Author: Andres Gallego

The Missed Billion: Who Gaming Is Leaving Behind   By Ney Castro | VP of Gaming Strategy & Community Growth, PHȲND    The gaming industry loves to talk about growth: billions in revenue, millions of daily players, new records every quarter. But here’s the uncomfortable truth. We’re not growing nearly as fast as we could […]

Takeaways from Cannes LIONS 2025: Gaming Steps into the Spotlight     By Melody Yazdanyar | VP Business Development This year’s Cannes LIONS made one thing clear: gaming isn’t waiting in the wings anymore—it’s center stage. From beachfront activations to keynote panels, the conversation around gaming was louder, sharper, and more future-forward than ever. Here’s […]

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 on the […]

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 the biggest booths, […]

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 stake. GTA is […]

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 […]

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   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 […]