VentureBeat announces its six premier events for 2015
Our three invitation-only summits gives top leaders in their sectors a rare opportunity for peer networking, discovery, and collaboration.
Google search finally adds information about video games
For those who don’t know, Knowledge Graph is the company’s project for mapping out the real world, be it physical objects, important landmarks, or famous people. It doesn’t just power Web searches; mobile and voice searches tap into it, too.
Developers: Win free tix to GamesBeat 2014
GamesBeat 2014 is the must-attend event of the fall for serious games developers, and we want to give you free tickets. Electronic Arts CEO Andrew...
BuzzFeed is spending part of its $50M funding round to … build casual games? Yup
BuzzFeed getting into the business of casual gaming actually isn't as crazy as it seems.
Study finds slight link between preteen gaming and depression — but it needs more study
The results are far from concrete and require further study, but this inquiry has some notable data.
Mobile advertisers: CPI campaigns represent a tradeoff between risk and volume
Finding the most viable, cost-efficient way to acquire loyal users is the holy grail for mobile publishers and advertisers.
Mobile Internet investment explosion: $47B in M&A plus $14B in investments
Over the last 12 months we’ve seen an unprecedented explosion of financial deals in the mobile space. That includes a staggering $47 billion in mergers and...
Google & Apple: ‘If you charge for in-app goodies, you can no longer call your app free’
Google and Apple respond to European Commission's requests to change how they offer games with in-app purchases.
Daily fantasy sports game startup DraftKings buys rival DraftStreet
Both DraftKings and previously IAC-owned DraftStreet allow people to participate in daily fantasy sports competitions where they can win real cash prizes that range in value from pocket change to $1 million. The services offer fantasy competitions that primarily focus on baseball, football, basketball, and hockey.
Gamer globe: The top 100 countries by 2014 game revenue
Gamers will spend $82 billion in 2014 on Clash of Clans, FIFA 2014, and millions of other games.