How a Korean mobile studio uses messaging apps like Line and Kakao for global success Posted byby Jeff Grubb January 31, 2014 2 min Korean developer Devsisters is looking to find a hit in China, North America, and elsewhere on the messaging apps that specialize in game distribution. Continue Reading 2 min
Zynga chief operating officer Downie describes its new gameplan (interview) Posted byby Dean Takahashi January 31, 2014 8 min Clive Downie says the distinction between casual and hardcore games no longer matters at Zynga. The focus is on great games. Continue Reading 8 min
A 4-year-old top-grossing game? How Kingdoms At War is still making money years after launch Posted byby GamesBeat January 31, 2014 3 min So how has A Thinking Ape's game stayed so high for so long? Continue Reading 3 min
Heyzap is bringing HD video ads to mobile games Posted byby Jeff Grubb January 31, 2014 2 min The company will also provide a suite of tools to help advertisers maximize the effectiveness of their marketing campaigns. Continue Reading 2 min
Ouya releases new 16GB model for $130 Posted byby Jeff Grubb January 31, 2014 1 min The updated model also features a different paint job and improved controller. Continue Reading 1 min
GamesBeat weekly roundup: Zynga layoffs, Nintendo’s future, and Microsoft buys Gears of War Posted byby Mike Minotti January 31, 2014 3 min Let’s send off the miserable month of January the same way we end every week here at GamesBeat: with a collection of our gaming... Continue Reading 3 min
That’s a lot of naked survivalists: Rust sales surpass 750,000 since launch Posted byby Jeff Grubb January 31, 2014 2 min Rust developer Facepunch Studios says the success is a blessing and a curse. Continue Reading 2 min
The DeanBeat: Zynga’s new strategy reveals the agony and the ecstasy of mobile games Posted byby Dean Takahashi January 31, 2014 4 min Zynga's latest deals illustrate that some people make the game business look easy, and some make it look hard. Continue Reading 4 min
Flappy Bird hits No. 1 on the app stores. But why? Posted byby Dean Takahashi January 31, 2014 2 min Move over Angry Birds. Forget Snapchat. This frustrating game is the hottest new mobile app. Continue Reading 2 min
Zynga’s Don Mattrick and Clive Downie describe their strategy for 2014 and today’s results (excerpts) Posted byby Dean Takahashi January 31, 2014 9 min Zynga's new leaders say they'll target the racing and "people" game categories with new acquisition. Continue Reading 9 min