What it means to be a ‘whale’ — and why social gamers are just gamers

March 14, 2013 8:00 AM Stephanie Carmichael
Stephanie Carmichael

Editor's Pick "Whales" are more than dollars signs -- they're regular gamers with an obsession and social lives that extend beyond the game.

Under GameStop, Kongregate sees big growth in virtual goods business

March 16, 2012 9:47 AM Dean Takahashi
Dean Takahashi

Life under GameStop’s ownership has been good for Kongregate, one of the largest destinations for free indie games on the internet. But the changes that are rippling through the game industry are also buffeting both Kongregate and GameStop, the world’s …