Author: Tim Rogers
Players in the mobile gaming industry often come and go, switching between games or dropping one for another. While losing a player here and there may not seem like a big deal, it is crucial for titles to retain a loyal portion of their player base for long-term success. This can be achieved without just offering rewards or new content. In a guest post, OneSignal’s Chief Revenue Officer, Josh Wetzel, shares insights on how using multiple personalized messaging strategies can engage users and foster loyalty. By understanding how to get players to opt-in for messaging and utilizing different channels effectively,…
Email startup Superhuman is embracing AI technology with the launch of its AI-powered instant replies feature today. The company’s focus this year is on enhancing AI-driven functionality. The instant replies feature offers three contextual reply options to streamline email responses. Superhuman’s goal is to help users achieve inbox zero efficiently. The instant replies feature is designed to expedite email responses. While similar to Gmail’s smart replies, Superhuman emphasizes that its feature is more personalized and contextually relevant. Upon hitting reply to an email, users will receive three quick reply options. When selecting an option, Superhuman generates a complete sentence reply…
Mattel and HMD Global A unique brand partnership has introduced a surprising phone at Mobile World Congress (MWC) 2024. HMD Global, known for making Nokia phones, has collaborated with iconic toymaker Mattel to create the Barbie Flip Phone. Yes, the famous Barbie. However, this phone promises to be more than just a pink version of an old Nokia device. “Let me put it this way,” said Adam Ferguson, HMD Global’s head of product marketing during a Zoom chat at the show. “Mattel, especially Barbie, is not a brand you simply offer a generic product to.” Excitingly, the partnership aims for…
Recurring revenue is essential for any business, as demonstrated by Apple’s shift towards services like Apple TV+, Apple Music, and iCloud, which now generate 20% of its revenue. The cost of acquiring new customers has surged by over 200% in the past decade, underlining the importance of predictable revenue streams. However, subscription-based business models come with unique challenges, including the need to acquire and retain customers. Addressing churn is crucial. Danish startup Subsets aims to help companies tackle these challenges through an AI-enabled platform designed to improve customer retention in the subscription industry. Introducing Subsets Founded in Copenhagen in 2022,…
Are you looking to showcase your brand in front of the gaming industry’s top leaders? Learn more about GamesBeat Summit sponsorship opportunities here. Holmgard Games has announced the upcoming release of Project L.3.3.T., a hardcore tactical extraction shooter arriving on PC later this year. Based in Los Angeles, Holmgard Games is developing a first-person PvEvP hardcore tactical extraction shooter that combines tactical gameplay inspired by titles like Escape from Tarkov with innovative features aiming to redefine the genre. The early access phase for Project L.3.3.T. is scheduled for the latter half of 2024, with closed alpha and beta playtests set…
In CS2, players looking for a competitive experience on the server have a couple of options available. Let’s compare CS2 Premier mode with Competitive mode to help the average player decide where to dive in for some action! CS2 Premier Mode A reminder that Premier mode existed in CS:GO but was difficult to access games, leaving it largely unused. Now, Premier in CS2 competes with FACEIT. When comparing CS2 Premier vs Competitive, the new ranking system in Premier stands out. Players are now assigned a numerical ELO, a significant improvement from the old Silver – Global Elite system. This places…
Are you looking to showcase your brand in front of the gaming industry’s top leaders? Learn more about GamesBeat Summit sponsorship opportunities here. GB Event GamesBeat Summit Call for Speakers We’re thrilled to open our call for speakers to our flagship event, GamesBeat Summit 2024 hosted in Los Angeles, where we will explore the theme of “Resilience and Adaptation”. Apply to speak here Imec has unveiled a new climate-friendly way to produce patterns on chips using lithography and etch for advanced chip factories. Leuven, Belgium-based Imec has introduced technology that can reduce the carbon dioxide footprint of lithography and etch…
A group of former Homa employees has successfully raised $1.5 million in a pre-seed funding round for their new venture, PlayMakers, a user-generated content platform. Headquartered in Paris, PlayMakers is focused on developing a range of tools that can enhance any gaming experience by empowering players to create their own content. Users will have access to technology that enables them to design assets like 3D characters, animations, music, and more. Founded a year ago by former Homa publishing managers Ilan Nabeth and Costantino Carrega, along with ex-Infineon Technologies automation engineer Maxime Niankouri, PlayMakers has attracted significant interest from investors. The…
ZTE ZTE has unveiled a lineup of new Nubia smartphones at Mobile World Congress (MWC) 2024 in Barcelona, Spain. These smartphones are targeted for distribution in Europe, Latin America, Southeast Asia, the Middle East, and Africa, with each model tailored to different consumer preferences, including ZTE’s first flip smartphone. While these devices may not make their way to the U.S. in the near future, they provide intriguing insights into the Android landscape outside the country and potentially hint at the trends other manufacturers may pursue in the coming years. Let’s explore further. Nubia Focus 5G Pro and Nubia 5G Series…
Are you looking to showcase your brand in front of the gaming industry’s top leaders? Learn more about GamesBeat Summit sponsorship opportunities here. GB Event GamesBeat Summit Call for Speakers We’re thrilled to open our call for speakers to our flagship event, GamesBeat Summit 2024 hosted in Los Angeles, where we will explore the theme of “Resilience and Adaption”. Apply to speak here Tenstorrent, an AI chip company led by chip legend Jim Keller, has announced a significant partnership with Japan’s Leading-edge Semiconductor Technology Center (LSTC). LSTC and Tenstorrent will collaborate on the development of a cutting-edge two-nanometer AI Accelerator,…