PUBG Corp. shows off smaller map, which hits public testing in April
PlayerUnknown’s Battlegrounds got its second map in December, and while I don’t mind it, a lot of outspoken fans hate it. Developer PUBG Corp....
EA hated Ultima Online until it didn’t
Ultima Online was a landmark game for the industry, setting a standard for persistent, online worlds and paving the way for the massively multiplayer...
In Far Cry 5, you heal your dog by petting him
All dogs go to heaven, except for Boomer. Far Cry 5‘s faithful canine companion is just like the real thing — he plays fetch...
PlayerUnknown Brendan Greene points to PUBG’s future after its smashing first year
In exactly one year since launching on Steam in Early Access, PlayerUnknown’s Battlegrounds (PUBG) has shipped more than 40 million copies. That’s an astounding...
Far Cry 5’s intro is cinematic and fast-paced
I’m playing through Far Cry 5 right now, and I’ll have a review up soon. I went into the game with some doubts, but...
Sonic the Hedgehog’s logo has a secret, weird backstory
The Sonic the Hedgehog logo is a work of art. Just look at it up there. That emblem is bold, colorful, and full of...
HTC launches first Ready Player One VR apps
In just under one year’s time, HTC’s VR partnership with Steven Spielberg’s movie Ready Player One has gone from promise to (virtual) reality. HTC...
The DeanBeat: GDC 2018 shows the heartbreaking story of Muslims in gaming
Game developer and educator Osama Dorias let out some emotion and passion during his talk on “Muslim Representation in Games.” It was one of...
Why survival sim Frostpunk is eerily relevant
Presented by Intel Six days. That’s how long I survived Frostpunk’s harsh world until the people overthrew me. Eliminating homelessness and mining coal for...
Intel University names the top college game projects at GDC 2018
Drexel University and the University of Central Florida/FIEA won the top honors in the annual Intel University contest for best student games at the Game...