RuneScape creator Jagex is now part of a new Chinese games company
Jagex, the developer behind the browser-based massively multiplayer online role-playing game RuneScape, announced today that it took a “pivotal role” in the creation of...
Candy Crush Saga adds 2,000th level to celebrate 1,000,000,000,000 games played
Developer King has released the 2,000th level for Candy Crush Saga, its hit, free-to-play puzzle game for mobile. Candy Crush Saga, which originally came out back in 2012, is one of the biggest hits ever in the $36 billion mobile business.
Grand Theft Auto Online’s Biker gangs roar into town October 4
You can finally start that digital motorcycle gang you always dreamed of. Developer Rockstar Games noted on its site today that the Bikers downloadable...
NBA Live on mobile gets new graphics and user-interface for 2016-2017 season
Electronic Arts announced today that it has updated its NBA Live mobile game, available as a free-to-play app for iOS and Android devices. While it gets Live ready for the upcoming 2016-2017 NBA season, the update also improves the game’s graphics and introduces a new user-interface.
NBA jams into esports: Warriors’ Guber, Wizards’ Leonsis, and Magic Johnson buy Team Liquid
Basketball? Baseball? How 20th century. Today’s sports mogul is looking toward digital competition. Team Liquid has announced that it has sold the controlling interest of its...
Beyond Good & Evil 2 might be back from the dead
Michel Ancel, the creator of the Rayman franchise over at publisher Ubisoft, posted a picture today on his Instagram that looks like concept art for a Beyond Good & Evil game, as spotted on the video game forum NeoGAf. Beyond Good & Evil was a cult favorite action-adventure game released in 2003.
Castlevania turns 30 as the grave begins to swallow the classic series
What a terrible night to have an anniversary. Castlevania, the series of gothic-themed action games, is now 30 years old. The original Castlevania came...
Nintendo 64 turns 20: Our favorite games
Nintendo’s third home console released in Japan on June 23, 1996. It was a pioneer in 3D gaming and had some of the greatest titles ever released for it. To celebrate its 20th anniversary, GamesBeat reporter Jeff Grubb and community manager Mike Minotti each highlight three of their favorite games released on the system.
The Nintendo 64 is now 20 years old
Twenty years ago, 3D gaming (no, not the pop-out-at-you kind) was exciting. Thanks to a plumber, an ocarina, a British spy, and bear with a...
Philadelphia 76ers is first among NBA, NFL, and MLB franchises to own an esports team
Professional sports have just passed the ball to its digital counterpart. The professional basketball team the Philadelphia 76ers announced today that it has acquired...