The RetroBeat: Appreciating Donkey Kong Country, decades later
Here’s a fact about my gaming history I’m a bit embarrassed about. For a long time, I did not “get” Donkey Kong Country. I’m...
Red Dead Redemption II must deconstruct the American Frontier mythology
On October 26, developer Rockstar Games will launch one of the most anticipated games of 2018 when it releases Red Dead Redemption II for...
Zynga’s active users surge thanks to Poker, Words with Friends, and CSR Racing 2
The days of Zynga’s awkward transition from Facebook gaming to mobile seem behind the company as it reports another strong quarter of growth and...
Zynga founder Mark Pincus reduces voting power after changing stock
Zynga announced today that its founder Mark Pincus is converting his high-voting shares in the mobile game company to Class A common stock. As...
Nintendo’s new president hopes silver bullet will blast iOS and Android game sales into Switch territory
Nintendo’s leaders have won plaudits — and some criticism — for thinking differently about games than its competitors, so it’s perhaps no surprise that...
Google Maps Platform arrives with pay-as-you-go billing, free support, and Cloud requirement starting June 11
Google Maps Platform promises streamlined API products, a simplified customer experience, a single pricing plan with pay-as-you-go billing, free support, a single console, and new industry solutions. The catch? Starting on June 11, you'll need a valid API key and a Google Cloud Platform billing account to access it.
Paladins heads for its official launch on May 8
Hi-Rez Studios announced today its free-to-play shooter Paladins is leaving Early Access for an official release on PlayStation 4, Xbox One, and PC on...
Oculus and Facebook detail Red volumetric VR camera with Surround 360
Cutting-edge video camera maker Red Digital Cinema has partnered with Facebook and Oculus for a premium VR camera, the companies announced at 2018’s F8...
Gameplay as advertising — does it work?
Presented by AdColony In a recent survey of the world’s top-grossing app developers, playable ads were one of the two ad units that publishers...
All 21 apps and games launching on Oculus Go
The Oculus Go virtual reality headset is now available at a starting price of $200, and Facebook showed off its flagship VR social apps...