UGCon wants to be the definitive conference for user-generated content creators
A new industry conference is launching this year to build connections between brands and creators in the user-generated content space. UGCon — it’s pronounced “UGC...
Maingear drops 30 systems as limited edition Crimson Desert gaming PC
Maingear, a maker of high-performance gaming PCs, announced its Rush Crimson Desert Limited Edition PC: a hand-built collector’s collab aligned with today’s launch of Crimson Desert. Crimson...
Fortnite returns to Google Play store worldwide
Fortnite is back on Google Play around the world, thanks to a settlement between Epic Games and Google. With a new Battle Royale Season kicking off, now’s...
How mega IPOs could take all the money away from smaller IPOs | Pitchbook
Mega initial public offerings could threaten smaller expected IPOs in 2026, based on an analysis of liquidity by analysis firm Pitchbook. The firm raised...
Nexon’s MapleStory M lands on Steam
MapleStory M has officially launched on Steam today, bringing the mobile online game to Valve’s platform alongside new gameplay content. Nexon said a lineup...
Free-to-play gaming revenue is better on PC than on console | Newzoo
Newzoo’s recently published PC and Console Gaming Report for 2026 explored the various trends that have impacted the platforms and markets throughout 2025. One...
ESA’s iicon puts video games at the center of cross-industry innovation
A new event promises to connect business leaders and senior executives from the games industry with other industries to explore revenue, partnerships, and growth...
Evil Empire brings back Triple-i Initiative Showcase on April 9
It’s going to be all killer, no filler, according to Evil Empire, the organizer of the independent game show: Triple-i Initiative Showcase. Acclaimed developer...
ProbablyMonsters shows the bloody gameplay of Nekome: Nazi Hunter and Crimson Moon gameplay
ProbablyMonsters used to bet big on its games. Now it’s betting small. We’ll see if it pays off. I saw the demos of both...
LinkedIn Games shows shift from word games to logic puzzles with new game ‘Patches’
As LinkedIn expands its game portfolio, the platform is leaning into logic and away from word games. LinkedIn released its latest game, “Patches,” today, March...