaming | GamesBeat Next
Artificial intelligence is transforming the gaming industry — but how exactly those changes will manifest in the coming years remains shrouded in mystery and speculation....
Nvidia invests $2B in Synopsys as part of strategic engineering relationship
Nvidia and Synopsys announced an expanded, strategic partnership to revolutionize design and engineering across industries. In turn, Nvidia invested $2 billion in Synopsys’ common...