GamesBeat has become an independent media brand after splitting from parent company VentureBeat.
The long-running video game, tech, and entertainment publication said the move will enable “continued growth and innovation.”
The newly-independent outlet will be overseen by CEO Gina Joseph, formerly chief strategy officer at VentureBeat, and editorial director Dean Takahashi, formerly lead writer at GamesBeat.
“We are excited about this powerful new chapter for GamesBeat and the industry we are serving,” said Joseph. “As a niche independent publication, we’ll unlock unparalleled insights, opportunities, and direct access to decision-makers, playing an integral role for this $177 billion industry and the broader interactive tech landscape.
“We look forward to growing GamesBeat as an influential industry platform, not just for news, but to also foster connections and opportunities for business leaders, helping the industry to thrive while continuing our reputation for delivering authoritative thought leadership that will shape the future of this dynamic space.”
GamesBeat looking to kickstart ‘new era’ as an independent publication
Takahashi said the pivot signals the beginning of a “new era” for the publication. “Our goal is to deliver the kind of insightful journalism that offers our audience contextual insights needed to understand how gaming interacts with other high-growth sectors,” he added.
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GamesBeat will be owned by Joseph, Takahashi, and and a cohort of undisclosed investors.
In a statement sent to Game Developer, a spokesperson for the publication said it will announce the identities of those investors at a later date.
That said, the company has confirmed it was “backed” by a group of strategic advisors including Peter Levin, co-founder and managing director at venture capital fund Griffin Gaming Partners.
Live events such as GamesBeat Summit, GamesBeat Next, GamesBeat Global Tour, and Games & Hollywood remain a part of the company’s plans moving forward.
“Our events have always been a platform for meaningful connections and genuine conversations” said Joseph. “As we build on this legacy, 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.”