The Wii U is (not really) battery powered
The Wii U uses a button-style battery to power its internal clock, and Nintendo made it easy to replace.
Social Gambling Conference dedicated to gambling-style social games
Social gambling-style games represent the greatest revenue driver in social media and major platform providers, including Facebook, have already approved real-money wagering on their social network.
Court orders Silicon Knights to recall and destroy Too Human (and more)
After finding that many of Silicon Knights' titles infringe on Epic Games' copyrights, the court want the offending products removed from the market.
Minecraft Creeper hoodie and pixelated pickaxe giveaway [ended]
Here's your chance to win some real Minecraft gear for all your day-to-day mining and creeping needs.
San Francisco Rush-inspired Kickstarter rushes toward its goal
The developer describes Distance as a "survival racer." It focuses on exploration and gives players the ability to fly and dry up the sides of buildings.
Zynga moves into ‘midcore’ games with acquisition of November Software (exclusive interview)
Midcore games offer a chance to get more engaged and lucrative players.
Analyzing XCOM: Enemy Unknown’s soldier progression with producer Garth DeAngelis
XCOM: Enemy Unknown producer Garth DeAngelis discusses soldier progression as writer Rob Savillo deconstructs how the game approaches the player's attachment to his squad as compared to past entries in the X-Com series.
Which company is worth more: Zynga or THQ?
In the short run, buying Zynga is a better deal than taking over THQ.
After 2 years, Legacy of a Thousand Suns is a ‘truly social’ social game
5th Planet credits its success with social game Legacy of a Thousand Suns to many factors, but one most of all.
The DeanBeat: the game platform wars revolve around the humble controller
Game controllers are figuring big in the