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SAN FRANCISCO, CA (July 15, 2025) – GamesBeat, a newly independent media entity and leading authority on the business of gaming, technology, and entertainment, today announces the launch of GB MAX, a bold new approach to B2B media, founded on creating business opportunities and connections.  

The GB MAX platform and subscription will provide a robust B2B network that will open the door for today’s business leaders to discuss, collaborate, and drive the future of gaming. This is a critical resource for leaders in any sector, from Hollywood and finance to AI and enterprise technology, to better understand and collaborate with the games industry’s technology innovation, digital media, and consumer reach. 

GamesBeat is focused on the future of media and its role beyond being a news source, but also a platform for opportunities and connections. GB MAX now sets a new standard for how industry leaders collaborate, innovate, and shape tomorrow’s business landscape. 
 

“For the first time, business and tech leaders outside of the games industry will have the opportunity to understand the future of interactive technology and its impact across various sectors. With GB MAX, companies will gain insights on how to leverage this transformative industry for growth, scale, and innovation. GB MAX offers a new path forward — so industry leaders can close business deals and stay ahead of the curve of this evolving $189 billion sector,” said Gina Joseph, CEO of GamesBeat. “GB MAX and its community offer the insights you need to understand how gaming will shape your industry. We’ve been listening—and it’s clear there’s growing demand not just for exclusive, premium content, but also for meaningful connections and opportunities to collaborate.” 

Games are reshaping global entertainment, but the business of games is complex and ever-changing.  

“GamesBeat has been the trusted heart of the gaming industry’s growth for over a decade. We’re grateful for the support the community has given us and we believe that now, more than ever, cross-industry collaboration and informed decision-making are essential for success,” said Dean Takahashi, Editorial Director of GamesBeat. “ The more knowledge we share, the stronger our collective future will be. The new GamesBeat reflects that vision, and we can’t wait to bring our audience into this new era with us.” 

Building A Premium B2B Community 

GB MAX’s mission is to create opportunities and connections, providing exclusive content and direct access to the most powerful B2B network in gaming—from Fortune 500 executives, investors, and publishers to emerging startups, VCs, and creative leaders from other industries looking to understand and partner with gaming. “As we build on this legacy as an independent media entity for GamesBeat, we will work to foster even more powerful connections, ensuring GamesBeat continues to be a critical point of intersection for the industry’s biggest players. It’s not uncommon for executives to land multi-million or billion-dollar deals thanks to connections made at exclusive GamesBeat events or through our influential B2B network,” said Joseph. GB MAX subscribers can look forward to exclusive events, private roundtables, and high-level networking opportunities, providing business leaders first-hand opportunities to engage with the biggest names in tech and gaming. 

GB MAX subscribers receive access to: 

• Curated, Members-Only Events: Networking with top industry executives from gaming, tech, Hollywood, and beyond to open a pipeline of deals, partnerships, new jobs, and thought leadership opportunities. 

• Exclusive Newsletters: GB MAX launches 3 new re-vamped newsletters, which are curated, in-depth content from industry experts and veteran journalists:  

  • “DeanBeat Backstage” – Dean Takahashi, Editorial Director, gives readers an all-access pass and offers key executive insights and industry intel, straight from the source, with deep dives on the tech and gaming industry – and interviews with CEOs and influential leaders. 
  • “GamesBeat: Inside the Industry” — Rachel Kaser, GB reporter, takes you behind the scenes of the games business with sharp insights into monetization, market trends, and the people driving the industry’s future 
  • “GamesBeat Briefing” — Get insights into the gaming industry every weekday with GamesBeat’s Managing Editor, Mike Minotti, along with video content made exclusively for subscribers, to the most important stories. 

• On-Demand Video and Podcasts: Industry-leading video content focused on gaming and technology’s business side, plus some live video streams available only with GB MAX. Raw, authentic, and thoughtful conversations. 

• Premium market intelligence and analysis with exclusive reports. 

• Full Access to Six Distinct Channels: Covering Game Business, Entertainment, Technology, Gameplay, Development, and Gaming Culture. 

• VIP Perks and passes to GamesBeat flagship events, as part of the premium tier. 

Anyone can sign up for GB MAX starting today here. For the growing community, GB is launching a limited-time Insider Tier at $299 per year (value of $499). The Premium Tier includes a full access pass to a GamesBeat flagship event at $899 per year (value of $1,699). 

Driving a Global Industry 

GB MAX represents a fundamental shift in how business leaders access critical insights, build partnerships, and drive the future of a $189 billion global industry. 

As gaming continues to emerge as a central driver of innovation, investment, and cultural influence across industries, GB MAX will bring together the most influential players across sectors to foster partnerships and drive the future of entertainment, technology, and digital media.  

“We’re connecting executives from all industries with insights about the ground breaking opportunities and innovations coming out of the gaming world,” said Joseph. “If you’re not paying attention to this industry, you’re missing out on understanding what the future of entertainment, and technology will look like for future generations and GB MAX offers a new way for business leaders to get inside the industry and get connected” said Joseph. 

Supporting industry launch sponsors for GB MAX include Xsolla, Jam City, and Overwolf, with more to be announced soon. 

Upcoming GamesBeat Events 

Key industry events—such as GamesBeat Summit, GamesBeat Next, and GB Insider events such as Games & Hollywood events—have long been a place where the biggest names in gaming and tech come together to shape the future. With GB MAX, GamesBeat is expanding  and creating new types of events focused on its mission of connections and opportunities, in response to what the industry desires. 

• GamesBeat Engage Seattle | Seattle, WA | August 28, 2025 

• GamesBeat Next | San Francisco, CA | November 12-13, 2025 

• GamesBeat Insider Series: Hollywood and Games | December 11, 2025 

• More events to be announced soon under GB MAX 

As part of this new era and chapter, GamesBeat recently announced a fresh, modern look that reflects a forward-thinking and bold approach with new branding, a new website, and 6 new editorial categories in a letter here.  

Access the press kit here. 

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