To this growing community of industry leaders, The last few days reminded us what this industry is truly about. So many of you shared that this event felt different — more intimate, more authentic, more real. Thank you for being part of it. — GamesBeat

FOR THE FIRST TIME IN 53 YEARS, THE KNICKS ARE NBA CHAMPIONS 🏆 New York defeats San Antonio 4-1 in the NBA Finals, capturing their third championship in franchise history!

Here’s a quick look at the new Square Enix Cafe & Shop in Los Angeles.

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Careful of FIFA scams. gamesbeat.com/world-cup-2026…

Look for plenty of FIFA games on UGC platforms. gamesbeat.com/hyundai-motor-…

Afraid the wave of layoffs isn't over. gamesbeat.com/xbox-faces-new…

Akupara is focusing on retro gaming experiences. gamesbeat.com/akupara-games-…

Here's a 12-week course on how to master game system design. gamesbeat.com/how-to-master-…

Our impressions of the Soulslike combat of Valor Mortis and its creepy Napoleonic setting. gamesbeat.com/valor-mortis-r…

Dave the Diver seems like it could work well on mobile. gamesbeat.com/mintrockets-da…

Here's the map of web gaming from Playgama. gamesbeat.com/playgama-relea…

Bringing back the joy of clickety clack. gamesbeat.com/keychron-debut…

One of the lesser-known blessings of the game industry's changes. Freelancing careers are taking shape. gamesbeat.com/95-of-game-dev…

After 5 years of development, Welevel has landed on a blend of AI and game development, with a possible platform for other game companies that has helped it draw a new round of investment. gamesbeat.com/welevel-unveil…

I had a good fireside chat with Jon Goldman and David Alpert about Skybound's evolution at our GamesBeat Engage event in Los Angeles. We talked about the roots of the IP company in comic books and its growth into the huge entertainment franchise of The Walking Dead, the billion dollars in game revenue, and the ascendance of Invincible in more recent years. We also talked about the additive structure of building an internal game studio and launching Invincible VS as a fighting game, as well as the challenges of the attention war in games and California's destiny as the capitol of the game industry. gamesbeat.com/how-skybound-e…

Can age assurance become as interoperable as email? In this sponsored feature, k-ID's OpenAge Initiative outlines a vision for reusable trust signals that work across platforms, reducing friction while supporting a more open internet. Read more: gamesbeat.com/the-openage-in…

At GamesBeat Engage Chicago, @jackboxgames' Mike Bilder, @sternpinball's George Gomez, and Vivrato's Adam Boyes on how the industry has evolved in the region. Moderated by @alexleewastaken. Secure your seat while you still can: luma.com/odixdil7

Does @Roblox or @Fortnite offer the stronger foundation for creators looking to build sustainable businesses? Max Power Gaming's Stephen Dypiangco for Roblox VS Jank Studios' Tom Jank for Fortnite. Secure your seat while you still can at #EngageChicago: luma.com/odixdil7

As the FIFA World Cup captures global attention, soccer games are looking for ways to join the conversation. “We’re obviously doing things connected to the World Cup,” said @andreas, founder and CEO of Goals. More from Alexander Lee: gamesbeat.com/how-goals-is-l…

We're excited to partner with @GamesBeat on GamesBeat Engage Chicago, taking place next week alongside Unreal Fest. This invite-only gathering brings together senior leaders across gaming, entertainment, media, and technology for an evening of industry insights, networking, and conversation around one of gaming's biggest trends: user-generated content. @Xsolla @UnrealEngine 📷Chicago, IL 📷June 16, 4- 7 PM Request Access → luma.com/odixdil7