Cloud gaming will determine the new lord of digital distribution
Nearly 15 years ago, most video games were sold in brick-and-mortar stores. Valve was about to launch Steam, and people could anticipate that digital...
Throw Throw Burrito is a card game that weaponizes Mexican food
From the makers of Exploding Kittens comes Throw Throw Burrito. It’s a card game that is quite civilized until one of the players picks...
Xiaomi’s Donovan Sung talks 5G and why it’s holding back on foldables for now
Two of the big talking points of MWC Barcelona this year are, undoubtedly, 5G and foldables. While Samsung elected to forgo MWC this year...
Intel CEO Bob Swan interview — Only the strong assets survive
Question: To what extent is the modem business in particular tied to Apple’s future in the modem business? They’re doing their own modem development....
Electronic Arts, Amazon, and Comcast make bids to buy Nexon
Electronic Arts, Amazon, and Comcast have joined the bidding to buy Asian online gaming firm Nexon, according to a published report. In doing, so,...
Cartoon Network Arcade ties rewards in 15 mobile games to TV show viewing
It’s a simple, Shazam-like trick. Cartoon Network has come up with a gaming app, Cartoon Network Arcade, that gives kids rewards in mobile games...
PlayBrain raises $1.9 million for League of Legends esports events in Japan
PlayBrain has raised $1.9 million in seed funding for its business of staging esports events in Japan, including the League of Legends Japan League....
Shadow hands-on preview — The Ghost to bring cloud gaming to your TV or laptops
If you think that renting a high-end gaming computer for $50 a month is a good deal, then the Shadow Ghost is something you...
Pokémon Sword and Shield unsheathed for Switch
Nintendo announced the next installments in its hit Pokémon series during a short Nintendo Direct presentation this morning. The new games are Pokémon Sword...
Modulate raises $2 million to create customizable ‘voice skins’ for games
Inspired by visual skins, Modulate, a startup using machine learning techniques to create customizable “voice skins” for games, has raised $2 million in funding. The...