343 Industries’ Josh Holmes on Halo 4’s love story, weaponry, and new enemies (interview)
343 Industries has inherited the Halo from Bungie, the series creator. Find out what is different about Halo 4.
Better graphics and physics gave designers more freedom for Halo 4 (interview)
Our interview with David Berger, the technical director for Halo 4, reveals how graphics, physics and game play have been totally revamped in the new game.
Gaming’s ‘Nite to Unite’ raises over $800,000 for children’s charities and scholarships
Every year, the black-tie gala "Nite to Unite -- for Kids" raises money to support the Entertainment Software Association Foundation.
Developers wary about investing in Windows Phone 8 games
Windows 8 might be popular among game developers, but the phone version of Microsoft's software will face a tough road catching up with Google and Apple.
Developers are mostly thrilled with the chance to make money with Windows 8 games
Windows 8 gaming looks like it will be a success, but the jury is still out on Windows Phone 8 games.
GamesBeat weekly roundup: Zynga layoffs, iPad mini announcement, and Resident Evil 6 gets patched
If you follow VentureBeat but don’t regularly check our GamesBeat site, here’s a list of the best video game stories we ran over the last seven days that you may have missed.
Scared s***less: Making live-action web films for Halo 4 fans (interview)
Josh Feldman, who worked under Tom Hanks, was intimidated by the Halo fan community. But that didn't stop him from making the live-action web series Halo 4: Forward Unto Dawn.
Aiming to head off Apple, Microsoft shows off Xbox SmartGlass mobile app and Xbox dashboard update
Microsoft reveals the details behind Xbox SmartGlass and its new Xbox 360 dashboard.
Dave & Buster's names Xbox co-creator to head game strategy
Xbox co-creator Kevin Bachus joins Dave & Buster's as its senior vice president of entertainment and game strategy.
This week could determine the fate of the digital economy
This week isn't just about Apple vs. Microsoft. It's about where technology is going.