Hypercasual games have seen unprecedented growth over the past year. Using the average lifetime value of hypercasual players based on data from ironSource’s platform on user level revenue, we estimate the approximate market for hypercasual games to be in the region of $ 2 billion to $ 2.5 billion in annual revenue. Even Goldman Sachs […]
These PC games painstakingly recreate mundane tasks, from driving to farming, for small but dedicated audiences. PCMag reviews products independently, but we may earn affiliate commissions from buying links on this page. Terms of use. Most games hang their hats on their stories or feats of button-dancing reflexes, but the humble simulation has always had […]
Few video game consoles stirred up as much buzz as the Nintendo Wii. Before motion tracking software was considered standard fare and lazy shovelware began popping up left and right to take advantage, Nintendo looked to revolutionize the gaming landscape with the Wii (before the name was officially announced, the system was codenamed Revolution). Utilizing a two-piece “Wiimote” […]
While playing through Devil May Cry 5, I started to feel extremely nostalgic. Though DMC 5 modernizes the series’ action gameplay to make it undeniably fresh, it still holds the same structure from the original trio of PS2 titles. Even stylistically, as seen in the bullet-ridden stills at the end of each mission displaying your […]
“Gravity Rush”/Sony“Gravity Rush” was originally a PlayStation Vita exclusive, but was remastered for PlayStation 4."Gravity Rush”/Sony Sony discontinued production of the PlayStation Vita in March 2019, bringing the lifespan of this portable video game console to a close. Released worldwide in February 2012, the Vita was the successor to the PlayStation Portable, but failed to […]
Enlarge / The many faces of Mario. Collage by Aurich Lawson Today is March 10, and for fans of video games and calendar-based puns, that means it’s time to celebrate gaming’s favorite plumber, golfer, race car driver, doctor, boxing referee, and typing instructor: Mario. Nintendo has declared this date “Mario Day” for the past few […]
What does March have in store? Quite a bit, as it turns out. Blow that tax return check on these hot titles. PCMag reviews products independently, but we may earn affiliate commissions from buying links on this page. Terms of use. A tax return deadline looms, but perhaps you already have your check in hand. […]
Enlarge / Xbox One X. But what good is a monolithic box without some software to test on it? Microsoft The last few Windows 10 preview builds have included some vague instructions from Microsoft to install a special edition of a game, State of Decay, and report any problems with the process. There are no […]
Samsung is working with game engine maker Unity Technologies to help games run smoother on the new Samsung Galaxy S10 smartphone. Samsung’s new Galaxy S10 smartphone is like a “supercomputer in your pocket,” said Samsung product marketing manager Drew Blackard at today’s Unpacked event. That’s a bit of an exaggeration, but it’s good for gamers. […]
The relationship between brands and their audiences has drastically changed in recent years, and 2019 will force gaming companies to adapt and grow in new ways. However, the ultimate goal of directly reaching consumers has not shifted, which demands the question: in the digital age, how can your company foster a direct relationship with consumers? […]
Romance is an essential theme in all types of artistic expression, even video games. Portraying love and the process of falling in love has never been easy in an interactive medium, though. Even now, many games fall back on superficial tropes and nods towards love, rather than trying to show it in motion. From time […]
Gaming is expensive, but there are ways to save. Some of the best video game deals can be found on streaming services, via rewards programs, and sites like Steam. February 11, 2019 6:56AM EST February 11, 2019 PCMag reviews products independently, but we may earn affiliate commissions from buying links on this page. Terms of […]
If you’re anything like us, Valentine’s Day brings to mind iconic images of candlelit dinners, boxes of chocolate, roses, and, of course, board games. “What tabletop games are best for couples?” is a question we get all the time here at Ars Cardboard, and today we’re answering (again) by reprising our 2016 two-player guide with […]
Supported by Tech Fix Are Your Children Racking Up Charges From Mobile Games? Here’s How to Fight Back Parents are often surprised by unauthorized credit card charges. The culprit: Bait apps, which lure children into buying virtual junk online. Preventing these purchases isn’t easy, but it can be done. ImageCreditCreditGlenn Harvey By Brian X. Chen […]
More than 70 percent of 100 casinos surveyed said that they plan to adopt skill-based games, or those where it takes skill to win, in the future. The survey was done by Synergy Blue, a creator of skill-based games and platforms. You would, of course, expect Synergy Blue to say that, as it wants to […]