Why Japanese mobile sensation Monster Strike failed in North America
Mixi Inc.’s Monster Strike is a mobile juggernaut in Japan. It frequently ranks among the top-grossing mobile apps on both Android and iOS, boasts...
iCivics teaches kids about politics, not partisanship
Politics has become virtually inescapable, whether on social media or in games. For the nonprofit iCivics, this isn’t a recent development. Former U.S. Supreme...
The Shrouded Isle review — who knew running a cult would be so mundane?
The Shrouded Isle is the third release from the four-person indie studio Kitfox Games. It has a moody gothic look and an equally grim...
Gamers Gift VR nonprofit is raising money on Twitch to help the sick and elderly
Gamers Gift is a student-run nonprofit that believes in the power of virtual reality. It’s been around for about a year-and-a-half, and in that...
King’s player numbers are down, but they’re spending more in Candy Crush and other games
Fewer people are into Candy Crush Saga these days, but those that are still playing have shown they have a strong sweet tooth. In...
Accidental Queens builds on A Normal Lost Phone’s 100,000 sales success with a successor
The indie studio Accidental Queens has announced that it’s releasing Another Lost Phone: Laura’s Story later this summer on Steam, iOS, and Android. It’s...
Angry Birds 2 celebrates two years with new multiplayer Clan challenges
Rovio is celebrating Angry Birds 2’s second anniversary, and the whole clan’s invited. The 2015 sequel isn’t a smash hit like the original from...
SuperData: Game industry will crest $104 billion in 2017
According to a new report from industry analyst SuperData Research, games and gaming-related content will reach nearly $105 billion in revenue worldwide in 2017....
Microsoft releases new Windows 10 preview with Eye Control, improvements to Edge, Console, and input
Microsoft today released a new Windows 10 preview for PCs, with the recently announced Eye Control feature, as well as improvements to Edge, Console,...
Mario + Rabbids is legit. Seriously!
Adding Princess Peach to my party was what did me in. It seemed like a solid choice: she’s got strong defensive skills, a quick...