Eclipse Glow Games Will Show Its 1st Hands-On Gameplay for Tides of Annihilation
Eclipse Glow Games announced that its single‑player action‑adventure *Tides of Annihilation* will host its first public hands‑on demo this summer, with a technical showcase highlighting a partnership with Unreal Engine and Nvidia to push visual fidelity and performance. The Neo‑Medieval title is slated for PC (Steam and Epic), Xbox Series X|S and PlayStation 5. The studio’s 150‑person team brings experience from franchises such as Yakuza, For Honor, Assassin’s Creed, Persona and Prince of Persia. The collaboration focuses on Nanite‑based geometry, DLSS, path‑tracing and deep driver optimization.
FuriosaAI Partners with Broadcom on Third AI Inference Platform
FuriosaAI announced a strategic partnership with Broadcom to create its third‑generation AI inference accelerator, transitioning its Tensor Contraction Processor (TCP) architecture to a multi‑die chiplet design featuring a 2nm compute core and HBM4/4E memory. The collaboration leverages Broadcom’s high‑bandwidth Ethernet,...
Delos AI Improves Inference with 1,000X Higher Scale
Delos Data unveiled a new cluster architecture that links thousands of GPUs via a high‑bandwidth interconnect, promising up to 1,000× higher inference scale. The design eliminates GPU idle time caused by data‑center networking bottlenecks, and is paired with Mosaic™ software...
Esports Nations Cup 2026 Introduces Expanded Qualification Framework
The Esports Foundation unveiled three wildcard mechanisms—Solidarity Slots, Host Region Slots, and Special Invites—for the Esports Nations Cup 2026. Solidarity Slots create a performance‑based pathway for under‑represented countries across most titles, while Host Region Slots will be awarded to the...
Escape From Tarkov Releases Icebreaker, the 1.0.5.0 Update with New Story Content
Battlestate Games rolled out Escape from Tarkov’s 1.0.5.0 update, introducing the Icebreaker location—a massive ship‑based PvE map with vertical gameplay and a branching story. The update also adds a simplified quest‑item detection system, new “Gen4” and “Slavyanka” clothing sets, and...
Aspichi Study Shows Mixed Reality Helps Ukrainians Cope with Wartime Strain
Ukrainian mixed‑reality firm Aspichi reported that its Luminify program helped over a thousand patients across 47 organizations during a six‑month study. The initiative delivered 8,884 guided therapy sessions using 162 headsets, showing improvements in emotional regulation, stress reduction, and care...
Minecraft Creators Want Roblox-Style Brand Deals — and See Xbox’s New Chief Strategy Officer as an Opening
Minecraft’s creator community is rallying around Xbox’s new chief strategy officer, Matthew Ball, hoping his metaverse‑focused background will loosen the game’s restrictive brand‑integration policies. At UGCon, five leading Minecraft studio heads praised the appointment as a signal that Microsoft may prioritize...
Saga Introduces Crystal Beaumont Influencer Agent with GFAL’s Diamond Jewels
Saga unveiled Crystal Beaumont, its first influencer‑style AI character, to promote GFAL’s mobile game Diamond Jewels. The virtual influencer will debut on Instagram and later expand to TikTok and Facebook, offering a non‑intrusive, follower‑based presence instead of traditional ads. Saga...
GTA VI Is on Time. Take-Two CEO Strauss Zelnick Isn’t Celebrating Yet
Take‑Two Interactive announced that Grand Theft Auto VI remains on schedule for a November 19, 2026 release, marking the first confirmed launch date for the flagship title. CEO Strauss Zelnick highlighted the company’s broader multi‑dimensional strategy, noting that mobile now...
Take-Two Reaffirms Grand Theft Auto VI’s Launch Date, Teases Dozens of Upcoming Games
Take‑Two Interactive reaffirmed that Rockstar Games’ Grand Theft Auto VI will launch on November 19, 2024, and highlighted a pipeline of roughly 30 upcoming titles spanning mobile, sports, and new intellectual properties. The company projects net bookings of $8 billion to $8.2 billion for...
Fort Worth to Host 2026 Rocket League World Championship
BLAST announced the 2026 Rocket League World Championship will return to Fort Worth, Texas, from Sept 15‑20, with Dickies Arena hosting the live finals. Twenty top teams from seven regions will compete for a $1.2 million prize pool. The event follows...
InPVP Acquires Feather Client, Rebrands as Dawn | Exclusive
InPVP announced on May 21 that it has acquired the in‑game technology of Feather Client, rebranding the service as Dawn. The deal transfers Feather’s millions‑strong user base while leaving the original owners out of the new operation. InPVP’s founder Mohamed...
Cosmic Division Started by Ex-Housemarque Leader Harry Krueger
Finnish studio Cosmic Division has been founded by Harry Krueger, the former Housemarque veteran who helped launch titles like Returnal and Nex Machina. The new studio adopts a lean‑and‑mean development philosophy, emphasizing fast iteration, craftsmanship and sustainable growth over scale....
AMD Launches New Ryzen Processors and Ryzen AI Halo Dev Platform
AMD unveiled the Ryzen AI Halo developer platform, now available for pre‑order at $3,999 and powered by the Ryzen AI Max+ 395 processor with up to 128 GB unified memory and 50 TOPS AI performance. The company also announced the upcoming Ryzen...
From a Pillar Model to a Cohesive Approach: Why Riot Games Merged Publishing and Esports
Riot Games has reorganized its internal structure, merging its publishing and esports units into a single "PubSports" division led by John Needham. The change moves the company away from the old pillar model toward a more integrated approach that treats...
How 2K’s Borderlands 4 Creator Program Was Designed to Build Advocacy Relationships
At the GamesBeat Summit, 2K detailed its Borderlands 4 creator program, which recruited over 1,200 vetted creators from more than 5,300 applicants. The initiative produced more than 4,500 pieces of content ranging from videos to cosplay, while maintaining an exclusive, VIP...
Former BioWare, Inflexion Games, and Timbre Games Developers Launch Studio Reset
Studio Reset, a new Canadian indie studio founded by former BioWare, Inflexion Games and Timbre Games veterans, announced its formation and unveiled its debut project—a neon‑noir supernatural mystery set in a stylized Canadian city. The founders emphasize a sustainable, small‑scale...
Dubai Films & Games Commission and Good Game Club Podcast Team up to Cast Games as a Force for Good
The Dubai Films & Games Commission announced a strategic partnership with the Good Game Club podcast, positioning Dubai at the forefront of a global movement that frames video games as a force for cultural, economic, and societal good. The collaboration,...
Xsolla Will Set up Regional Gaming Hub in Dubai in Strategic Agreement
Xsolla announced a multi‑year strategic agreement with the Dubai Film & Games Commission to establish a regional gaming hub in Dubai. The partnership will integrate Xsolla’s global commerce platform—supporting over 1,000 payment methods across 200 geographies—with the commission’s push to...
Xreal Unveils Project Aura Android XR Device at Google I/O Showcase
Xreal unveiled Project Aura, a lightweight wired XR glasses platform, at Google I/O, promising a global launch in 2026. The device runs Android XR, leverages Google’s Gemini AI, and is powered by Qualcomm Snapdragon processors. Live demos showcased immersive Google...
K-ID Launches AI-Powered Compliance Tool Aimed at Speeding Global Game Launches | Exclusive
k-ID introduced Neimo MCP, an AI‑powered compliance intelligence platform that integrates directly into developer tools such as Claude, OpenAI’s Codex and Manus. The system draws on a database covering more than 200 jurisdictions and over 2,000 regulatory sources, delivering real‑time...
Nexon and Tencent Extend Publishing Partnership for Dungeon & Fighter in China
Nexon and Tencent have sealed a ten‑year renewal to publish the PC action RPG Dungeon & Fighter in China, extending a partnership that began with the game’s 2008 launch in the market. Although financial terms were not disclosed, the deal...
Nexon and Electronic Arts Extend Publishing Partnership for EA FC Franchise in Korea
South Korean game publisher Nexon announced it has renewed its publishing agreement with Electronic Arts for the EA Sports FC franchise in Korea. The long‑term deal will see both companies increase investment to grow the franchise’s fanbase and deliver localized,...
Tribeca Celebrates 25th Anniversary with Game Premieres and Playable Demos at 2026 Festival
The 2026 Tribeca Festival, presented by OKX, marks its 25th anniversary with a dedicated games program featuring 12 curated selections. World premieres such as "There Are No Ghosts At The Grand" and "Lofsöng" will debut, and free playable demos will...
Nex Launches Playground for Pre-Order in England and Ireland
Nex announced that its motion‑based, controller‑free Nex Playground console is now available for pre‑order in the United Kingdom and the Republic of Ireland through Amazon UK, Argos and Smyths Toys. The company plans a broader June rollout across the same...
Fenris Creations Announces Updates for Eve Online, Eve Frontier, and Eve Vanguard
Fenris Creations unveiled three major updates across the Eve franchise. Cycle 6: Sanctuary for the in‑development Eve Frontier launches June 25 with a full server reset, modular ship construction and new environmental status effects that turn space itself into a hazard. Eve...
Brazil Soccer and Gamefam Team up on FIFA World Cup
Brazil's football federation (CBF) has teamed with Gamefam to launch a limited‑time event in the Roblox title FIFA Super Soccer, showcasing the Brazil Men’s National Team’s new 2026 Nike kit, a custom stadium and mascot‑led quests. The activation runs from...
Asus Launches ROG Xreal R1 Gaming AR Glasses
ASUS and Xreal have launched the ROG Xreal R1, a gaming‑focused augmented reality headset that ships globally today. The glasses feature a world‑first 240 Hz micro‑OLED panel with a 0.01 ms response time, delivering a virtual display equivalent to a 171‑inch screen...
StreamElements Prepares to Shut Down Website and Creator Platform (Updated)
StreamElements, the long‑standing livestreaming services platform, announced it will close its website and sunset its creator tools within 30 days. The company, which powered free bots, overlays and a brand‑partnership marketplace for more than 23 million creators, is in talks with...
AI Chip Maker Cerebras Systems Hits $95B Valuation After IPO, Giving Its Founder a 2nd Big Win
Cerebras Systems went public, pricing shares at $185 and closing at $311, which lifts its market cap to roughly $95 billion. The IPO sold 30 million shares, raising $5.55 billion, making it the biggest U.S. tech listing since Uber in 2019. The company’s...
Creating Authentic Connections with Gaming Communities | BOSS Mode with Christine Yoo, Presented by WEBTOON
Christine Yoo, Head of US Advertising at WEBTOON, explains how the platform’s 160 million monthly users enable brands to shift from traditional ads to community‑driven experiences. She highlights the Monster Hunter Wilds collaboration with Capcom, which used a creator contest to forge...
MapleStory Universe Marks First Anniversary with MSU 2.0 Expansion
MapleStory Universe (MSU), Nexon’s blockchain‑powered extension of the MapleStory franchise, celebrated its first anniversary, reporting over 150 million cumulative on‑chain transactions and 3.82 million registered accounts. The platform now accounts for 23.3% of activity on the Avalanche network and its native NXPC...
Yangyang Mobile Is Taking High Times Dating and Cooking Sim to Consoles
Yangyang Mobile, a Manila‑based indie studio, announced that its narrative‑driven dating and cooking game High Times will debut on Xbox Series S/X, PlayStation 5 and Nintendo Switch on July 23, 2026. The title, previously released only on Steam, lets players craft mood‑altering donuts...
Last Flag Studio Lays Off Staff as Game From Imagine Dragons Brothers Misses Targets
Night Street Games, the indie studio founded by Imagine Dragons brothers Mac and Dan Reynolds, announced staff layoffs after its multiplayer shooter Last Flag failed to meet financial expectations. Executive producer Jonathan Jelinek confirmed the shortfall in a LinkedIn post,...
Spin Master and Supercell Team up to Create Toy Line Uniting Clash of Clans, Clash Royale, and Brawl Stars
Spin Master announced a multi‑year worldwide toy licensing deal with mobile‑gaming powerhouse Supercell. The partnership will produce a new collection of figures, plush and accessories inspired by Supercell’s flagship titles Clash of Clans, Clash Royale and Brawl Stars. Supercell’s games...
Discord’s New Nitro Rewards Program Sweetens the Pot for Both Players and Advertisers
Discord launched Nitro Rewards, expanding its premium Nitro subscription with new perks such as a starter Xbox Game Pass and discounts on gaming peripherals. The program also boosts Discord's advertising engine by giving Nitro members 20% more Orbs and 250...
Double Fine Productions Workers Seek to Unionize
Microsoft-owned Double Fine Productions has filed a petition with the National Labor Relations Board to unionize under the Communications Workers of America. Approximately 42 studio employees are expected to vote on the union representation. Microsoft has stated it will remain...
Annapurna Launches Beethoven & Dinosaur’s Mixtape to Critical Acclaim
Annapurna Interactive and Australian studio Beethoven & Dinosaur released Mixtape, a narrative‑driven adventure priced at $19.99 across PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch 2, PC (Steam) and Epic. The title opened to strong critical praise, earning an 85 Metacritic score and perfect...
RGG Studio and Sega Reveal New Stranger Than Heaven Details in Special Broadcast
Sega and Xbox hosted a special broadcast unveiling RGG Studio’s upcoming action‑adventure, Stranger Than Heaven. The game, now wish‑listable, is slated for a winter 2024 release across Xbox Game Pass, Xbox Series X|S, PC, Xbox Cloud Gaming, Steam, and PlayStation 5....
Alliance Studios to Close After 7 Years of Creating Branded Experiences Within Fortnite
Alliance Studios announced its shutdown after seven years of crafting branded environments, games, and live events inside Fortnite Creative. Founded by CEO Mackenzie “MackJack” Bell, the studio grew to 20 salaried staff and delivered over 100 games that amassed more...
In-Game Purchases Are Helping Fortnite Creators Shift Focus From Virality to Retention
Epic Games introduced in‑game purchases for Fortnite creators on Jan 9, giving developers a direct revenue stream beyond the platform’s engagement‑payout model. Five months later creators report daily purchase rates ranging from 0.4% to 5%, allowing smaller maps to stay profitable...
Why New York City Is Betting Big on Games with Its Second Annual Video Game Festival
The second annual NYC Video Game Festival returns on May 9 at Convene Brookfield Place, expanding from its inaugural run that drew 1,500 visitors. Organizers project foot traffic of up to 2,000 and have introduced a $10 general‑admission fee, with proceeds...
Gamefam Teams with Borussia Dortmund for FIFA Super Soccer on Roblox
Borussia Dortmund partnered with Gamefam to launch its 2026/27 Puma kits inside Roblox’s FIFA Super Soccer on May 8, 2026. The limited‑time event runs for a week, letting players compete as the German club, complete themed quests, and unlock a unique lightning‑strike...
Team17 Partners with FirstLook as Exclusive Playtesting Platform | Exclusive
Team17 has signed an exclusive agreement with FirstLook to serve as the publisher’s sole playtesting platform across its entire game slate, including the upcoming Hell Let Loose: Vietnam. The partnership gives Team17 a unified player‑relationship system to capture structured feedback,...
U.S. Supreme Court Denies Apple’s Appeal in Epic Games Antitrust Lawsuit
The U.S. Supreme Court declined to hear Apple’s appeal, leaving a lower‑court order that found Apple in contempt of its own App Store reforms untouched. The decision restores the 9th Circuit ruling that Apple must allow Epic Games to direct...
Pacific Standard Sound Launches Division to Merge Film, TV and Game Capabilities
Pacific Standard Sound has launched Pacific Standard Creative, a new division that unites film, television and video‑game audio services. The unit is led by industry veteran Eric Marks, who will oversee operations alongside Oscar‑nominated founders Craig Henighan and Will Files....
Create Without Limits: Game Art Workflows Powered by Dell & NVIDIA
Dell and NVIDIA, together with Adobe, hosted a GamesBeat webinar titled “Create Without Limits” to demonstrate how generative AI is being woven into game art pipelines. Demonstrations by NVIDIA’s Ashlee Martino‑Tarr and Adobe’s Vladimir Petkovic showed AI‑driven tools that cut...
The New Math of Experiential: How Xbox and Sparks Achieved an 11x Return at Gamescom 2025
Xbox teamed with experiential agency Sparks for a multi‑zone Gamescom 2025 booth that drew over 100,000 visitors and generated more than 500 million digital impressions. Sparks introduced two proprietary metrics—Earned Engagement Value (EEV) and Earned Event Impression Value (EEIV)—to quantify on‑site...
Why a PC Game Developer Is Using Roblox as a Marketing Channel | Exclusive
Psychedelic Games is leveraging Roblox as a low‑cost marketing channel for its upcoming PC MOBA, Golden Tides. The studio partnered with QuickGame to launch a Roblox mini‑game, Capture the Treasure: Golden Tides, on April 9, drawing roughly 23,000 visitors. The experience...
Saber Interactive Launch New Bus Driving Simulator Bus Bound
Saber Interactive and Stillalive Studios have released Bus Bound, a new bus‑driving simulator available now on PC (Steam, Epic), PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S. The game ships in a Standard edition priced at $29.99 (≈$32.70 EUR, $31.70 GBP) and a Deluxe...