Fable Studio unveils two AI-based virtual beings who can talk to you
Fable Studio has announced two new conversational AI virtual beings, or artificial people. Their names are Charlie and Beck, and they will be able...
Mobile game giant Playtika files for an IPO
Israel-based mobile gaming giant Playtika has filed for its long-awaited initial public offering (IPO). Now it has a window of opportunity as gaming stocks...
Microsoft expands its refund system for Cyberpunk 2077
If you purchased Cyberpunk 2077 digitally on the Microsoft Store, you can get a full refund. This was already true on Xbox, but it...
Why MTG has joined the game-studio acquisition whirlwind
Modern Times Group joined the game-studio acquisition whirlwind last week with its (up to) $375 million purchase of mobile racing game maker Hutch. The...
The DeanBeat: The most-anticipated games of 2021
With The Game Awards last week, we got a good flavor for the big games coming next year. And so it’s time to do...
Newzoo: U.S. gamers are in love with skins and in-game cosmetics
Skins (cosmetic add-ons that customize the look of game characters) have become a staple of modern video games like Fortnite, and 85% of U.S....
Sony offers Cyberpunk 2077 refunds and delists the game from online store
When players discovered that Cyberpunk 2077 ran like garbage on older consoles, CD Projekt Red suggested that they ask for refunds. At first, many...
What 5 billion-dollar games tell us about mobile in 2020
The mobile game industry has been one of the biggest growth sectors during the COVID-19 pandemic. Research firm Sensor Tower estimates that the global...
Diablo: Immortal opens up for its technical alpha
Blizzard Entertainment announced today that Diablo: Immortal will soon be entering a technical alpha test, making it playable to the public (albeit select members...
Riot Games will buy next-gen consoles and give 10% bonus for all employees
Riot Games CEO Nicolo Laurent is handing out the perks today for employees that include buying next-generation consoles for all full-time workers. Riot employees...