The scale of ambition for Saudi Arabia when it comes to moving into the games business and esports is well known. But trick is to come up with a strategy that makes investments pay off in a timely way. One of the key leaders charged with executing on both the …
Read More »Google killing Stadia’s studios may make crossplay gaming better for everyone
GamesBeat Summit 2021 #GBSummit returns with two days of content and networking designed for industry executives. April 28-29, 2021 Register Now Join GamesBeat Summit 2021 this April 28-29. Register for a free or VIP pass today. Google’s recent decision to close its dedicated game studios — opened to much fanfare …
Read More »The RetroBeat: How Dotemu makes retro gaming magic
GamesBeat Summit 2021 #GBSummit returns with two days of content and networking designed for industry executives. April 28-29, 2021 Register Now If you’re a retro gaming fan like me, then Dotemu is probably one of your favorite modern studios. The company has made its name as a developer and publisher …
Read More »Social gaming platform Rec Room raises $100M at $1.25B valuation
The power of data in gaming’s red-hot market Learn how to seize the power of data to attract and keep players, create personalized gaming experiences, and cash in on the industry’s seismic growth. Register Now Join Transform 2021 for the most important themes in enterprise AI & Data. Learn more. …
Read More »CES day one gaming roundup: Extra-large TCL TVs, Intel CPUs, and more
The Consumer Electronics Show has gone virtual this year, but it’s still the same broad trade gathering as always. You’re more likely to find a refrigerator with feelings than a lot of gaming-specific news buried in the headlines of the event. But that doesn’t mean CES is devoid of products …
Read More »The DeanBeat: Predictions for gaming in 2021
This past year was one of the most unpredictable in all of human history. The pandemic threw off our ability to predict what will happen in the game industry. It surely messed up my predictions about where the games industry would go. Game companies had a record year in 2020, …
Read More »Anne Munition interview — Why diversity matters in gaming and streaming
Get the most out of your game’s subscription plans Best practices for designing and managing your subscription strategy Access guide here Anne Munition was born for this era. She has been streaming on Twitch since early on, and it’s been about 6.5 years now. She has about 629,000 followers on Twitch, …
Read More »Nvidia’s Q3 revenues rise 57% to $4.73 billion as gaming and datacenters stay strong
Best practices for a successful AI Center of Excellence A guide for both CoEs and business units Download Guide Nvidia reported revenues of $ 4.73 billion for its third fiscal quarter ended October 25, up 57% from a year earlier. The revenues and non-GAAP earnings per share of $ 2.91 …
Read More »As Xbox Game Pass Ultimate launches cloud gaming, it must solve the last-mile problem
GamesBeat Summit Watch every session from the annual event On Demand Watch Now Xbox Game Pass Ultimate is launching the option to stream games from the cloud beginning tomorrow, September 15. This will give subscribers in 22 countries the capability to play full console games on an Android device. Like …
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