Console game sales shrink slightly in July, but StarCraft II makes PC game sales soar
Overall U.S. console game sales shrank 1 percent in July, continuing a weak trend that has persisted for much of the year. But sales...
Online game distribution co. Heyzap launches HTML5 support
Online games platform company Heyzap is announcing today that its platform will support games that are written in HTML5, which is making a bid...
Irrational Games’ secret Project Icarus is unveiled as BioShock Infinite
The unveiling of Project Icarus from Irrational Games is certain to hook the attention of hardcore gamers. Stories hitting now show that the game...
Borei breathes life into toys using touch electronics
Toys and electronics are becoming a better and better match. The founders of Borei have created a new way to apply touch technology to...
Microsoft to make its own games for Windows Phone 7?
There’s one thing Microsoft could do to lose the support of third-party game publishers who could make games for Windows Phone 7 devices coming...
What Do Non-Hardcore Gamers Think About Games as Art?
Editor’s note: Wait, wait, wait: Before roll your eyes at another “games as art” story, take a moment to read Stephen’s intro. He’s tackling...
Do Game Stories Actually Matter?
Editor's note: Jon contends that a game's story ultimately doesn't matter. I tend to disagree, but that comes from a guy who has rated...
Google Ventures reportedly invests in Apple game maker Ngmoco
Google Ventures has made an investment in iPhone game publisher Ngmoco, according to a report by Techcrunch. Techcrunch said that the venture capital arm...
Ad spending in social games and apps on the rise
For social games, virtual goods have become the dominant business model. Players play the games for free, but they can play real money for...
Help! That Gorilla Stole My DS
Maybe she was hungry and thought it was food, maybe she was curious what the zoo patrons were staring at, or maybe, just maybe...