GamesBeat Decides 154: More ‘Not E3,’ The Last of Us Part II, and more
On this week’s episode of GamesBeat Decides, reviews editor Mike Minotti and PC gaming editor Jeff Grubb talk about playing The Last of Us...
The DeanBeat: How to have peace of mind in the face of multiple crises
This week started out as difficult as any that I can remember in games, and it ended with a reminder of why we’re in...
The RetroBeat: Jak & Daxter showed Naughty Dog at a crossroads
Like everyone else, I’ve been playing that hot Naughty Dog game. Yup, that’s right, Jak & Daxter! OK, I guess the headline gave that...
The DeanBeat: Why can’t EA do more games with its big budget?
For me, the most inspirational parts of Electronic Arts’ EA Play 2020 event had little to do with games that are coming shortly. EA...
The RetroBeat: Sony recommits to 3D platformers with PlayStation 5
The Playstation 5 isn’t retro. Heck, it’s the opposite. The system isn’t even out yet. Still, this week’s PS5 reveal was giving me some...
How the pandemic has transformed work in the game industry
The pandemic has impacted all of us, including the game industry. Sure, many publishers are reporting record engagement and increased revenues as players flock...
The DeanBeat: Sony sets the bar for the next-generation console war
Sony showed off the PlayStation 5 yesterday and the all-digital event was a smashing success. Millions watched and cheered in the chat as the...
The DeanBeat: Diversity is a long game
The tradition of staying out of politics got tossed out the window in the past week, as so many people who professionally stayed on...
The DeanBeat: Gamers count down the days to The Last of Us Part II
The countdown to the launch of Sony’s The Last of Us Part II has a bunch of gamers spellbound. It surged as a topic...
The RetroBeat: I want to celebrate Pac-Man’s 40th birthday with this tiny cabinet
Pac-Man turns 40 years old today, and MyArcade is celebrating with an attractive (and functionable) collectible. It’s the The Pac-Man 40th Anniversary Micro Player,...