Categories Posted inin Business 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
Categories Posted inin Business 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
Categories Posted inin Business 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
Categories Posted inin Business 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
Categories Posted inin Business 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
Categories Posted inin Business 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
Categories Posted inin Business 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
Categories Posted inin Business 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
Categories Posted inin Business Fiksu introduces real-time bidding tracking to its user-acquisition tool Posted byby Jeff Grubb December 13, 2012 1 min Fiksu's powerful tools will help mobile developers put their money where it'll do the most good. Continue Reading 1 min
Categories Posted inin Business After five No. 1 hits, Disney Mobile to launch three new holiday games and four big updates Posted byby Dean Takahashi December 13, 2012 4 min Disney's entry in mobile games is a rare success story among entertainment leaders moving into mobile games. Continue Reading 4 min