The DeanBeat: Zynga’s new strategy reveals the agony and the ecstasy of mobile games
Zynga's latest deals illustrate that some people make the game business look easy, and some make it look hard.
The DeanBeat: Indie game studios will ensure that Seattle has a long future in games
Seattle has a lot of indie game developers, the mammals of the game business.
The DeanBeat: The gaming innovations at CES that go way beyond the consoles
Steam Machines and Oculus were the highlights of game technology at CES, but there was plenty more for gamers waiting in the aisles.
The DeanBeat: Does Valve know what it's doing with Steam Machines?
The mysteries about Steam Machines run even deeper now.
The DeanBeat: More terrible predictions for the game industry in 2014 (poll)
Microsoft and Sony will be in a dead heat, and Nintendo will shed the Wii U.
The DeanBeat: Creativity thrives in the top 10 games of the year (poll)
My own picks for the golden year of games include both blockbusters and original titles that contributed to the canon of video game creativity.
The DeanBeat: The 10 most anticipated games of 2014 (poll)
Take a peek at the games that I think will be the most entertaining next year. And vote for your own favorite.
The DeanBeat: With Valve’s Steam Machines and Oculus VR’s funding, gaming innovation is getting interesting
With so much money behind it, the underdog doesn't looks so weak anymore.
The DeanBeat: The Xbox One cost $471 to make. The PS4 costs $381. And why this matters in the long run
The battle between the Microsoft Xbox One and the Sony PlayStation 4 is well under way. Actual sales for the first selling season won’t...
The DeanBeat: Will you choose the Xbox One over the PS4? Depends on who you are
I like the Xbox One for combat games. But I have faith that truly great games will emerge on PS4.