The DeanBeat: Game Dojos accelerator will help foster even more game startups
We’ve seen an explosion in game startups in the past few years. Zynga and Nexon have gone public, an indication that we could be...
Kabam acquires game studio Fearless Studios led by ex-Star Wars game developers
Kabam, a maker of hardcore social games, has acquired independent game studio Fearless Studios for an undisclosed price. The deal gives Kabam more development...
Zynga Bingo debuts on Facebook as part of casino suite
Adding to its Zynga Casino suite, Zynga is announcing today it has launched Zynga Bingo in a closed beta test on Facebook. The game...
Review: The futuristic OnLive Desktop runs Windows apps on the iPad
The current state of computing is always under scrutiny and speculation. For years laptop and desktop computers have been proclaimed dead, most recently in...
THQ launches a Margaritaville Online Facebook game
In a major attempt to diversify, traditional video game publisher THQ is launching its Margaritaville Online social game on Facebook today. Inspired by the...
What are the most-played words in Hanging With Friends? (exclusive)
Hanging With Friends is a multiplayer puzzle game by Zynga where you guess the secret word your opponent has entered. It’s like Hangman, without...
The DeanBeat: Should Zynga move into online gambling?
Do gambling and Facebook games go together? Slot machine maker International Game Technology answered that question with a resounding “Yes!” when it bought Double...
The view from CES: The top 10 trends in technology for 2012
The International Consumer Electronics Show is a huge festival of gadgetry, but there’s no better place to get a bead on where technology is...
6waves Lolapps acquires mobile game maker Escalation Studios
6waves Lolapps said today it has acquired Dallas-based mobile game maker Escalation Studios. The move is part of a concerted effort by the social...
GamesBeat aspires to become bible of the games industry: acquires Bitmob
I’m delighted to confirm that VentureBeat has acquired Bitmob, the respected gaming news site known for its passionate community of users. Bitmob will be...