Indie history: How shareware helped build Epic Games

Publishing deals in the video game industry are generally kept secret, with terms hidden behind non-disclosure agreements and the threat of legal fallout. However, in the realm of AAA publishing, it’s common for independent developers to sign contrac...

Sony, Microsoft and Nintendo agree to disclose loot box odds

Loot boxes have been a source of controversy in recent years. They offer gamers a way to snag virtual items, but because the rewards are typically randomized and players can buy them with real money, they've been called as a form of gambling. Some ju...

‘Red Dead Online’ is growing faster than ‘GTA Online’

Now that Red Dead Online has had several months to build an audience, how is it faring? Quite well, apparently. During an earnings call, Take-Two chief Strauss Zelnick stated that the Red Dead Redemption 2 multiplayer component was "performing bett...

Four years on, ‘GTA Online’ is still a money-spinner

Almost four years down the line, GTA V is still drawing big crowds. And players are dropping a lot of dollar on the game's ballistic online mode. That cash is filling up the safes at Take-Two Interactive. The distributor announced on Wednesday that t...

Alpha Mail – Firaxis Announces Sid Meier’s Civilization: Beyond Earth


Those longing for a high-gloss remake of Sid Meier’s Alpha Centauri to go alongside Take Two Interactive’s ongoing development of Civilization, most recently with Civilization V...

BioShock Infinite Pre-Order Bonuses: Last Day to Save


Hype is heating up the day before BioShock Infinite drops, and from what reviews are saying, it sounds like BioShock won't disappoint. So if you want instant gratification, the clear choice is to...