Dean Takahashi

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Editorial Director, GamesBeat/VentureBeat; long‑time industry reporter on games, chips, and hardware.

Tripo AI Secures $200M to Empower Artists with 3D Tools
SocialJun 1, 2026

Tripo AI Secures $200M to Empower Artists with 3D Tools

Tripo AI has raised $200M in financing for its AI 3D and world model technology, which could be used in games. Their aim is to provide artists with tools, not replace them. https://t.co/3OX2FijyRD

By Dean Takahashi
Relic Delivers Fresh Content for Company of Heroes 3 Fans
SocialMay 15, 2026

Relic Delivers Fresh Content for Company of Heroes 3 Fans

Relic is doing a good job supporting Company of Heroes 3 fans with new content. https://t.co/4jv2rxLhyh

By Dean Takahashi
Battlefield 6 Season 3 Unveils Massive Railway to Golmud Map
SocialMay 11, 2026

Battlefield 6 Season 3 Unveils Massive Railway to Golmud Map

Here's some preview gameplay for Battlefield 6 Season 3 and the biggest map to date, Railway to Golmud. https://t.co/SPuuVhIFID https://t.co/YXTOurCtnS

By Dean Takahashi
Mixtape Stands Out Among Our Limited Game Reviews
SocialMay 10, 2026

Mixtape Stands Out Among Our Limited Game Reviews

We don't review lots of games, but Mixtape is a standout for me. https://t.co/21gwXrpxVf https://t.co/wYz7ESXi7M

By Dean Takahashi
Console Prices Rise Despite Expected Cost Decline
SocialMay 8, 2026

Console Prices Rise Despite Expected Cost Decline

Sad, but I can't remember another time when the price of electronic goods like consoles, which are supposed to get cheaper to make in volume, went up over time. https://t.co/vfALEuok06

By Dean Takahashi
Switch 2 Hits 19.86M; Mario Kart Leads Sales
SocialMay 8, 2026

Switch 2 Hits 19.86M; Mario Kart Leads Sales

Switch 2 is at 19.86M sold. And top game sales include Mario Kart World at 14.7M, Donkey Kong Bananza at 4.52M, Pokémon Legends Z-A at 3.94M, Pokémon Pokopia at 2.41M, and Kirby Air Riders at 1.87M. https://t.co/7OYx2kKQkz

By Dean Takahashi
Mixtape Earns High Scores From Beethoven & Dinosaur, Annapurna
SocialMay 8, 2026

Mixtape Earns High Scores From Beethoven & Dinosaur, Annapurna

Good to see these high review scores for Mixtape from Johnny Galvatron's Beethoven & Dinosaur and Annapurna. https://t.co/NcnoJBZBMc

By Dean Takahashi
Sony's Mixed Game News: Bungie Slips, Profits Remain Strong
SocialMay 8, 2026

Sony's Mixed Game News: Bungie Slips, Profits Remain Strong

Sony's news about games is mixed. Bungie weakness is showing, but overall game and network services profits are healthy. https://t.co/h8eL0htWbQ

By Dean Takahashi
Brazil's Gaming Boom Offers Global Inspiration
SocialMay 7, 2026

Brazil's Gaming Boom Offers Global Inspiration

Glad to have perspective on the state of games from Brazil in this interview with Rodrigo Terra and Patricia Sato. The rest of the world can take inspiration from the rapid growth. https://t.co/ZGTgXtDLPX https://t.co/1SMxTI77Y2

By Dean Takahashi
Indie Games Push Boundaries with Bizarre Protagonists
SocialMay 6, 2026

Indie Games Push Boundaries with Bizarre Protagonists

You get to play as a severed arm or a zombie child. How's that for indie creativity? https://t.co/ZSuky2Qm1v

By Dean Takahashi
Griffin Launches Project Financing Fund for Indie Studios
SocialMay 6, 2026

Griffin Launches Project Financing Fund for Indie Studios

Good news for indie game studios. Griffin is turning to project financing with a new fund, in addition to its traditional VC investments. https://t.co/47axlCnNYv https://t.co/cS1gcIJjLn

By Dean Takahashi
Visionary Awards Winners Announced Ahead of GamesBeat Summit
SocialMay 6, 2026

Visionary Awards Winners Announced Ahead of GamesBeat Summit

I'm very pleased to reveal our Visionary winners ahead of our May 19 ceremony at GamesBeat Summit. Congratulations to Susanna Pollack of Games for Change and up-and-comer winner Amir Satvat of ASGC and Tencent. https://t.co/MfAWQUeqd2 https://t.co/DJd5iUw4Lg

By Dean Takahashi
Gamescom Leaders Reveal Future of Gaming Expos
SocialMay 4, 2026

Gamescom Leaders Reveal Future of Gaming Expos

I got a chance to see how the leaders of Gamescom view the world of gaming expos. https://t.co/nkTwzX3n4r

By Dean Takahashi
Seeker Entertainment Faces Setbacks While Still Seeking KinForge Funding
SocialMay 2, 2026

Seeker Entertainment Faces Setbacks While Still Seeking KinForge Funding

Sad news for Seeker Entertainment, though it's still trying to raise funds for KinForge. https://t.co/A5TPf1xACm

By Dean Takahashi
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