This gives us an idea of how sudden Fable Legends’ cancellation was
Last week, Microsoft cancelled Fable Legends. Just how sudden was the decision? Well, going by the picture above of the schedule for the Game Developers...
The most important changes in Super Smash Bros. for Wii U and 3DS’s new patch
The game has changed for Super Smash Bros. for Wii U and 3DS. Nintendo released a patch yesterday that introduced new balance changes to...
Virtual reality has finally let me live my Star Wars dream
All I’ve ever wanted to do is hold a real lightsaber. Is that so much to ask? Well, according to science, yes. Yes, it...
How a bunch of MIT dropouts created Ms. Pac-Man
One of the most popular games in history was essentially the result of a bunch of college dropouts reverse-engineering someone else’s game. Steve Golson, who worked...
Gaming all-stars reflect on 30 years of a dynamic industry
The gaming industry has had an interesting 30 years. Many of the industry’s biggest names took the stage at the Game Developer’s conference in...
How Super Smash Bros. Melee’s esports community keeps the fighter relevant 15 years after release
Fans can keep a game relevant as long as they want. Daniel Lee, the editor in chief of Melee It On Me, spoke at...
Killer Queen shows that esports can bring arcades back to life
Esports might have a future home in arcades. No, we’re not back in the ’80s. Joshua DeBonis and Nikita Mikros of Bumble Bear Games...
Esports veterans talk about the risks of professional gaming
Today, esports are on pace to reach $1.1 billion in spending by 2019 according to market research firm Newzoo, but it wasn’t always a big...
The Division has the largest first week for a new game franchise
Ubisoft has another hit franchise in its stable. The publisher revealed today that its online shooter Tom Clancy’s The Division has had best first...
Ark: Survival Evolved targets esports with Survival of the Fittest spinoff
Developer Studio Wildcard revealed Ark: Survival of the Fittest, a spinoff based on its online game Ark: Survival Evolved, and it’s out today via Steam (with a console release date to be determined).