Why Greycroft’s Jon Goldman invests in games, esports, AR, and VR
Not many investors have the expertise to invest in the hit-or-miss video game business. But Jon Goldman has figured it out. He is a...
SOS throws 16 players into Survivor-esque video game show
I had no idea that the reality show Survivor was still on the air, but it’s entering its 36th season so people must still...
Snoop Dogg endorses SOS survival game and smokes blunts on Twitch
The celebrity endorsement is an age-old marketing trick, and it’s one that game developers still use even in an era of social-media influencers. Developer...
Social whales: The industry must shift priorities to create strong game communities (VB Live)
If Moby Dick taught us anything, it’s that whale hunting doesn’t equal long-term success. But that’s only if you’re thinking of whales in terms...
How SongPop’s built a 100-million-player community that’s led to massive success (VB Live)
Mobile gaming looks like a solitary pursuit, but it’s increasingly clear that lifetime value relies on users who make your game — and their fellow...
Outpost Games’ CEO explains why community isn’t just important; it’s everything (VB Live)
Building community can no longer be a secondary goal. Join gaming pros from Outpost, FreshPlanet, Google, and VB’s own Dean Takahashi to learn how...
How to build a thriving games community (VB Live)
Much like the Nigerian proverb “It takes a whole village to raise a child,” it takes a thriving community for a game to reach...
Outpost Games bags $6.2M to help games shine in the Twitch era
Outpost Games wants to make titles that are as much fun to watch as they are to play.