The DeanBeat: Shooters. Zombies. Pirates. Gods. My picks for the best games of E3
The Electronic Entertainment Expo (E3) is about to fade into memory but not before I let everybody know what my favorite games were. We...
More Pokémon Sun and Moon details are coming on July 1
Pokémon fans, get out your Pikachu-themed pens and mark your calendars. The Pokémon Company will reveal new information about the next games in the...
Why EA thinks going after whales can sink you (VB Live)
In the first of this VB Live series, leaders in the mobile games industry join Google and VentureBeat to talk high-value user acquisition strategies...
Civilization V is set to invade North America’s high schools
Take-Two Interactive Software, 2K and Firaxis Games are partnering with nonprofit GlassLab to take a version of Sid Meier’s Civilization V into high schools in...
GamesBeat’s E3 Non-Awards: Most hectic multiplayer game to try on a small TV
For most multiplayer games, it’s better to play on a big TV so you can see what’s going on. But with Chambara, a small...
Why mobile game developers should take influencer marketing seriously
The mobile game market is saturated, and user acquisition costs are out of reach for many small developers. But a new avenue of marketing...
Analysis of 10 billion mobile video ads shows what gets your app installed
Financial dudes like strong musical endings. Arcade games players, not so much. Those are a few of the findings of AdColony’s new study on...
Nintendo insists that Paper Mario: Color Splash joke wasn’t about Gamergate [update]
Nintendo has found itself in another controversy, but the company is claiming innocence. During the Electronic Entertainment Expo in Los Angeles last week, Nintendo...
Super Mario 64 turns 20 and is still one of the greatest 3D games ever
Mario needs to replace that winged cap with a festive birthday cap. Super Mario 64 was one of the most important games ever. It’s...
Overwatch is a digital-sales behemoth with $269M in May, according to analyst
Blizzard’s ultimate attack causes a storm that sucks dollars out of your bank account. Overwatch was the No. 1 premium-priced PC game for digital...