The Discovery Dilemma in Gaming: Why It’s Harder Than Ever to Find Your Next Favorite Game By Ney Castro Remember when discovering a great new game felt like magic? That moment when a friend tipped you off, or you stumbled across a weird, wonderful title in the corner of a store — or […]
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Key Takeaways from PAX East 2025
Key Takeaways from PAX East 2025 By Ney Castro | VP of Gaming Strategy & Community Growth, PHȲND PAX East was a love letter to indie games — and a Reality Check for the Industry Every year at PAX East, you can feel where the industry is heading — not by looking at […]
GTA VI Got Delayed. Here’s Why That’s a Wake-Up Call—for Everyone.
GTA VI Got Delayed. Here’s Why That’s a Wake-Up Call—for Everyone By Ney Castro May 2026. That’s the new launch window for Grand Theft Auto VI, and in typical Rockstar fashion, the world is already adjusting its calendar. Let’s be real: a delay like this doesn’t happen unless something major is at […]
Key Takeaways from POSSIBLE 2025
Key Takeaways from POSSIBLE 2025 The 2025 POSSIBLE conference brought together the sharpest minds in marketing, media, and tech—and the takeaways for emerging platforms couldn’t be clearer. For a video game platform built around accessibility, smart TV-native delivery, and a no-subscription model, the themes of the week hit especially close to home. From values-based […]
Melissa Kihara Joins PHȲND as Chief Product Officer to Lead Innovation in Smart TV Gaming
Melissa Kihara Joins PHȲND as Chief Product Officer to Lead Innovation in Smart TV Gaming Stamford, CT, April 28, 2025 – PHȲND, the subscription-free Smart TV gaming experience, today announced that Melissa Kihara has joined as Chief Product Officer. With a background spanning Samsung, GroupM, and eBay, Kihara brings a unique track record of helping media […]
Key Takeaways from GDC 2025
Key Takeaways from GDC 2025 This year’s Game Developers Conference (GDC) highlighted both the challenges and opportunities facing the gaming industry. While economic pressures have led to more measured spending, the event also underscored a major shift toward cloud gaming—a movement that promises to redefine how games are played and distributed. As the industry […]
Key Takeaways from the DICE Conference 2025
Key Takeaways from the DICE Conference 2025 The DICE Conference in Las Vegas once again brought together some of the brightest minds in the gaming industry. This year, much of the discussions centered on the future of game distribution, player experience, and new business models. Here are three key takeaways: 1. Cloud Gaming Must […]
PHYND Raises $10MM Oversubscribed Seed Round for Revolutionary Free Smart TV Gaming Platform
PHȲND Raises $10MM Oversubscribed Seed Round for Revolutionary Free Smart TV Gaming Platform Wellington Management and Bessemer Venture Partners Back Visionary Media Founder André Swanston to Transform Cloud Gaming Stamford, CT – February 11, 2025 – In a groundbreaking move set to redefine the gaming landscape, PHȲND, a subscription-free cloud gaming platform, has secured a […]
Key Takeaways from CES 2025
Key Takeaways from CES 2025 The 2025 Consumer Electronics Show (CES), held annually in Las Vegas in early January, once again proved why it’s the world’s premier tech showcase, unveiling groundbreaking innovations that will redefine entertainment and gaming. Here are three transformative trends that stole the spotlight: 1. AI Transforms Home Entertainment Smart TVs […]