Threeview: Grand Theft Auto V reviewed by a critic, an analyst, and an academic
Our own reviewer, plus our industry analyst and a gaming professor, combine to score GTA V the highest out of all of our Threeviews to date.
Scientists ask for objective review of video game violence research
They're concerned that a 2005 resolution on violence in video games and other interactive media was marred by methodological flaws, ideological biases, and conclusions drawn from inconsistent or weak evidence.
Plants vs. Zombies 2 shambles to the top of the iOS App Store
Plants vs. Zombies 2 was the most downloaded game in the iOS App Store last month, while Candy Crush Saga continues to dominate the Google Play store.
GamesBeat weekly roundup: King readies IPO? Valve’s new Steam OS brings PC games to TV
If you follow VentureBeat but don’t regularly check our GamesBeat site, here’s a list of the best video game stories we ran over the last seven days that you may have missed.
NBA 2K14 preorder comparison and next-gen offers
Next week’s big release NBA 2K14 may not have a slam dunk preorder offer, but at Best Buy, there’s at least enough razzle dazzle to make it worth your while.
Why gamers hate free-to-play, and how developers can work around it (interview)
We talk to Blue Manchu, creator of the fantastic Card Hunter, to see what's wrong with the free-to-play model and how developers can overcome the stigmas.
Great tabletop games for video gamers: Puzzle Strike
We're kicking off a new series that takes a look at must-play board or card games for fans of video or PC games.
Apple announces iOS 7 ‘Tech Talks’ for app and game developers, coming soon to a city near you
iOS 7 is probably the biggest change to Apple’s mobile operating system since the move from the first iPhone to the iPhone 3G with...
GamesBeat community writers: Our Google AdSense program is getting an update
Our AdSense program is currently going through some changes! See why it may not be working for you.
7 crime games you should play right now … that aren’t Grand Theft Auto V
Want to indulge in some digital criminal mayhem, but you're not into the Grand Theft Auto series? It's OK. Here are seven alternative games you can play.