Bad news for underage buyers: ESRB ratings checks at an all-time high
The 20th anniversary of video game ratings sees enforcement rise higher than those for mature movies or music.
20 years of ESRB: More blood, less hassle for developers (interview)
The ratings board has made adjustments over the years for changing cultural values, new technology, and international cooperation. In discussion: better descriptions of online play.
Ex-EA boss John Riccitiello: 'Anyone who cares about games won' the console wars
The former Electronic Arts CEO believes today's digital entertainment ecosystems make it a great time to be a gamer.
Long before acquiring Twitch, Amazon wrote a press release to help it decide if the move would make sense
Amazon used a gimmick to help it decide its future, and it led to a $970 million acquisition.
Western mobile gaming is 'years behind China'
Rick Thompson of Signia Venture Partners says Western gaming can capture Chinese-level success by focusing on fun.
Flurry chief: Mobile gaming still has plenty of opportunity
And women now spend more time and money than men in mobile games, Simon Khalaf said.
Microsoft's Mojang deal gives it Minecraft — and the massive audience that adores it
Here's why Microsoft would want Minecraft creator Mojang.
Nexon CEO Owen Mahoney: Fun should matter above all else in the free-to-play market
Nexon's partnerships succeed on great gameplay, not necessarily on cultural harmony.
Destiny is a blockbuster shooter that has everything … except a soul (review)
The anticipated online shooter from Activision and Bungie couples satisfying gunplay with paper-thin storytelling.
Google recognizes that its plan for gaming domination hinges on how people pay
Google doesn't have years of credit card information like iTunes, so it's investing in new ways to pay.