Game changer: VC Chris Dixon talks about Oculus and his occasional forays into gaming (interview)
The Andreessen Horowitz partner isn't immersed in gaming, but he has made some pioneering game investments.
The DeanBeat: Developers need platforms that aren’t always in flux
Recent events show that mobile platforms aren't always safe bets for developers.
Updated: Facebook drops mobile ad partners HasOffers and Kontagent for holding on to user data too long
The social network discovered that two companies were not following its privacy guidelines.
Flappy Bird creator pulled it because it’s too ‘addictive’ — but gamers are still getting their fix
You can still find Flappy Bird around the dingy parts of the Internet.
Google Niantic’s Ingress aims to make gamers thinner and more social in the real world (interview)
GamesBeat sits down with Niantic's John Hanke to discuss the mobile-only Ingress and his group's ambitious plans for the future.
Tracking the unlikely rise of Flappy Bird to the top of the mobile charts in 100 countries
The game debuted in May, but it saw a sudden rise in January to No. 1 in 100 countries.
19 games that Candy Crush Saga developer King would like to crush
Whether or not you agree King's recent actions or not, some of these imitators are downright ridiculous.
All the King’s sweets: Candy Crush Saga studio gets trademark for the word ‘Candy’
King is already trying to push other games out of the market that use the word.
Three flawed, expensive controllers help you get a grip on iOS games (update)
If you hate playing classic games on an imprecise touchscreen, these hardware makers offer a pricy solution. But be warned: Form is a big factor and game compatibility isn't guaranteed.
Apple’s shelling out $32.5 million to parents burned by their kids’ in-app spending sprees
Apple has agreed to dole out $32.5 million to affected parents over the next twelve months.