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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
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
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Shout out to @GamesBeat and @deantak for the coverage on one of the most important topics for creators, creator marketers, and brands.
This is important for creators and people aspiring to represent them to understand. This article is the start.
gamesbeat.com/why-talent-age…
This is important for creators and people aspiring to represent them to understand. This article is the start.
gamesbeat.com/why-talent-age…
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EXCLUSIVE: Gaming agencies, esports organizations and creator businesses could face serious legal and financial consequences if they represent both talent and brands in sponsorship deals without complying with California’s Talent Agencies Act.
GamesBeat’s analysis examines how ons apply to today’s gaming and creator economy. Agencies that procure brand deals without the required license may risk voided contracts, lost commissions and personal liability. The rules can also apply to gaming influencers and streamers, not just traditional actors and entertainers.
@deantak spoke with legal experts and industry leaders about why the law matters, how conflicts of interest can harm creators and brands, and what talent agencies need to understand.
“This is really about elevating an industry and making sure that the creators are not being exploited, that the people operating within the space are doing so fairly and appropriately,” said George DePree, CEO of Leviathan Core, Stikler, LLC and EasyCampaign.
Read the full story at @GamesBeat:
gamesbeat.com/why-talent-age…
#Gaming #CreatorEconomy #Esports #GameIndustry
GamesBeat’s analysis examines how ons apply to today’s gaming and creator economy. Agencies that procure brand deals without the required license may risk voided contracts, lost commissions and personal liability. The rules can also apply to gaming influencers and streamers, not just traditional actors and entertainers.
@deantak spoke with legal experts and industry leaders about why the law matters, how conflicts of interest can harm creators and brands, and what talent agencies need to understand.
“This is really about elevating an industry and making sure that the creators are not being exploited, that the people operating within the space are doing so fairly and appropriately,” said George DePree, CEO of Leviathan Core, Stikler, LLC and EasyCampaign.
Read the full story at @GamesBeat:
gamesbeat.com/why-talent-age…
#Gaming #CreatorEconomy #Esports #GameIndustry
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Activision is keeping Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4’s momentum going with a packed Season 1, bringing new maps, modes, weapons and a deeper integration with Warzone starting November 6, 2026.
The update adds the X01 Black Site map and new missions and events to DMZ, alongside ncluding the return of Shoot House and Shipment.
Warzone will also get two maps, Hajin and Zodiac, while new weapons and seasonal rewards expand the arsenal. With GTA VI arriving November 19, the rollout gives Call of Duty a major content push through November.
Dean Takahashi reports on the Season 1 roadmap and what players can expect.
“More than six maps are coming,” @Activision said in its Season 1 overview.
Read the full story at @GamesBeat:
gamesbeat.com/activision-rev…
#CallOfDuty #Gaming #Warzone #GameIndustry
The update adds the X01 Black Site map and new missions and events to DMZ, alongside ncluding the return of Shoot House and Shipment.
Warzone will also get two maps, Hajin and Zodiac, while new weapons and seasonal rewards expand the arsenal. With GTA VI arriving November 19, the rollout gives Call of Duty a major content push through November.
Dean Takahashi reports on the Season 1 roadmap and what players can expect.
“More than six maps are coming,” @Activision said in its Season 1 overview.
Read the full story at @GamesBeat:
gamesbeat.com/activision-rev…
#CallOfDuty #Gaming #Warzone #GameIndustry
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EXCLUSIVE: @Yahoo is restructuring its games division, cutting jobs and losing its head of games as it integrates the team into its broader platforms business.
Andrew Pedersen, who took over the role in January 2025 after working at @EA, is stepping down as Yahoo looks to bring er products.
The shift comes after Yahoo Games recorded 60% growth in daily active users in the first half of 2026, with gameplay clicks rising 25%. Yahoo says it remains committed to the gaming business and will continue supporting its original titles.
@alexleewastaken reports on the leadership change, layoffs and what the restructuring means for Yahoo’s casual gaming strategy.
“Andrew Pedersen has played a pivotal role in putting Yahoo Games back on the map, from leading its relaunch earlier this year to driving the platform’s growth since,” a Yahoo spokesperson said.
Read the full story at @GamesBeat:
gamesbeat.com/yahoos-head-of…
#Gaming #GameIndustry #Yahoo #Business
Andrew Pedersen, who took over the role in January 2025 after working at @EA, is stepping down as Yahoo looks to bring er products.
The shift comes after Yahoo Games recorded 60% growth in daily active users in the first half of 2026, with gameplay clicks rising 25%. Yahoo says it remains committed to the gaming business and will continue supporting its original titles.
@alexleewastaken reports on the leadership change, layoffs and what the restructuring means for Yahoo’s casual gaming strategy.
“Andrew Pedersen has played a pivotal role in putting Yahoo Games back on the map, from leading its relaunch earlier this year to driving the platform’s growth since,” a Yahoo spokesperson said.
Read the full story at @GamesBeat:
gamesbeat.com/yahoos-head-of…
#Gaming #GameIndustry #Yahoo #Business
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GamesBeat is selecting three Bay Area game developers and startups to participate in the GamesBeat Lightning Pitch, taking place at GamesBeat Next on Tuesday 11/3.
The deadline to apply ends in 2 days.
Applicants will receive a complimentary pass.
Submit your pitch for /t.co/GMShJk4cC9
The deadline to apply ends in 2 days.
Applicants will receive a complimentary pass.
Submit your pitch for /t.co/GMShJk4cC9
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New session announced — Exclusively at GamesBeat NEXT 2026
Speaker Lineup
@LukeD, Former Head of AI, @Take2Interact
Rod Humble, CEO, Megastructure
Moderator: Tadhg Kelly, Game Consultant
Where the biggest deals close for 2027.
Be in the room → events.gamesbeat.com/next26/?utm_so…
Speaker Lineup
@LukeD, Former Head of AI, @Take2Interact
Rod Humble, CEO, Megastructure
Moderator: Tadhg Kelly, Game Consultant
Where the biggest deals close for 2027.
Be in the room → events.gamesbeat.com/next26/?utm_so…
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“After more than 20,000 stories in the past 18 years, I'm still delighted when I hear a successful entrepreneur say, ‘you covered us when no one else would'," said GamesBeat's @deantak.
GamesBeat NEXT 2026 is 4 days.
Let’s close out the year by building relationships, opening s into opportunities.
Let’s think bigger, and build together → events.gamesbeat.com/next26/?utm_so…
GamesBeat NEXT 2026 is 4 days.
Let’s close out the year by building relationships, opening s into opportunities.
Let’s think bigger, and build together → events.gamesbeat.com/next26/?utm_so…
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This Stage Tour face off is pretty awesome. Watch them play a perfect game. youtu.be/VPTEurMIdn0
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Call of Duty: Modern Warfare has helped push Call of Duty over $40B in franchise revenue to date. gamesbeat.com/call-of-duty-h…
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GamesBeat Next 2026 is bringing together 119 speakers across 49 sessions to explore what’s next for gaming, AI, technology and the $200 billion interactive economy.
Taking place November 2–3 in San Francisco, this year’s agenda spans AI-native game development, tization, the creator economy, industry investment, women in gaming and the future of game production. Speakers include veterans shawn layden, Peter Moore, and Doug Bowser, alongside leaders from @EA, @amazon, 1up Ventures, Artificial.Agency, and more.
With GTA VI approaching and AI reshaping how games are built and played, GamesBeat Next will bring industry leaders together to debate the biggest opportunities and challenges facing the business.
Read the full agenda at @GamesBeat:
gamesbeat.com/our-gamesbeat-…
#GamesBeatNext #Gaming #AI #GameIndustry
Taking place November 2–3 in San Francisco, this year’s agenda spans AI-native game development, tization, the creator economy, industry investment, women in gaming and the future of game production. Speakers include veterans shawn layden, Peter Moore, and Doug Bowser, alongside leaders from @EA, @amazon, 1up Ventures, Artificial.Agency, and more.
With GTA VI approaching and AI reshaping how games are built and played, GamesBeat Next will bring industry leaders together to debate the biggest opportunities and challenges facing the business.
Read the full agenda at @GamesBeat:
gamesbeat.com/our-gamesbeat-…
#GamesBeatNext #Gaming #AI #GameIndustry
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New session announced — Exclusively at GamesBeat NEXT 2026
Going direct promises better margins. But how much revenue are you actually keeping?
Liam Wiltshire, @TebexPlatform
Tadhg Kelly, Gaming Consultant
@dmitrykachmar, @PlaygamaCom
Moderator: @alexleewastaken
The deal-making starts now. Be in the room → events.gamesbeat.com/next26/?utm_so…
Going direct promises better margins. But how much revenue are you actually keeping?
Liam Wiltshire, @TebexPlatform
Tadhg Kelly, Gaming Consultant
@dmitrykachmar, @PlaygamaCom
Moderator: @alexleewastaken
The deal-making starts now. Be in the room → events.gamesbeat.com/next26/?utm_so…
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New session announced — Exclusively at GamesBeat NEXT 2026
Speaker Lineup
@gauravcm_, @gamedevmap
@Chitvan_G, @zynga
Where the biggest deals close for 2027.
Be in the room → events.gamesbeat.com/next26/?utm_so…
Speaker Lineup
@gauravcm_, @gamedevmap
@Chitvan_G, @zynga
Where the biggest deals close for 2027.
Be in the room → events.gamesbeat.com/next26/?utm_so…
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We created GamesBeat NEXT because we believe the best things happen when the right people come together.
GamesBeat NEXT 2026 kicks off with an exclusive Opening Night Cocktail Reception, sponsored by #GameLab by @Arkadium.
Few tickets remain → events.gamesbeat.com/next26/?utm_so…
GamesBeat NEXT 2026 kicks off with an exclusive Opening Night Cocktail Reception, sponsored by #GameLab by @Arkadium.
Few tickets remain → events.gamesbeat.com/next26/?utm_so…
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Nearly 200K fans petition to save Mass Effect franchise. gamesbeat.com/almost-200k-fa…
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I'm happy to be part of Greg Off's podcast, re:Play. Episode 19 is entitled “Dean Takahashi - We Don’t Choose the News,” and it's live now. Enjoyed this long conversation about my career as a game journalist. replaypodcast.com/episodes/dean-…
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That would have been a very interesting deal, as it's a way for Microsoft to generate a lot of revenue around its gaming IPs. $500M Netflix deal falls apart. gamesbeat.com/deal-falls-apa…
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S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Heart of Chornobyl Update 2.1 is now live, introducing fan-requested features including adjustable A-Life NPC visualization distance, refined long-range combat, and the ability to fast-travel to previously explored destinations with squad leaders. . youtube.com/watch?si=8uGBA…
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