Social game “whales” are big spenders on Facebook, survey says
A small but engaged group of Facebook users known as “social game whales” are proving to be big spenders on the social network, according...
OnLive is the easy path to instant gratification gaming
The age of instant digital game distribution got under way last week as OnLive launched its games on demand service, which allows you to...
E3 2010 roundup: The best innovations in the video game industry
After five days of non-stop action at the E3 video game show last week, I’ve come up with my list of the top innovations...
Small Japanese firm beats bigger rivals to supply graphics chip for Nintendo’s 3DS
Japanese technology firm Digital Media Professionals said today that it is the designer of the graphics chip for Nintendo‘s 3DS, which stole the show...
Valve reveals details to sequel for its beloved Portal game (video)
Portal was one of the most popular video games of 2007. Part of the allure was its humble roots as a title developed by...
EA Playfish racks up stats with first branded soccer game, FIFA Superstars
Electronic Arts’ Playfish division rolled out its first major sports title under the EA Sports brand a few weeks ago, and the title has...
Nintendo CEO reveals how company toiled for years on 3DS concept
Satoru Iwata, chief executive of Nintendo, proudly waved the Nintendo 3DS on stage this week as the company showed off a surprisingly well received...
From Cirque to booth babes: Our photo gallery of game marketing at E3
The E3 video game trade show ended today after five days of events that drew more than 45,000 attendees. The show blends the traditional...
A video tour of the new, black, slimmer version of the Xbox 360
After more than 2.5 years under design, Microsoft’s new version of the Xbox 360 is hitting stores this week for $299. This isn’t a...