Jeff Grubb, Author at GamesBeat

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17 amazing video game dioramas and paper models (gallery)

Posted byby Jeff Grubb
June 25, 2012
1 min

Even when we can't sit down with a controller, we want to be interacting with the characters and settings from our favorite virtual worlds. We've found some works of art that allow for exactly that.

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New Pokémon Black 2 and White 2 secret items

Posted byby Jeff Grubb
June 24, 2012
1 min

For the first time, the Nintendo DS games Pokémon Black 2 and White 2 will feature special end-game items for those that can see and collect 'em all.

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GamesBeat casts the Need for Speed movie

Posted byby Jeff Grubb
June 24, 2012
3 min

Dreamworks Studios has acquired the film rights to Electronic Arts' racing-game series Need for Speed. We use our world-class taste to cast the film.

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First U.S. Pokémon Black 2 and White 2 teaser trailer

Posted byby Jeff Grubb
June 22, 2012
1 min

Thursday night, Nintendo revealed the first gameplay trailer for the U.S. installments of Pokémon Black Version 2 and Pokémon White Version 2. The video...

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Tekken development team to make next Super Smash Bros.

Posted byby Jeff Grubb
June 22, 2012
1 min

A "special team" of Namco Bandai developers will take the reins on the next Super Smash Bros. game for Nintendo.

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Unity Technologies looks to rule Linux and mobile gaming with Unity 4

Posted byby Jeff Grubb
June 18, 2012
3 min

Today, Unity Technologies announced plans to update its Unity development tools and graphical engine. A graphical engine like Unity is a piece of software...

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The 5 must-have Civilization V mods from the Steam Workshop

Posted byby Jeff Grubb
June 18, 2012
2 min

Firaxis and Valve teamed up to add Steam Workshop support to Civilization V. We've sifted through the junk to bring you the best modifications to the turn-based strategy title.

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Leaked Microsoft document details $299 Xbox 720 in 2013, Kinect glasses, OnLive acquisition

Posted byby Jeff Grubb
June 16, 2012
3 min

A 56-page document filled with Xbox 720 information has leaked onto the Internet. It contains information about a $299 Xbox 720, Kinect 2, and a wearable Microsoft computer. Its authenticity has not been confirmed.

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The GamesBeat E3 2012 Non-Award Awards: The least prestigious awards in the industry

Posted byby Jeff Grubb
June 10, 2012
7 min

When we're in Los Angeles for E3, we've always got our eyes out for special and noteworthy works. When we're not doing that, we give out these E3 2012 non-award awards. Grossest quote? We have that. Most charming booth babe? Yep. Year of the Bow Award for the Most Bows? You'll have to click to find out.

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The best family games of E3

Posted byby Jeff Grubb
June 10, 2012
4 min

Hidden behind the violence and the cussing, E3 had enough family-friendly fare to keep most homes happy. We've collected the ten best from the show floor here.

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