The DeanBeat: Will we see an indie boom or an indie apocalypse as mobile goes triple-A?
Everybody wants to see indie game developers succeed. The rags-to-riches fairy tale of the lone developer striking it rich is like a green light,...
Gears of War: Ultimate Edition shows how little the series has aged
We have updated this review with a score and impressions of the game based on the current state of the multiplayer servers. As of...
In the game engine wars, Epic and Unity aim at enabling VR
Epic Games and Unity Technologies are in a battle for the hearts and minds of game developers. At a time when game budgets are...
The DeanBeat: The best nuggets from a summer of game leader interviews
Disclosure: The organizers of ChinaJoy paid my way to Shanghai. Our coverage remains objective. One of the best things about my job is talking...
Epic’s graphics guru Tim Sweeney shares his vision for perfect augmented reality
SHANGHAI — Tim Sweeney, chief executive of Epic Games, is one of the rare seers who understands both technology and games. He’s been pioneering graphics for...
Epic’s graphics guru Tim Sweeney predicts augmented reality will eliminate monitors and TVs
SHANGHAI — Tim Sweeney, chief executive of Epic Games and a graphics guru for the past 25 years, said in a speech at the...
Ark: Survival Evolved hits 1M downloads and announces Unreal Engine 4 modding
Epic's Tim Sweeney says the Ark: Survival mods are just the first of a whole wave of titles with mods.
E3 2015 recap: Future of triple-A, VR innovation, and indie surprises
With nearly 70 Unreal Engine games appearing at E3, here are a few observations we took away from the industry’s annual pilgrimage to Los Angeles.
The DeanBeat: 22 industry leaders sound off on gaming
Here are the best quotes from the movers and shakers of the game business.
The best Unreal Engine games of E3, selected by GamesBeat
Eleven awards showcase the best games using Unreal Engine.