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It’s about time we told you about some of the excellent speakers we have lined up for GamesBeat Summit 2025, which will take place on May 19 to May 20 at the Marriott Marina del Rey in Los Angeles. https://bit.ly/42ETwgp

“Gaming is nearly ubiquitous among younger generations, with 90 to 95% of #GenZ and #GenAlpha identifying as a gamer. But it’s not just young people. Everyone’s a gamer,” said IAB Zoe Soon on the #IABPlayFronts stage last week. Read more via GamesBeat: https://okt.to/6VMqEw

We’re excited to welcome Jason (Jace) Hall, CEO of Twin Galaxies to the #GBSummit 2025 stage! A visionary leader with 30+ years in gaming and media, Jace brings deep insight into innovation, IP strategy, and community building. Learn more: https://bit.ly/43rt1Kc

Big shifts in gaming at recent GamesBeat events! Xsolla’s Berkley Egenes & Chris Hewish each sat down with Dean Takahashi to unpack the rise of direct-to-consumer web shops, key takeaways from our 2025 Gaming State of Play, and how devs can win with loyalty + cloud. Meanwhile, the Crossfire Lounge brought bold debates on AI, app stores, and what’s next for #gaming. Read the full interviews: - State of Play: https://lnkd.in/g8mjBE5S - D2C Mobile Monetization: https://lnkd.in/ebysd9Nr

DFC Intelligence, a game analyst firm with decades of experience, said it is lowering its Switch 2 unit sales forecast due to pricing concerns. https://bit.ly/44jygy6

Twin Sails Interactive, the video game publisher behind Gloomhaven Digital, is spinning out of Asmodee Group as a new indie game studio. https://bit.ly/3RC7PMr

Nintendo has gone seven years without a new game console, and now it is unveiling the Switch 2 for a low low price of $80 for games and $450 for platforms. https://bit.ly/4jfmitF

We’re excited to welcome Karla Reyes, Founder & Studio Director of Anima Interactive, to #GamesBeat Summit on May 19-20 in LA! She’s crafting socially conscious experiences that fuse #art, tech & #storytelling for real cultural impact. Don’t miss her vision at the intersection of #creativity and purpose. Register now: https://bit.ly/4gaWCfG

We’re thrilled to welcome Matthew Bromberg, CEO & President of Unity, to #GBSummit on May 19-20 in LA! Formerly COO at Zynga, Matthew now leads the world’s top platform for real-time games and experiences. Don’t miss his take on what’s next for gaming and interactive tech. Register now: https://bit.ly/4gaWCfG

Missed GB LIVE? Xsolla's Berkley Egenes & GamesBeat’s Dean Takahashi explored how direct-to-consumer sales, web shops & loyalty programs are changing #mobilegame monetization. Catch up here to learn how devs can drive engagement & revenue! https://bit.ly/42bNPFp (Sponsored)