Esports’ ticket to going mainstream: big brands, bigger audience
Despite how big esports might seem, it’s still just a very big niche. That’s according to Mike Sepso, the vice president of publisher Activision’s...
Lightning round speakers at GamesBeat teach us how to do the right thing
Having 30 minutes to wax lyrical on the lessons learned in video game development is one thing, but fitting knowledge, understanding, and still delivering...
With $25 billion in exits in 2016, a few VCs remain laser-focused on gaming
Game company acquisitions have seen a boom this year, with $25 billion in mergers and acquisitions so far to date. China’s Giant acquired social...
Job Simulator creator Owlchemy Labs raises $5 million for VR games
Owlchemy Labs, the maker of the hilarious Job Simulator virtual reality game, has raised $5 million in funding from Qualcomm and others. The Austin,...
Penn National Gaming acquires casino game studio Rocket Games for $60 million
Penn National Gaming, Inc, a gaming and racing company with facilities based in Wyomissing, Pennsylvania, announced today that it has acquired Rocket Games for...
Watch the GamesBeat 2016 conference
If you want to learn about what’s happening in the gaming industry, including the emerging fields of virtual reality, augmented reality, and esports, you’ve...
Monetizing VR is like the Wild West — but you can still make money today
Virtual reality is one of the most exciting developments in gaming. But developers are still trying to figure out how exactly to make money...
What esports can learn from the NFL, Major League Baseball, and the World Cup
As fast as esports has been growing, it still needs to answer a few crucial questions. Unlike traditional sports like soccer or American football,...
From GamesBeat 2016: What comes after Pokémon Go and the state of games today
I had a chance to deliver the opening speeches at our AR/VR day and the GamesBeat 2016 opening sessions. I’ve condensed those two speeches...
The right (and wrong) way to get influencers involved in your marketing plan
Influencers, be they esports players or YouTube personalities, are attracting huge groups of fans. That makes them a tantalizing target for marketers looking to engage...