Microsoft confirms purchase of R2 Studios to push Xbox beyond gaming

Microsoft today confirmed its acquisition of home-automation startup R2 Studios, the small company founded by Slingbox creator Blake Krikorian.

An artificial intelligence program’s ‘opinions’ on gaming news

A (failed) discussion of gaming topics with Cleverbot, an artificial intelligence chat program.

Why Sony thinks the PlayStation Vita has an advantage over the Wii U

Scott Rohde, vice president of Sony's Worldwide Studios, thinks that the PlayStation Vita has an advantage over the Nintendo's upcoming Wii U.

GamesBeat’s gigantic E3 2012 roundup

We've corralled the entirety of our E3 2012 coverage from the showfloors, meeting rooms, conference halls, and beyond. If you missed out -- or need a refresher -- on GamesBeat's E3 coverage, take a look here!

Microsoft’s E3 2012: Analysis of 16,000+ comments shows Halo 4, South Park impressed, rest did not (graph)

We analyzed over 16,000 comments on the NeoGAF forums to see how gamers reacted to Microsoft's E3 2012 press conference.

Bored, impressed, and giddy: Our final thoughts on E3 2012 (with photos)

We left the industry trade show with very different opinions on what we saw. Here are our final thoughts.

GamesBeat E3 Roundup day 3

If you're looking to catch up with the day's E3 news, be sure to check out the GamesBeat E3 Roundup each day of the show.

Microsoft’s SmartGlass reflects the ubiquity of tablets and smartphones (infographic)

Microsoft's SmartGlass program could potentially reach 29 million consumers in the United States and Western Europe.

4 ways developers will use SmartGlass to enhance Xbox 360 experiences

Here are four ways developers plan on using SmartGlass, a software-based application that extends Xbox 360 gaming and viewing experiences onto smartphones and tablets.

Microsoft’s Internet Explorer coming to Xbox 360 this fall

Microsoft’s Internet Explorer is coming to Xbox 360 this fall complete with Kinect voice control and SmartGlass integration.