Amazon launches cross-platform competitive gaming service GameOn
Amazon has launched a cross-platform, competitive gaming service for developers. Dubbed Amazon GameOn, it lets developers add esports-like competitions for mobile, PC, and console...
The DeanBeat: Lots of reasons to be at GDC
It’s always hard to choose what to attend at the Game Developers Conference, which takes place in San Francisco next week. But in the...
Fig’s first 4 crowdfunded games have returned 245% on investment
Fig has generated a blended return of 245 percent on its investment in its first four games on its community publishing platform. Fig raises money...
Immortals launches mobile esports team for Tencent’s Arena of Valor
Mobile esports is getting a big endorsement today as the esports franchise Immortals is announcing it has created a new division, Immortals Mobile, and...
Star Wars: Battlefront II microtransactions return, and they’re cosmetic only
Electronic Arts doesn’t want to stop using loot boxes, but it also doesn’t like when you yell. Caught between a desire to make money...
Minit turns you into a classic adventurer, 60 seconds at a time
The adventure role-playing game Minit challenges you to see how much you can accomplish in 60 seconds. It’s the first game from developers Kitty Calis,...
Fortnite is Call of Duty’s latest, greatest threat
You’ve heard of Fortnite: Battle Royale. It’s a safe assumption to make at this point. After all, musician (and walking meme) Drake just played...
Eco’s player-driven economy let me create a financial meltdown
In the last week of my life in the survivalist civilization simulator Eco (which is out now in Early Access on Steam for $30), I...
PlayerUnknown’s Battlegrounds hits 5 million players on Xbox One
Microsoft and Bluehole Studios announced today that the battle royale shooter PlayerUnknown’s Battlegrounds now has over 5 million players on Xbox One. PUBG came...
Re:Legend’s mix of Monster Rancher and Stardew Valley has a publisher: 505 Games
505 Games announced today that it will publish Re:Legend, an upcoming farming role-playing game, on PlayStation 4, Xbox One, Switch, and PC. It will...