Nintendo Switch hands-on: Intriguing tech comes with some concerns
After an initial teaser in October, Nintendo finally fully revealed its newest console — the Nintendo Switch — last week. The hybrid system —...
Harmonix vet Florian Hunziker grabs Adam Boyes’s old third-party relations gig at PlayStation
Among the three major console manufacturers, Sony has had arguably the strongest support from third-party indie developers and major blockbuster publishers this generation. Now,...
Halo Wars 2 inspires a social media strategy game on Twitter
To tease the coming of video game Halo Wars 2, Microsoft Xbox and Twitter are launching a social media strategy game on Twitter. Available today,...
Did Nintendo’s Switch reveal set the new console up for success? GamesBeat decides
Nintendo has finally given us the Switch details we craved, including a March 3 launch date, a $300 price, and new games like Super...
Decluttr: Pokémon Go makes $2,412.19 in a minute
Pokémon Go makes $2,412 in a minute. In an hour, the popular mobile game from Niantic Labs makes $144,700. And during that time, 252...
Nintendo’s next Direct presentation focuses on Fire Emblem
It might not be quite as exciting as the Switch reveal, but Nintendo’s next streaming event has news about one of the most cherished...
Microsoft acquires Donya Labs, the company behind 3D data optimization software Simplygon
Microsoft today announced that it has acquired Donya Labs, the company that developed the Simplygon software that game studios can use to improve 3D...
LGBTQ-friendly dating game Kitty Powers’ Matchmaker is coming to PS4 and Xbox One
One of the most inclusive games is about to reach a larger audience. Developer Magic Notion announced today that its dating sim Kitty Powers’...
Pokémon Go generated revenues of $950 million in 2016
Pokémon Go generated an estimated $950 million in revenues in 2016, according to a report by market researcher App Annie. Niantic Labs launched Pokémon Go...
App Annie: Worldwide app downloads grew 15% and revenue soared 40% in 2016
Downloads, revenue, and time spent in apps all grew by double digits during 2016, according to a report by market researcher App Annie. Time spent...