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Logitech G's Streamlabs launches sponsorship platform for brands and streamers - GamesBeat

Streamlabs, the livestreaming software platform of Logitech G, has launched Streamlabs Sponsorships to bring together brands and streamers.

Scott Pilgrim EX is a new beat-em-up adventure from Tribute Games - GamesBeat

Tribute Games, developer of Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Shredder's Revenge and the upcoming Marvel Cosmic Invasion, debuted Scott Pilgrim EX during Summer Game Fest.

Accessibility in games: How the industry is redefining who can play - GamesBeat

Many studios are trying accessibility and there's progress being made -- but deficits persist about how efforts continue to evolve.

FIFA Rivals brings sports brand Adidas into its universe with in-game content - GamesBeat

FIFA Rivals is bringing the sports brand Adidas into its soccer universe with exclusive in-game content.

Nintendo brings back late-night console launches with debut of Switch 2 - GamesBeat

Nintendo brought back late-night game console launches tonight as people across the world waited in line to get the Nintendo Switch 2.

Final Fantasy Tactics: The Ivalice Chronicles brings the classic back on September 30 - GamesBeat

Square Enix announced Final Fantasy Tactics: The Ivalice Alliance during today's PlayStation State of Play.

Shinobi: Art of Vengeance is 2D action at its best - GamesBeat

Shinobi: Art of Vengeance has been one of my most anticipated games of the year for a few reasons.

Riot Games partners with T/Squared on EMEA esports - GamesBeat

Riot Games enters a strategic, regional partnership with marketing agency T/Squared to support its EMEA esports.

Bruno Mars headlines Fortnite Festival Season 9 - GamesBeat

Fortnite has revealed the Icon for the next season of Fortnite Festival: Bruno Mars, who joins with several new cosmetics.

GamesBeat and Facebook Gaming Summit: Keynote speakers announced | VentureBeat

The keynote speakers for the second annual GamesBeat and Facebook Gaming Summit have been announced! Learn more here.

PlayVS adds Hearthstone to high school esports platform | VentureBeat

Midnite raises $16M for Gen Z-focused esports betting apps | VentureBeat

What's it going to take to get cryptocurrency widely accepted? | VentureBeat

There’s a long road before consumers believe that crypto and NFTs are secure, and they become universally accepted. How do we get there?

Blockchain.com announces partnership with Cloud9 | VentureBeat

Blockchain.com today announced a partnership with esports organization Cloud9, with a goal towards increasing financial literacy.

Ader, NRG Esports, and Levi’s are teaming up for the NRG Winter Games | VentureBeat

Ader, NRG Esports, and Levi's are joining forces for a ten day long competition featuring a $15,000 prize pool and also Levi's jeans.

Technology is saving the live sports experience | VentureBeat

To keep the novelty of the live sports experience fresh, leagues and clubs need to recognize the value of existing technology.

Bitstamp teams up with Immortals esports team in crypto deal | VentureBeat

Bitstamp has teamed up with Immortals esports team in cryptocurrency deal. Bitstamp will be the official cryptocurrency exchange for the team.

Lessons game companies can learn from Unilever's brand marketing strategies | VentureBeat

What Unilever has earned from their foray into the gaming space, and why brand building is so important for gaming companies.

The Evo 2022 lineup has been announced -- where's Marvel? | VentureBeat

Evo 2022 is once again the in-person fighting game tournament of the year, with a line-up of fan favorites and new releases.

Newzoo: Esports will generate $1.38B in revenue by the end of the year | VentureBeat

According to Newzoo's latest report, esports will generate almost $1.38B in revenue by the end of 2022, thanks primarily to sponsorships.

Team Liquid and Alienware create esports training facility, the Pro Lab | VentureBeat

Alienware and Team Liquid have collaborated on a new esports training facility called The Pro Lab, with new specialized testing.

Xfinity and Mission Control launch City Series for gamers in northeast US | VentureBeat

Xfinity has announced a new esports competition for gamers in major northeast cities. Mission Control is helping to organize it.

Are you ready and registered for this year's GamesBeat & Facebook Gaming Summit? | VentureBeat

On Tuesday, January 25 at 8:20 am PT, the hold music will end and we'll launch into three days of events spanning the business of games.

FaZe Clan and MoonPay offer huge prize in new "FaZe1" challenge | VentureBeat

FaZe Clan and MoonPay offer big prizes and the chance to join FaZe with new streaming series "Road to FaZe1"

United Esports and Dfinity Foundation create $10M blockchain game dev contest | VentureBeat

United Esports and the Dfinity Foundation have created a blockchain game development contest with a $10 million prize pool.

What's it going to take to get cryptocurrency widely accepted? | VentureBeat

There’s a long road before consumers believe that crypto and NFTs are secure, and they become universally accepted. How do we get there?

Wisdom Gaming and Riot Games announce WNS Championship location | VentureBeat

Wisdom Gaming and Riot Games are holding the Wild Rift North America Season 1 Championship in-person at Mall of America.

Hating and never creating | GB Decides 231 | VentureBeat

GamesBeat Decides isn't afraid to hate and never create when it comes to NFTs. And the crew discusses placement of bodily orifices.

GamesBeat and Facebook Gaming Summit: Keynote speakers announced | VentureBeat

The keynote speakers for the second annual GamesBeat and Facebook Gaming Summit have been announced! Learn more here.

Azarus raises $4M for League of Legends trivia game overlay | VentureBeat

Azarus has raised $4 million in funding to add its overlay for trivia games to titles such as League of Legends.

How the metaverse could unlock sustainable revenue models for esports | VentureBeat

Utilizing NFTs as a new revenue stream and esports could generate entirely new inflows of funds that could grow brands and expand influence.

Joystick raises $8M to turn gamers into owners and content creators | VentureBeat

TikTok star Michael Le has raised $8 million for the gaming and esports platform Joystick.

Twitter reports gaming delivered 2.4B tweets in 2021 | VentureBeat

Twitter has announced its stats for gaming engagement in 2021, and it was a massive year for the medium on the platform.

Legendary Play raises $4M for esports-themed mobile games for fans | VentureBeat

Legendary Play, the developer of Rivals, has raised $4 million to make mobile games that simulate being an esports pro.

The DeanBeat: Predictions for gaming in 2022 | VentureBeat

GamesBeat's Dean Takahashi comes up with his annual predictions for gaming. Check out the 11 predictions for 2022.

FaZe Clan bringing new original programming and formats to Twitch | VentureBeat

FaZe Clan is debuting two new shows for Twitch. One's a weekly variety show, and the other is a behind the scenes reality show.

Drake Star: Q1 game deals hit $98.7B in value, more than all of 2022 | VentureBeat

Big acquisitions in the game industry pushed the first quarter toward a massive $98.7 billion in total value for game deals.

Why play-to-earn games are the key to the marketing and monetization challenge | VentureBeat

Learn why some developers are betting on play to earn games to drive more revenue, adoption, and player trust than traditional games.

Gen.G promotes Arnold Hur to CEO of esports firm | VentureBeat

Esports organization Gen.G today announced that current chief operating officer Arnold Hur has been  appointed as the new CEO.

How many times is E3 gonna die? | GB Decides 230 | VentureBeat

GamesBeat Decides gets the whole crew together, eventually, to disucss the week in news and to answer your questions.