Apple’s $1.9B EU fine for app store barriers could foreshadow gaming changes
The European Commission fined Apple $1.9 billion (1.8 billion euros) today for putting barriers in place for music apps in its app store. The...
Spotify debuts WonderWrapped music space on Roblox
As an addition to Spotify Island, Spotify is introducing Spotify Island: WonderWrapped as a new space for fans to engage with music artists on...
Samsung Gaming Hub is bringing Amazon Luna to 2022 Smart devices
The Samsung Gaming Hub is coming to all 2022 Samsung Smart Televisions, removing the need for extra hardware and downloads to play games. The...
Netflix changed marketing for TV — can video games follow?
In the streaming and subscriptions economy, video game marketing needs to focus on building brands, not just selling products. When Stranger Things Season 3...
Xbox Game Pass gets flood of new games, EA Access, and more
If it wasn’t clear already, Microsoft really wants you to give Xbox Game Pass a try. To ensure you consider jumping aboard this holiday,...
Spotify and chat come to Windows 10 Game Bar
Microsoft’s Game Bar is an interface on the PC that creates an easy way to access game services with Windows 10, and today Microsoft...
Beyond Spotify and iZettle: How Sweden became Europe’s capital of startup exits
The exits earlier this year by two of Sweden’s biggest startup names would be enough to swell the pride of any regional ecosystem. Spotify’s...
Discord members can now spin tunes with social Spotify integration
Discord has a new feature for its community-based social network that enables people to share details about their music through the Spotify streaming service....
Spotify launches PlayStation 4 podcast support — and it’s spotty
Both Sony and Microsoft consoles now support playing podcasts in the background while you’re in games or other apps — although the PlayStation 4...
Spotify introduces a new gaming portal, featuring a playlist that GamesBeat made
Gamers know that some of the best music in the world comes from digital entertainment. Now, finding awesome tracks is easier than ever. The music-streaming...