Zynga chief operating officer Downie describes its new gameplan (interview) Posted byby Dean Takahashi January 31, 2014 8 min Clive Downie says the distinction between casual and hardcore games no longer matters at Zynga. The focus is on great games. Continue Reading 8 min
That’s a lot of naked survivalists: Rust sales surpass 750,000 since launch Posted byby Jeff Grubb January 31, 2014 2 min Rust developer Facepunch Studios says the success is a blessing and a curse. Continue Reading 2 min
The DeanBeat: Zynga’s new strategy reveals the agony and the ecstasy of mobile games Posted byby Dean Takahashi January 31, 2014 4 min Zynga's latest deals illustrate that some people make the game business look easy, and some make it look hard. Continue Reading 4 min
Flappy Bird hits No. 1 on the app stores. But why? Posted byby Dean Takahashi January 31, 2014 2 min Move over Angry Birds. Forget Snapchat. This frustrating game is the hottest new mobile app. Continue Reading 2 min
Zynga’s Don Mattrick and Clive Downie describe their strategy for 2014 and today’s results (excerpts) Posted byby Dean Takahashi January 31, 2014 9 min Zynga's new leaders say they'll target the racing and "people" game categories with new acquisition. Continue Reading 9 min
Big games = big data: ‘Games are a service now’ Posted byby GamesBeat January 29, 2014 3 min The new model is to release a game and stay involved throughout its lifespan, changing and adapting it in response to what players do. Continue Reading 3 min
Mini games make their inevitable arrival on Google Glass Posted byby GamesBeat January 29, 2014 1 min The industry for mobile and mini games is huge, which is why it makes so much sense for them to finally make their way... Continue Reading 1 min
Sixense’s MakeVR will let you design a 3D object with your hands — and then print it out Posted byby Dean Takahashi January 29, 2014 4 min Soon, anyone will be able design an object in 3D and then print it out -- provided Sixense's upcoming Kickstarter campaign for the MakeVR technology is successful. Continue Reading 4 min
Nintendo sold 2.4M Wii U consoles in 9 months, less than Sony and Microsoft sold in six weeks Posted byby Dean Takahashi January 29, 2014 2 min The Wii U is causing a slow-motion financial train wreck at Nintendo. Continue Reading 2 min
EA beats earnings estimates, but revenues fall short with mixed holiday sales Posted byby Dean Takahashi January 28, 2014 3 min Battlefield 4 and FIFA 14 drive holiday game sales for big game publisher. Continue Reading 3 min