Microsoft is pulling the plug on Project Spark’s online services
Some sparks grow into a fire, an others get snuffed out. Microsoft is shutting down the game-creation sandbox Project Spark. It will no longer appear in the...
Overwatch: One of the biggest betas ever made a promising game great
If you think all betas are glorified demos, you’re wrong. Gamers are buzzing about Overwatch, Blizzard’s upcoming team-based shooter. While it doesn’t debut until May 24 for...
Ellen DeGeneres has her own mobile slots game now
Look out, Kim Kardashian. OK, maybe not. Look out … Willy Wonka? Ellen DeGeneres, the star of her own daytime talk show and the...
Cyberpong VR gets an esports tournament on Twitch
Virtual reality is already getting an esports tournament for one of its earliest competitive games. Colopl announced today that it will hold a competitive...
Attracting players who pay out: How data can double ad revenue and get your game ranked (VB Live)
Data is the key to attaining and retaining loyal players who pay: Join VB’s own Dean Takahashi, Thumbspire’s VP of Product Stefano Melucci, Appsflyer’s Shani Rosenfelder...
GamesBeat weekly roundup: Disney Infinity canceled, and Civilization VI revealed
Welcome to another GamesBeat weekly roundup! This time, Overwatch conquers the world of porn, Ratchet & Clank becomes a sales success, and Star Wars:...
The DeanBeat: Just how far is Disney retreating in the game business?
If you only read the headlines this week, you might conclude that Disney’s decision to shut its Infinity toy-game business means that it’s exiting...
Wicked Fun takes on Puzzle & Dragons with Force of Elements mobile game
Wicked Fun has a new take on the popular Puzzle & Dragons puzzle-fighter genre. The company is launching its Force of Elements fighting game today on Android and Steam, with an iOS version coming soon.
Marvel’s Peter Phillips reveals the secret for making superheroes work in games
Warner Bros. has invested heavily in superhero console games like Batman: Arkham Knight. But Marvel Entertainment has taken a different approach. Rather than use...
The Climb’s frustrating controls pulls down one of the best Oculus Rift exclusives
You no longer need to risk breaking your neck to climb a mountain. With virtual reality, you can strap in and experience it in...