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Evil Geniuses and Theta Labs launch AI chatbot based on esports mascot Meesh
Venture Beat - 24 Apr 2025 16:00
Evil Geniuses, the well-known esports organization and brand, has launched its Meesh AI chatbot in a partnership with Theta Labs.
Blockbusters, indie creators and social platforms reshape gaming in 2025 | Deloitte
Venture Beat - 24 Apr 2025 15:30
The economics of digital entertainment are being reshaped by independent creators, global social platforms, and the biggest technology companies. Studios and streamers may need to bulk up to compete. That’s the view of...
Wombo Games reveals itself and its debut title, Raiders of Blackveil
Venture Beat - 24 Apr 2025 15:12
Wombo Games, created by IO Interactive's co-founder, revealed its debut title, a MOBA-inspired roguelite called Raiders of Blackveil.
Mawari's DIO network will offer AI-driven immersive 3D experiences
Venture Beat - 24 Apr 2025 15:00
Mawari, a Web3 decentralized network that enables AI-driven immersive 3D experiences, today announced its Decentralized Infrastructure Offering (DIO) to expand its distributed network globally. It’s a good time to do t...
Reddit and Moloco join Google, Meta, TikTok and Apple in mobile ad leadership
Venture Beat - 24 Apr 2025 14:00
Singular released the 2025 return on investment (ROI) Index, a comprehensive data-driven ranking of mobile advertising performance.
Game acquisitions and fundings make a comeback in Q1 2025 | Drake Star Partners
Venture Beat - 24 Apr 2025 13:00
Gaming M&A hit its highest quarterly deal value in two years and recovered from a dip in the Q4 of 2024, Drake Star Partners said.
Assassin's Creed Shadows sneaks to top of March sales | Circana
Venture Beat - 24 Apr 2025 02:57
Despite some controversy leading up to its release, Assassin’s Creed Shadows managed to rise to the top of March sales charts in the U.S., according to industry-tracking firm Circana. It was one of several releases tha...
Logitech adds new tools for photographs, video and product design to MX Creative Console
Venture Beat - 24 Apr 2025 02:05
Logitech announced it has added new tools for photographers, videographers and designers to the MX Creative Console in the Logi Marketplace.
Visa Product Design System will empower developers and designers
Venture Beat - 24 Apr 2025 01:55
Visa is one of those giant businesses that spans all commerce, but it has a program today that applies to developers and designers -- including game folks.
Intel's new CEO signals streamlining efforts but does not spell out exact layoff numbers
Venture Beat - 24 Apr 2025 23:15
Lip-Bu Tan, the new CEO of Intel, sent out a blunt message to employees saying the company has to reorganize to be more efficient.
MagicBlock raises $7.5M for real-time, app-specific extensions for Solana blockchain
Venture Beat - 24 Apr 2025 23:00
MagicBlock, a real-time engine for decentralized games and applications on Solana, has raised a $7.5 million seed round.
Zencoder buys Machinet to challenge GitHub Copilot as AI coding assistant consolidation accelerates
Venture Beat - 24 Apr 2025 22:36
Zencoder acquires Machinet to strengthen its position in the rapidly consolidating AI coding assistant market, expanding its JetBrains ecosystem integration while outperforming competitors like GitHub Copilot with innova...
Remedy will launch FBC: Firebreak on PC and consoles worldwide on June 17
Venture Beat - 24 Apr 2025 21:00
Remedy Entertainment announced FBC: Firebreak will launch worldwide on June 17 on the PC (Steam and Epic Games Store) and the consoles. During a special livestream today, Espoo, Finland-based Remedy said FBC: Firebreak, ...
GamesBeat Summit 2025 will feature Visionary and Up-and-Comer Awards
Venture Beat - 24 Apr 2025 19:00
Today we're announcing our eighth annual GamesBeat Visionary Awards and the team of judges we've selected to help pick the winners of this year's awards.