Is the world really flat when it comes to making games? Posted byby Dean Takahashi March 27, 2016 21 min What are the ingredients necessary to turn a region into a hub for great game development? That’s a good question, and it’s an economic... Continue Reading 21 min
All aboard. The India mobile game train is about to depart Posted byby Dean Takahashi September 19, 2015 4 min If you’re looking for growth in mobile games, India is the place. In 2008, Apple launched the App Store, changing the game market forever.... Continue Reading 4 min
What happened to the growth in mobile gaming? Posted byby Dean Takahashi September 18, 2015 4 min For those who haven’t noticed yet, the market for mobile games in the West has started to mature. Mobile game revenue of six public... Continue Reading 4 min
PlayStation 4: Sony impresses analysts — but others are not convinced the next Xbox won’t overshadow it Posted byby Jeff Grubb February 21, 2013 2 min A handful of analysts respond to Sony's PlayStation 4 announcement. Continue Reading 2 min
Contrary to popular belief, Call of Duty multiplayer engagement is still healthy (exclusive) Posted byby Dean Takahashi December 13, 2012 3 min Engagement measures show that Black Ops II is doing better than multiplayer activity for Modern Warfare 3. Continue Reading 3 min
Analysts pore through Zynga’s numbers as the stock price rises Posted byby Dean Takahashi October 25, 2012 4 min Analysts appear more bullish on the social-gaming giant after yesterday's earnings call. Continue Reading 4 min
Why you’re likely to be playing Grand Theft Auto V by March Posted byby Dean Takahashi August 1, 2012 2 min Gamers could be playing the next Grand Theft Auto by next spring, analysts agree. Continue Reading 2 min
Despite Star Wars slowdown, analysts aren’t in despair over EA’s performance Posted byby Dean Takahashi August 1, 2012 3 min Electronic Arts‘ flagship online game, Star Wars: The Old Republic, isn’t doing so well, but the big video game publisher is so well diversified... Continue Reading 3 min
Analysts and game industry reeling from Zynga’s shocking earnings report, stock down 39 percent Posted byby Dean Takahashi July 26, 2012 3 min Zynga's weak earnings report yesterday has spurred an investor panic, cratering the company's stock price by 39 percent today. Continue Reading 3 min
The DeanBeat: 10 takeaways about game investments from GamesBeat 2012 Posted byby Dean Takahashi July 13, 2012 3 min We examined many investment issues at GamesBeat 2012. This week's DeanBeat distills them to the 10 most important. Continue Reading 3 min