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GamesBeat Next 2026: Gaming’s Next Chapter Depends on People, Not Just Technology
Dean Takahashi opens GamesBeat Next 2026 with a case for gaming’s cultural value, amid layoffs, AI disruption and a pivotal moment for the industry.
Until Dawn 2 Introduces Its Dead True Ghost-Hunting Team
PlayStation has completed its character spotlights for Until Dawn 2, where player choices shape relationships and determine who survives.
Janet and Chia Discuss Japan, Video Game Art and Otter Cafes
Janet and Chia share recent Japan travel stories, from video game box art and gunpla to the ethics of otter cafes.
GamesBeat Next 2026 Agenda: AI, Publishing and the Business of Play
GamesBeat Next 2026 brings industry leaders to San Francisco for two days on AI, game development, publishing, fandom and player trust.
ARC Raiders’ First-Year Milestones: 6 Billion Rounds Fired, 14.8 Billion ARC Destroyed
Embark’s first-year stats chart ARC Raiders’ scale, while The Frozen Trail update helped lift Steam’s average player count by 219% in a month.
Suri: The Seventh Note Launches on PC and PS5 With Rhythm-Driven Action
Tathvamasi Studios’ debut game pairs beat-timed escape sequences with Indian musical traditions, original biomes and a new prequel DLC.
Voicemod Adds Star Wars Soundboards for Gaming and Voice Chat
Voicemod’s Mandalorian and Grogu soundboards bring licensed audio into live chats, while Marvel soundboards are planned for a later date.
Pusheen’s Place Turns a Decade-Long Internet Icon Into an Apple Arcade Game
Lively Studios built Pusheen’s Place around gentle puzzles, collectible character designs and a cozy apartment, with fan feedback shaping future updates.
Remap Radio 160 Covers AI, Nighthawks and Indie Games
Bruno Dias joins the hosts to discuss Peter Molyneux’s AI comments, Star Citizen and a mix of indie and arcade racing games.