Forest of Liars plays with art and trust as you tromp through the woods
Forest of Liars is an exploration game that features deck-building combat and characters with ulterior motives. It’s the debut from Umeshu Lovers, which will...
Going all-digital on games: your responses, my replies
In the 25-plus years I’ve covered games, I can’t recall writing an article that inspired more negative reactions than my all-digital game downloads opinion piece last weekend....
Descent is getting a spiritual successor May 31 — in VR
Six degrees of freedom (6DOF) shooters seem to work pretty well in VR, provided you have the stomach for them. If you’re a fan,...
This fitness suit turns VR into exercise equipment
An upcoming fitness experience is set to work with an electrical muscle stimulation (EMS) suit to turn your VR gaming sessions into heart-pounding workouts....
Mobile gaming behind increasing demand for art outsourcing
The demand for game development has increased significantly over the last decade thanks to the expansion of mobile technology. Smart devices, the massive size...
Building games for fans of huge entertainment franchises
Don’t be a professional. Be a fan. I heard that advice this week for game companies and it reminded me of Jon Radoff, the CEO...
How the esports industry is keeping the elusive millennials engaged
Esports may not be bigger than traditional sports when it comes to revenues yet. But the industry is in its early days, and the...
How security firms lead hackers into ‘honey pots’
I recently wandered around the RSA security conference in San Francisco, where the latest cybersecurity technologies were on display. And I came across the...
Hearthstone’s Monster Hunts are a fun and safe followup to Dungeon Runs
Hearthstone’s single-player mode is becoming my favorite part of Blizzard’s digital card game. Part of this is because the competitive modes is becoming frustrating...
Why the future of immersive storytelling is in ‘all shades of reality’
Lucasfilm has had decades to perfect its storytelling craft in film and TV. However, the same can’t be said for its work in immersive...