Speedrunners are some of the most dedicated people in gaming, devoting hours upon hours to mastering their respective games and achieving excellence—but when it comes to raising money for charity, they’re often completely unhinged for a good cause. As is the case with TaintedTali, a speedrunner who blazed through Alan Wake 2 for ESAWinter24 last […]
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U.S. video game spending stagnated in 2023, totaling $57.2B
Are you looking to showcase your brand in front of the gaming industry’s top leaders? Learn more about GamesBeat Summit sponsorship opportunities here. U.S. consumers spent $57.2 billion on video games in 2023 according to a new report from the Entertainment Software Association and Circana. This figure includes all game content, DLC, microtransactions, subscriptions, hardware […]
Read MoreRIP — the ESA puts E3 down like Old Yeller | Kaser Focus
Do you want to get the latest gaming industry news straight to your inbox? Sign up for our daily and weekly newsletters here. For my Gen Z and Alpha readers for whom older live-action Disney films may not be the required viewing it was for me: I’m very sorry to spoil one of the most […]
Read MoreWhy the ESA couldn’t save E3 | Stanley Pierre-Louis interview
Do you want to get the latest gaming industry news straight to your inbox? Sign up for our daily and weekly newsletters here. The Entertainment Software Association finally pulled the plug on the Electronic Entertainment Expo yesterday after years of trying to hold the center of gaming events. The U.S. trade association decided the game […]
Read MoreU.S. children want video games for the holidays | The ESA
Are you looking to showcase your brand in front of the brightest minds of the gaming industry? Consider getting a custom GamesBeat sponsorship. Learn more. The top item on the holiday wish lists of American children between the ages of 10 and 17 is video game-related presents, the ESA said. A recent survey conducted by […]
Read MoreESA hires new top lobbyist to represent gaming to U.S. politicians
We’re thrilled to announce the return of GamesBeat Next, hosted in San Francisco this October, where we will explore the theme of “Playing the Edge.” Apply to speak here and learn more about sponsorship opportunities here. At the event, we will also announce 25 top game startups as the 2024 Game Changers. Apply or nominate today! Christianna Barnhart […]
Read MoreReedPop and ESA won’t work together on future E3 events
We’re thrilled to announce the return of GamesBeat Next, hosted in San Francisco this October, where we will explore the theme of “Playing the Edge.” Apply to speak here and learn more about sponsorship opportunities here. At the event, we will also announce 25 top game startups as the 2024 Game Changers. Apply or nominate today! ReedPop will […]
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