Game deals rebounded in Q1, but mobile game investments plunged
Games deals rebounded in the first quarter of the year, with game startups raising more than $500 million, according to tech adviser Digi-Capital. But...
Why Sony needs the PlayStation 4 ‘Neo’ — even if you hate it
The repeatedly rumored upgraded PlayStation 4 and Xbox One systems are a new spin on an old trick. PlayStation 4 and Xbox One may...
How Hearthstone’s nerfs transform the world’s biggest digital card game
Hearthstone: Heroes of Warcraft is about to change, and I’m not talking about the expansion. Sure, Whispers of the Old Gods will bring a...
DeNA West is bringing its VR game Protocol Zero to more platforms with Sidekick’s help
Protocol Zero is looking to expand outside of Gear VR. Mobile developer DeNA West announced today it will release its first-person action game to...
Dunks come to Rocket League next week with Hoops update
Car soccer is transforming into car basketball. Rocket League will get a Hoops Mode update on Tuesday that will introduce a new way to play the popular digital auto sport. It debuts simultaneously on PlayStation 4, Xbox One, and Steam.
How European game developers view unpaid ‘crunch,’ diversity, and VR
The Quo Vadis game development conference in Berlin has been good for judging the sentiment and state of the European game industry. That’s been...
Blizzard reveals Hearthstone’s upcoming card nerfs
Blizzard revealed which of the Classic cards from its popular digital game Hearthstone will soon see changes. The developer is doing this to address balancing issues, as many of the Basic and Standard minions and spells have dominated the game since its release in 2014.
Microsoft is ending Xbox 360 production more than 10 years after its debut
A decade later, we’ve finally reached the end for Xbox 360. Microsoft is ceasing production of the Xbox 360, according to a new blog...
Star Fox Zero is a unique — but short — shooter that’s better because of the Wii U
Everyone stop panicking. The new Star Fox is good. Some fans were concerned that Star Fox Zero, which comes out for the Wii U...
Oculus Rift delays are hurting VR spending, but it’s not a long-term problem
Many customers are still waiting for Oculus VR to ship their preordered Rift headsets, and every day that those consumers don’t have their virtual...