Here’s the scorecard on our 2012 predictions for the game industry
Before you read our forecast for 2013, take a look at how we did on last year's predictions.
Top 15 mobile games of 2012
Here are 15 mobile games released this past year that will thrill, delight, and entertain you for weeks and months to come, chosen from an overwhelmingly large number of mobile gaming apps available in both iOS and Android app stores.
Updated: Apple freezes the App Store in advance of the holiday app-downloading bonanza
Tis the season to download lots of apps
The DeanBeat: The accelerated change of the game industry
Waves of change in the game business could either sweep you aside or take you to a new shore.
How Gears of War toys are being marketed to children
Toys based on video games are nothing new, but what does the gaming industry think of Gears of War toys being marketed directly at eight-year-old kids?
How Journey’s composer ended up working on Leisure Suit Larry (exclusive interview)
Journey's Grammy-winning composer Austin Wintory is working on the music for the adult-humor adventure game.
BioShock Infinite forces players to confront racism (hands-on preview)
In BioShock Infinite, developer Irrational Games presents a nuanced experience of 1912 U.S. race relations.
Threeview: Call of Duty: Black Ops II reviewed by a critic, an analyst, and an academic
Our three different reviewers take on separate aspects of Call of Duty: Black Ops II, Activision Blizzard's first-person military shooter for the Xbox 360, PS3, Wii U, and PC.
It’s not a divorce, but Zynga’s new contract with Facebook allows them to see others
The deal isn't exactly a breakup, but it reflects changing conditions in the market.
Basis Science reveals its health-tracking wristwatch and fitness web service
The wristwatch tracks your heart rate, sleep habits, and physical activity.