The DeanBeat: 10 takeaways about game investments from GamesBeat 2012
We examined many investment issues at GamesBeat 2012. This week's DeanBeat distills them to the 10 most important.
Why China’s game business will hit $20B by 2016 (exclusive interview)
China has one of the most dynamic and unique game markets in the world. Rising from virtual non-existence a decade ago, and surviving a...
Being really good at League of Legends could pay millions
Riot Games announced the details for the Season 2 World Championships Region and World Finals for League of Legends, including a $3 million prize pool...
Meteor Entertainment raises $10M to fund Hawken online mech game (exclusive)
Meteor Entertainment has raised $10 million in a bid to launch a downloadable online game called Hawken. Aimed at hardcore gamers who battle each other...
Which anti-SOPA game companies are fighting back, and how
The Stop Online Piracy Act (SOPA) and Protect IP Act (PIPA) have definitely gotten the Internet’s attention, but not in the good Elmo orders...
Professional gamer explains why League of Legends has nothing to fear from DOTA
We sat down with professional gamer Carlos Rodriguez, aka Ocelote, to discuss the differences between the upcoming Dota 2, Blizzard DOTA, and League of Legends,...
Minecraft developer says “No sane person can be for SOPA”
Markus Persson, creator of the breakout hit indie game Minecraft, has announced that minecraft.net and mojang.com will be taken down on Jan 18th, in...
Congressman uses gaming forum to help gather anti-SOPA support
Congressman Jared Polis made an impromptu appearance on the official forum for online game League of Legends yesterday, to help gather further support in...
League of Legends developer takes anti-SOPA stance, urges players to write to Congress
Riot Games, developer of popular free-to-play online game League of Legends, has announced its opposition to the Stop Online Piracy Act (SOPA). Chief Executive...
League of Legends surpasses 30 million registered players
Riot Games announced today that their hit online game League of Legends has surpassed the 30 million registered-player mark along with 11.4 million monthly...