The Pause Button's guest contributor, Hauk Nelson, talks about how games have taught him the fundamentals of business. From Animal Crossing to Runescape, there's plenty to learn
The Metaverse: What It Is, Where to Find it, Who Will Build It, and Fortnite
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Media veteran Matthew Ball talks about the future of gaming - and how Fortnite already has a pretty good head start
The cancellation of GDC had a major impact on game developers - Nicole Carpenter explores how folks are coping without the most important gaming networking event of the year
Valorant: Everything we know about Riot Games’ new shooter
Christophe Galati was the first video game creator selected for a prestigious art residency program that takes place in Japan - in this piece he chronicles his journey
CNN's Shannon Liao gives a quick business-focused breakdown on the "streaming wars" of gaming
Dark Horse Discord
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Discord is used by tons of gamers - but under the hood its also once of the most well-designed communication products around. Mule tells us why Discord is just so dang good
7 Reasons Why Video Gaming Will Take Over
Matthew Ball
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Gaming is growing - fast. Matthew Ball tells you why you (and big companies) should be paying attention.
Venture Capitalists Jon Lai & Andrew Chen see a lot of potential gaming companies. They touch on the six trends that they think are going to completely change the way we play and consume games
Why Twitch Is Still the King of Live Game Streaming
Despite many top streamers leaving Twitch for other platforms, NYT's Imad Khan explains why the company has no need to worry for the future of their talent
CS:GO is one of the world's most popular (and toxic) video games, but this Vice article points out there may be something even worse happening under the surface
How a Chinese Developer at Tencent Is Shaping the Future of Gaming
IRL or "Just Chatting" Streams are blowing up - but they've been big in China for years. This story dives into the appeal, and potential future, of live streaming
With the apocalyptic black hole event, Fortnite’s storytelling has grown increasingly ambitious
While it may seem like long ago- Fortnite blew up social media with it's black hole event last fall. The Verge's Andrew Webster comments on just how good of an idea the event really was
Twitter has been alight with Ace Watkins, AKA Gamer President. His style of humor and engagement brings us happiness. In this AMA he gets a bit deeper, and has even more of a chance to shine.
Fortnite Maker Wants to Sell More Games, and Build a Platform to Do It
We sat down with Jason Hitchcock, an esports strategy manager at Twitch, as he tells us the story of how his previous start-up was acquired by the streaming giant
The International 2019 was Twitch's most-watched Dota 2 event ever
The International 2019 was one of the biggest events in esports (and Twitch) history. Here's an effective recap of what the event got right, and why it matters
Fortnite has become much more than just a battle royale game
The New York Times tells us why Animal Crossing might be the perfect game to play during quarantine
The Rise of Lifestyle Streamers
Jon Lai & Andrew Chen
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A16Z Venture Partners Jon Lai & Andrew Chen share why lifestyle/IRL is the future of livestreaming - almost seems like we've come full circle since the creation of Justin.tv eh?
Animal Crossing: New Horizons provides endless joy in bringing life to a deserted island
Apple Arcade does not have a strong footprint in Asia - but that doesn't mean none of their game creators are based there. This is the story of one of the few Asia-based studios
NFL, Take-Two Are Betting Gamers Want More Football
The NFL hasn't had stable and creative video games in a long time. Take-Two, a classic game studio, is getting back into the world of sports games after 15-years, here's why
Final Fantasy VII Remake Goes Gold; Tetsuya Nomura Talks Development Focus for Old and New Fans
Media Molecule's newest game, Dreams, is unlike anything we've ever seen. It's less of a game, and more of a canvas. It didn't make much sense to us, but man is it cool.
The Call of Duty League's biggest problem might be the game
When you're cooped up inside all day, staying calm and centered is not easy. This article from the BBC talks about how you can use video games as an avenue for meditation
Pokémon Home Is Reuniting Joyful Fans With Long-Lost Monsters
Pokemon's Home service seems absurd, paying $3/month just to store your favorites online? But for some, the memories it brings along are well worth the cost
Epic Games CEO Tim Sweeney thinks games can be political, but gaming companies should stay out of politics
As creators, balancing your personal bias with the players enjoyment is a delicate act. For Epic Games' CEO Tim Sweeney, there's a line: politics and personal beliefs do not belong in gaming companies
Facebook’s Master Plan to Win the Game Streaming War
Facebook is quietly creeping up on Twitch & Mixer for market share. In this article, author Chris Stokel-Walker discusses how the current market leaders should be a bit more concerned about the social media company