Dark Souls III was YouTube’s most popular game in April
People sure love watching other people die in Dark Souls III. YouTube revealed which games were most popular in April for the online video site. YouTube bases...
How YouTube Gaming wants to drive 360-degree VR game videos
In a fairly short time, YouTube has become a destination for gaming videos on the Web. Hundreds of millions of gamers watch 144 billion minutes...
YouTube Gaming update hits iOS and Android as it expands to Canada, Australia, and more
Gaming is one of YouTube’s biggest categories, and Google is trying to fuel its growth by updating its app and site dedicated to the hobby. YouTube...
How adblockers drive YouTubers to shill for mobile game makers
The business model of the Internet is changing as more people install tools to block advertisements, and this is forcing content creators into situations where they need to cross the line from neutral commentator to paid spokesperson.
What Twitch and esports can teach us about building successful media companies
From a 2011 spinoff of Justin.tv to a $1 billion acquisition by Amazon in 2014, Twitch has taken over esports viewing and led the...
Chartboost acquires Roostr to connect mobile games with YouTube influencers
Chartboost has created a marketplace for mobile-game developers to find players and make money. And now it wants to extend that with the acquisition...
YouTube Gaming’s trending list proves how different it is from Twitch
We’ve known for a long time that gaming videos do well on YouTube, but now the video site is sharing some data on what exactly...
YouTube’s Fine Bros. face legal challenge after enraging Internet with ‘React’ trademark
Trademark law is complex, but the Internet isn’t known for waiting for understanding before letting the rage fly. YouTube creators, Twitch streamers, and —...
Kamcord, YouTube, and Twitch(?) — how to livestream smartphone and tablet games
It’s 2016, which means it’s time to build your personal brand. And if you have a newer smartphone or tablet, you can get started...
The DeanBeat: 10 predictions for the game industry in 2016
The video game business is unpredictable. But if you can predict the trends with a reasonable degree of accuracy, your company can gain a...