Roblox introduces makeup for all of its avatars | exclusive interview
Roblox is announcing makeup across all types of its avatars will now be available in the Roblox Avatar Marketplace. The fast-growing company sees makeup...
Announcing the judging committee for GamesBeat’s 2026 BOSS Mode Awards
GamesBeat has unveiled the judging committee for the inaugural BOSS Mode Awards, which recognize women leaders across games, entertainment, media and technology and will...
Why Build A Rocket Boy moved to self-publishing for MindsEye | Mark Gerhard interview
Recently, almost nine months after launch, IOI Partners and Build A Rocket Boy announced they ended their publishing collaboration for MindsEye. Edinburgh, Scotland-based Build...
Esports Foundation selects 40 esports clubs for $20M club partner program
The Esports Foundation (EF) today announced the 40 esports Clubs selected for the 2026 Esports Foundation Club Partner Program, reinforcing its commitment to a...
Once worth $3.5B, Rec Room is shutting its metaverse down on June 1; Snap buys some assets
Rec Room was valued at $3.5 billion in 2021 during the metaverse craze in the pandemic. But Seattle social gaming company is closing. And...
Xbox is holding a games showcase and Gears of War: E-Day Direct in June
Microsoft today revealed the date for its summer gaming showcase: The Xbox Game Showcase 2026 airs on Sunday, June 7. Directly after said showcase,...
U.S. Soccer and Gamefam bring national team to Roblox in time for FIFA World Cup
U.S. Soccer today announced it will introduce the iconic U.S. national team to Roblox game FIFA Super Soccer, launching with a limited-time event. Gamefam, which makes games and...
ARC Raiders gets a big Flashpoint free update Tuesday as ARC threat escalates
Embark Studios announced its free Flashpoint Update is available on Tuesday to all ARC Raiders players. I’m just at level 54 out of 75...
IGDA Foundation’s Download for Charity sale is live on Steam
The IGDA Foundation has launched its second annual Download for Charity (DLC) event happening March 27 – April 6, 2026 on Steam. Alyssa Walles, executive director at the...
How gaming can win the attention war and why it’s still a good bet | The BIG Show with Brian Ward
It’s not easy to keep up with Brian Ward, CEO of Savvy Games Group, the game company started by Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund....