Social gaming startups pour on some speed
It looks like attention to mobile devices is becoming increasingly apparent across the Keynote Startup Shootout. That’s no surprise: social mobile gaming is growing, and with it, the need for speed.
Supercross champion Jeremy McGrath pledges profits from new game to bone marrow foundation
The act of charity comes after McGrath's wife found a marrow donor to help treat her recent Leukemia diagnosis.
First Zynga insider trading lawsuit filed
Soon after Zynga’s crash-and-burn quarter reduced its stock to the $3 level, five legal firms have announced investigations into allegations of insider trading. The problem?...
MAGFest: A long weekend of games, music, and heavy drinking (interview)
Nick "the newibe" Marinelli talks MAGFest: a long weekend of playing the Atari 2600 all the way through the PlayStation 3, listening to bands like Minibosses and Earthbound Papas, cosplaying, attempting game challenges, watching discussion panels featuring Sid Meier and Chris Hazard, and drinking with abandon.
Sony’s Adam Boyes chases developers on new platforms
Adam Boyes is helping Sony embrace the new social, mobile, and online side of the game industry.
Blitzoo aims for mobile-casino jackpot with SlotSpot (exclusive)
Blitzoo Games is entering a crowded market with big rivals like Zynga and Electronic Arts. But David Bezahler, the company's chief executive, believes that its latest title, SlotSpot, is putting a new spin on social-casino titles for smartphones.
iOS marketing gets more expensive in June
It's important for iOS advertisers to look at how expensive it is to gain new app users, especially if that price is rising, as it did in June.
A salute to Wario Land
Every series has a starting point where it tries to find its own way out of the norm and make a difference in the...
EA and Nexon team up to deliver online soccer in Korea
Electronic Arts and Nexon are launching their most authentic online title ever, setting a new gold standard for soccer games.
Tokyo Otaku Mode raises angel funding for anime fan content
Tokyo Otaku Mode, which has raised a round of angel funding, helps fans and content creators connect and share.