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deantak.bsky.social @deantak.bsky.social · 24m
Glenn Fiedler tells me this is a wake-up call for all game and tech companies to get their cybersecurity in order, as new ways to attack are now in the open. www.anthropic.com/research/glm...
anthropic.com
GLM-5.3 and the spread of advanced cyber capabilities
GLM-5.3 can autonomously build end-to-end cyber exploits, but unlike other frontier models, it was released without meaningful safeguards to limit misuse.
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deantak.bsky.social @deantak.bsky.social · 51m
There's a trend in the biggest companies now of one division, or a more successful division, absorbing a smaller division. gamesbeat.com/massive-ente...
gamesbeat.com
Massive Entertainment absorbs Tom Clancy games at Ubisoft
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deantak.bsky.social @deantak.bsky.social · 4h
ARC Raiders tells community it is taking cheating seriously. gamesbeat.com/arc-raiders-...
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ARC Raiders makes push to stop cheating ahead of October 8 update
ARC Raiders is preparing to launch its biggest-ever update on October 8 with its Frozen Trail expansion, but it's also trying to put a stop to cheating.
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deantak.bsky.social @deantak.bsky.social · 4h
Don Daglow has spent 55 years making games. Here's his thoughts on the past and the present, and some of gaming's future. From our fireside chat at Nexus Games Conference in Ireland. gamesbeat.com/don-daglow-b...
gamesbeat.com
Don Daglow brings the wisdom about surviving tough times after 55 years in games | exclusive fireside chat
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deantak.bsky.social @deantak.bsky.social · 17h
Discord is expanding its ads in a quest for more monetization. gamesbeat.com/discord-expa...
gamesbeat.com
Discord expands ad business with new Ads Manager and mobile-first Video Quests
Discord has announced a new Discord Ads Manager product and updated Video Quests intended to grow the company's advertising business.
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deantak.bsky.social @deantak.bsky.social · 17h
Nex Playground is expanding into new countries and adding more games. gamesbeat.com/how-nex-play...
gamesbeat.com
How Nex Playground winning over brands like Pac-Man, NFL, NHL and Sonic | exclusive interview
At the recent Gamescom expo in Germany, I played a version of Pac-Man that had never seen the light day before.
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deantak.bsky.social @deantak.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
General Intuition is launching early access to its AI models, and it has a lot more money. gamesbeat.com/general-intu...
gamesbeat.com
General Intuition raises another $220M at $6.2B valuation for training models with game data
General Intuition has raised another $220 million at a $6.2 billion valuation as the company starts making models available for training AI.
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deantak.bsky.social @deantak.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
Good to see Naughty Dog is working on The Last of Us IP still. gamesbeat.com/neil-druckma...
gamesbeat.com
Neil Druckmann confirms Naughty Dog is working on a couple of projects on The Last of Us
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deantak.bsky.social @deantak.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
I was this close to tourist greatness. We passed by this amazing concert experience, and heard music in the background. And missed it because we had no idea it was going on. www.youtube.com/shorts/jhvmU...
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U2 play to packed out Grafton Street to mark 50th anniversary #RTÉNews #u2
YouTube video by RTÉ News
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deantak.bsky.social @deantak.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
Wow, $8.2B for a research lab. The AI race continues, with AMD acquiring Fei-Fei Li's World Labs. gamesbeat.com/amd-acquires...
gamesbeat.com
AMD acquires Fei-Fei Li's World Labs for $8.2B
AMD announced that it has agreed to pay $8.2 billion for World Labs, an AI model and research lab led by AI pioneer Fei-Fei Li.
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deantak.bsky.social @deantak.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
Nvidia sees that safety is the only way to preserve the AI boom. gamesbeat.com/nvidia-launc...
gamesbeat.com
Nvidia launches Open Agent Safety Program to secure agents from testing to launch
Nvidia unveiled Nvidia Open Agent Safety Platform, an open software platform and reference system design to strengthen AI security from agent testing to deployment.
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deantak.bsky.social @deantak.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
Rachel Kaser's story on two studios that have avoided layoffs. gamesbeat.com/how-two-vete...
gamesbeat.com
How two veteran studios have avoided layoffs | Sustainability lessons for games
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deantak.bsky.social @deantak.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
Modulate raises $25M for frontier AI for audio in games etc. gamesbeat.com/modulate-rai...
gamesbeat.com
Modulate raises $25M for native AI-based frontier audio
Modulate, the frontier audio AI company, has raised $25 million in new funding to accelerate its growth as demand increases for AI that can understand the full context of human voice.
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deantak.bsky.social @deantak.bsky.social · 27/09/2026
Microsoft unveils Dimension Dungeons II and real-world theme park at Minecraft Live gamesbeat.com/minecraft-li...
gamesbeat.com
Minecraft Live unveils new dimension, Dungeons II release date and a real-world theme park
On September 26, Mojang hosted Minecraft LIVE, Minecraft's regular online broadcast where they revealed their first new dimension in 14 years
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deantak.bsky.social @deantak.bsky.social · 27/09/2026
Wardogs is an indie game from the mammals of the game industry. Now it's at 3M in early access. gamesbeat.com/wardogs-hits...
gamesbeat.com
Wardogs hits 3M copies sold in early access in 16 days
Bulkhead and Team17 announced this weekend that Wardogs, the recent tactical FPS sensation, has sold over three million copies as of 16 days after its launch.
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deantak.bsky.social @deantak.bsky.social · 25/09/2026
Here's Jon Kimmich's analysis of the Xbox strategy and the retreat that Asha Sharma is leading. gamesbeat.com/quo-vadis-xb...
gamesbeat.com
Quo Vadis, Xbox? | Jon Kimmich guest post
A better console may steady the ship, but only a true platform gives Xbox reason to exist. By Jon Kimmich, CEO of Software Illuminati.
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deantak.bsky.social @deantak.bsky.social · 24/09/2026
Very glad to speak on stage with Don Daglow about his 55 year career in games at the Nexus Games Conference in Ireland at this beautiful venue in Dublin.
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deantak.bsky.social @deantak.bsky.social · 24/09/2026
Meta says there are 75 games coming for its VR AR glasses device, which is launching in the spring of 2027. gamesbeat.com/meta-vr-glas...
gamesbeat.com
Meta VR Glasses are coming in spring 2027 with 5K viewing for $1,300
After more than a decade building VR, Meta said today it will launch its Meta VR Glasses in the spring of 2027 for $1,300.
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deantak.bsky.social @deantak.bsky.social · 24/09/2026
Jon Kimmich is back with a guest post on GamesBeat dubbed Quo Vadis, Xbox? gamesbeat.com/quo-vadis-xb...
gamesbeat.com
Quo Vadis, Xbox? | Jon Kimmich guest post
A better console may steady the ship, but only a true platform gives Xbox reason to exist. By Jon Kimmich, CEO of Software Illuminati.
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deantak.bsky.social @deantak.bsky.social · 24/09/2026
Robot playing soccer. gamesbeat.com/skild-ai-tea...
gamesbeat.com
Skild AI teaches S1 robot to play soccer
Skild AI announced a breakthrough post-training result for physical AI via self-play, where it taught its S1 robot to play soccer.
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deantak.bsky.social @deantak.bsky.social · 24/09/2026
The fallout is becoming sharper at Xbox. gamesbeat.com/fallout-from...
gamesbeat.com
Fallout from Xbox layoffs continues as studios pivot
After Xbox revealed that a further 268 roles across Halo Studios, multiple studios have announced changes within and outside of Xbox.
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deantak.bsky.social @deantak.bsky.social · 22/09/2026
The Biological Computing Co. teams up with AWS to use brain-cell-generated algorithms. gamesbeat.com/the-biologic...
gamesbeat.com
The Biological Computing Co. teams up with AWS to improve data center AI with brain-cell research
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deantak.bsky.social @deantak.bsky.social · 22/09/2026
Jest isn't kidding about its text-powered app store. gamesbeat.com/jest-hits-1m...
gamesbeat.com
Jest hits $1M run rate in 3 months as text-powered app store takes off |
Jest, the texting-powered app store, announced it has crossed a $1 million gross billings run rate in three months since enabling in-app purchases on the platform.
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deantak.bsky.social @deantak.bsky.social · 22/09/2026
Rayman: Legends Retold looks like it will be a great remake of a classic game. gamesbeat.com/rayman-legen...
gamesbeat.com
Rayman: Legends Retold -- hands-on gameplay with Ubisoft's classic platformer
Rayman: Legends Retold is a big remake coming from Ubisoft on December 3 across the consoles and PC. I got a look at it at a preview event, and i should be a fun ttle for the fans of the franchise.
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deantak.bsky.social @deantak.bsky.social · 22/09/2026
Full toll of latest Xbox cuts and consolidations gamesbeat.com/xbox-faces-a...
gamesbeat.com
Xbox faces another round of layoffs with 268 roles across Halo Studios and others
Following on from the structural changes announced over the summer, Xbox has now confirmed that a further 268 roles will be made redundant.
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deantak.bsky.social @deantak.bsky.social · 21/09/2026
Highlighting 300 games from Mexico. gamesbeat.com/mexican-ente...
gamesbeat.com
Mexican Entertainment System event highlights 300 games made in Mexico
Third World Productions is proud to present the fourth annual Mexican Entertainment System (MES) event, now live on Steam through September 28.
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deantak.bsky.social @deantak.bsky.social · 21/09/2026
We had a good interview with Lingokids CEO on screen time messages in Toy Story 5 and Lingokids own research on the subject. gamesbeat.com/lingokids-ta...
gamesbeat.com
Lingokids taps Toy Story 5 for lessons about screen time and digital learning | exclusive interview
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deantak.bsky.social @deantak.bsky.social · 21/09/2026
Do you remember, the 21st night of September? www.youtube.com/watch?v=Gs06...
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Earth, Wind & Fire - September (Official HD Video)
YouTube video by EarthWindandFireVEVO
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deantak.bsky.social @deantak.bsky.social · 21/09/2026
Touring Giants Causeway and Northern Ireland
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deantak.bsky.social @deantak.bsky.social · 21/09/2026
A lot of new robots from Faraday Future. gamesbeat.com/faraday-futu...
gamesbeat.com
Faraday Future launches nine robots across multiple product categories
Faraday Future is launching numerous new robots across four productivity solutions at the FF EAI Robot World 2.0 event.
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deantak.bsky.social @deantak.bsky.social · 20/09/2026
Too bad about the cancellation, since the Tokyo Game Show is such a destination for people around the world. gamesbeat.com/tokyo-game-s...
gamesbeat.com
Tokyo Game Show cancels its last day due to typhoon
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deantak.bsky.social @deantak.bsky.social · 19/09/2026
Still 11 days to go for Tim Schafer/Double Fine Kickstarter campaign. www.kickstarter.com/projects/dou...
kickstarter.com
Amnesia Fortnight 2026, Indie Reboot
A Double Fine Productions Game Jam, Documentary, and Kickstarter Campaign
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Jason Schreier @jasonschreier.bsky.social · 18/09/2026
NEW: The hit RPG Blood of Dawnwalker cost $40 million to make — just a fraction of today’s AAA games. It’s already sold more than 1 million copies. I spoke to the Polish studio Rebel Wolves about their development journey: www.bloomberg.com/news/newslet...
bloomberg.com
The $40 Million Journey Behind ‘The Blood of Dawnwalker’
The makers of the hit game talk about its relatively smooth development
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deantak.bsky.social @deantak.bsky.social · 18/09/2026
FX announces more cast members for Far Cry show. gamesbeat.com/fx-reveals-f...
gamesbeat.com
FX reveals Far Cry cast for upcoming anthology show
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deantak.bsky.social @deantak.bsky.social · 18/09/2026
David Patterson, computing pioneer, is full of wisdom around the AI boom, memory shortage and the future of tech. gamesbeat.com/computing-pi...
gamesbeat.com
Computing pioneer David Patterson discusses the AI boom, the memory chip shortage and the future of chip design | Ian Cutress fireside
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deantak.bsky.social @deantak.bsky.social · 17/09/2026
Treble brings in money for sound for physical AI. gamesbeat.com/treble-raise...
gamesbeat.com
Treble raises $18M to bring sound simulation to physical AI
Treble Technologies, which creates sound simulation and synthetic acoustic data generation, has raised $18 million in funding as it moves into physical AI.
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deantak.bsky.social @deantak.bsky.social · 17/09/2026
Would you like to buy a $795 Modern Warfare 4 watch? #callofduty gamesbeat.com/hamilton-unv...
gamesbeat.com
Hamilton unveils watches inspired by Modern Warfare 4
Hamilton announced that is making a set of watches inspired by Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4.
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deantak.bsky.social @deantak.bsky.social · 17/09/2026
Nex has raised $150M today. In the chess game of console wars, can the Nex Playground become the 4th viable console maker? gamesbeat.com/nex-raises-1...
gamesbeat.com
Nex raises $150M in debt and equity to take Nex Playground to global market | exclusive interviews
Nex, the company behind the motion-sensing active-play game system Nex Playground, has raised $150 million in equity and debt funding.
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deantak.bsky.social @deantak.bsky.social · 17/09/2026
The Regginator speaks. Alex Lee of GamesBeat and Reggie Fils-Aime, ex-Nintendo of America, had a great talk on brands and games in New York. Thanks to all who came. Recap here. gamesbeat.com/how-to-build...
gamesbeat.com
How to build brand equity, gaming style | Ex-Nintendo Reggie Fils-Aime exclusive interview
Reggie Fils-Aime, former president of Nintendo of America, spoke at the GamesBeat Insider event in New York about brands and games.
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deantak.bsky.social @deantak.bsky.social · 17/09/2026
GDC expands its advisory board. gamesbeat.com/gdc-expands-...
gamesbeat.com
GDC expands to include more advisory board members
GDC Festival of Gaming has expanded its board of directors in the hopes of turning around its fortunes as a premier game development event in the U.S.
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deantak.bsky.social @deantak.bsky.social · 17/09/2026
Evan Spiegel, CEO of Snap, shows off its Specs AR/AI glasses. gamesbeat.com/snap-unveils...
gamesbeat.com
Snap unveils Specs AR glasses after more than a decade of development -- with Specs Intelligence
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deantak.bsky.social @deantak.bsky.social · 16/09/2026
Here's a story on what Strauss Zelnick, CEO of Take-Two, told GamesBeat's Alex and our GamesBeat Insider New York event audience about marketing Grand Theft Auto VI. gamesbeat.com/take-two-ceo...
gamesbeat.com
Take-Two CEO Strauss Zelnick -- Even with GTA VI's global awareness, you still have to market it aggressively | exclusive
Strauss Zelnick, CEO of Take-Two Interactive Software, spoke at the GamesBeat Insider event in New York about brands and games.
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deantak.bsky.social @deantak.bsky.social · 16/09/2026
Here's the first of Rachel Kaser's stories on studios that have avoided layoffs. gamesbeat.com/how-certain-...
gamesbeat.com
How certain game studios have avoided layoffs | Sustainability lessons for games
Some games have thus far avoided large-scale layoffs of their staff. What are they doing to maintain sustainability in this economy?
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deantak.bsky.social @deantak.bsky.social · 16/09/2026
Glad to see our first GamesBeat event in New York get underway with Alex Lee leading the show. We'll have some coverage coming up.
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deantak.bsky.social @deantak.bsky.social · 16/09/2026
More layoffs at Build A Rocket Boy, maker of MindsEye. gamesbeat.com/mindseye-mak...
gamesbeat.com
MindsEye maker Build A Rocket Boy lays off more staff
Build A Rocket Boy
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deantak.bsky.social @deantak.bsky.social · 16/09/2026
Shinji Mikami will get one of gaming's highest honors at the Dice Summit. gamesbeat.com/dice-awards-...
gamesbeat.com
Dice Awards names Shinji Mikami as its next Hall of Fame Award inductee
The Academy of Interactive Arts & Sciences (AIAS) announced today that Shinji Mikami, globally acclaimed game creator, will be honored with the Hall of Fame Award.
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deantak.bsky.social @deantak.bsky.social · 16/09/2026
My interview with Dan Houser's team on American Caper. gamesbeat.com/dan-housers-...
gamesbeat.com
Dan Houser's American Caper reveals extremism and crime under an idyllic surface | interview
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deantak.bsky.social @deantak.bsky.social · 16/09/2026
There's a new leadership team in charge of PlayVS, which focuses on high school and college esports. gamesbeat.com/scholastic-e...
gamesbeat.com
Scholastic esports firm PlayVS recapitalizes and names new exec team
With a new CEO, PlayVS substantially reduced its costs, streamlined its operations, and pursued new financing to stabilize the business.
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deantak.bsky.social @deantak.bsky.social · 16/09/2026
Check out our Mobile Mogul Awards info. You can nominate candidates. gamesbeat.com/gamesbeat-la...
gamesbeat.com
GamesBeat launches the Mobile Mogul Awards celebrating the leaders shaping mobile gaming, entertainment and technology
GamesBeat is growing its coverage of the interactive economy—and mobile is at the center of the expansion with the Mobile Mogul Awards.
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deantak.bsky.social @deantak.bsky.social · 15/09/2026
Apex Legends teams with Street Fighter 6. gamesbeat.com/apex-legends...
gamesbeat.com
Apex Legends launches Street Fighter 6 crossover event
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