Sensor Tower: Among Us surpasses 217 million downloads on mobile
The mobile version of Among Us has passed the 217 million-download mark, according to market analyst Sensor Tower. Among Us is out for PC...
Griffin Gaming Partners raises $235 million to invest in games
Venture capital fund Griffin Gaming Partners has raised $235 million to invest in game companies and related technologies around the world. The video game...
Streamloots raises $7.2 million for influencer monetization
Influencers are making their mark on games and social media, and the latest proof of that is Streamloots‘ announcement that it has raised $7.2...
Niko Partners: Nintendo Switch gaining ground in China as console demand grows
The Nintendo Switch is expected to overtake sales of Sony’s market-leading PlayStation 4 in China, according to a report from market researcher Niko Partners....
Lego Ventures spins out Light Brick Studio to make digital learning games
One of Lego‘s bricks has escaped. The Lego Group’s investment arm, Lego Ventures, has spun out a new game venture called Light Brick Studio...
We played the PlayStation 5 | GamesBeat Decides 170
We have the PlayStation 5. We have the Xbox Series X. We have the Xbox Series S. What we don’t have is a lot...
The DeanBeat: Why politics and games go together
Many gamers say that games and politics don’t mix well because people don’t like serious (or boring) politics woven into their entertainment. But I...
Activision Blizzard reports $1.95 billion in revenue for Q3 2020, needs to hire 2,000 people
Activision Blizzard reported earnings today that beat expectations. Its Call of Duty franchise continued to outperform last year’s results as people played a lot...
Scopely raises $340 million at $3.3 billion valuation as mobile games thrive during pandemic
Scopely, the publisher of games like Star Trek: Fleet Command and Marvel Strike Force, has raised $340 million to continue its mobile growth plans...
How Hearthstone’s designers crafted Duels and Madness at the Darkmoon Faire
Thursday was a big day for Hearthstone. Blizzard Entertainment’s digital card game behemoth announced a new expansion — Madness at the Darkmoon Faire —...