Author: Tim Rogers
Are you looking to showcase your brand in front of the gaming industry’s top leaders? Learn more about GamesBeat Summit sponsorship opportunities here. What’s old is new again, as psychological horror game Until Dawn is getting a remaster from Ballistic Moon for Sony on the PS5 and PC. It is coming in 2024. Sony showed off an extended trailer of the game at its State of Play event, showcasing PS5-quality scenes from the 2015 game that debuted on the PS4. The game features many of the same characters, although it’s unclear whether the original voice actors will reprise their roles. Until Dawn…
Are you looking to showcase your brand in front of the gaming industry’s top leaders? Learn more about GamesBeat Summit sponsorship opportunities here. Palworld’s Cinderella story continues with developer Pocket Pair announcing that over 19 million gamers have played the survival monster-catching game since it launched on January 19. ?Total number of players exceeds 19 million? It’s been less than two weeks since #Palworld was released, thank you! ・Steam: 12 million~ copies ・Xbox: 7 million~ players We will continue to prioritize fixing bugs!Thank you for your continued support of #Pocketpair! pic.twitter.com/twgAeYVL07— Palworld (@Palworld_EN) January 31, 2024 Palworld launched on both…
Gameloft, a leading game maker, has announced new leadership and positions at Gameloft for Brands to reposition themselves and adapt to the changing market and their plans for 2024. The company has appointed Jean-Baptiste Godinot as the executive vice president responsible for leading Gameloft for Brands. He is described by Gameloft as “a leader in the creation of gamified experiences for brands”. Godinot will report to chief sales officer, Guilherme Lachaut, and work alongside Christelle Llobet, Thierry Lecat, and Hugues Ossart to spearhead new initiatives in in-game media and creative services for external brands. Following the successful launch of COMBO!…
One of the best investments you can make for your record player is a phono preamp. Also known as a phono stage, these mostly compact external preamplifiers boost the low signal output created by turntable cartridges so it’s loud enough for the AV receiver, stereo receiver/integrated amplifier, or powered speakers to amplify. Some models can even let you fine-tune the sound and output to match a specific cartridge you might be using. While many modern turntables and devices include their own built-in phono preamps, getting your own can give you more control over your sound and improve it by adding…
The regular split has come to an end, and now it’s time for the top eight teams to battle it out in the LEC 2024 winter playoffs. Image Credit: Wojciech Wandzel/Riot Games LEC 2024 Winter Playoffs – Introduction This year, Riot Games has made changes to the structure by combining the group stage and playoff stage into one large bracket. While the playoff bracket is larger and will last longer, the number of matches remains largely the same. Participating teams in the LEC 2024 Winter Playoffs: #1 seed: G2 Esports #2 seed: Team BDS #3 seed: SK Gaming #4 seed:…
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 GamesBeat’s creed when covering the game industry is “where passion meets business.” What does this mean? We want to tell you how the news matters to you — not just as a decision-maker at a game studio,…
Epic Games is gearing up to take legal action against Apple over Apple’s compliance with a court order regarding changes to its App Store rules. The court order came as a result of an antitrust case filed by Epic Games, in which the district court judge ruled that app developers should be allowed to direct their users to external payment options beyond Apple’s in-app purchases. Although Apple agreed to allow these links, it still planned to take a 27% commission on those sales, which Epic criticized as “malicious compliance.” The 9th Circuit Court of Appeals upheld the original ruling, but…
Are you looking to showcase your brand in front of the gaming industry’s top leaders? Learn more about GamesBeat Summit sponsorship opportunities here. Xsolla issued the winter 2024 edition of its The State of Play report on navigating the transformative era of gaming. The global video game commerce company said the report is a strategic guide providing a comprehensive overview of the gaming industry’s past, present, and future. This report delves into industry trends, shedding light on the dynamic landscape that developers and stakeholders are set to navigate in 2024. The report reflects on the gaming industry’s journey over the…
Meta has announced that its more affordable Meta Quest will now support spatial video playback, a feature previously only available on Apple’s Vision Pro headset. This move by Meta makes their headset more competitive with Apple’s Vision Pro, which starts at $3,500 and can cost closer to $4,600 with necessary add-ons and accessories. The addition of spatial video support on Meta Quest devices will allow users to upload and view their 3D recordings, making it a more enticing option for consumers. Meta’s v62 software update, which is beginning to roll out now, will also include support for external gamepads and…
Even with the release of Honkai: Star Trail, Genshin Impact remains an unstoppable force in miHoYo’s world. The multi-platform action RPG, which debuted in 2020, has now generated over $5 billion in revenue from players worldwide, according to data.ai. The iOS version of Genshin Impact alone has amassed nearly $1.5 billion in revenue in China, with additional earnings from untrackable third-party Android app outlets. China accounts for approximately 30% of the game’s total revenue, followed by Japan with close to $1.06 billion (21% of the total) and the United States with a contribution of $903 million (18% of the total).…