Updated: YetiZen explains hiring of gamer models, not dancers, for its GDC party
The fingers are pointing after accusations that dancers at a party were demeaning to women.
Game designer Brenda Romero quits IGDA following party with hired female dancers
The International Game Developers Association hired women in revealing clothing to dance and entertain guests.
The DeanBeat: After Zynga’s crash, game investments dive 42 percent in 2012
Game investments were red hot in the first half, but slowed after Zynga's sinking market value crushed valuations.
2012 investment: Busting myths by looking deeper at the numbers
Why you shouldn't believe the three myths about investing in games.
What do game investors think about Kickstarter?
Game investors comment on using Kickstarter to fund video games.
Investors weigh in on falling game-startup valuations
Developer Zynga's collapse has taken its toll on game-company valuations. The topic came up at the recent investor panel at the YetiZen game accelerator.
Emota’s teddy bears can send hugs over the Internet
Paul To felt like a guilty son a few years ago. His father got sick, and so did his grandmother. But he was far...
The Yetis are coming to you at GDC 2012
This year at GDC 2012, prepare for a Yeti invasion the likes of which has never been seen before! YetiZen will be bringing you the biggest bash you’ve ever seen at GDC on Wednesday, March 7 starting at 8pm at Ruby Skye. That’s right in the heart of Union Square. Along with a cavalcade of acrobats, contortionists, belly dancers, and painted models, attendees will also enjoy...
The DeanBeat: Game Dojos accelerator will help foster even more game startups
We’ve seen an explosion in game startups in the past few years. Zynga and Nexon have gone public, an indication that we could be...
Skillville Games launches skill-based tournament gaming site
Skillville Games is kicking off a new skill-based tournament gaming web site today. The goal is to bring tournament gaming into the modern world,...