The DeanBeat: Sorting through the significance of Sony’s PlayStation 4 revelation Posted byby Dean Takahashi February 22, 2013 6 min We weigh the disappointments and the triumphs of Sony's big reveal. Continue Reading 6 min
Everything you need to know about the PlayStation 4 (so far) Posted byby Jeff Grubb February 21, 2013 3 min Sony revealed a ton of information about the PlayStation 4 earlier tonight. We've put it all in one place. Continue Reading 3 min
Here’s what a chip expert says about the PlayStation 4’s potential Posted byby Dean Takahashi February 21, 2013 6 min A chip expert draws conclusions from his first look at the limited PlayStation 4's specs. Continue Reading 6 min
This 13-year-old boy runs his own mobile game startup Posted byby Dean Takahashi February 18, 2013 4 min Jordan Casey is making the rounds at game conferences and selling multiple iOS and Android games. Continue Reading 4 min
The DeanBeat: The state of free-to-play mobile gaming, by the numbers Posted byby Dean Takahashi February 15, 2013 4 min With more than 850 million smart devices out there, the transition to smartphones isn't even half way done. Continue Reading 4 min
How much choice did the player really have in The Walking Dead? (interview) Posted byby GamesBeat February 12, 2013 11 min We speak with the Telltale Games CEO about what went right and wrong with season one of The Walking Dead and what to expect next. Continue Reading 11 min
An interview with Jenova Chen: How Journey’s creator went bankrupt and won game of the year Posted byby Dean Takahashi February 8, 2013 15 min The game became the bestselling PlayStation Network game of all time, but the team fragmented after it was done. Continue Reading 15 min
The DeanBeat: After Zynga’s crash, game investments dive 42 percent in 2012 Posted byby Dean Takahashi February 8, 2013 19 min Game investments were red hot in the first half, but slowed after Zynga's sinking market value crushed valuations. Continue Reading 19 min
Valve’s Gabe Newell argues for PC gaming in the living room — but Apple is scary Posted byby Dean Takahashi February 7, 2013 4 min The PC has potential to overtake the consoles, he says, but watch out for Apple. Continue Reading 4 min
Analyst: ‘Highly unlikely’ that Microsoft blocks used games on next Xbox Posted byby Jeff Grubb February 6, 2013 3 min The most recent rumor surrounding the next Microsoft console suggests it will require a constant Internet connection. Continue Reading 3 min