GamesBeat weekly roundup: The future of Disney Infinity, and Zynga’s new CEO
Welcome to another GamesBeat weekly roundup! This time, we continue our celebration of Pokémon’s 20th anniversary, Nintendo announces some new games, and we get...
Sega confirms layoffs in Western mobile division to focus on its famous characters
Sega confirmed to GamesBeat that it has handed out layoffs at Sega Networks, its mobile division in the West. The company attributes the changes...
Kirby returns to 3DS with Planet Robobot (and new Amiibos)
Nintendo revealed Kirby: Planet Robobot for the 3DS during its Direct stream today. The new title is a 2D platformer similar to other Kirby games like Triple Deluxe, which also came out for the 3DS. Planet Robobot will come out on June 10.
Nintendo announces Paper Mario: Color Splash for Wii U
It’s only a paper game. Nintendo announced Paper Mario: Color Splash for the Wii U today. Mario is Nintendo’s biggest star, and any new game featuring the plumber is a big deal. The Mario franchise has sold over 210 million copies.
Star Fox: Zero comes out for Wii U on April 22 (with an extra game)
In today’s Nintendo Direct, the company revealed that Star Fox: Zero comes out for the Wii U on April 22. The physical version will also come with Star Fox: Guard, a tower-defense style game also for the Wii U. You can also download both games separately as digital releases.
No Man’s Sky comes out on June 21 for PlayStation 4 and PC
One of the most anticipated games of the year has a release date. Developer Hello Games revealed on the PlayStation Blog today that No...
A timeline of Uncharted 4’s many delays
At this point, we’d forgive you if you can’t remember exactly when Uncharted 4: A Thief’s End is supposed to come out. It’s probably...
Star Wars: Battlefront’s next expansion brings new (slightly obscure) heroes
Star Wars: Battlefront has some new heroes, but we’re using the term loosely. Developer DICE revealed details today on the online shooter’s next expansion,...
New Nintendo Direct is coming tomorrow, focusing on 3DS and Wii U games coming through summer
The company revealed today that it’s next Direct broadcast is March 3 at 2 p.m. Pacific. The digital stream will focus on games coming out for the Wii U and 3DS through summer, so expect to hear about Star Fox: Zero for the Wii U and Hyrule Warriors Legends for the 3DS.
How the Pokémon cartoon and games form one of media’s best symbiotic relationships
When I say Pokémon, most of you probably think of the games. But the franchise owes just as much of its success to its...