Mixed reality and the art world: an unlikely but ideal pairing
Back in January I explored the rising popularity of impact investing, a trend that I think at its essence is all about us as a...
Mobile VR’s dying gasps mean new life for standalone and tethered VR
Even if you were expecting this news, the latest research confirms it: “High-performance” VR platforms are increasing in popularity while “mobile VR” is declining. Users,...
Game for Peace, PUBG Mobile’s replacement in China, earns $14 million in first 3 days on iOS
As it turns out, Chinese players love battle royale shooters on mobile. According to market analyst Sensor Tower, the iOS version of Tencent’s Game...
Fortnite is throwing an E3 after-party: Summer Block Party June 15-June 16 in L.A.
It was only a matter of time before Fortnite got its own theme park, even if it’s only open for two days. Epic Games...
Nexon has its best Q1 ever amid growing acquisition rumors
South Korean PC and mobile game publisher Nexon today reported its best Q1 earnings in the company’s history, noting revenues of $850 million. That...
Days Gone hands-on videos — Surviving in a brutal world
Days Gone has been a long time coming, and it’s a long game. I’ve finally finished it and wanted to share some videos of...
Days Gone review — A great game that loses itself in the wilderness of bugs
Days Gone has perhaps the most technical flaws that I’ve seen in a major triple-A video game in recent years. Yet I finished the...
IDC: High-end VR grew 60% in 2018, users have smartwatch-level satisfaction
While interest in smartphone-dependent VR devices has cooled off, the high-performance VR market has continued to grow, IDC says in a new report, as tethered and...
The DeanBeat: Building visionary triple-A game studios that last
One of my favorite business books is Built to Last: Successful habits of visionary companies, by Jim Collins and Jerry Porras. Starting the 1990s,...
How George Fan created the wacky Plants vs. Zombies a decade ago
George Fan is a master of zany game design. He created Plants vs. Zombies, the crazy surprise hit that PopCap Games launched a decade...