Categories Posted inin Business The DeanBeat: Microsoft goes crazy with its appointment of new gaming chief Posted byby Dean Takahashi July 12, 2013 4 min Or does it? After all, Microsoft will try to appeal to gamers and non-gamers at the same time. Continue Reading 4 min
Categories Posted inin Business Nintendo updates 3DS’s StreetPass with four new games Posted byby Jeff Grubb July 12, 2013 1 min Gamers can grab the new StreetPass titles for $5 each or $15 for all at once. Continue Reading 1 min
Categories Posted inin Business Did Microsoft lose the war of attention at E3? Think again (exclusive) Posted byby Dean Takahashi July 12, 2013 3 min The conversation at E3 was dominated by Microsoft, even if it seemed like Sony won. Continue Reading 3 min
Categories Posted inin Business Chinese move to gaming in the home, but don’t expect government to approve game consoles Posted byby Dean Takahashi July 11, 2013 3 min A new report says home game play is growing, but it's unclear what will happen on console approval. Continue Reading 3 min
Categories Posted inin Business Microsoft: Hey small businesses, you need an Xbox One for businessy reasons Posted byby Jeff Grubb July 11, 2013 2 min Microsoft publishes a letter that suggests the Xbox One can be a productivity machine. Continue Reading 2 min
Categories Posted inin Business Capcom cuts jobs as part of reorganization; senior vice president steps down Posted byby Jeff Grubb July 11, 2013 2 min Capcom is the latest in a long line of game companies laying off employees. Continue Reading 2 min
Categories Posted inin Business Riot Games books the home of the Lakers for League of Legends finals Posted byby Jeff Grubb July 11, 2013 1 min League of Legends World Championships heads to the Staples Center. Continue Reading 1 min
Categories Posted inin Business Activision veteran Robin Kaminsky joins Trion World’s board (exclusive) Posted byby Dean Takahashi July 11, 2013 2 min Kaminsky joins as Trion moves toward free-to-play online games. Continue Reading 2 min
Categories Posted inin Business Microsoft’s head of Windows takes over Xbox division Posted byby Jeff Grubb July 11, 2013 2 min Microsoft chief executive Steve Ballmer revealed a massive, company-wide restructuring. Meet the new person in charge of the Xbox division. Continue Reading 2 min
Categories Posted inin Business Chartboost introduces service that helps developers optimize in-app purchases on mobile Posted byby Jeff Grubb July 11, 2013 2 min The new Chartboost Store is in beta and analyzes how digital goods are selling. Continue Reading 2 min