Diversity isn’t just about inclusion in gaming — it’s smart business, too
Diversity and inclusion isn’t just about an initiative or program that serves a specific function for a specific underrepresented group of people in a...
Xbox gaming revenue up 51% thanks to next-gen hardware and Game Pass
Microsoft debuted the Xbox Series X/S during its fiscal Q2, and that pushed the company’s gaming revenue up 51% year-over-year. But the tech behemoth’s...
E3, Gamescom, and other big events remain vital to the game industry
Major events like the Electronic Entertainment Expo, Gamescom, and the Tokyo Game Show have played a significant role in creating excitement in the games...
Plex Arcade streaming service launches with classic Atari games
The home-video streaming platform Plex is getting into games with Plex Arcade. This is a new service that Plex members can use to stream...
Jason Rubin: How to find more gamers through instant and cloud games
The game industry isn’t done breaking down barriers to make games more accessible. That’s the view of Jason Rubin, vice president of play at...
With upcoming iOS 14 changes, shifting from waterfall to ad bidding is a no-brainer
“In 2021, we’ll be saying goodbye to waterfalls,” said Wai Quai Chong, strategic partner manager at Facebook. At the “Saying Goodbye to Waterfalls” panel,...
Why rewarded video is overtaking IAP for mobile developers
How do you become one of the big winners in the booming games industry? The first day of the all-digital GamesBeat Summit, Driving Game...
‘Balance that in-app economy’ and other game monetization pearls of wisdom
Monetization in free-to-play (F2P) and freemium games is in constant flux as the technology around it changes and evolves to better serve an increasingly...
How Jam City views growth for mobile games in 2021
Jam City president Josh Yguado said he is optimistic that the game industry can continue to grow in 2021, despite the challenge of having...
How to keep games growing in 2021
Last year was pretty bad for everyone, personally. But the game industry did well as people turned to games to distract themselves from reality...