Esports broadcasts and augmented reality go together like biscuits and gravy
Esports is the next sport to hit the big time. Its young, passionate fanbase already surpasses American football, globally. So far, the fans have...
GamesBeat Summit: Robin Hunicke, Amy Jo Kim, and David Edery on the future of creativity
Our latest speakers for our GamesBeat Summit 2018 event are a trio of famous game developers: Amy Jo Kim, David Edery, and Robin Hunicke. They’ll be...
AR and VR are different — y’all need to understand why this matters
One of the most anticipated launches of 2018 is the augmented reality glasses from Magic Leap, which are reportedly set to ship soon. Although...
The RetroBeat: 1996’s Kirby Super Star remains the pink hero’s best outing
Kirby Star Allies is not very good. The pink puff ball’s debut on the Switch is a boring and safe experience that brings few...
The road to game industry diversity: Building on Phil Spencer’s 5 steps from DICE
As a 25 year-plus veteran of the game industry, I’ve seen all too closely the danger that arises from a lack of women in...
The DeanBeat: Atari’s groundbreaking women speak across the decades
International Women’s Day was one of the most celebrated women’s events in history. It was observed with a sense of urgency, as it came in...
The IndieBeat: Way to the Woods shows nature thriving in a Studio Ghibli-esque postapocalypse
Way to the Woods is a gorgeous exploration game starring two deer in a postapocalyptic landscape. Melbourne-based developer Studio Happy Bee — which is...
The RetroBeat: Yoshi’s Island is not a ‘core’ Mario game
Two of my co-workers, PC editor Jeff Grubb and head of social media Anthony Agnello, are going to take part in a panel at...
Trump’s scapegoat meeting with game industry reps doesn’t worry me
On Thursday, representatives from the gaming industry including the Entertainment Software Association (ESA) will meet with President Donald Trump at the White House to...
The DeanBeat: President Trump — guns are the problem, not games
President Donald Trump is looking for distractions and scapegoats. Instead of taking on gun ownership, he has asked whether violent video games might be...