New DiscoveryBeat speakers: Zynga, Flurry, YouWeb, GetJar and more
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....
On a Battlefield Far, Far Away
A group of German modders wants you to put away your M-16 and take up a blaster. The modding team Black Monkeys has spent...
Mashup: Super Mario World and Queen
It’s hard to get through Super Mario World without a plant biting your butt or falling into an endless chasm. Imagine how difficult it...
Why startup SimpleGeo abandoned game making to sell location tools instead
SimpleGeo is a Boulder-based startup now beta-testing its line of software development tools, cloud storage, and other must-haves for mobile application developers who want...
hi5 recruits a beastly gaming veteran as its president
Social network hi5 has hired a pioneer in the video game industry to kick its social gaming strategy into high gear. It remains to...
Inspirational Basterds: More Talking, Less Shooting
Editor’s note: Daniel wants more chat and less shooting from his video games. Do you agree, or are you one of those people who...
How To Make a Gamer Laugh Once More
Editor’s note: Still more hilarious nerd conversation starters from Travis McReynolds. On deck: The Legend of Zelda, Star Fox, and Petz. Gotta say…this one’s...
Hit or Miss Weekend Recap – Nov. 29, 2009
In the spirit of a week devoted to giving thanks (in the U.S., anyway, but foreign heathens around the globe should feel free to...
MMOs: Massive Success, Massive Resources, Massive Delays
Editor’s note: While it’s impossible to know the exact allocation of a developer’s resources, it is a certainty that they are finite. Omri asks...
Reviews Spotlight: Gratitude Edition
In the spirit of Thanksgiving, Bitmobbers have cooked up cornucopia of great reviews on all types of games. This week, we offer more analysis...