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'The Lorax' mobile game is free and developed cross-platform

Universal Pictures’ "Dr. Seuss’ The Lorax" opens today, so ticket-holders may be interested in playing the official mobile game Truffula Shuffula while they’re in line for the 3D animated movie.

Zynga initiative adds third parties, weakens links to Facebook

Zynga today announced the Zynga Platform, a move that may signal the social game giant’s migration away from its dependence on Facebook, where it makes 93 percent of its revenue.

Blizzard eliminates 600 jobs but still hiring developers

Blizzard Entertainment Inc. is eliminating positions currently held by 600 employees worldwide, about a third of which will be from its facility in Cork, Ireland.

Game Closure secures $12 million for cross-platform game kit

Game Closure, which makes it possible for mobile game studios to develop and publish across platforms, today announced a Series A financing round of $12 million led by Highland Capital Partners.

Z2Live acquires Big Sandwich Games, now Z2Live Games Vancouver

Mobile social game developer Z2Live has acquired the Vancouver-based full-service game development studio Big Sandwich Games, which now becomes Z2Live Games Vancouver.

'The Lorax' leverages digital to go green and spread the orange

Universal Pictures, Illumination Entertainment and the Nature Conservancy have banded together on an environmental action campaign that’s just one part of the digital marketing efforts for "Dr. Seuss' The Lorax," the 3D animated movie which opens March 2.

ESRB educates game buyers about ratings with app [with video PSA]

The Entertainment Software Rating Board is rolling out a public awareness campaign to educate parents and other videogame buyers about its rating system and its related free mobile app.

History recreates 'Top Shot' experience with social shooter game

Fans of History’s Top Shot program can now test their own skills with a new social first-person shooter based on the hit show, developed by Fifth Column Games.

Award-winning talent Kickstarting 'Robota' game [with videos]

Sixits Studios announced it is entering a partnership with Academy Award winner Doug Chiang and DC Studios, and that their first project will be a mobile game called "Robota: Vengeance."

Large Animal Games' 'Lucky Cruise' sails out of beta

Independent social and mobile game studio Large Animal Games, in collaboration with WMS Gaming Inc., has graduated "Lucky Cruise" out of beta.