After getting 10M users, Grantoo launches virtual goods rewards for multiplayer tournaments
Grantoo's tournaments reward players with donations to their favorite charities.
IGT hires ex-Zynga game creator to run DoubleDown Casino division
Former Zynga executive Jim Veevaert will oversee the long-term strategy for the popular DoubleDown Casino on Facebook and mobile devices.
Frustrated developer removes the No. 1-ranked Flappy Bird from app stores
Developer Dong Nguyen follows through on his promise after tweeting he is fed up.
Strike Vector is a blast, but its flaws are major bummers (review)
Frustrating bugs and a lack of polish bring Strike Vector down short of greatness.
Google Niantic’s Ingress aims to make gamers thinner and more social in the real world (interview)
GamesBeat sits down with Niantic's John Hanke to discuss the mobile-only Ingress and his group's ambitious plans for the future.
Warner Bros. planning an animated movie based on Batman: Arkham video game series
Troy Baker and Nolan North will reprise their roles in Jay Oliva's Batman: Assault on Arkham.
Community spotlight: Saving Nintendo
Our community of writers explains how it would save the Wii U.
Flappy Bird creator says he’s pulling the game from app stores
Viral game Flappy Bird will be no more in less than 22 hours, according to its creator.
Flappy Bird gets an update after 50M downloads
The pipes have been changed so they look a lot less like they're from a Nintendo game. And the slower pace may be less frustrating.
Couch play: Why developers are championing for more local multiplayer games
Local multiplayer is a more viable option for indies -- and a huge part of what makes gaming special to the rest of us. We talk to the creators of Towerfall, Samurai Gunn, and Tiny Brains, among others, to find out why.