New report from Streamlabs and Stream Hachet reveals streaming trends for Q1 of 2026
A new streaming report takes a closer look at Q1 2026 performance across major platforms, exploring viewership and how momentum shifted.
How a ‘server slam’ helped ARC Raiders dominate Twitch ahead of its launch | GamesBeat Summit recap
To make last year’s release of ARC Raiders a success, Embark Studios teamed up with Twitch to saturate the platform with the extraction shooter...
StreamElements prepares to shut down website and creator platform (updated)
The prominent livestreaming services platform StreamElements is preparing to close its website and sunset its creator tools. Founded in 2016, StreamElements has become ubiquitous...
Twitch targets the wider creator economy with new Business Manager role
With its new Business Manager role launched last week, Twitch is signaling that it is a platform for all creators — not just dedicated livestreamers. ...
Marketing pros launch Games Growth Guild community hub
The Games Growth Guild today launched as a new community for marketing and publishing professionals working in the games industry. The Guild brings together...
The Game Awards will stream live on Prime Video for 1st time
The Game Awards announced that it will be streamed live for the first time ever on Prime Video. The Game Awards will stream live on Amazon’s Prime Video...
Sentinel Games unveils CURE, a chaotic co-op hospital sim powered by community interaction
Austin-based startup game developer Sentinel Games officially emerged from stealth with its debut title, CURE – A Hospital Simulator, launching into Steam Early Access...
Why NexTide Media is bringing real-time brand safety monitoring to livestreaming
As livestreamers take over the creator economy, NexTide Media is looking to build advertisers’ confidence in the format with a new brand safety tool. ...
Alienware and Twitch show off gaming tech in NY’s Grand Central Station
Alienware and Twitch are joining forces to land The Artifact – a pop-up experience for gamers in Grand Central Station that transforms one of...
Twitch kicks off TwitchCon San Diego with flurry of announcements
TwitchCon San Diego 2025 got under way today with a keynote from Twitch CEO Dan Clancy addressing a crowd on the 10th anniversary of the...