AMD releases first Ryzen-Vega combo chips for desktops
Advanced Micro Devices released the first Ryzen chips that combine graphics with a central processing unit (CPU) for desktop computers. The accelerated processing units...
Let It Die hacks and slashes its way to 4 million downloads
Let It Die has reached the 4 million downloads milestone, according to developer Grasshopper Manufacture and publisher GungHo Entertainment. Let It Die is a free-to-play...
Florence uses clever interactions to create a relatable mobile game about romance
Florence is a gentle narrative-driven game about modern romance and daily life. Its mobile-first design enables you to tap, touch, and drag your way through...
IGDA appoints Jen MacLean as permanent exec director, adds new board members
The International Game Developers Association (IGDA) has promoted Jen MacLean as its permanent executive director for the world’s largest organization serving game creators. MacLean...
Quarterback unveils engagement and monetization platform for esports players
Quarterback has launched a platform that brings professional esports players and their fans together, helping the player monetize and engage with their fans better. Market...
Booming business of esports sets sights on conquering mainstream audiences
There may be no better measure of the progress the exploding esports industry has made in recent years than a gathering planned this week...
PR has been VR’s greatest failure
Virtual reality has a real problem. Specifically, it has a PR problem (yes, I know — VR has a PR problem). Pick a random...
Nvidia CEO: Cryptocurrency mining drove a spike in graphics-chip sales
Nvidia reported better-than-expected earnings for its fiscal fourth quarter that ended on January 31. The company said it’s earning non-GAAP revenues of $1.72 a...
7 ways to start a VR café
For nearly three decades, internet cafés have filled an important niche across the globe. Also known as cybercafés, these establishments have provided online access...
Yakuza 6: The Song of Life’s localization philosophy
Sega’s action-adventure series Yakuza first launched in 2005, and Yakuza 6: The Song of Life is the final chapter to protagonist Kiryu Kazuma’s story....