GamesBeat Crossfire at GDC

​The game industry is in the middle of a fundamental reset. Power is shifting—between platforms and creators, technology and talent, scale and sustainability. Decisions once made by publishers are now shaped by platforms, data, and emerging technologies, while studios of every size are being forced to rethink how games are built, funded, and discovered.

​At the GamesBeat Crossfire event, industry leaders come together for candid, unscripted debates on the forces redefining control in games. From AI’s growing influence on development, to the real economics of subscriptions, to the future of mid-tier studios, Crossfire cuts through the hype to examine who truly holds leverage—and what that means in 2026.

​This gathering is designed for executives, creators, and decision-makers who want honest perspectives, real disagreement, and meaningful connections—without the sales pitches or stagecraft. No slides. No talking points. Just the conversations the industry needs to be having right now.

​IMPORTANT: Capacity is limited! If you want guaranteed entry sign up GB MAX starting at $299! https://go.gamesbeat.com/gb-max/