PUBG Corp. preps test of smaller map — here’s how to get in
PlayerUnknown’s Battlegrounds is going back into a testing phase as The PUBG Corporation invites fans to try out a smaller, unfinished map codenamed “Savage.”...
NASCAR, the NBA, and NCAA hoops see a future in esports
Traditional sports have their eye on esports. Leagues like the NFL, NBA, NHL, MLB, and NASCAR see esports as a path to generating younger...
Idle Champions adds Strix, Dice, Camera, Action’s beloved trash witch
Dungeons & Dragons continues to grow on the digital domains of places such as Twitch and Steam, two of the most trafficked destinations for...
The DeanBeat: The joys and perils of gaming in 2018
The game industry is booming, with global revenues expected to hit $125.4 billion in 2018, according to market researcher Newzoo. But if you look...
Razer Mamba Hyperflux mouse throws cables and batteries in the bin
The wireless gaming mouse is a viable alternative these days for hardcore players thanks to widespread adoption of adaptive radio tech by companies like...
CEO Victor Kislyi on World of Tanks 1.0: ‘It’s time to revamp Wargaming’
When I met Victor Kislyi at the recent Game Developers Conference in San Francisco, he was happy and tired. The CEO of Wargaming was...
Far Cry 5 Arcade fans already re-made battle royale and Counter-Strike maps
Ubisoft’s latest open-world adventure, Far Cry 5, has a solid campaign with excellent exploration and incongruous story elements, but it’s the Arcade mode that...
High Fidelity and NeoSensory launch Ready Player One-style Haptic Jacket
I just saw Steven Spielberg’s Ready Player One film, and I’ve been thinking about the haptic suit that allows the main character to feel the...
Indeed.com: U.S. game jobs are growing in AR, VR, and esports
Virtual reality and augmented reality represent areas of opportunity. VR failed to live up to the wildest promises when the new systems launched in...
No Man’s Sky unveils its ‘Next’ big update
No Man’s Sky didn’t live up to expectations for its free-roaming science fiction universe when the game launched in 2016. But now Hello Games promises a...