How Nexon accidentally invented microtransactions
SAN FANCISCO – For two years, Nexon has been looking for game companies that share its free-to-play philosophy. The search ended with new partnerships...
Master of Orion is a crucial part of Wargaming’s DNA
The catalyst for Wargaming's creative passion is found in Master of Orion
Hearthstone’s Grim Patron meets a grim fate on the eve of BlizzCon
Blizzard notified players via a post on its official forums this morning that it’s modifying the Warsong Commander — the lynchpin of the immensely...
Reliance chief: ‘India is where China was’ 5 years ago
SAN FRANCISCO — India is rapidly coming online as smartphones penetrate every corner of the country, and that’s going to create a market for...
Goosebumps shows that the beloved children’s series’ scares work in virtual reality
Goosebumps mobile virtual reality game has a ton of potential for a movie tie-in product
One of Hearthstone’s most powerful combo cards — Warsong Commander — gets nerfed
It’s a good day for Hearthstone players, unless you usually play the Patron Warrior deck. Blizzard announced today that it is nerfing the Warsong...
Star Wars: Battlefront had 9M gamers battling for the Empire and Rebel Alliance
Electronic Arts’ first jump into a new era of Star Wars is off to a strong start. The publisher revealed today that its Star Wars: Battlefront...
User engagement is the new user acquisition
SAN FRANCISCO — John Koetsier, vice president of research at VentureBeat, took the stage at GamesBeat 2015 to talk about the changing world of...
Why authenticity is one of the most important parts of game marketing
SAN FRANCISCO — “Authenticity” in the gaming sphere is both a simple and profoundly complex topic, representing the connection between the ideas, people, and...
India’s gaming market is ripe — ‘but they’re not monetizing’
Updated at 9:20 p.m. Pacific to fix number of smartphones sold in India. It is 200 million. –Ed. SAN FRANCISCO — India is a...