The news that shook the game world in 2012
Big failures and surprise successes marked 2012 for the games industry.
The DeanBeat: The right strategies for the social casino gaming bubble
Even inside a bubble, you can operate with a rational business strategy by outwitting the other companies.
DoubleDown Interactive succeeds by not sucking at social casino games (interview)
GamesBeat's interview with Glenn Walcott at the recent Casual Connect game conference in Seattle, where social casino games were a hot topic.
Facebook outlines the opportunities in social games
Social games are more popular than ever, with new genres emerging, says Facebook's Sarah Brooks.
The DeanBeat: Follow the people. Follow the money. Into casino games.
When you’re tracking a hot trend or market, it’s always good to keep track of where the smart betting is happening. Follow the money....
Slot machine maker International Game Technology pays $500M for Facebook casino game maker Double Down Interactive
Slot machine maker International Game Technology said Thursday it will buy Double Down Interactive for $500 million in cash. Double Down, based in Seattle,...