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Fostering a positive community in VR
At Ludicious X, IGDA executive director Renee Gittins talked about keeping communities safe and fighting toxicity in VR
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Should streamers be worried about DMCA strikes on Twitch?
A rash of copyright claims from music labels points to difficult times ahead for video game streamers
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SuperData: Big publisher showcases did not suffer from absence of E3
Twitch numbers were higher than E3 2019 showcases for major publishers, but PC Gaming Show's audience was down compared to last year
Academy
Improving your influencer marketing strategy with authenticity
Phoenix Labs' RuthAnne Berry explores how players, influencers, and developers win together
Academy
How to design better communities
During Ludicious X, Kitfox Games' Victoria Tran explained how the right ruleset can lead your community away from toxicity
Academy
How to build an audience and conduct business without trade shows
VIM Global's Alex Van Lepp shares his five tips to showcase and promote your games in the era of social distancing
Academy
Breaking the formula: How to make a standout game trailer
From Port Royale 4 to Bleeding Edge, Flipbook Studio's Andrew Lord details what can make for a memorable trailer
News
Gamers more trusting of brands than non-gamers, says Gameloft
Report from mobile publisher's advertising arm finds gamers see elevated benefits from companies like Tesla, Amazon, and Lexus
News
DrDisrespect banned from Twitch again
Guy Beahm's latest ban is reportedly permanent, but reason for the punishment remains unclear
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Admix raises $7m in funding for "non-intrusive" ads
London-based startup allows developers to place programmatic advertising space within their games
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Microsoft shutting down Mixer
Streaming service closing July 22 with partners being transitioned to Facebook Gaming; exclusive streamers like Ninja, Shroud free to leave
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FDA approves game marketed as a treatment for ADHD
Prescription-only device is first game-based therapy the US agency has approved for any condition
Opinion
What does it mean for brands to say Black Lives Matter? | Opinion
Even if companies aren't committed to the movement, their statements can still do some good
News
YouTube now the top mobile game discovery path for kids
Interpret study finds video platform has surpassed recommendations from friends or family as the top way for children under 13 to learn about new games
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League of Legends putting ads on the playfield
Viewers of official esports matches will see Mastercard, Alienware, other brands featured on in-game banners
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Don't believe the hype: a basic guide to engaging with your players
My.Games' Alexey Izotov explores the balancing act of generating hype for the GamesIndustry.biz Academy
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How the Dauntless community taught Phoenix Labs about trust
Phoenix Labs' Nick Clifford explores the value of building lasting relationships within your community, and how to get there
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Sony's PS5 reveal will be all about the software | Opinion
The slow drip of PS5 information belies how much technical detail we already know -- the real “unveiling” will likely be of a software slate
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PlayStation Studios brand will launch alongside PS5
Check out the video that will open upcoming first-party PlayStation games
Academy
Growing mobile games through user acquisition
Nordeus' Andrej Kugonič takes a deep dive into UA for the GamesIndustry.biz Academy
News
Xbox "set some wrong expectations" for next-gen livestream
Microsoft and Ubisoft mollify fans expecting to see promised Xbox Series X gameplay
Feature
Gears Tactics: Critical Consensus
Gears of War's pivot into turn-based tactics has arrived at the same time as a new XCOM -- and critics seem to prefer the former
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Fortnite's Travis Scott event reached 27.7m unique players
Updated figures show Epic's playerbase took part in live concert 45.8 million times across the five events
Academy
Valve's advice for making your game thrive after launch
Discovery on Steam is vital for indie developers -- Valve's Sophie Mackey offers six ways to improve your game's visibility
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How events being featured on Steam is changing games marketing
For the GamesIndustry.biz Academy, Michal Napora explores what events being featured on Steam can do for your game