Twitch launches beta test for new way to monetize extensions
Starting today, Twitch partners and affiliates will be able to install extensions that their viewers can pay to use. These tools include on-stream minigames...
Dragon Ball Fighterz is adding Zamasu as its newest character
Bandai Namco announced today that Zamasu will be the next downloadable character for its fighting game Dragon Ball Fighterz. Dragon Ball Fighterz came out for...
Philips launches 43-inch PC gaming monitor with high-end HDR standard
While consoles and 4K televisions have spent the last couple of years hyping up their support for high dynamic range (HDR) contrast technology, PC...
Razer will pay $61 million for virtual currency firm MOL Global
Gamer gear company Razer said it plans to acquire the remaining 65 percent of shares of virtual currency firm MOL Global for $61 million...
Summer Games Done Quick releases weeklong speedrunning schedule benefiting Doctors Without Borders
Summer Games Done Quick has released the schedule of games that it will host during its week of marathon speedrunning, scheduled from June 24...
Sumthing Else to release Tencent’s game soundtracks globally
Sumthing Else Music Works has cut a multi-title licensing agreement with Tencent Games to distribute soundtracks based on the Chinese company’s mobile games. The...
Top Apple, Google, and Samsung smartphones hit game monetization records
The latest smartphones from Apple, Google, and Samsung achieve high rates of monetization compared to other kinds of smartphones, according to a study from...
GamesBeat Summit 2018 lightning talks: From making games in Pakistan to building communities
Our recent GamesBeat Summit 2018 event featured an eclectic mix of lightning round talks, where our speakers were challenged to give a speech about...
GamesBeat Visionary Award winner Rand Miller on pioneering new game experiences
Rand Miller has been making games for decades. The CEO of Cyan is best known for making — with his brother Robyn Miller —...
Valve acquires Firewatch developer Campo Santo
Indie studio Campo Santo announced today that it’s joining Valve. Its 12-person team will be moving to Washington, and the acquisition will not affect...