Battle royale’s rise could dramatically change esports
Since Fortnite: Battle Royale’s inception in September 2017, battle royale has become one of the dominant genres in gaming. While this gamestyle isn’t new...
How Fortnite, Apex Legends, and PUBG appeal to different people
The battle royale genre has nearly taken over video games. Fortnite, Apex Legends, and PlayerUnknown’s Battlegrounds are all major hits. But it’s easy to...
The DeanBeat: The real and the fake trends of gaming in 2019
When my Uber driver discovered I was going to the Electronic Entertainment Expo (E3), he exclaimed, “Are you in games? I was the voice...
Congress is focusing on video games — how should the industry react?
At any major sporting event, one could easily recognize the playful Fortnite dance moves performed and displayed on the jumbo screen “dance cam.” With...
Andy Kleinman interview — How Wonder is building a hybrid TV-mobile gaming platform
Andy Kleinman is finally talking about what his startup Wonder is doing. The Los Angeles company is taking on a number of players in...
SuperData: Mortal Kombat 11 and Fortnite help digital game sales hit $8.8 billion in April
Mortal Kombat 11 is breaking more than just bones. According to market researcher SuperData, the console versions of the bloody fighting game, along with perennial...
Sensor Tower: Mobile battle royale games have brought in over $2 billion in less than 2 years
Here’s two billion reasons why mobile game publishers have been so aggressive about getting into the battle royale market, according to mobile market research...
Fortnite launches an in-game John Wick bounty hunt
Lionsgate and Epic Games have collaborated on another John Wick in-game event in time for the launch of the latest Keanu Reeves film. The...
Fortnite is throwing an E3 after-party: Summer Block Party June 15-June 16 in L.A.
It was only a matter of time before Fortnite got its own theme park, even if it’s only open for two days. Epic Games...
Fortnite now has John Wick’s Continental Hotel
Lionsgate has integrated John Wick into the world of Fortnite with new locations including the Continental Hotel. The hotel figures big in the Keanu...