Facebook tells developers how to win at games in 2013
Facebook games are a double-edged sword, both delighting and pissing off users. Here are Facebook's recommendations for game developers in 2013.
King.com saw its Facebook desktop player numbers blossom after Candy Crush Saga’s mobile launch
Candy Crush Saga has hit 10 million daily active players and become the largest game on Facebook.
Unity Technologies forms alliance to create better games on Facebook
Facebook games are going to look better thanks to the alliance with 3D game engine maker Unity.
Sony steps up for indies with funding for PlayStation games
Sony knows that the way to win the game wars is by winning the hearts of developers.
Kuato teaches kids to code via Hakitzu educational game
Hakitzu will teach kids how to program JavaScript in a mech combat arena.
Epic Games’ alliance with Oculus VR means virtual reality gaming will be coming to you
The partnership will integrate Oculus Rift into the Unreal Development Kit, giving the virtual reality technology a chance to spread.
David Ko sees mobile as critical for Zynga’s comeback in 2013 (interview)
Zynga's No. 2 executive says success in mobile will depend on delivering core franchises.
In the battle for talent, Warner Bros. will open game studio in San Francisco
With all the news of studio closures, Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment shows the digital side of the industry is growing.
PlayHaven on fired sex-joke developer: It wasn’t just one issue
Mobile gaming monetization company PlayHaven implies that it fired a developer for multiple issues, not just the sexual jokes made at the recent Python Conference that have stirred up a forest of controversy.
Breaking: Adria Richards fired by SendGrid for calling out developers on Twitter
The developer in question was fired by his employer, PlayHaven, after Richards posted his picture and a few details about what he said. VentureBeat broke the story last night.