Video Blips: Rage, Oil Rush, Resistance 3, and more
Rage developer id Software knows that a shooter's worth stems from the variability of its enemies. I, on the other hand, adopt the mantra...
Bitmob Roundtable callout: Brave new JRPG world
We're rolling along to the next topic in our Bitmob Roundtable series, and it's focused on the Land of the Rising Sun. This whole idea...
Gamify Network’s growth mirrors popularity of gamification
Turning ordinary web sites into something fun through “gamification” has been a popular idea. And that has helped The Gamify Network gather some steam...
Kixeye accuses Kabam of copying its Backyard Monsters game
Facebook game makers frequently each other of copy-catting games. The latest accusation comes from Kixeye, which says that heavily-funded Kabam has blatantly copied Kixeye’s big...
Grand Theft Inception: Shattering video-game immersion
I’ll freely admit I’ve never visited New York City (being a student doesn’t afford you such luxuries), but I have traveled before. A few...
News Blips: Vote for Mass Effect 3’s female Shepard, Epic soldiers on from Bulletstorm, upgradeable items in Skyward Sword, and more
Seriously, getting that "Miss Mass Effect" sash straightened over that bulky armor sure looks unwieldy. News Blips: BioWare wants your vote for female Shepard's...
Video Blips: Star Wars: The Old Republic, Batman: Arkham City, Halo Anniversary, and more
I normally avoid espousing pre-order campaigns, but all bets are off once the words "Star Wars" flashes across my screen. Now if you'll excuse...
Consumers spend average of $14 per transaction in iPhone and Android freemium games
Not everyone buys virtual goods in mobile games. But among those who do, the average purchase price is pretty big: $14. That’s a pretty...
Updated: Amazon flags Nintendo 3DS for inventory issues
[Update: Amazon has responded to VentureBeat.] Online retailer Amazon.com has flagged the Nintendo 3DS and placed the handheld gaming console under review until further...
Updated: New signs suggest Diablo 3 release date coming soon
[Updated: We’ve added additional comments from Billy Pidgeon, a senior analyst at game research firm M2 Research.] World of Warcraft and Diablo developer Blizzard...