Streaming, Not Digital Downloads, Is the Future
Editor’s note: Many gamers see digital downloads as the future of games. Jim sees digital as the present — streaming’s the future. And I...
Intel cancels Larrabee consumer graphics chip
It looks like Intel‘s bid to become a major player in consumer graphics chips has ended in disaster — for now. The world’s biggest...
Guess Who: Round Six
Sharpen your wits, folks, because it’s time once again to take another stab at guessing the video game character saying the five seemingly random...
Modern Warfare 2’s online army is the world’s biggest
Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 got more than eight million online gamers in its first five days after sales began on Nov. 10....
Game Night with Modern Warfare 2…Again?
REMINDER: This is happening tomorrow! And join the Bitmob Steam group while you’re at it! Ever wondered if a seasoned journalist like Demian Linn...
Johnny Cage Screwed Over in Long-Lost Mortal Kombat Footage
If you thought that you knew everything about the Mortal Kombat Tournament, we’ve got something to show you. This never-before-seen footage of the initial...
A Realization about Trophies and Achievements
Editor’s note: Christopher experienced an epiphany about achievements: They’re not about bragging rights but adapting the way you play. I’ve never been a big...
More speakers for DiscoveryBeat: hi5’s Alex St. John, Ngmoco’s Neil Young, Greystripe’s Michael Chang
We’re excited to announce new speakers and program content for DiscoveryBeat, VentureBeat’s event exploring how to get apps noticed in an age of noise....
In critical season, video game publisher Take-Two predicts earnings shortfall
We’re in the midst of a critical season for video games, but Take-Two Interactive is already acknowledging it has hit a foul ball in...
From diapers to teens, the video game industry has kids covered
About 82 percent of kids from ages 2 to 17 say they’re video gamers, according to a survey by market researcher NPD Group. Kids...