Hearthstone targets fast metagame by weakening Shaman and pirate decks
Shaman’s reign of terror on Hearthstone may end even before the beginning of the next year of Standard. Blizzard announced today that it is changing...
Where in the world are the game jobs?
Figuring out how many game jobs there are in the world is a laudable goal. But it’s easier said that done. I embarked on...
The U.S. game industry has 2,457 companies supporting 220,000 jobs
The U.S. video game industry consists of 2,457 companies that directly and indirectly support 220,000 jobs and generate $30.4 billion in revenue, based on...
Newzoo: Esports will generate $696 million in revenues in 2017
The audiences and events for professional competitive gaming is going to continue its growth trajectory in 2017 and beyond, and this is going to...
PewDiePie’s anti-Semitic jokes show the peril of backing unpredictable influencers
Disney’s Maker Studios and YouTube have severed ties with gaming influencer Felix Kjellberg, known as PewDiePie, after he posted nine videos with anti-Semitic images...
Vivid Helix launches Semispheres 2D puzzle game on PS4 and Steam
Canadian indie developer Vivid Helix is launching Semispheres on Tuesday on PlayStation 4 and Steam on the Windows PC. Semispheres is a pretty 2D...
AppsFlyer says retaining users is still a challenge for app marketers
Retaining app users over time continues to be a major challenge for app marketers, according to a new report from mobile app measurement and...
The growing need to regulate virtual currencies in esports
Just a few years ago, no one would have ever thought to associate gambling with esports, yet it’s fast becoming commonplace to make a...
Gabe Newell admits ‘childish’ Valve employees egg on Half-Life 3 rumors
Half-Life 3 is a mythological beast. Most people know it’s not real, but you’ll never convince a handful of dedicated investigators who pour over...
Nazara Games will invest $20 million to build Indian esports league
Nazara Games is announcing it will invest $20 million in a new esports league in India. While Nazara Games is a mobile game publisher,...