In honor of our fourth annual GamesBeat conference starting on Tuesday, we've dug out an interesting set of facts and numbers about the game industry.
Editor's Pick Betable hopes to disrupt social casino games by enabling real-money online gambling in social gaming titles.
5th Planet's latest free-to-play game brings a stable of comic industry veterans to the table.
Chartboost and TinyCo are launching a program to fuel the creation of games on Amazon’s Kindle Fire tablet. The endorsement shows that the Kindle Fire has a future as a platform for games and that two companies hope to drive …
U.S. video game sales for the month of June are expected to be down 34 percent compared to a year ago, according to a forecast released overnight by analyst Michael Pachter of Wedbush Securities.
Sales are a closely watched barometer …
In an age where multiplayer first-person shooters are king, the most popular games have a myriad of guns, maps, and modes. While choice is always good, I believe these games have become too complicated, and fun has become diluted by …
The secret to calming the chaotic nature of Spelunky is to understand the extent of the hero’s abilities and the general flow of the game. This 2D Xbox Live Arcade platformer/adventure/treasure-hunting title will actually teach those things to you, but …
The Vectrex is one of the most interesting early-'80s home video game consoles. It is the only one to incorporate vectors (sharp and angular graphics) and a monitor into its design.
Many fans of the Vectrex go out of their …
The Community Spotlight features some of the best unedited articles that didn't quite make the front page. This week, we discuss the "legend" status of the upcoming 007 Legends, dissect the opening song of Metal Gear Solid 3: Snake Eater, …
Arma II zombie mod DayZ offers a platter of experiences for each and every player. Some trudge its desolate roads and abandoned townships in search of isolation, choosing an existence purely based on survival instinct and guts. Others join for …
The Bitmob Writing Challenge helps both new writers and veterans come up with article ideas. While school may be out for the summer, it’s never far from the minds of people. Education plays a vital role in creating a well-informed …
Independent digital distributor Gamesplanet has teamed up with Ulule, an European crowdfunding site, to create Gamesplanet Lab, a new, gaming-focused funding platform.
During a question-and-answer panel discussion at the Rooster Teeth Expo, 343 Industries addressed fan concerns about the Call of Duty-ification of Halo 4. The developer pointed to another, much older arcade game as the true source of their inspiration.
Celebrated musician Paul McCartney is working with Bugie Studio to create original music.
Note: We're still accepting entries for our music-centric Bitmob Wants You writing prompt. Click here for details. This is my contribution.
The Kingdom of Zeal is a place of wonder, mystery, and magic. Cities and landmasses float unaided in the …
Video Blips:
• Developer Io Interactive tactfully explains the evil Saints' rather unsubtle fashion tastes in Hitman: Absolution. Whether you're embroiled in the hot-topic discussion of female portrayals in games or not, one fact remains: Nobody — not even assassin …
Warning: This article contains some spoilers for Journey.
Since its official release, thatgamecompany’s Journey has been causing quite a stir in the video game industry. It has been met with unprecedented critical success and inspired analytical discussions from game journalists …
At EVO 2012, SuperBot Entertainment announced two new characters for their upcoming PlayStation-centric fighting game.
"Smart watches" may be the answer for gamers looking to check in on the go.
The new game will be based off of the AMC TV show, with players following the adventures of Merle and Daryl Dixon.
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