Casual

Microsoft Signs Arkadium to Multi-Year Deal

Microsoft Signs Arkadium to Multi-Year Deal

Casual developer enters a strategic partnership with Microsoft Games Studios.

Relentless Pursuit of Casual/Social Games

Relentless Pursuit of Casual/Social Games

New division for Relentless Software will be headed up by James Wright.

Gaming Audience Doubles in Three Years

Gaming Audience Doubles in Three Years

iPad, iPhone and other devices are pushing gaming market substantially, says report.

Digital Game Revenues to Hit $24 Billion in 2011

Digital Game Revenues to Hit $24 Billion in 2011

British research firm estimates the market will hit $53 billion in 2016.

Bejeweled Blitz Could Be A Cognitive Training Tool For Adults 50+

Bejeweled Blitz Could Be A Cognitive Training Tool For Adults 50+

PopCap’s puzzler has been shown to improve mental acuity and pattern recognition in older adults.

Capcom Secures Rights to Snoopy for Social Title Development

Capcom Secures Rights to Snoopy for Social Title Development

Snoopy and the gang making their way to social smartphones.  

EA PopCap Deal Praised by Casual Publishers

EA PopCap Deal Praised by Casual Publishers

Other publishers are encouraged, since the PopCap deal seems to further validate the space.

EA: We're Playing a 'Much Bigger Game' than Zynga

EA: We're Playing a 'Much Bigger Game' than Zynga

EA is very serious about the digital market and believes its advantage is it's more diverse than Zynga. 

EA PopCap Deal 'Good for Consumers,' says Analyst

EA PopCap Deal 'Good for Consumers,' says Analyst

IndustryGamers chats with analysts about the blockbuster acquisition of PopCap.

EA PopCap Deal: The Full Breakdown

EA PopCap Deal: The Full Breakdown

Electronic Arts has provided a full breakdown of the buyout with many interesting charts.