Jeff Grubb - Staff Writer - VentureBeat

Jeffrey Grubb is a reporter for GamesBeat. He has not written any fantasy novels. You're thinking of Jeff Grubb. Instead, Jeffrey Grubb spends his time investigating the big stories in gaming, crying over Detroit sports, and exploring his latest hometown of Denver, CO. Fun facts: He was born and grew up in Michigan. He moved to Ohio. And he does not enjoy writing about himself. I adhere to VentureBeat’s ethics policy.

Stories by Jeff Grubb

These are some HD teens, bro!

Minecraft Marketplace March 2019’s top 10 downloads

Jeff Grubb May 3, 2019 12:02 PM

SteamWorld Quest's card system is great.

Review

SteamWorld Quest review — clever card combat

Jeff Grubb April 23, 2019 10:53 AM

We get to the bottom of it!

GamesBeat Decides 115: Why is everything always rising?

Jeff Grubb April 12, 2019 4:26 PM

Katana Zero is cool.

Katana Zero is more than swords and style

Jeff Grubb April 12, 2019 3:56 PM

Weedcraft Inc attempts to act as a commentary on the culture surrounding the legal weed business.

YouTube’s rules don’t justify demonetizing Weedcraft Inc videos

Jeff Grubb April 11, 2019 4:35 PM

Metro Exodus with ray tracing.

Ray tracing now works on some GTX cards — here’s how they perform

Jeff Grubb April 11, 2019 11:31 AM

Sekiro is a big hit for From Software and Activision.

Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice surpasses 2 million copies sold

Jeff Grubb April 11, 2019 8:41 AM

The Tritton Kunai Pro gaming headset.

Review

Tritton Kunai Pro headset review — Big sound; small price

Jeff Grubb April 10, 2019 3:50 PM

The TaoTronics ANC Headphones 2019.

Review

TaoTronics ANC headphones 2019 review — Calm in any storm

Jeff Grubb April 9, 2019 4:15 PM

The Sennheiser GSP 550 headset.

Sennheiser GSP 550 review — Premium sound that’s worth the price

Jeff Grubb April 9, 2019 10:06 AM

The best USB mic for livestreaming on Twitch, YouTube, and Mixer.

Review

HyperX QuadCast mic review – the best mic for livestreaming

Jeff Grubb April 8, 2019 2:01 PM

The HyperX Cloud Stinger Wireless headset gives you hours of use on a charge.

HyperX launches a sub-$100 wireless headset

Jeff Grubb April 8, 2019 12:51 PM

GamesBeat Decides 114: Baba is not always you

Jeff Grubb April 5, 2019 2:45 PM

Buying Steam keys on a third-party site.

Valve fires back at EU: We ‘turned off’ European region locks in 2015

Jeff Grubb April 5, 2019 10:15 AM

Phil Harrison shows the Stadia controller.

Google Stadia has a lot of ‘last mile’ challenges

Jeff Grubb April 5, 2019 8:46 AM

"Hello, I'm General Gitgudichiro."

Opinion

From Software should want an Assist Mode in Sekiro

Jeff Grubb April 4, 2019 11:01 AM

Warframe is turning six, and Digital Extremes is looking to the future.

Feature

Warframe turns 6 and is bigger than ever

Jeff Grubb April 2, 2019 7:04 AM

Borderlands 3 villains.

Borderlands 3 release date and Epic exclusivity might have leaked

Jeff Grubb April 1, 2019 4:51 PM

Call of Duty: Black Ops 4's new Blackout map.

Call of Duty: Blackout rocks players with Alcatraz battle royale map

Jeff Grubb April 1, 2019 11:18 AM

Nintendo joins the Twitch Prime club.

Twitch Prime members can get 12 months of Nintendo Switch Online

Jeff Grubb March 28, 2019 1:31 PM

Borderlands 3 is coming.

Borderlands 3 trailers reveal more-derlands

Jeff Grubb March 28, 2019 12:34 PM

Tearing down Notch.

Microsoft rescued Minecraft from Notch

Jeff Grubb March 28, 2019 10:56 AM

Steven Universe and more lead the Minecraft Marketplace in February.

Minecraft Marketplace February 2019’s top 10 downloads

Jeff Grubb March 27, 2019 3:15 PM

Analogue's Mega SG is a slick-looking modern console.

Review

Analogue Mega SG review – An excellent console for old Sega games

Jeff Grubb March 27, 2019 2:07 PM

Killer Queen Black is dope.

Game Pass members won’t have to wait for many upcoming indies

Jeff Grubb March 26, 2019 1:51 PM

Electronic Arts cuts jobs in its marketing department.

Electronic Arts lays off 350 people — the most under CEO Andrew Wilson

Jeff Grubb March 26, 2019 10:10 AM

"Hey, you wanna buy a PlayStation VR?"

Sony has sold 4.2 million PlayStation VR headsets

Jeff Grubb March 25, 2019 4:27 PM

Ouch.

Every PlayStation 4 State of Play trailer

Jeff Grubb March 25, 2019 2:52 PM

Sony just reinvigorated PlayStation VR.

PlayStation VR State of Play roundup: No Man’s Sky, Blood & Truth, and more

Jeff Grubb March 25, 2019 2:43 PM

Shawn Layden of Sony gives an inspiring talk at the DICE Summit 2019.

Watch Sony PlayStation’s State of Play video event live right here

Jeff Grubb March 25, 2019 1:57 PM

Sek

Sekiro is better on PC than consoles, but From still doesn’t get it

Jeff Grubb March 25, 2019 1:41 PM

‘Mortal Kombat’ actor returns as Shang Tsung in Mortal Kombat 11

Jeff Grubb March 22, 2019 2:15 PM

Each slice of the blade is another dollar for From Software and Activision.

Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice had the best Steam launch of 2019 (so far)

Jeff Grubb March 22, 2019 1:06 PM

Battlefield V's Firestorm is going to lead into a number of other changes coming to DICE's WWII shooter.

Battlefield V’s roadmap promises content through the fall

Jeff Grubb March 22, 2019 12:31 PM

GameStop is still the big destination for PS4 and Xbox One owners, but investors continue to worry about digital.

GameStop names former Victra, Advance Auto Parts exec as its new CEO

Jeff Grubb March 21, 2019 2:05 PM

Kill fools with a sword, Wolf!

Review

Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice review impressions – Not for me

Jeff Grubb March 21, 2019 1:21 PM

Tractor or helicopter? You know which one you have to choose.

Battlefield battle royale trailer’s real star is a tractor

Jeff Grubb March 21, 2019 10:51 AM

Oh, no! Standards are down because of personal expression!

NPD partners with IGDA to give developers market insights

Jeff Grubb March 20, 2019 3:31 PM

Nuclear Throne from indie studio Vlambeer.

Every Nintendo Direct trailer: Zelda rhythm game, Vlambeer, and more

Jeff Grubb March 20, 2019 11:21 AM

Cadence of Hyrule looks like a ton of fun.

Cadence of Hyrule mashes up Zelda with Crypt of the Necrodancer

Jeff Grubb March 20, 2019 10:52 AM

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