Games aren’t power fantasies. They’re reality repairers
Let’s start with something simple but weird: Game-related purchases account for 75 percent of App Store revenue. That means we spend three times more...
Razer unveils second-generation 120-hertz display smartphone for gamers at $800
Razer unveiled its second-generation Razer Phone 2 today in a bid to outdo Apple when it comes to making the best smartphone for gamers....
Razer debuts Raiju Mobile controller and Hammerhead in-ear headset
Razer announced the launch of the Razer Raiju Mobile controller and Razer Hammerhead in-ear headset alongside its brand new Razer Phone 2. The company’s goal is to...
Gartner: Microsoft passes Acer to become top 5 PC vendor in the U.S.
The PC market is seeing some very interesting moves this year. In Q2 2018, global shipments were up for the first time in six...
The RetroBeat: I finally beat Super Mario Bros. 3 thanks to the Switch
As much as I proclaim to be a lover of retro gaming and Nintendo, I’ve somehow never beaten Super Mario Bros. 3. Well, at...
PlayStation Network gets name changes — I call dibs on Xx420BeastLazerxX
PlayStation Network is getting name changes. Sony Interactive Entertainment is adding this feature to its PSN service as part of a PlayStation Preview Program...
Advance Publications acquires stake in esports and games analytics firm Newzoo
Esports and games have become a big business, and Newzoo tracks both. So it’s only fitting that the marker research firm has drawn its own investment...
Minecraft’s Apple TV version is done
Microsoft has brought Minecraft to every platform, but it is actually retreating from at least one device. The company announced last month that it is...
Reigns: Game of Thrones uses Apple’s face recognition to determine trust or deceit
In the upcoming Reigns: Game of Thrones for iOS, you have to know who to trust. Should you ally yourself with Tyrion Lannister or Daenerys Targaryen?...
How Streamlabs is helping livestreamers monetize their audience via tips
Streamlabs is out to make the Leisure Economy, where people get paid to play games, into a reality. It does so by enabling viewers...