Age of Empires IV could bring back RTS in a big way this fall
Microsoft gave fans a deep dive into Age of Empires IV today, and the game looks beautiful. It looks like it could give real-time...
Google killing Stadia’s studios may make crossplay gaming better for everyone
Google’s recent decision to close its dedicated game studios — opened to much fanfare just two years ago — has been seen by some...
The RetroBeat — Diablo II: Resurrected gives a diabolically good first impression
After the disappointing Warcraft III: Reforged, I wondered if I really wanted a Diablo II remake. When Blizzard announced Diablo II: Resurrected earlier this...
Hideo Kojima is talking with Xbox, PlayStation’s blockbuster strategy, and more | GB Decides 191
Hideo Kojima is talking with Xbox about publishing his next game, according to … well, according to this podcast. Editors Jeff Grubb and Mike...
Wargaming opens office for possibly hundreds of employees in Vilnius, Lithuania
Wargaming said it has opened a new office in Vilnius, Lithuania, to strengthen the company’s distributed development model. The office will employ developers and...
The DeanBeat: Microsoft’s Phil Spencer joins our most diverse GamesBeat Summit event
Black Lives Matter. Border trouble. Anti-Asian hate. Trans athlete sports bans. Sexual harassment. Suicides and the pandemic. These racial, cultural, and social issues are...
The Sandbox’s NFTs gain momentum with marketplace, new partners, and investors
Animoca Brands and its subsidiary, TSB Gaming, said that The Sandbox blockchain-based gaming world is gaining momentum with its marketplace where players can buy...
Grid Esports raises $10 million to generate data from esports matches for wagering
Grid Esports has raised $10 million in a round of funding to provide game companies and players with better competitive data. The backers include...
Path of Exile sees 17% increase in player hours in 2020
It’s no surprise to Chris Wilson that Path of Exile players flocked to the online action-RPG during the pandemic. Grinding Gear Games keeps setting...
Life is Strange maker Dontnod moves into third-party game publishing
Dontnod has given a nod to third-party publishing, as the maker of the Life is Strange series said it will start publishing games for...