The DeanBeat: Game industry predictions for 2013
Predictions are always embarrasing in hindsight, but we love going out on a limb.
Microsoft launches first game for iPhone, iPad with Xbox Achievements
In an extension of the Xbox gaming ecosystem to iOS, Microsoft game studio You vs the Internet has launched Wordament, the first-ever game for iOS with Xbox Achievements, on the Apple app store.
Top gaming technologies of 2012
This year saw the continued evolution of three consumer technologies -- autostereoscopy, touch sensing, and motion sense – with direct application in the gaming world.
GamesBeat weekly roundup: THQ bankrupt, Machinima downsizes, and Shaq is back
If you follow VentureBeat but don’t regularly check our GamesBeat site, here’s a list of the best video game stories we ran over the last seven days that you may have missed.
Updated: Apple freezes the App Store in advance of the holiday app-downloading bonanza
Tis the season to download lots of apps
GamesBeat weekly roundup: GLaDOS in Pacific Rim, more Black Ops II zombies, and Portal on a calculator
If you follow VentureBeat but don’t regularly check our GamesBeat site, here’s a list of the best video game stories we ran over the last seven days that you may have missed.
Apple names top free and paid apps of 2012
Apple has named the top free and paid iApps of 2012 -- as well as the company's picks for best apps and best games of the year.
With a new leader, Ngmoco shoots for mobile gaming empire (interview)
The new head of Ngmoco believes mobile games are leveling up.
Adobe launches new cloud-based game development tools
Software giant Adobe is working hard to win over game developers to its Flash platform.
Crashmo shows smartphone puzzle games who’s boss (review)
Nintendo's challenging Crashmo is an ideal mobile title and a fine example of what a talented developer can do with a solid gameplay mechanic.