Seasoned developer Caryl Shaw tells why she quit making free-to-play games Posted byby Dean Takahashi October 14, 2014 3 min Caryl Shaw will talk at GDC Next about reclaiming her soul. Continue Reading 3 min
Candy Crush Saga, not PS4 or Xbox One, dominates ads on the airwaves Posted byby Jeff Grubb October 8, 2014 3 min After spending millions on "user acquisition" through mobile means, King is spending a ton on TV commercials. Continue Reading 3 min
Unity CEO hopes Clash of Clans 'drops like a fly' Posted byby Jeff Grubb September 15, 2014 2 min Unity's David Helgason explains his disappointment that the same companies continue to dominate mobile. Continue Reading 2 min
Analyst: Mobile-gaming revenues will surpass $21B in 2014 with — guess who? — Asia leading the way Posted byby Jeff Grubb September 4, 2014 2 min Industry intelligence firm SuperData Research expects mobile gaming to expand to revenues of $28 billion by 2016. Continue Reading 2 min
Puzzle & Dragons developer sells its stake in Clash of Clans maker Supercell for $344M Posted byby Jeff Grubb August 21, 2014 2 min GungHo made a $38 million profit on the deal, and it will likely use the money to fund its investment in Asian markets. Continue Reading 2 min
Think Gaming introduces mobile-advertising co-op exchange to help developers find the big spenders Posted byby Jeff Grubb July 29, 2014 2 min Think Gaming claims the exchange will help smaller developers band together to get knowledge that only the biggest-spending publishers currently get to see. Continue Reading 2 min
Mobile games will bring in nearly $29B by 2016 by squeezing players for more Posted byby Jeff Grubb June 18, 2014 2 min Mobile gaming will grow around the world as people in developing regions earn more and get more access to smartphones. Continue Reading 2 min
How EA is marshaling a new assault on mobile games (interview) Posted byby Dean Takahashi June 14, 2014 11 min EA Mobile head Frank Gibeau believes his company has an opening as console quality graphics moves to mobile. Continue Reading 11 min
Has game investing turned into a gold mine or risky bubble speculation? Posted byby Dean Takahashi May 26, 2014 22 min Five global investors weigh in on the state of investing in the game business -- and how entrepreneurs can maneuver in this heady environment. Continue Reading 22 min
Kabam’s mobile games win loyal players who aren’t so easy to please (interview) Posted byby Dean Takahashi May 9, 2014 19 min While others are banking on super blockbuster hits, Kabam is betting on a portfolio strategy to win in mobile and social. Continue Reading 19 min