Our 14th annual game industry predictions for 2026 | The DeanBeat
It’s time for me to make my predictions for the game industry in 2026. But before I do that, I’d like to take us...
Why AVVY Magazine is starting a print publication for the UGC industry
Virtual fashionistas will soon be able to flip through a print magazine dedicated to their craft. As user-generated content (UGC) platforms like Roblox and...
How creators are becoming central to modern game IP strategy | GamesBeat Insider Series
At the GamesBeat Insider Series: Hollywood and Games conference, leaders from across the industry and Hollywood descended on Los Angeles for a star-studded gathering of...
Fortnite creators launch a wave of SpongeBob games backed by Epic Games and Paramount
A group of Fortnite creators is launching officially licensed SpongeBob experiences, and Epic Games is footing the bill. Today, December 15, marks the official...
Fortnite’s Discover updates are boosting creators’ traffic and revenue
Epic Games has overhauled Fortnite’s discovery tools, and creators are already reaping the rewards in the form of increased traffic. Amid Fortnite’s evolution from a...
Why Epic Games made creators a central part of Fortnite’s Chapter 7 launch
Fortnite is bringing creators deeper into the fold for its Chapter 7 launch. As Fortnite progressed from Chapter 6 to Chapter 7 last week,...
Fortnite Chapter 7: Pacific Break kicks off new season for battle royale
Epic Games announced that Chapter Seven: Pacific Break hsa kicked off a new era for Fortnite Battle Royale on the Golden Coast. New POIs...
GamesBeat Next 2025: Dean Takahashi’s opening speech
Gaming is like the Force from Star Wars. It’s everywhere in our culture, and it’s becoming ubiquitous in our daily lives. It’s big business,...
Fortnite gets spooky with Fortnitemares 2025 featuring Scooby-Doo, Ghost Face, and more
Epic Games has unveiled Fortnitemares 2025, the latest Halloween takeover in Fortnite, bringing together an unprecedented lineup of horror icons. The event is live...
HUNTR/X from KPop Demon Hunters join Fortnite and UEFN
Epic Games today announced the most recent pop culture icons to join Fortnite Battle Royale are HUNTR/X, the protagonists and titular characters from the...