Valve launches beta for Steam’s Big Picture Mode: Now you never have to leave the couch
Starting later today, you'll be able to access Valve's TV-optimized version of Steam. Say goodbye to your desk chair.
The Oculus Rift might bring a virtual-reality renaissance to gaming
One upcoming technology aiming to change how we both play and see games is the Rift from Oculus. The Rift fully supports and integrates 3D in what the company claims is the most realistic 3D gaming experience to date.
From bikes to games to video games to…tablets? Toys ‘R’ Us bets on Tabeo
Done with being a showroom for Amazon, Toys 'R' Us announces the Tabeo, a kids tablet that's all its own. But will Toys 'R' Us "kids" (and more important, their parents) set aside Kindle Fires and iPads for it?
This Halloween, hand out free video games instead of candy
Man, when I was a kid, all we got for Halloween was candy. Kids today can get video games.
Three interesting revelations about Valve in New York Times profile
The New York Times profile of Valve offers three cool revelations: Valve's goggles project, the beta test for Steam Big Picture, and its conflict with Microsoft over the Windows app store.
The Sega Dreamcast is 13: Let’s take a look at some crazy portable versions of the console
The Dreamcast is finally a teenager, and like other teenagers, it wants a bit more freedom.
Collectible card games attest to a vibrant tradition alongside their digital brethren
A surprising amount of card games were shown and played at PAX this year. Here's a look at some of the more interesting we saw.
Incredible Nintendo-themed Risk and why you’ll probably never play it
This fan-made Nintendo Risk includes conquerable worlds from Mario, Zelda, and Pokémon.
For once, an indie developer wants you to torrent his game
The developer of McPixel has teamed up with The Pirate Bay to get you to download his game.
Playing the Hero: Why we make good moral choices in video games
Why do many players feel the need to make "good" choices in video games? GamesBeat asked two psychology experts to find out.