This story was written by Rory Maher. Unable to raise additional capital from investors, one of the world's largest social networks has laid off half of its staff and is adding a new twist to its ...

We're thrilled to announce the return of GamesBeat Next, hosted in San Francisco this October, where we will explore the theme of "Playing the Edge." Apply to speak here and learn more about ...

Social network hi5 has hired a pioneer in the video game industry to kick its social gaming strategy into high gear. It remains to be seen if hi5 truly realizes what it’s getting in the hiring of Alex ...

Hi5 used to be a social network-turned-gaming platform, and one of the most popular some years ago, along with other has-beens like My Space. Faring better than the once-popular Facebook predecesor, ...

Hi5’s initial dedication to the world of social gaming is really paying off, with the social network announcing $14 million in its second round of funding. The round was led by Crosslink Capital, with ...

Hi5 is a social network designed for users to meet new people, make friends or start dating. The network was one of the first of its kind back in 2007, and despite the apparition of new, more ...

On October 14, the hi5 social network (the third largest worldwide after Facebook and MySpace) will have a new look and feel, with emphasis on games, virtual currency and most notably a new 3-D avatar ...

They say not all that glitters is gold. Hi5, the world's third-largest social network behind Facebook and MySpace, hopes to prove otherwise. The San Francisco-based company is creating an online ...