Applifier launches video ad network to monetize Facebook games
Applifier's new Impact service monetizes Facebook games by providing in-game rewards for watching targeted video ads for other social games.
50 Games in 2012 – #6 Sly 2: Band of Thieves [PS3]
Sly Cooper and the Thieveus Racoonus turned out to be a fun adventure romp that I realized lately I've sorely missed. Normally I'd let a series breath a bit before heading back in but because of my enjoyment thus far I decided to give Sly 2 a shot.
U.S. Senate considering legalizing online poker — and cracking down on other Internet gambling
A bipartisan group of U.S. Senators is close to a deal on legalizing online poker, a possible victory for supporters of greater liberalization of...
Ouya’s video game console Kickstarter tops $5M raised so far (exclusive interview)
The people have spoken. And they want their Ouya. The new video game console company has raised more than $5 million in a crowd-funded Kickstarter project in just seven days.
Valve targets Ubuntu Linux operating system for Steam port
Valve Software wants its digital distribution giant Steam on the Linux operating system.
I’ve got a bad feeling about this — Star Wars: The Old Republic’s producer leaves BioWare
Star Wars: The Old Republic executive producer Rich Vogel, has left BioWare Austin. He oversaw all aspects of the massively multiplayer role-playing game during its development and after its launch.
Pachter on the case for Call of Duty: Black Ops II on the Wii U
Nintendo wasn’t planning for a standard gaming controller for the Wii U. But it announced one this year for “multiplatform gaming.” Wedbush Securities analyst...
Final due date for YetiZen Casual Connect Competition July 20th!
On July 24th, YetiZen will be at Casual Connect Seattle 2012 hosting their third amazing Get-In-The-Game Pitch Competition! This is your chance to present...
Casual game site operator Oberon rebrands itself as Iplay
Oberon Media is no more. Say hello to Iplay. The new brand identity reflects an expansion of the company’s game offerings, products and services. The...
Benchmark’s Mitch Lasky: Game publishers will evolve or die (interview)
What does one of the world's most successful and active game investors think of the future of the medium?