Nomadic takes location-based VR into Asia
Nomadic has reported success with its first virtual reality location-based entertainment center, which is like an arcade for VR. It features Vertigo’s Arizona Sunshine,...
Quake director Tim Willits explains why he’s joining Saber Interactive
Yesterday, former id Software producer and game director Tim Willits announced he is joining developer Saber Interactive. He’s taking over the role of chief...
Prize Payments aims to simplify esport tournament prizes
Prize Payments is launching a service to simplify the payment of cash prizes for esports tournament winners. This business opportunity exists because prize pools...
Plants vs. Zombies: Battle for Neighborville trailer leaks
Electronic Arts is making Plants vs. Zombies: Battle for Neighborville. I know this because I saw a trailer for it on the internet. But...
Mike Tyson’s latest startup mixes entertainment, games, fighting, and blockchain (updated)
Fight to Fame is a new entertainment platform that hopes to boost fighters with the help of film, blockchain, and the star power of...
Singularity6: Former Riot Games developers raise $16.5 million for multiplayer fantasy game
Singularity6 is coming out of stealth as an online game developer, and the Los Angeles studio has raised $16.5 million in a round led...
GamesBeat Decides 123: Does your spouse know about your waifu?
It’s not cheating if it’s anime. At least, those are the rules on the GamesBeat Decides podcast. On this week’s episode, reviews editor Mike...
Activision releases 4K multiplayer gameplay for Call of Duty: Modern Warfare — with no minimaps
Activision and Infinity Ward released 4K multiplayer footage for the upcoming Call of Duty: Modern Warfare military shooter. One of the first things you”ll...
Allied Esports Entertainment goes public in deal with Black Ridge Acquisition
Allied Esports Entertainment, the creator of esports venues and live events for both video games and poker, has gone public in a transaction with...
Uninformed reviews based on 6-second trailers
I don’t have a lot of time in my life these days. Both of my kids have a nasty habit where they need food,...