Hackers disrupt the gameplay of Zynga’s YoVille social game
Hackers broke into one of Zynga’s older social games, YoVille, and they were able to disrupt the gameplay for a group of fewer than...
EA chief suggests that Zynga overpaid for OMGPOP/Draw Something
Electronic Arts chief executive John Riccitiello took a not-so-subtle shot at Zynga today during EA’s conference call with analysts. He said that EA would...
Electronic Arts commits $80 million to next-gen console development
In a call with investment analysts today, Electronic Arts chief executive John Riccitiello reported that his company is investing $80 million in what he...
EA planning to release a big social game this quarter
Electronic Arts’ No. 2 executive Peter Moore said the company plans to release another “big social title” during the current first-fiscal quarter ending June...
Electronic Arts beats quarterly estimates but announces weak outlook; stock tumbles after-hours
Electronic Arts reported its earnings for the fourth fiscal quarter ended March 31 beat estimates. However, its guidance going forward is weak and the...
EA’s Star Wars: The Old Republic snares 1.3M subscribers
Electronic Arts said today that its critical online game, Star Wars: The Old Republic, had 1.3 million active subscribers in the fourth-fiscal quarter ended...
Lone Survivor delivers story better than big-name games (review)
Even with its "simplistic" aesthetic and presentation, Lone Survivor manages to surpass many high-profile games by way of its narrative strengths. Drawing clear influence from Silent Hill, Lone Survivor successfully builds upon the psychological thriller.
MMORPG writer discusses the thin line between labor and love (exclusive)
In this GamesBeat-exclusive developer diary, David Noonan gives an intimate look into what it takes to craft the story to a 500-hour-long game originating from Korea.
Awesomenauts: Think of it as multiplayer online battle arena training wheels (review)
Want to try a multiplayer online battle arena (MOBA) game, but don’t know where to start? Awesomenauts could be good way to get your feet wet.
Company of Heroes 2 explores WWII’s Eastern front
Company of Heroes 2 shifts focus from the American and British troops of its predecessor (and accompanying expansion pack, Opposing Fronts) and lets players take control of Russian forces.