The microconsole battle royale: GameStick vs. Ouya (gallery)

We spent some time playing with both Android-powered microconsoles at the 2013 Game Developers Conference. Here's how they stack up.

‘Programmers loathe’ developing games for Android, says Geomeric founder

Android is a hot button for mobile gaming industry experts. Some believe it will grow to be the biggest platform developed for, some say it's the one of the worst to work with.

The DeanBeat: Sorting through the significance of Sony’s PlayStation 4 revelation

We weigh the disappointments and the triumphs of Sony's big reveal.

PlayJam licenses its GameStick technology to Asian hardware manufacturer

PlayJam's TV games service will make its way to Asia.

Ouya, Steam Box, and Razer Edge: We explain the cluttered console-alternative market

We cover the confusing world of Android-based microconsoles, Windows-based tablet-controller hybrids, and more.

Kickstarter kills new GameStick backer tier that gives devs 100 percent share of sales (update)

The Android-based microconsole offers a special deal to indie devs through its Kickstarter, but it's against the guidelines.

Kickstarter takes down GameStick project due to intellectual-property dispute (update)

Kickstarter removed the project as part of its normal procedure for dealing with these type of complaints.

GameStick gets more colors and MicroSD support if backers meet new goals

GameStick more than doubled its $100K goal with three weeks left to raise contributions. Now, it has some stretch goals.

PlayJam launches Kickstarter campaign for game console on a USB stick

PlayJam is touting its GameStick as the “most portable TV games console ever created.” It is an Android video game console on a universal serial bus (USB) stick. And the company has launched a crowdfunding campaign to raise $100,000 via …

PlayJam partners with Miniclip to bring gaming to Smart TV

Casual games network PlayJam has partnered with free online gaming site Miniclip to bring their titles to Smart TV.

Miniclip will use the PlayJam platform to bring games like Fragger, Gravity Gun, and iStunt to Smart TVs manufactured by Samsung, Sony, LG, Panasonic, Western Digital, and Vestel. The titles will utilize social features, including leaderboards and integration with social networks.

Smart TV gaming startup PlayJam raises $5M round

Gaming startup PlayJam has raised a new $5 million round of funding to bring games to smart TVs and set-top boxes, the company announced Tuesday.

PlayJam is known for producing games on internet-connected TV platforms from Samsung, LG, Sony and …