The DeanBeat: The game industry steps up in the fight against the coronavirus
The game industry is known for its fierce competition. But during the coronavirus, cooperation is happening. As the people who run these companies go...
The RetroBeat: Final Fantasy VII Remake amplifies the classic’s magic
Last week, I ended The RetroBeat by saying that I wasn’t sure the Final Fantasy VII Remake could have the same impact as the...
Rami Ismail on why games aren’t ‘recession proof’ | How Games Make Money
Over the last three weeks, 17 million people filed a jobless claim in the United States. The country is certainly in a recession (or...
The DeanBeat: The dawn of a new generation
The pandemic has interrupted our lives. I sincerely hope that you are all well. During this time, it seems like a small thing that...
GamesBeat Decides: Final Fantasy VII Remake is winning us over
Final Fantasy VII Remake is upon us. Reviews editor Mike Minotti and managing editor Jason Wilson have spent the last week playing it. And...
The RetroBeat: The magic of the original Final Fantasy VII
We’re getting close to the April 10 launch of Final Fantasy VII Remake for PlayStation 4. So before we all get caught up with...
The DeanBeat: Subspace emerges with $26 million to fix internet bottlenecks for multiplayer games
Subspace exists because the internet still has a lot of bottlenecks. The Los Angeles startup came out of stealth in the past week to...
Why Amber opened a new support studio in Guadalajara — How Games Make Money
Amber is a development agency that produces its own games but also works with external companies to provide support services. That includes creating art...
GamesBeat Decides 144: Mario turns 35 with multiple 3D remasters
Mario is turning 35 years old this year. And as everyone knows, you celebrate a 35th anniversary with the gift of remasters. And that’s...
Behind the data-driven design of mobile games — How Games Make Money
Mobile game designers feel like the mad scientists of the development world. They work fast and are constantly adjusting formulas based on the tiniest...