GDC quick takes: Versus Evil founder Steve Escalante
My favorite part of being the managing editor of GamesBeat is talking to people such as Steve Escalante. He’s the founder of Versus Evil,...
Banner Saga 3: How a small team created an epic RPG trilogy
Most game companies would kill to have the kind of output Stoic has. The indie developer is on the verge of releasing its third huge game in six years, and it’s already starting to prepare for its next project.
The Banner Saga is getting a tabletop RPG series
Developer Stoic and publisher Versus Evil announced today that they’re partnering with HyperRPG (a community that focuses on livestreaming) for a four-part tabletop role-playing game...
Crowdfunding is in trouble — and the game industry can save it
Crowdfunding isn’t fatigued — it’s growing up. For years platforms like Kickstarter have made it possible for projects to be funded directly by friends,...
This role-playing game mixes Diablo in the bright colors of The Banner Saga
You can play Masquerada the way you want to, tactics or no tactics.
Retro developers call out the games that kicked their asses (part 1)
We asked a bunch of people who make old-style games which classic titles were too hard for them. Their answers may not surprise you at all.
Candy Crush Saga publisher abandons the ‘Candy’ trademark in the U.S. after acquiring Candy Crusher
King now has the rights to a 2008 mobile puzzler called Candy Crusher that it will use to protect its Candy Crush Saga property.
Developer-advocacy group says Candy Crush Saga maker’s trademark actions are ‘overreaching’ and ‘predatory’
King's attempts to lock down "Candy" and "Saga" in gaming is hurting other developers, according to IGDA executive director Kate Edwards.
King chief executive addresses ‘Candy’ trademark, The Banner Saga, and cloning games
King admits that it never should have released Pac-Avoid, a game that "strongly resembles" a competitors product.
Candy Crush Saga publisher is taking down its alleged copycat game after indie calls it out
King claims that it doesn't copy games, but it removed the game to avoid any appearance of wrongdoing.