Vertical Networks Group to launch video game-focused vertical
Vertical Networks Group, which includes ArtsHub, Property Portal Watch and ScreenHub, has launched a new masthead titled GamesHub which focuses on video games.
GamesHub will be a video games news, features and review website.
Edmond Tran, who was previously the Australian editor and senior video producer at GameSpot, said: ““I couldn’t be more excited about the direction that GamesHub is taking, especially the values we’re adopting as part of our core from the get-go.”
Tran continued: “No matter what your experience with video games, GamesHub will be the resource for you to learn more about them and the people who make them.”
ArtsHub and ScreenHub director of content George Dunford added: “Over the past year our games content has boomed and we think there is an opportunity to bring the same great coverage to this creative sector. I’m really keen to discover new writers and perspectives on games.”
ArtsHub CEO Sol Wise said: “We recently re-platformed our websites which has given us the opportunity to expand what we offer our audiences. GamesHub marks an exciting new chapter for our readers.”
GamesHub has also partnered with Creative Victoria and Melbourne International Games Week (MIGW), which is happening 2 October to 10 October, to launch WordPlay, an initiative that partners writers with mentors to develop their craft and gives them unlimited access to MIGW events.
The website will launch during MIGW.