Esports World Cup viewership jumps 37% in 2026
Esports World Cup viewership jumped 37% in 2026, driven by non-English broadcasts and growth on Kick. EWC 2026 generated more than 237 million hours...
Tencent Games spells out its mission for gaming | Nachuan Li interview
When you’re the biggest game company in the world, people want to know what you’re doing. With that in mind, I talked at Gamescom...
GTA VI’s extended look shows us a glimpse of gaming’s next Bonnie and Clyde blockbuster | The DeanBeat
I’m writing this column from Cologne, Germany, where I’ve spent nearly a week meeting with people at Gamescom Dev and Gamescom, the world’s biggest...
Netflix’s viewership spiked by 35% for the GTA VI preview | Sensor Tower
Netflix’s extended look at the upcoming Grand Theft Auto VI caused a precipitous spike in viewership for the streaming service, according to market intelligence...
Netflix’s GTA extended look is here — if you know where to look
Netflix’s Grand Theft Auto extended look provided key insights into the upcoming game — but the streaming platform did not place the 26-minute trailer...
Gamescom Dev sees 15 percent attendance increase in first year under new name
Gamescom Dev’s first year under its new name is paying off in attendance numbers. The annual game developer conference wrapped its 2026 edition with...
This indie studio’s Gamescom booth was a blank wall — so they grabbed marker pens
Every Gamescom booth tells a story. For indie developer Road Studio, that story started with a blank wall. Three weeks before this year’s show,...
Plaud One is a $250 wearable AI that enhances human memory
Plaud unveiled the Plaude One, a $250 wearable AI devices that captures and interprets human conversations. Nathan Xu, CEO of Plaud, said in a...
Astroburn expands into AI-powered animated vertical micro-series
Astroburn is expanding into an animated vertical micro-series, to test how AI-assisted production could potentially unlock new opportunities.
Nexon unveils MapleStory x Frieren: Beyond Journey’s End collaboration event
Nexon America has revealed the first look at the upcoming MapleStory x Frieren: Beyond Journey’s End collaboration event.