Analysts: Market for new game handhelds shrinking compared to heyday Posted byby GamesBeat December 16, 2011 2 min The legacy of Nintendo’s Game Boy may not end with the 3DS, but two industry analysts suggest the Kyoto, Japan-based company’s line of portable... Continue Reading 2 min
Microsoft’s first game for iOS is… Kinectimals? Posted byby GamesBeat December 13, 2011 1 min When even Microsoft and Google start turning to the iTunes Store in hopes of finding success, you know Apple has done something right. Microsoft... Continue Reading 1 min
Mobile app developers are choosing Apple iOS over Android this season Posted byby Dean Takahashi December 13, 2011 1 min Mobile app developers are choosing to develop apps for the Apple iOS (iPhone, iPad, iPod Touch) over Google’s Android mobile operating system, according to... Continue Reading 1 min
NetDragon Websoft brings storied free-to-play game Conquer Online to iPad Posted byby GamesBeat December 6, 2011 2 min Conquer Online, one of the oldest free-to-play online games in existence, has migrated to the iPad as of today. It might not be the... Continue Reading 2 min
Rockstar announces release date and price for iPad version of Grand Theft Auto III Posted byby GamesBeat December 6, 2011 1 min Rockstar games posted the release date and price point for the 10 Year Anniversary Edition of Grand Theft Auto III, soon to be available... Continue Reading 1 min
EA continues to target freemium market – offering $60 rides on Theme Park iOS game Posted byby GamesBeat December 5, 2011 1 min In an attempt to further monetize its iOS gaming portfolio, Electronic Arts is releasing a freemium version of the popular real time strategy game... Continue Reading 1 min
This mobile game is not yet rated — & Apple & Google want to keep it that way Posted byby GamesBeat November 30, 2011 2 min Apple and Google are planing to ignore a proposed ratings system for mobile games, an effort that’s being spearheaded by the ESRB. Also known... Continue Reading 2 min
New Apple TV may be optimized for motion sensitive controllers & Siri Posted byby GamesBeat November 30, 2011 1 min Apple might be planning a new version of its Apple TV, the $99 set-top box that lets owners stream media to their television, according... Continue Reading 1 min
Apple yanks Big Fish Games’ subscription app for iPad games Posted byby Dean Takahashi November 24, 2011 1 min Apple has yanked the Big Fish Games subscription app after a few days on the market. So much for a great experiment in subscription... Continue Reading 1 min
In time for Black Friday: A holiday gift guide for gamers Posted byby GamesBeat November 23, 2011 7 min The holiday season is coming fast. Before you know it, it will be Thanksgiving. People will be doing their Black Friday shopping early the... Continue Reading 7 min