GamesBeat weekly roundup: Call of Duty preorders lag, Super Smash Bros. for 3DS reviewed, and the Xbox One launches in China
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Great tabletop games for video gamers: Zombicide
This zombie-slaying board game will remind you of Left 4 Dead or Dead Rising.
The DeanBeat: Seattle makes its move to become the capital of virtual reality startups
SEA VR event shows off virtual reality that tries to go beyond seasick-inducing demos.
Alien: Isolation is the most merciless game of 2014 (review)
Ridley Scott's 1979 "Alien" film makes for challenging source material for a game, yet the developer behind the Total War series managed to pull it off.
Brainwash the public into accepting soldiers in schools, says Call of Duty director
Dave Anthony thinks that video game-style marketing strategies could help the U.S. government push through unpopular national security measures, such as stationing plainclothes soldiers in schools.
Twitch establishes guidelines for broadcasters accepting money to promote games
These rules only apply to promotional campaigns that go through Twitch.
Mobile games do innovate: Angry Birds vets mix cards and platforming
While Rovio is struggling to continue its success, a new Finnish studio is hoping to get players to fall in love with a new group of characters on mobile.
Obsidian's Kickstarter game Pillars of Eternity delayed into 2015
Obsidian needs a few more months to polish up its $4 million Kickstarter project.
Super Smash Bros. for 3DS: The biggest changes from Brawl
Thanks to some smart gameplay changes, Super Smash Bros. for 3DS feels much better than Brawl.
State of Decay surpasses 2M copies sold with no marketing
Developer Undead Labs points to gameplay broadcasters and video creators for helping the game turn into a major success.