Discord announces slew of new monetization and safety features
Community and communications platform Discord announced a wide range of new features. Some are quality of life improvements while others are geared towards monetization...
Xbox tests streaming games live to Discord with Insiders
Xbox is rolling out a feature to its Insiders today that allow them to stream their gameplay to Discord channels and voice chats. The...
Discord adds Family Center, giving parents overview of teen activity
Discord is launching a new tool to give parents more visibility into how their teens are using the platform. Family Center gives parents a...
Using community platforms to build your audience
This article is part of GamesBeat’s special issue, Gaming communities: Making connections and fighting toxicity. Building a strong community is essential for the long term...
Toxicity in games needs to stop before it can spread
Hank Howie, Eve Crevoshay, David Hoppe and Richard Warren came together to share some thoughts about online safety at the GamesBeat Summit. Our world...
Discord expands Nitro with a soundboard and super reactions
Discord announced today that it’s bringing a handful of new features to Nitro subscribers in April. These include new reactions, of both the visual...
Discord launches AI-focused features for collaboration
Discord has announced plans to give its users more AI-powered tools to be use with friends. While some tools will roll out today, it’s...
Discord Stage channels add video for better community events
Discord, the community building and instant messaging platform, is adding new functionality to its Stage channels. Launched in 2021, Stage channels were designed for...
Discord launches activities with light games and a new app store
Discord announced a number of upgrades to its platform today, including activities where users can play casual games with each other. It has also...
Discord adds Forum Channels for more specific uses
Discord announced it’s rolling out its latest feature, called Forum Channels. These new, specialized channels provide a venue for smaller, more focused conversation. Organized...