Unity will acquire streaming tech firm Parsec for $320M
Unity announced today that it has entered into an agreement to acquire Parsec, which develops software for remote desktop access and streaming. The deal...
Streams Charts: Under-the-radar game streaming platform Trovo sees growth
Game streaming platform Trovo had over 60 million total hours watched in 2021’s second quarter, according to Streams Charts. That is up from the...
Roblox will host music launch party for hip-hop artist KSI
Roblox will host a launch party for YouTuber and hip-hop musician KSI as the latest performance on Roblox’s music experience platform. Since concerts can’t...
Microsoft contributes to USC Games’ Lawson fund for Black and indigenous students
Microsoft is making a financial contribution to USC Games‘ fund for Black and indigenous students in honor of game pioneer Gerald Lawson. The contribution...
Intel honors the top university game projects
Intel recently unveiled its Intel University Games Showcase winners as part of its effort to highlight the best new talent in games. The winners...
How Tobii is expanding eye-tracking into new markets
Tobii built its name over the past 20 years by making eye-tracking technology for health care, behavioral research, gaming, and augmented and virtual reality....
The RetroBeat — Sonic Colors: Ultimate makes this older adventure shine
Sometimes, a game does just needs a graphical upgrade to become suitable for a modern audience. That’s why I’m glad Sonic Colors: Ultimate exists,...
Psychonauts 2 interview — Double Fine nears the finish line
It’s been a long wait, but Psychonauts 2 is nearing its August 25 release. This 3D platformer will have players exploring minds and an...
The DeanBeat: Blockchain gaming companies raised $476M in the first half of 2021
We knew that gaming grew during the pandemic, and game investments and acquisitions have seen a boom as well. If you combine games with...
The Games Fund adds $17M to its game investment war chest
The Games Fund has added $17 million in funding to its game investment coffers, thanks to new support from mobile gaming companies Scopely and...