The DeanBeat: Does it make sense for game developers to publish on the doomed BlackBerry? Posted byby Dean Takahashi February 1, 2013 4 min BlackBerry is in a long decline, but does it make sense to make games for its smartphones? Continue Reading 4 min
Facebook touts why its social network makes mobile games better Posted byby Dean Takahashi January 25, 2013 2 min The giant social network claims that players who find games on Facebook spend more time in the corresponding apps and are more likely to spend money on those titles. Continue Reading 2 min
The mobile app economy is exploding (so, what else is new?) Posted byby Dean Takahashi January 18, 2013 2 min Mobile apps generated about $18 billion in 2012, up from virtually nothing in 2008. Now it nearly matches web revenue. Continue Reading 2 min
Kabam acquires Vancouver studio Exploding Barrel Games Posted byby Dean Takahashi January 15, 2013 2 min Exploding Barrel Games worked on Margaritaville and is making free-to-play mobile and social games now. Continue Reading 2 min
Pushy business: The world of mobile gaming engagement Posted byby Jason Wilson January 2, 2013 3 min When picturing the average gamer, I wouldn’t blame you if your mental image depicts a teenage male. He’s got the latest gaming console and... Continue Reading 3 min
Red Robot Labs gets off to good start with Life is Magic location-based game Posted byby Dean Takahashi January 2, 2013 3 min The second major location-based game from Red Robot Labs is off to a good start. Continue Reading 3 min
The DeanBeat: Game industry predictions for 2013 Posted byby Dean Takahashi December 28, 2012 8 min Predictions are always embarrasing in hindsight, but we love going out on a limb. Continue Reading 8 min
12 of the best games for your new mobile device Posted byby GamesBeat December 27, 2012 7 min Those gifted with new mobile devices this holiday season have a world of fun awaiting their fingertips -- maybe too much fun. Continue Reading 7 min
Jordan Mechner’s Karateka remake returns to Apple (iOS) devices today Posted byby Jeff Grubb December 20, 2012 1 min The developer's classic martial arts title wanders the Earth to iPhone and iPad. Continue Reading 1 min
Gamevil surpasses 200M game downloads on smartphones Posted byby Dean Takahashi December 17, 2012 1 min Gamevil also hires the former CEO of Nexon Korea. Continue Reading 1 min