SolForge Receives iPhone Support, New Cards, Tournaments, and More in its Latest Update:
SolForge Receives iPhone Support, New Cards, Tournaments, and More in its Latest Update Posted by Rob Rich on December 19th, 2013 [ permalink ] Universal App - Designed for iPhone and iPad Looks like a bunch of new stuff
Friday, December 20, 2013
General: Nether: Community-Chosen Features Added
General: Nether: Community-Chosen Features Added:
Nether, using input from its community, has been updated with several new features in its first major content upgrade. Include in the patch are features such as a subway system, new in-game items and more.
Nether, using input from its community, has been updated with several new features in its first major content upgrade. Include in the patch are features such as a subway system, new in-game items and more.
General: Warfare: Two New Alliance Modes Added
General: Warfare: Two New Alliance Modes Added:
With the recent update to Warfare, NGames has added two new Alliance Modes to give strategic and tactical players new challenges. The new content is now available in the ongoing beta.
With the recent update to Warfare, NGames has added two new Alliance Modes to give strategic and tactical players new challenges. The new content is now available in the ongoing beta.
ChangYou – 2 more massive Korean titles reportedly signed for next year
ChangYou – 2 more massive Korean titles reportedly signed for next year:
After confirming the signing of Bless and Project Black Sheep just last week, it was reported today that ChangYou has signed both Cabal II: The Neoforce Era and Kingdom Under Fire II for the world’s largest gaming market, China.
After confirming the signing of Bless and Project Black Sheep just last week, it was reported today that ChangYou has signed both Cabal II: The Neoforce Era and Kingdom Under Fire II for the world’s largest gaming market, China.
Hands-on with Albion Online's alpha
Hands-on with Albion Online's alpha:
Filed under: Betas, Fantasy, Culture, Game Mechanics, Previews, Opinion, Hands-On, First Impressions, Miscellaneous Ever miss the old MMO days when crafting had meaning? When your friend could join up with you and on
Filed under: Betas, Fantasy, Culture, Game Mechanics, Previews, Opinion, Hands-On, First Impressions, Miscellaneous Ever miss the old MMO days when crafting had meaning? When your friend could join up with you and on
Hearthstone Open Beta Pushed Back to TBA 2014 | Ten Ton Hammer
Hearthstone Open Beta Pushed Back to TBA 2014 | Ten Ton Hammer:
The Hearthstone open beta has suffered a slight delay but that doesn’t mean you can’t join the closed beta.
The Hearthstone open beta has suffered a slight delay but that doesn’t mean you can’t join the closed beta.
Top 10 best sports games for Android
Top 10 best sports games for Android:
What constitutes a good sports game? Good question, but one that's almost impossible to answer. For starters, the term 'sports game' can be attributed to a dizzying range of games. Driving's a sport. Skateboarding's a sport. Heck,
What constitutes a good sports game? Good question, but one that's almost impossible to answer. For starters, the term 'sports game' can be attributed to a dizzying range of games. Driving's a sport. Skateboarding's a sport. Heck,
Monetizer: Heroes of Dragon Age
Monetizer: Heroes of Dragon Age:
When it comes to proper card-battling games, I don't have a clue. But I'm very interested in the mechanic and so happy to see westernised versions of the highly popular and lucrative Asia genre hitting app stores. To-date, I've
When it comes to proper card-battling games, I don't have a clue. But I'm very interested in the mechanic and so happy to see westernised versions of the highly popular and lucrative Asia genre hitting app stores. To-date, I've
SDK consolidation and data-led actionable insights are two key trends for 2014
SDK consolidation and data-led actionable insights are two key trends for 2014:
As VP of marketing at Vungle, Andrea Sharfin is an expert on mobile gaming monetization. She has previously held positions at Playdom, Facebook, and Flixster. PlayHaven and Kontagent recently announced a merger. This means
As VP of marketing at Vungle, Andrea Sharfin is an expert on mobile gaming monetization. She has previously held positions at Playdom, Facebook, and Flixster. PlayHaven and Kontagent recently announced a merger. This means
Chart of the Week: 63% of lifetime IAP spend happens on day-one
Chart of the Week: 63% of lifetime IAP spend happens on day-one:
Numbers can be dangerous things. I think that's the context in which to view Playnomics latest report. Its Player Engagement Study for Q3 2013 compares user behaviour for web games against that of mobile games and apps
Numbers can be dangerous things. I think that's the context in which to view Playnomics latest report. Its Player Engagement Study for Q3 2013 compares user behaviour for web games against that of mobile games and apps
Disney kills F2P energy system in Where's My Water? 2 update
Disney kills F2P energy system in Where's My Water? 2 update:
In reaction to fan feedback, Disney has removed the controversial energy system at the heart of Where's My Water? 2. Previously, you would be stopped in your tracks after about nine consecutive goes. You'd then be forced to wait
In reaction to fan feedback, Disney has removed the controversial energy system at the heart of Where's My Water? 2. Previously, you would be stopped in your tracks after about nine consecutive goes. You'd then be forced to wait
Ridge Racer Slipstream Review
Ridge Racer Slipstream Review:
Ridge Racer Slipstream Review By Jennifer Allen on December 19th, 2013 Our Rating: :: DRIFTING THRILLSUniversal App - Designed for iPhone and iPad Fast and stylish, Ridge Racer Slipstream is a highly enjoyable arcade
Ridge Racer Slipstream Review By Jennifer Allen on December 19th, 2013 Our Rating: :: DRIFTING THRILLSUniversal App - Designed for iPhone and iPad Fast and stylish, Ridge Racer Slipstream is a highly enjoyable arcade
The Shadow Sun Review
The Shadow Sun Review:
The Shadow Sun Review By Rob Rich on December 19th, 2013 Our Rating: :: ROUGH AND TUMBLEUniversal App - Designed for iPhone and iPad The Shadow Sun is a bit awkward to play and needs some polishing, but look
The Shadow Sun Review By Rob Rich on December 19th, 2013 Our Rating: :: ROUGH AND TUMBLEUniversal App - Designed for iPhone and iPad The Shadow Sun is a bit awkward to play and needs some polishing, but look
Pet Zoometery Review
Pet Zoometery Review:
Pet Zoometery Review By Jennifer Allen on December 19th, 2013 Our Rating: :: SLOW BUT CUTEiPad Only App - Designed for the iPad It’ll take a while for Pet Zoometery to truly develop, but it’s a quite charming twist on the typical city
Pet Zoometery Review By Jennifer Allen on December 19th, 2013 Our Rating: :: SLOW BUT CUTEiPad Only App - Designed for the iPad It’ll take a while for Pet Zoometery to truly develop, but it’s a quite charming twist on the typical city
The Shadow Sun Review
The Shadow Sun Review:
As Santa once said, good things come to those who wait. Wait, maybe that wasn't Santa. In any case, mobile gamers have been patiently anticipating The Shadow Sun, a fantasy RPG from Ossian Studios, since it was
As Santa once said, good things come to those who wait. Wait, maybe that wasn't Santa. In any case, mobile gamers have been patiently anticipating The Shadow Sun, a fantasy RPG from Ossian Studios, since it was
Colossatron: Massive World Threat Review
Colossatron: Massive World Threat Review:
If they ever add the world Halfbrick to the dictionary, I'm pretty sure the definition will read "guaranteed mobile gold." After all, we've come to expect nothing less from the house that Fruit Ninja and Jetpack Joyride built. Their
If they ever add the world Halfbrick to the dictionary, I'm pretty sure the definition will read "guaranteed mobile gold." After all, we've come to expect nothing less from the house that Fruit Ninja and Jetpack Joyride built. Their
Cut the Rope 2 Review
Cut the Rope 2 Review:
Monsters are infamous for having voracious appetites that cannot be sated, hence why they prowl the countryside and gobble up reams of sheep. Not little Om Nom, though. The star of the hugely popular Cut the Rope physics puzzler
Monsters are infamous for having voracious appetites that cannot be sated, hence why they prowl the countryside and gobble up reams of sheep. Not little Om Nom, though. The star of the hugely popular Cut the Rope physics puzzler
The Walking Dead: Season 2, Episode 1 - All That Remains Review
The Walking Dead: Season 2, Episode 1 - All That Remains Review:
Telltale's highly anticipated The Walking Dead: Season Two is finally here with its brisk and brutal first episode, All That Remains. While the main story picks up 16 months after the end of Season One, the game wastes no time in
Telltale's highly anticipated The Walking Dead: Season Two is finally here with its brisk and brutal first episode, All That Remains. While the main story picks up 16 months after the end of Season One, the game wastes no time in
République Episode 1: Exordium Review
République Episode 1: Exordium Review:
It's a surveillance society, and we're all just living in it. At my day job, I have to admit that I happily contribute to it. Other times I do wonder about the implications of it all, and the folks at Camouflaj obviously do too. Their sci-fi
It's a surveillance society, and we're all just living in it. At my day job, I have to admit that I happily contribute to it. Other times I do wonder about the implications of it all, and the folks at Camouflaj obviously do too. Their sci-fi
Ridge Racer Slipstream Review
Ridge Racer Slipstream Review:
Riiiiiiiiiiiidge Racer!With two decades and a ton of releases under its belt, Ridge Racer is one of the golden standards in the realm of arcade racing games, and Ridge Racer Slipstream is no different. The latest installment in
Riiiiiiiiiiiidge Racer!With two decades and a ton of releases under its belt, Ridge Racer is one of the golden standards in the realm of arcade racing games, and Ridge Racer Slipstream is no different. The latest installment in
Cut the Rope 2 Review
Cut the Rope 2 Review:
Cut the Rope 2 Review By Rob Rich on December 19th, 2013 Our Rating: :: STILL SWEETUniversal App - Designed for iPhone and iPad It’s a little heavy-handed with some of the in-app purchase suggestions, but Cut the Rope 2 is
Cut the Rope 2 Review By Rob Rich on December 19th, 2013 Our Rating: :: STILL SWEETUniversal App - Designed for iPhone and iPad It’s a little heavy-handed with some of the in-app purchase suggestions, but Cut the Rope 2 is
World of Warplanes' first update brings planes and also planes
World of Warplanes' first update brings planes and also planes:
Filed under: Historical, Launches, Patches, PvP, News Items, War, Free-to-Play, World of Warplanes Pilots of World of Warplanes likely noticed that Update 1.1, the game's first content patch, is now live. Update 1.1 brings two
Filed under: Historical, Launches, Patches, PvP, News Items, War, Free-to-Play, World of Warplanes Pilots of World of Warplanes likely noticed that Update 1.1, the game's first content patch, is now live. Update 1.1 brings two
Trove will rejuvenate MMO worlds by blowing them up
Trove will rejuvenate MMO worlds by blowing them up:
Filed under: Betas, Fantasy, Interviews, Previews, Free-to-Play, Sandbox I'll confess that even after having chatted with Trion Worlds CEO Scott Hartsman about this new Trove project and reading Shawn's very early impressions
Filed under: Betas, Fantasy, Interviews, Previews, Free-to-Play, Sandbox I'll confess that even after having chatted with Trion Worlds CEO Scott Hartsman about this new Trove project and reading Shawn's very early impressions
MechWarrior Online's Bullock on golden mechs and future content
MechWarrior Online's Bullock on golden mechs and future content:
Filed under: Sci-Fi, Video, Business Models, Interviews, PvP, Free-to-Play, MMOFPS, Post-Apocalyptic, MechWarrior Online Pirahna Game's president Russ Bullock is listening to the playerbase of MechWarrior Online. He is very
Filed under: Sci-Fi, Video, Business Models, Interviews, PvP, Free-to-Play, MMOFPS, Post-Apocalyptic, MechWarrior Online Pirahna Game's president Russ Bullock is listening to the playerbase of MechWarrior Online. He is very
Sneaky République Tricked Me Into Enjoying A Stealth Game
Sneaky République Tricked Me Into Enjoying A Stealth Game:
I do not enjoy stealth-action games. Kickstarter success story République is a game with deep roots in the Metal Gear Solid franchise — the pinnacle of the stealth-action genre. Why am I enjoying it so much? It's a matter of
I do not enjoy stealth-action games. Kickstarter success story République is a game with deep roots in the Metal Gear Solid franchise — the pinnacle of the stealth-action genre. Why am I enjoying it so much? It's a matter of
Cut The Rope 2 Is A Great Reason To Give Its Creators More Money
Cut The Rope 2 Is A Great Reason To Give Its Creators More Money:
For three years the creators of Cut the Rope have been adding new free level packs to the original game. Both the prequel, Cut the Rope: Time Travel and the spin-off, Cut the Rope: Experiments, have gotten free new content this
For three years the creators of Cut the Rope have been adding new free level packs to the original game. Both the prequel, Cut the Rope: Time Travel and the spin-off, Cut the Rope: Experiments, have gotten free new content this
EverQuest Next: Landmark: Smed Lets Loose Alpha News
EverQuest Next: Landmark: Smed Lets Loose Alpha News:
According to a Twitter post from Sony Online Entertainment's John Smedley, fans of EverQuest Next: Landmark can look forward to the latter half of January for the alpha test phase of development.
According to a Twitter post from Sony Online Entertainment's John Smedley, fans of EverQuest Next: Landmark can look forward to the latter half of January for the alpha test phase of development.
Review: Cut the Rope 2
Review: Cut the Rope 2:
They say that a champion has to work doubly hard to keep her position at the top of her chosen profession. It's a saying that Om Nom, the star of Cut the Rope and its two follow-ups to date, has taken to heart for this - the first
They say that a champion has to work doubly hard to keep her position at the top of her chosen profession. It's a saying that Om Nom, the star of Cut the Rope and its two follow-ups to date, has taken to heart for this - the first
Review: Fighting Fantasy: Island of the Lizard King
Review: Fighting Fantasy: Island of the Lizard King:
Island of the Lizard King shows the confidence that Tin Man Games has in its ability to craft the finest digital gamebook adventures. And it's a well-earned confidence, after a year where the company has had solid hit after solid hit.
Island of the Lizard King shows the confidence that Tin Man Games has in its ability to craft the finest digital gamebook adventures. And it's a well-earned confidence, after a year where the company has had solid hit after solid hit.
Review: Colossatron: Massive World Threat
Review: Colossatron: Massive World Threat:
Colossatron: Massive World Threat is a strange beast. It mashes together a hardcore arcade concept with a casual play style, and just about manages to reconcile the two into a playable and entertaining experience. While there's
Colossatron: Massive World Threat is a strange beast. It mashes together a hardcore arcade concept with a casual play style, and just about manages to reconcile the two into a playable and entertaining experience. While there's
RAPTR’S MOST PLAYED GAMES: NOVEMBER 2013 — CALL OF DUTY: GHOSTS VERSUS BATTLEFIELD 4
RAPTR’S MOST PLAYED GAMES: NOVEMBER 2013 — CALL OF DUTY: GHOSTS VERSUS BATTLEFIELD 4:
All hail our new Most Played overlord, Call of Duty: Ghosts, which bested Grand Theft Auto V by 1/100th of a share point even though it wasn’t on sale for the whole month (launched on November 5). We’ll see if it can hold — it’s tracking about 35% lower than Call of Duty: Black Ops II so far, though some of that is due to part of the playerbase moving to next-gen consoles.
Note: This list, based on playtime data from Raptr’s 19+ million users, includes PC and Xbox 360 games only — Sony and Nintendo don’t let players share gameplay data publicly. We can’t track Xbox One or PlayStation 4 gameplay time or achievements/trophies yet, but we’re working to change that. PC gamers must run the Raptr Desktop App or associate their Steam ID with Raptr to track playtime.
The Share number by each game represents that title’s gameplay time as a percentage of the total time spent on all the PC and Xbox 360 games played by Raptr members, and is useful for comparing the relative amount of playtime between particular games.
All hail our new Most Played overlord, Call of Duty: Ghosts, which bested Grand Theft Auto V by 1/100th of a share point even though it wasn’t on sale for the whole month (launched on November 5). We’ll see if it can hold — it’s tracking about 35% lower than Call of Duty: Black Ops II so far, though some of that is due to part of the playerbase moving to next-gen consoles.
Note: This list, based on playtime data from Raptr’s 19+ million users, includes PC and Xbox 360 games only — Sony and Nintendo don’t let players share gameplay data publicly. We can’t track Xbox One or PlayStation 4 gameplay time or achievements/trophies yet, but we’re working to change that. PC gamers must run the Raptr Desktop App or associate their Steam ID with Raptr to track playtime.
The Share number by each game represents that title’s gameplay time as a percentage of the total time spent on all the PC and Xbox 360 games played by Raptr members, and is useful for comparing the relative amount of playtime between particular games.
Korean News and Beta Test Announcements
- ENP Games RPG “Zema” starts formal service on December 26.
- N2 Games gun shooting MMORPG “Metal Reaper Online” holds 4th CBT from December 20 to 21.
- Neowiz Bless Studio MMORPG “Bless” CBT alert service opens.
- ESTsoft signs China publishing contract with Changyou for action MMORPG “Cabal 2,” planned for China service in 2nd half of 2014.
- Chukong mobile RPG “Angel RPG” released in Google Play store, T-store, N-store on December 20.
- Funigloo “Guilty Dragon” iOS version released.
- Alive Games signs publishing contract with Daou for mobile game “Cheonsangbi-Cheonhajijon” planned for released in first half of 2014.
- Maiet Entertainment mobile game “Cooking Star” released.
- Jelly Oasis tower defense game “Lich Defense 2” released in T-store.
Perfect World – Company to expand business with new console division
Perfect World – Company to expand business with new console division:
[Source] First expanding from free-to-play client titles to social and mobile games, Perfect World Entertainment announced the formation of its new console division recently. According to the source, existing and future free-to-
[Source] First expanding from free-to-play client titles to social and mobile games, Perfect World Entertainment announced the formation of its new console division recently. According to the source, existing and future free-to-
Diablo III: Reaper of Souls – Expansion launching March 2014
Diablo III: Reaper of Souls – Expansion launching March 2014:
[Press release] On March 25, the crusade against death itself begins when Diablo® III: Reaper of Souls™ charges forth to challenge Windows® and Mac® gamers around the world. Brave heroes willing to
[Press release] On March 25, the crusade against death itself begins when Diablo® III: Reaper of Souls™ charges forth to challenge Windows® and Mac® gamers around the world. Brave heroes willing to
Warframe update 11.5.0 goes live and adds the Paladin frame Oberon
Warframe update 11.5.0 goes live and adds the Paladin frame Oberon:
I’d be lying if I claimed that I haven’t been obsessively playing Warframe recently. So this update news from...
I’d be lying if I claimed that I haven’t been obsessively playing Warframe recently. So this update news from...
Final Fantasy XIV: A Realm Reborn: Diving into A Realm Awoken
Final Fantasy XIV: A Realm Reborn: Diving into A Realm Awoken:
This week Square Enix finally added in the highly anticipated patch 2.1 known as A Realm Awoken. ARA is the first major content update for SEs reimagined Final Fantasy XIV: A Realm Reborn. Guild housing, player versus player
This week Square Enix finally added in the highly anticipated patch 2.1 known as A Realm Awoken. ARA is the first major content update for SEs reimagined Final Fantasy XIV: A Realm Reborn. Guild housing, player versus player
Cyber Front, Japanese publisher of Portal, Skullgirls, dissolved
Cyber Front, Japanese publisher of Portal, Skullgirls, dissolved:
Prominent publisher of Western games including The Walking Dead and Crusader Kings II has announced its dissolution today -- with no warning. .
Prominent publisher of Western games including The Walking Dead and Crusader Kings II has announced its dissolution today -- with no warning. .
Study suggests players spend faster on mobile, bigger on web
Study suggests players spend faster on mobile, bigger on web:
The latest player engagement study from Playnomics suggests that social games on the web still rely on whales for long-term profits, while social games on mobile are making a lot more money up front. ...
The latest player engagement study from Playnomics suggests that social games on the web still rely on whales for long-term profits, while social games on mobile are making a lot more money up front. ...
TERA China – First test phase to being early next year with exclusive content
TERA China – First test phase to being early next year with exclusive content:
In a rare situation where the China market usually gets the first overseas server for most Korean online games, TERA China will be the last to launch after several regional launches dating from years back. The first test phase
In a rare situation where the China market usually gets the first overseas server for most Korean online games, TERA China will be the last to launch after several regional launches dating from years back. The first test phase
'The Shadow Sun' Review - An Exotic Adventure Years in the Making
'The Shadow Sun' Review - An Exotic Adventure Years in the Making:
If you’ve been following iOS games for a while, then you’ve probably heard of The Shadow Sun at some point or another. Originally announced way back in August 2010, RPG fans were instantly intrigued at the idea of an original, 3D,
If you’ve been following iOS games for a while, then you’ve probably heard of The Shadow Sun at some point or another. Originally announced way back in August 2010, RPG fans were instantly intrigued at the idea of an original, 3D,
'Cut the Rope 2' Review - The Candy Chomping Creature Returns for More Gravity Puzzle Fun
'Cut the Rope 2' Review - The Candy Chomping Creature Returns for More Gravity Puzzle Fun:
The first BAFTA winning Cut the Rope did something that is almost unheard of outside of mobile gaming circles. It created a game that looked, sounded and even played like something designed for young children that could be just
The first BAFTA winning Cut the Rope did something that is almost unheard of outside of mobile gaming circles. It created a game that looked, sounded and even played like something designed for young children that could be just
'Colossatron: Massive World Threat' Review - It's the End of the World As We Know It and It Feels Fun
'Colossatron: Massive World Threat' Review - It's the End of the World As We Know It and It Feels Fun:
Halfbrick Studios, the folks behind the wildly successful Fruit Ninja and Jetpack Joyride , has taken an interesting risk with their newest title. They've gone from games with wide appeal and cute but infectious concepts to
Halfbrick Studios, the folks behind the wildly successful Fruit Ninja and Jetpack Joyride , has taken an interesting risk with their newest title. They've gone from games with wide appeal and cute but infectious concepts to
'Republique' Review - Everything I Hoped For
'Republique' Review - Everything I Hoped For:
It has become cliché to call Camouflaj’s Kickstarter-baby Republique ambitious, but that doesn’t mean it’s not true. This undeniably is the most ambitious iOS game I’ve ever played, showing off AAA production value at
It has become cliché to call Camouflaj’s Kickstarter-baby Republique ambitious, but that doesn’t mean it’s not true. This undeniably is the most ambitious iOS game I’ve ever played, showing off AAA production value at
Thursday, December 19, 2013
From PoxNora to Conquest: Hard lessons in online game design and business
From PoxNora to Conquest: Hard lessons in online game design and business:
Sony Online Entertainment acquired successful online card game PoxNora -- and its developers learned a lot of hard lessons they applied to their next game, and share here. ...
Sony Online Entertainment acquired successful online card game PoxNora -- and its developers learned a lot of hard lessons they applied to their next game, and share here. ...
Real Racing 3 for iPad and iPhone has been updated with real-time multiplayer
Real Racing 3 for iPad and iPhone has been updated with real-time multiplayer:
The Supercars update for Gold Award-winning driving sim Real Racing 3 has accelerated onto the App Store and the Google Play Store just in time for the festive break. This update contains two new cars (in the form of the McLaren
The Supercars update for Gold Award-winning driving sim Real Racing 3 has accelerated onto the App Store and the Google Play Store just in time for the festive break. This update contains two new cars (in the form of the McLaren
Blade Hunter transitioning to beta tomorrow
Blade Hunter transitioning to beta tomorrow:
Filed under: Betas, Fantasy, Free-to-Play Blade Hunter is preparing to transition from its alpha test to beta tomorrow, December 19th, and is inviting players to check out the beat-em-up MMO. The game had an extremely short
Filed under: Betas, Fantasy, Free-to-Play Blade Hunter is preparing to transition from its alpha test to beta tomorrow, December 19th, and is inviting players to check out the beat-em-up MMO. The game had an extremely short
Rise of Mythos, Exclusive Mythos Cards!
Rise of Mythos, Exclusive Mythos Cards!:
GameFuse, a leading publisher of free-to-play online games, is pleased to announce that Rise of Mythos, the #1 Strategy/RPG card game, is celebrating the Holidays with exciting new Mythos Cards and events Continue reading
GameFuse, a leading publisher of free-to-play online games, is pleased to announce that Rise of Mythos, the #1 Strategy/RPG card game, is celebrating the Holidays with exciting new Mythos Cards and events Continue reading
Samsung launches Android controller that connects to your TV
Samsung launches Android controller that connects to your TV:
This year saw Apple introduce gamepad support for iOS devices. Now Android is about to get its own take on the mobile game controller, as Samsung today revealed its own controller hardware. ...
This year saw Apple introduce gamepad support for iOS devices. Now Android is about to get its own take on the mobile game controller, as Samsung today revealed its own controller hardware. ...
Wakfu Asia – Open Beta begins with cash shop due early next year
Wakfu Asia – Open Beta begins with cash shop due early next year:
[Game website] The Free-to-Play version of Wakfu, customized for the English Asia regions, has entered Open Beta a few hours ago. Unlike the North America and Europe versions, a premium monthly fee is not needed to enjoy
[Game website] The Free-to-Play version of Wakfu, customized for the English Asia regions, has entered Open Beta a few hours ago. Unlike the North America and Europe versions, a premium monthly fee is not needed to enjoy
Review: The Walk
Review: The Walk:
All sport is essentially an elaborate trick to get you to exercise. Even as someone who enjoys playing sport, I know that. I'll chase a ball around all day long, but ask me to run to the end of the street and back for the benefit of my
All sport is essentially an elaborate trick to get you to exercise. Even as someone who enjoys playing sport, I know that. I'll chase a ball around all day long, but ask me to run to the end of the street and back for the benefit of my
Sky Boom Boom Review
Sky Boom Boom Review:
Sky Boom Boom Review By Jennifer Allen on December 18th, 2013 Our Rating: :: EXCITINGLY ENDLESSUniversal App - Designed for iPhone and iPad As excitable as a puppy, Sky Boom Boom is a familiar Endless Flyer but
Sky Boom Boom Review By Jennifer Allen on December 18th, 2013 Our Rating: :: EXCITINGLY ENDLESSUniversal App - Designed for iPhone and iPad As excitable as a puppy, Sky Boom Boom is a familiar Endless Flyer but
Pixelberry's Oliver Miao on how weekly updates keep High School Story's day-7 retention over 50%
Pixelberry's Oliver Miao on how weekly updates keep High School Story's day-7 retention over 50%:
As part of an ongoing series, SponsorPay - together with PocketGamer.biz - is running an interview series about market trends and future opportunities with C-level executives from key game developers and publishers. This week
As part of an ongoing series, SponsorPay - together with PocketGamer.biz - is running an interview series about market trends and future opportunities with C-level executives from key game developers and publishers. This week
Chart of the Week: Chinese mobile advertising booms 151%
Chart of the Week: Chinese mobile advertising booms 151%:
Everyone has a view on the Chinese mobile games market. And one significant trend has been the expansion of the most forward-looking Chinese companies into international markets. Yet, as demonstrated by new research
Everyone has a view on the Chinese mobile games market. And one significant trend has been the expansion of the most forward-looking Chinese companies into international markets. Yet, as demonstrated by new research
INFOGRAPHIC: Digital games year in review 2013
INFOGRAPHIC: Digital games year in review 2013:
2013 year in review: Digital games hit $11.8B in the US; eSports blew up in Western markets; and the death of the dedicated gaming device.
2013 year in review: Digital games hit $11.8B in the US; eSports blew up in Western markets; and the death of the dedicated gaming device.
Sony opens doors to PlayStation Mobile in 8 new European countries
Sony opens doors to PlayStation Mobile in 8 new European countries:
PlayStation Mobile's an odd platform. It boasts some great games, but it's gained little traction and developers have found exposure very hard to come by. Rejoice, then, PlayStation Mobile devs and fans alike. That's because
PlayStation Mobile's an odd platform. It boasts some great games, but it's gained little traction and developers have found exposure very hard to come by. Rejoice, then, PlayStation Mobile devs and fans alike. That's because
Tank Domination Review
Tank Domination Review:
Tank Domination Review By Carter Dotson on December 18th, 2013 Our Rating: :: IT'S DOMINATION!iPad Only App - Designed for the iPad War? What is it good for? Killing some time while driving a tank, I suppose. Developer:
Tank Domination Review By Carter Dotson on December 18th, 2013 Our Rating: :: IT'S DOMINATION!iPad Only App - Designed for the iPad War? What is it good for? Killing some time while driving a tank, I suppose. Developer:
Endless Boss Fight Review
Endless Boss Fight Review:
Endless Boss Fight Review By Carter Dotson on December 18th, 2013 Our Rating: :: IT'S BOSSUniversal App - Designed for iPhone and iPad Endless Boss Fight brings forth plenty of beat ‘em up action against just one boss, but
Endless Boss Fight Review By Carter Dotson on December 18th, 2013 Our Rating: :: IT'S BOSSUniversal App - Designed for iPhone and iPad Endless Boss Fight brings forth plenty of beat ‘em up action against just one boss, but
'KingHunt' Review - Slicing With an RPG Twist
'KingHunt' Review - Slicing With an RPG Twist:
There have been a few clones of Fruit Ninja that have popped up over the years, but few have really attempted to move the formula forward. That's where KingHunt comes in. With an engine that blows its competitors out of
There have been a few clones of Fruit Ninja that have popped up over the years, but few have really attempted to move the formula forward. That's where KingHunt comes in. With an engine that blows its competitors out of
Review: Walking Dead: Season Two - All That Remains
Review: Walking Dead: Season Two - All That Remains:
Spoiler alert: If you haven't played the first season yet but think you might, go away immediately and do not look down. Telltale's 2012 masterpiece The Walking Dead charted the final few months in the life of convict Lee
Spoiler alert: If you haven't played the first season yet but think you might, go away immediately and do not look down. Telltale's 2012 masterpiece The Walking Dead charted the final few months in the life of convict Lee
Dr. PetPlay Review
Dr. PetPlay Review:
Dr. PetPlay Review By Amy Solomon on December 18th, 2013 Our Rating: :: REALISTIC ROLE-PLAY FUNiPad Only App - Designed for the iPad Dr. PetPlay encourages creativity as children pretend to care for their stuffed
Dr. PetPlay Review By Amy Solomon on December 18th, 2013 Our Rating: :: REALISTIC ROLE-PLAY FUNiPad Only App - Designed for the iPad Dr. PetPlay encourages creativity as children pretend to care for their stuffed
Location-based Android game Ingress is now available on Google Play
Location-based Android game Ingress is now available on Google Play:
Google startup Niantic Labs has just taken its free-to-play location-based augmented reality game Ingress out of beta and launched it on the Google Play Store. In Ingress, two teams of players race against each other to collect
Google startup Niantic Labs has just taken its free-to-play location-based augmented reality game Ingress out of beta and launched it on the Google Play Store. In Ingress, two teams of players race against each other to collect
Aura Kingdom: Closed Beta Coming Next Week
Aura Kingdom: Closed Beta Coming Next Week:
The Aura Kingdom team has let us know that the closed beta phase of development will kick off on Monday, December 23rd. Interested players can head to the official site to get signed on.
The Aura Kingdom team has let us know that the closed beta phase of development will kick off on Monday, December 23rd. Interested players can head to the official site to get signed on.
Closers Online Invitation Test Info
Closers Online Invitation Test Info:
Just a little update about the Closers Online Invitation Test posted on the official Facebook Page. My mailbox is overflowing with questions about the game so here is what it says. The first test is scheduled to start on December
Just a little update about the Closers Online Invitation Test posted on the official Facebook Page. My mailbox is overflowing with questions about the game so here is what it says. The first test is scheduled to start on December
Embers of Caerus making 'drastic changes' to its development
Embers of Caerus making 'drastic changes' to its development:
Filed under: Betas, Fantasy, MMO Industry, Crowdfunding Embers of Caerus has hit a crisis crossroads in its development, and as such the team is abandoning its current schedule as it seeks out a development studio to help
Filed under: Betas, Fantasy, MMO Industry, Crowdfunding Embers of Caerus has hit a crisis crossroads in its development, and as such the team is abandoning its current schedule as it seeks out a development studio to help
Lime Odyssey – Game closure confirmed by official announcement
Lime Odyssey – Game closure confirmed by official announcement:
Originally posted in a fan forum in Korea, Lime Odyssey’s closure was confirmed a few hours back on the official game website, slated for 20th February 2014. Revived for the 2nd time just a few months ago by Daum, the
Originally posted in a fan forum in Korea, Lime Odyssey’s closure was confirmed a few hours back on the official game website, slated for 20th February 2014. Revived for the 2nd time just a few months ago by Daum, the
Elsword: Ara Haan Fights Her Way Into the Game
Elsword: Ara Haan Fights Her Way Into the Game:
North American Elsword players haven't had a new character in nearly a year but the wait has been worth it with the arrival of the spear-wielding Ara Haan. She comes with a line of quests that, when completed, will yield Ara-themed
North American Elsword players haven't had a new character in nearly a year but the wait has been worth it with the arrival of the spear-wielding Ara Haan. She comes with a line of quests that, when completed, will yield Ara-themed
SMITE: Chaac, the Mayan god of Rain Released
SMITE: Chaac, the Mayan god of Rain Released:
Hi-Rez Studios has sent out the latest god reveal for SMITE. This time, Chaac the Mayan god of Rain makes his debut, a melee warrior of epic proportion. Check out the video to find out more about how Chaac plays as well as the
Hi-Rez Studios has sent out the latest god reveal for SMITE. This time, Chaac the Mayan god of Rain makes his debut, a melee warrior of epic proportion. Check out the video to find out more about how Chaac plays as well as the
The Charticle: A Gameloft special
The Charticle: A Gameloft special:
While market intelligence outfit Distimo has already sewn up its 2013 coverage, rival App Annie is still working through November 2013. Its most recent App Annie game index breaks out the top titles and publishers across
While market intelligence outfit Distimo has already sewn up its 2013 coverage, rival App Annie is still working through November 2013. Its most recent App Annie game index breaks out the top titles and publishers across
Aion: Steel Cavalry to launch with new class in Q1 2014
Aion: Steel Cavalry to launch with new class in Q1 2014:
NCSOFT®, the world’s premier publisher and developer of massively multiplayer online games (MMOs), announced today Aion: Steel Cavalry, the latest in its line of free expansions for the game. Continue reading Aion: Steel
NCSOFT®, the world’s premier publisher and developer of massively multiplayer online games (MMOs), announced today Aion: Steel Cavalry, the latest in its line of free expansions for the game. Continue reading Aion: Steel
Korean News and Beta Test Announcements
- Joycity basketball game “Freestyle 2” starts China service via Tian City.
- CNC Media 3D MMORPG “Prelude of Chaos” opens official homepage, starts CBT on December 26.
- Eyasoft action RPG “Dungeon Hero” starts Picaon channeling service.
- Wemade Entertainment “Icarus” to be launched in 1Q 2014.
- Gamevil 3D MORPG “Dark Avenger” selected “Great Multiplayer Game” at Apple Appstore 2013 Best.
- GNT mobile card battle game “Beautiful Police” released in Google Play store.
- Sega card battle game “Dragon Coins” to be released in Korea in 2014 via NHN Entertainment.
- Colopl puzzle game “Zombie Slayer” released in Olleh market and U+ market.
- Incross mobile 3D RPG “Elemental Arms” launched in T-store.
- Efun Company Limited fantasy RPG “Deamoon” released in KT Olleh market and Apple Appstore.
- High1 Entertainment defense mobile game “Tower of Odin” released in Japan via DeNA.
A Game About Collecting LEGO Figures Sounds Better Than The Real Thing
A Game About Collecting LEGO Figures Sounds Better Than The Real Thing:
Collecting real life LEGO figures involves tons of money, trips to Walmart, and many, many duplicates. I think I prefer LEGO Minifigures Online's take on the hobby.
Collecting real life LEGO figures involves tons of money, trips to Walmart, and many, many duplicates. I think I prefer LEGO Minifigures Online's take on the hobby.
Blog: Lessons from 5 of the best games of 2013
Blog: Lessons from 5 of the best games of 2013:
Penny Arcade: On the Rain-Slick Precipice of Darkness 3 designer Robert Boyd shares the lessons he learned from five of his favorite games of 2013, including Desktop Dungeons and Resogun. ...
Penny Arcade: On the Rain-Slick Precipice of Darkness 3 designer Robert Boyd shares the lessons he learned from five of his favorite games of 2013, including Desktop Dungeons and Resogun. ...
Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas Review
Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas Review:
Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas Review By Blake Grundman on December 18th, 2013 Our Rating: :: STILL BANGIN'Universal App - Designed for iPhone and iPad Not all games age elegantly. Though while Grand Theft Auto: San
Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas Review By Blake Grundman on December 18th, 2013 Our Rating: :: STILL BANGIN'Universal App - Designed for iPhone and iPad Not all games age elegantly. Though while Grand Theft Auto: San
Oddlight Review
Oddlight Review:
Oddlight Review By Angela LaFollette on December 18th, 2013 Our Rating: :: ODD YET FUNUniversal App - Designed for iPhone and iPad Oddlight is a quirky arcade adventure game that requires gamers to leave their finger on
Oddlight Review By Angela LaFollette on December 18th, 2013 Our Rating: :: ODD YET FUNUniversal App - Designed for iPhone and iPad Oddlight is a quirky arcade adventure game that requires gamers to leave their finger on
The Room Two Review
The Room Two Review:
Moody, atmospheric lighting; overly intricate locks on hidden compartments; creepy whispers in the dark - this is The Room, all right. Actually, it's The Room Two, but you'd be forgiven for mistaking them. There's not much to
Moody, atmospheric lighting; overly intricate locks on hidden compartments; creepy whispers in the dark - this is The Room, all right. Actually, it's The Room Two, but you'd be forgiven for mistaking them. There's not much to
In Soviet Russia, ArcheAge betas you!
In Soviet Russia, ArcheAge betas you!:
Filed under: Betas, Fantasy, ArcheAge, Sandbox Russian players will become the latest in the worldwide community to get their hands on ArcheAge, as the closed beta begins for them tomorrow, December 19th. The Russian website
Filed under: Betas, Fantasy, ArcheAge, Sandbox Russian players will become the latest in the worldwide community to get their hands on ArcheAge, as the closed beta begins for them tomorrow, December 19th. The Russian website
Gregg Review
Gregg Review:
Gregg Review By Lucy Ingram on December 18th, 2013 Our Rating: :: A GAME FOR PUZZLE AFICIONADOSUniversal App - Designed for iPhone and iPad Puzzle lovers will enjoy Gregg, a physics puzzler game where timing and
Gregg Review By Lucy Ingram on December 18th, 2013 Our Rating: :: A GAME FOR PUZZLE AFICIONADOSUniversal App - Designed for iPhone and iPad Puzzle lovers will enjoy Gregg, a physics puzzler game where timing and
'Air Supply Infinite' Review - Rotational Retro Running
'Air Supply Infinite' Review - Rotational Retro Running:
While searching for an app that would play some sweet 80s ballads for me to slow dance with my best girl to, I happened to stumble on this little gem. Okay, that's a lie. Air Supply - Infinite , which has nothing to do with the
While searching for an app that would play some sweet 80s ballads for me to slow dance with my best girl to, I happened to stumble on this little gem. Okay, that's a lie. Air Supply - Infinite , which has nothing to do with the
Evil Genius Online is now in open beta
Evil Genius Online is now in open beta:
Get ready to do some evil, evil do-ers! The free-to-play rethinking of Evil Genius, the well-loved strategy game from 2004, has just come out of its closed beta and is now available to all on Facebook.We've been told that the
Get ready to do some evil, evil do-ers! The free-to-play rethinking of Evil Genius, the well-loved strategy game from 2004, has just come out of its closed beta and is now available to all on Facebook.We've been told that the
Hope Springs Eternal: Can Mobile Offer a Console Experience?
Hope Springs Eternal: Can Mobile Offer a Console Experience?:
Ryan Payton on developing République, going episodic and why F2P is "manipulative, evil and anti-consumer"
Ryan Payton on developing République, going episodic and why F2P is "manipulative, evil and anti-consumer"
Brave Tales Review
Brave Tales Review:
Social games are more or less dominated by the hidden object, sim, and match-three genres, so it's nice when something other than those comes along. Brave Tales, the new fantasy RPG by Avallon Alliance and Renatus
Social games are more or less dominated by the hidden object, sim, and match-three genres, so it's nice when something other than those comes along. Brave Tales, the new fantasy RPG by Avallon Alliance and Renatus
ArcheAge: Game On Speak and Library Dungeons
ArcheAge: Game On Speak and Library Dungeons:
Our recent Game On podcast interview with Trion Worlds' CEO Scott Hartsman covered all things Trion but, most importantly, ArcheAge information. We've got the wrap report about what was said and our analysis
Our recent Game On podcast interview with Trion Worlds' CEO Scott Hartsman covered all things Trion but, most importantly, ArcheAge information. We've got the wrap report about what was said and our analysis
Free for All: The rising cost of early access and exclusivity
Free for All: The rising cost of early access and exclusivity:
Filed under: Business Models, Culture, New Titles, Opinion, Free for All, Crowdfunding, Buy-to-Play Here I sit, waiting to log into Aura Kingdom, a new Anime MMO by Aeria Games. The beta I am going to log into is the Founder's
Filed under: Business Models, Culture, New Titles, Opinion, Free for All, Crowdfunding, Buy-to-Play Here I sit, waiting to log into Aura Kingdom, a new Anime MMO by Aeria Games. The beta I am going to log into is the Founder's
GameAnalytics and MobileApp Tracking team up to better track mobile players
GameAnalytics and MobileApp Tracking team up to better track mobile players:
Two tools -- one for tracking your ads and installs, and another for analyzing your game's performance -- join forces to allow a rounded picture of user behavior in-game. ...
Two tools -- one for tracking your ads and installs, and another for analyzing your game's performance -- join forces to allow a rounded picture of user behavior in-game. ...
Darkfall gets emotes, chat bubbles, deployable cannons
Darkfall gets emotes, chat bubbles, deployable cannons:
Filed under: Fantasy, Darkfall, Game Mechanics, MMO Industry, Patches, PvP, News Items, Roleplaying, Sandbox, Subscription Either Aventurine has an impish sense of humor or there really are Darkfall players who want to do
Filed under: Fantasy, Darkfall, Game Mechanics, MMO Industry, Patches, PvP, News Items, Roleplaying, Sandbox, Subscription Either Aventurine has an impish sense of humor or there really are Darkfall players who want to do
Dragon Nest – Major update sees the the arrival of the Black Dragon
Dragon Nest – Major update sees the the arrival of the Black Dragon:
In a major game update yesterday, the Korean server for Dragon Nest welcomed its latest boss in the form of the Black Dragon. Of course, there is the Black Dragon nest as well for players level 70 and up to conquer. The
In a major game update yesterday, the Korean server for Dragon Nest welcomed its latest boss in the form of the Black Dragon. Of course, there is the Black Dragon nest as well for players level 70 and up to conquer. The
December Content Update of Soldier Front 2
December Content Update of Soldier Front 2:
Players will have the opportunity to add themed weapons to their arsenal as an early holiday treat. Rifles like the M4A1 Merry, Bolt417 Snow, and AK103 XM will definitely bring joy to any soldier on the battlefield, while two new M67
Players will have the opportunity to add themed weapons to their arsenal as an early holiday treat. Rifles like the M4A1 Merry, Bolt417 Snow, and AK103 XM will definitely bring joy to any soldier on the battlefield, while two new M67
Wednesday, December 18, 2013
THE RAPTR AWARDS: MOST PLAYED GAMES OF 2013
THE RAPTR AWARDS: MOST PLAYED GAMES OF 2013:
Raptr’s 19-million members have, well, not literally spoken, but definitely cast their votes. Welcome to the only gaming awards based on what games people actually play — the Raptr Awards: Most Played Games of 2013!
Did Call of Duty: Ghosts earn the most playtime of any new game in its 30-day launch window? No! Did Path of Exile, the free-to-play RPG based on the philosophy of “ethical microtransactions” and built by a relatively tiny team in New Zealand rack up more launch hours than a transmedia IP with a tie-in TV show and a game with the DC license? Quite probably!
Raptr’s 19-million members have, well, not literally spoken, but definitely cast their votes. Welcome to the only gaming awards based on what games people actually play — the Raptr Awards: Most Played Games of 2013!
Did Call of Duty: Ghosts earn the most playtime of any new game in its 30-day launch window? No! Did Path of Exile, the free-to-play RPG based on the philosophy of “ethical microtransactions” and built by a relatively tiny team in New Zealand rack up more launch hours than a transmedia IP with a tie-in TV show and a game with the DC license? Quite probably!
Out at midnight: WWII grand strategy game Panzer Corps flies over from PC to iPad with cross-platform play
Out at midnight: WWII grand strategy game Panzer Corps flies over from PC to iPad with cross-platform play:
Slitherine is flying Panzer Corps over from the PC to the iPad tonight. It won't come cheap, by the way, for it'll have a £13.99 / $19.99 price tag wrapped around its virtual neck. This World War II grand strategy game is the spiritual
Slitherine is flying Panzer Corps over from the PC to the iPad tonight. It won't come cheap, by the way, for it'll have a £13.99 / $19.99 price tag wrapped around its virtual neck. This World War II grand strategy game is the spiritual
Extrasolar's unique take on exploration, discovery, and 'free-to-play'
Extrasolar's unique take on exploration, discovery, and 'free-to-play':
Extrasolar is a tough game to describe, but here goes: It's a free-to-play alternate reality browser game about exploring an alien planet, that doesn't actually use the free-to-play business model. ...
Extrasolar is a tough game to describe, but here goes: It's a free-to-play alternate reality browser game about exploring an alien planet, that doesn't actually use the free-to-play business model. ...
Clash of Clans is 2013's top grossing app says Distimo
Clash of Clans is 2013's top grossing app says Distimo:
The year is not yet over, but that hasn't stopped Distimo releasing its 2013 in Review report. Covering the period January to November 2013, many of its conclusions aren't surprising. Thanks in part to its Android release but mainly
The year is not yet over, but that hasn't stopped Distimo releasing its 2013 in Review report. Covering the period January to November 2013, many of its conclusions aren't surprising. Thanks in part to its Android release but mainly
Chart of the Week: Value of Korean app market up 759% in 2013
Chart of the Week: Value of Korean app market up 759% in 2013:
One conclusion from Distimo's 2013 in Review report is how much fastest Asia is growing than the developed countries. Looking at the period January to November 2013, the market intelligence company estimates that thanks to
One conclusion from Distimo's 2013 in Review report is how much fastest Asia is growing than the developed countries. Looking at the period January to November 2013, the market intelligence company estimates that thanks to
After 7 months, GREE's Knights & Dragons tops $5 million in a 30-day period on Google Play
After 7 months, GREE's Knights & Dragons tops $5 million in a 30-day period on Google Play:
GREE has announced that its free-to-play mobile MMO Knights & Dragons has topped $5 million in revenue in a 30-day period seven months after its release on Google Play and the App Store. Momentum for the mobile
GREE has announced that its free-to-play mobile MMO Knights & Dragons has topped $5 million in revenue in a 30-day period seven months after its release on Google Play and the App Store. Momentum for the mobile
F2P games sidelined as Ridiculous Fishing and Badland win Apple's 2013 accolades
F2P games sidelined as Ridiculous Fishing and Badland win Apple's 2013 accolades:
Vlambeer's Ridiculous Fishing and Badland from Frogmind have been named Apple's games of the year on iPhone and iPad respectively, beating out top competition from some of 2013's biggest releases. Revealed – as is
Vlambeer's Ridiculous Fishing and Badland from Frogmind have been named Apple's games of the year on iPhone and iPad respectively, beating out top competition from some of 2013's biggest releases. Revealed – as is
Darkfall: Unholy Wars: Sinspire Cathedral Focus of Latest Patch
Darkfall: Unholy Wars: Sinspire Cathedral Focus of Latest Patch:
The latest Darkfall: Unholy Wars patch notes have been posted. The patch contains a new dungeon, Sinspire Cathedral, and the team has published much of the lore behind it for readers' enjoyment. In addition, Clan Asset
The latest Darkfall: Unholy Wars patch notes have been posted. The patch contains a new dungeon, Sinspire Cathedral, and the team has published much of the lore behind it for readers' enjoyment. In addition, Clan Asset
PS4's video sharing is 'awesome', but mobile has much more potential says Applifier
PS4's video sharing is 'awesome', but mobile has much more potential says Applifier:
Last week saw Applifier reveal that Everyplay – it's video sharing tool for iOS – helps to generate up to 7.5 percent of downloads for games signed up to the service. But it's not just Everyplay, which allows players to upload videos both
Last week saw Applifier reveal that Everyplay – it's video sharing tool for iOS – helps to generate up to 7.5 percent of downloads for games signed up to the service. But it's not just Everyplay, which allows players to upload videos both
Fight for evil in Inferno Legend's open beta today
Fight for evil in Inferno Legend's open beta today:
Filed under: Betas, Fantasy, Trailers, Video, New Titles, News Items, Free-to-Play, Mobile If the idea of jumping in and playing through a game as a traditional villain in Inferno Legend piques your interest, you'll be happy to
Filed under: Betas, Fantasy, Trailers, Video, New Titles, News Items, Free-to-Play, Mobile If the idea of jumping in and playing through a game as a traditional villain in Inferno Legend piques your interest, you'll be happy to
Korean News and Beta Test Announcements
- Actoz action RPG “Dragon Nest” starts Naver Game channeling service.
- Sundaytoyz signs Taiwan, Hong Kong, Singapore publishing contract with Joybomb Entertainment for puzzle game “Anipang Sacheonseong.”
- Orange Crew smartphone game “Moriah Saga R” released in Google Play store and Apple Appstore.
- Neowiz mobile football game “Hidink’s Master League” released in Google Play store.
- Bicore mobile action RPG “Summon Masters” wins “Best Title” at the T-store Awards.
Blog: Layering rewards to engage players of all skill levels
Blog: Layering rewards to engage players of all skill levels:
Moving a design from punishing failure to rewarding success is a change all players appreciate, writes Toni Sala, and layering a reward system with many types of rewards is great for casual and hardcore players. ...
Moving a design from punishing failure to rewarding success is a change all players appreciate, writes Toni Sala, and layering a reward system with many types of rewards is great for casual and hardcore players. ...
Legend of the Condor Heroes: Zero – MOBA mode revealed for action title
Legend of the Condor Heroes: Zero – MOBA mode revealed for action title:
Perfect World seems to be releasing tons of news just before Zero’s first test phase in January over at China. First off, Zero will see a unique feature for instanced dungeons where players can enter and disrupt another party’s
Perfect World seems to be releasing tons of news just before Zero’s first test phase in January over at China. First off, Zero will see a unique feature for instanced dungeons where players can enter and disrupt another party’s
The Stegosaurus Tail: When the 'long tail' grows spikes
The Stegosaurus Tail: When the 'long tail' grows spikes:
Defender's Quest developer Lars Doucet explains how continuing to develop his game resulted in spikes in sales throughout its lifespan -- creating a lucrative long tail. ...
Defender's Quest developer Lars Doucet explains how continuing to develop his game resulted in spikes in sales throughout its lifespan -- creating a lucrative long tail. ...
Mobile games, chat apps a powerful pair, says game investment guru Lasky
Mobile games, chat apps a powerful pair, says game investment guru Lasky:
In an interview with AllThingsD, Benchmark's Mitch Lasky talks about the untapped potential for mobile games to quickly build large playerbases in new markets via distribution on social networks. ...
In an interview with AllThingsD, Benchmark's Mitch Lasky talks about the untapped potential for mobile games to quickly build large playerbases in new markets via distribution on social networks. ...
Review: Reiner Knizia's Razzia - The Mafia Board Game
Review: Reiner Knizia's Razzia - The Mafia Board Game:
About 3.61 seconds into my first game of Razzia, I was overcome with the terrible chill of déjà vu. "I've played this game before," I trembled, "but where?" The answer turned out to be ancient Egypt. Razzia is an almost exact clone of
About 3.61 seconds into my first game of Razzia, I was overcome with the terrible chill of déjà vu. "I've played this game before," I trembled, "but where?" The answer turned out to be ancient Egypt. Razzia is an almost exact clone of
Polish education app start-up Frugoton secures $330,000 seed funding
Polish education app start-up Frugoton secures $330,000 seed funding:
The Polish educational app start-up Frugoton has secured $330,000 in investment funding with independent financial holding firm W Investments leading the charge. Frugoton's rising fortunes come shortly after it announced
The Polish educational app start-up Frugoton has secured $330,000 in investment funding with independent financial holding firm W Investments leading the charge. Frugoton's rising fortunes come shortly after it announced
'LEGO Star Wars: The Complete Saga' Review - Every Saga Has A Beginning
'LEGO Star Wars: The Complete Saga' Review - Every Saga Has A Beginning:
There are so many licensed LEGO games across so many different characters at this point, it's sometimes hard to remember there was a time when LEGO games were borderline-edutainment titles found on PC bargain
There are so many licensed LEGO games across so many different characters at this point, it's sometimes hard to remember there was a time when LEGO games were borderline-edutainment titles found on PC bargain
Fighting Fantasy: Island of the Lizard King Review
Fighting Fantasy: Island of the Lizard King Review:
Fighting Fantasy: Island of the Lizard King Review By Jennifer Allen on December 17th, 2013 Our Rating: :: SOLID STORYTELLINGUniversal App - Designed for iPhone and iPad Telling a gripping yarn with the trademark
Fighting Fantasy: Island of the Lizard King Review By Jennifer Allen on December 17th, 2013 Our Rating: :: SOLID STORYTELLINGUniversal App - Designed for iPhone and iPad Telling a gripping yarn with the trademark
Starborn Anarkist
Starborn Anarkist:
Starborn Anarkist By Mike Deneen on December 17th, 2013 Our Rating: :: RETRO ARCADE SILLINESSUniversal App - Designed for iPhone and iPad Arcade games were designed back in the day to be insanely hard in an effort
Starborn Anarkist By Mike Deneen on December 17th, 2013 Our Rating: :: RETRO ARCADE SILLINESSUniversal App - Designed for iPhone and iPad Arcade games were designed back in the day to be insanely hard in an effort
Civil War II: 1862 Review
Civil War II: 1862 Review:
Civil War II: 1862 Review By Mike Deneen on December 17th, 2013 Our Rating: :: ANOTHER HUNTED COW STRATEGY GAMEUniversal App - Designed for iPhone and iPad Hunted Cow puts out yet another turn based
Civil War II: 1862 Review By Mike Deneen on December 17th, 2013 Our Rating: :: ANOTHER HUNTED COW STRATEGY GAMEUniversal App - Designed for iPhone and iPad Hunted Cow puts out yet another turn based
Get Set Games And The Choice Between Free To Play and Premium Pricing
Get Set Games And The Choice Between Free To Play and Premium Pricing:
Steadily evolving over the years, Get Set Games‘ Mega Run and Mega Jump have seen quite significant changes. Mega Jump was initially released in 2010 as a premium title, before being made free to play in 2011, alongside
Steadily evolving over the years, Get Set Games‘ Mega Run and Mega Jump have seen quite significant changes. Mega Jump was initially released in 2010 as a premium title, before being made free to play in 2011, alongside
Here's 6 Last-minute Ways To Maximize Holiday App Sales
Here's 6 Last-minute Ways To Maximize Holiday App Sales:
Big app download numbers over the holiday can still be yours if you take advantage of these last-minute tips.'Tis that time of year again when app developers are in a year-end push to move as many copies of their apps as
Big app download numbers over the holiday can still be yours if you take advantage of these last-minute tips.'Tis that time of year again when app developers are in a year-end push to move as many copies of their apps as
Crytek's Button-Brown joins London start-up
Crytek's Button-Brown joins London start-up:
"Improbable's technology will allow, for the first time, new gaming experiences"
"Improbable's technology will allow, for the first time, new gaming experiences"
Closers: Dimensional Conflict – First private test to begin next week
Closers: Dimensional Conflict – First private test to begin next week:
After being announced late last year, Korean developer Naddic Games announced that Closers: Dimensional Conflict will be entering its first private test from 21st to 22nd December. The number of players chosen will be kept
After being announced late last year, Korean developer Naddic Games announced that Closers: Dimensional Conflict will be entering its first private test from 21st to 22nd December. The number of players chosen will be kept
LOTRO Executive Producer Looks Ahead to 2014 | Ten Ton Hammer
LOTRO Executive Producer Looks Ahead to 2014 | Ten Ton Hammer:
LOTOR Executive Producer Kate Paiz outlines plans for 2014 by taking a break from expansions and focusing on content improvements and new region additions.
LOTOR Executive Producer Kate Paiz outlines plans for 2014 by taking a break from expansions and focusing on content improvements and new region additions.
O:MFG! It's another PlanetSide 2 performance patch
O:MFG! It's another PlanetSide 2 performance patch:
Filed under: Sci-Fi, Events (In-Game), MMO Industry, PvP, News Items, Free-to-Play, MMOFPS, PlanetSide 2 Hark! It's the second phase of PlanetSide 2's Operation: Make Faster Game! SOE has published "the largest balance
Filed under: Sci-Fi, Events (In-Game), MMO Industry, PvP, News Items, Free-to-Play, MMOFPS, PlanetSide 2 Hark! It's the second phase of PlanetSide 2's Operation: Make Faster Game! SOE has published "the largest balance
F2P Star Wars: Attack Squadrons Space Fighter Announced | Ten Ton Hammer
F2P Star Wars: Attack Squadrons Space Fighter Announced | Ten Ton Hammer:
Area 52 Games and Disney announced reveal first screenshots and trailer for the newly announced F2P Star Wars: Attack Squadrons headed to beta in 2014.
Area 52 Games and Disney announced reveal first screenshots and trailer for the newly announced F2P Star Wars: Attack Squadrons headed to beta in 2014.
Strife – First wave of Closed Beta begins for 2nd generation MOBA
Strife – First wave of Closed Beta begins for 2nd generation MOBA:
[Closed Beta signup] S2 Games, developers of the Free-to-Play Multiplayer Online Battle Arena (MOBA) Heroes of Newerth, today announced is brand-new title Strife has officially moved into the first wave of Closed Beta. The beta
[Closed Beta signup] S2 Games, developers of the Free-to-Play Multiplayer Online Battle Arena (MOBA) Heroes of Newerth, today announced is brand-new title Strife has officially moved into the first wave of Closed Beta. The beta
Final Fantasy XIV: A Realm Reborn: Patch 2.1, A Realm Awoken, Launches
Final Fantasy XIV: A Realm Reborn: Patch 2.1, A Realm Awoken, Launches:
The huge and comprehensive patch, A Realm Awoken, has officially launched across all Final Fantasy XIV: A Realm Reborn servers. The patch includes housing, Beast Tribe quests, daily roulette and much, much more.
The huge and comprehensive patch, A Realm Awoken, has officially launched across all Final Fantasy XIV: A Realm Reborn servers. The patch includes housing, Beast Tribe quests, daily roulette and much, much more.
General: What's Up With Webzen West?
General: What's Up With Webzen West?:
Our latest Free Zone column takes a look at new and assertive steps being made by Webzen to gain a foothold in North America and Europe. See what we discovered and then leave us your own thoughts in the comments.
Our latest Free Zone column takes a look at new and assertive steps being made by Webzen to gain a foothold in North America and Europe. See what we discovered and then leave us your own thoughts in the comments.
Tuesday, December 17, 2013
Smartphone MMO Avabel Online releases new content
Smartphone MMO Avabel Online releases new content:
Filed under: Fantasy, Classes, News Items, Mobile While it didn't impress too much in the beginning, Avabel Online is hoping its latest major content update changes a few minds. A mobile 3-D action game available on both
Filed under: Fantasy, Classes, News Items, Mobile While it didn't impress too much in the beginning, Avabel Online is hoping its latest major content update changes a few minds. A mobile 3-D action game available on both
Jagged Alliance Online starts Spanish open beta
Jagged Alliance Online starts Spanish open beta:
Filed under: Betas, War, Free-to-Play Jagged Alliance Online's community has expanded to include our Spanish-speaking gaming brethren, as the open beta has started today for Spanish and Latin American markets. The Spanish
Filed under: Betas, War, Free-to-Play Jagged Alliance Online's community has expanded to include our Spanish-speaking gaming brethren, as the open beta has started today for Spanish and Latin American markets. The Spanish
R2Games goes retro with Magic Barrage
R2Games goes retro with Magic Barrage:
Filed under: Betas, Fantasy, MMO Industry, New Titles, News Items, Free-to-Play, Browser If smooth graphics have lost their luster and you yearn for the days of yore with pronounced pixels, you should take a look at Magic Barrage,
Filed under: Betas, Fantasy, MMO Industry, New Titles, News Items, Free-to-Play, Browser If smooth graphics have lost their luster and you yearn for the days of yore with pronounced pixels, you should take a look at Magic Barrage,
Kabam brings robot fighting game Blastron to Facebook
Kabam brings robot fighting game Blastron to Facebook:
Image via Kabam Core game developer Kabam has announced the launch of its Blastron robot shooting game on Facebook. Originally released on iPhone and Android (our review), the game sees players controlling robots in side-
Image via Kabam Core game developer Kabam has announced the launch of its Blastron robot shooting game on Facebook. Originally released on iPhone and Android (our review), the game sees players controlling robots in side-
The Three Main Classes in Naruto Spirit
The Three Main Classes in Naruto Spirit:
Naruto Spirit is a tactical browser MMO based on the famous manga Naruto. Joining the ninja world of Naruto Spirit, players can choose one of the 3 Main Jutsu Classes: Ninjutsu, Genjutsu, & Taijutsu, for their character. Continue
Naruto Spirit is a tactical browser MMO based on the famous manga Naruto. Joining the ninja world of Naruto Spirit, players can choose one of the 3 Main Jutsu Classes: Ninjutsu, Genjutsu, & Taijutsu, for their character. Continue
Not So Massively: Novus AEterno's kickstarter, LoL's Yasuo spotlight, and Elite's first alpha test
Not So Massively: Novus AEterno's kickstarter, LoL's Yasuo spotlight, and Elite's first alpha test:
Filed under: Betas, Sci-Fi, Video, EVE Online, Business Models, Game Mechanics, MMO Industry, New Titles, Patches, PvP, News Items, PvE, Free-to-Play, Mobile, Casual, MMORTS, Dev Diaries, Not So Massively, Sandbox,
Filed under: Betas, Sci-Fi, Video, EVE Online, Business Models, Game Mechanics, MMO Industry, New Titles, Patches, PvP, News Items, PvE, Free-to-Play, Mobile, Casual, MMORTS, Dev Diaries, Not So Massively, Sandbox,
Hotel Enigma Review
Hotel Enigma Review:
Hotels are weird places. Whether it's a scream-worthy shower at the Bates or an extended stay at The Overlook, something strange is always bound to happen. Before you arrived at Hotel Enigma, one of the guests disappeared.
Hotels are weird places. Whether it's a scream-worthy shower at the Bates or an extended stay at The Overlook, something strange is always bound to happen. Before you arrived at Hotel Enigma, one of the guests disappeared.
Circus Life Review
Circus Life Review:
Circus Life Review By Lucy Ingram on December 16th, 2013 Our Rating: :: SLIGHT FUN IN SHORT SPELLSiPhone App - Designed for the iPhone, compatible with the iPad Light-hearted and intriguing, Circus Life has a ton of
Circus Life Review By Lucy Ingram on December 16th, 2013 Our Rating: :: SLIGHT FUN IN SHORT SPELLSiPhone App - Designed for the iPhone, compatible with the iPad Light-hearted and intriguing, Circus Life has a ton of
Review: Galaxy Run
Review: Galaxy Run:
In space, no-one can hear you yell, "whee!", but that doesn't stop plucky spaceman Rez from doing it anyway. Galaxy Run is a single-screen endless-running/puzzle hybrid game that takes inspiration from 5th Cell's classic Run
In space, no-one can hear you yell, "whee!", but that doesn't stop plucky spaceman Rez from doing it anyway. Galaxy Run is a single-screen endless-running/puzzle hybrid game that takes inspiration from 5th Cell's classic Run
Quarriors Review
Quarriors Review:
Quarriors Review By Rob Rich on December 16th, 2013 Our Rating: :: DICEYiPad Only App - Designed for the iPad Quarriors is a faithful adaptation of the table-top game, but doesn’t *quite* hit all the right notes. Developer:
Quarriors Review By Rob Rich on December 16th, 2013 Our Rating: :: DICEYiPad Only App - Designed for the iPad Quarriors is a faithful adaptation of the table-top game, but doesn’t *quite* hit all the right notes. Developer:
Panda Pop Review
Panda Pop Review:
We don't want to, you know, spread rumors, but word around the jungle is that pandas are having a hard time propagating. For whatever reason, the beloved black-and-white bears just don't like getting freaky and making babies.The
We don't want to, you know, spread rumors, but word around the jungle is that pandas are having a hard time propagating. For whatever reason, the beloved black-and-white bears just don't like getting freaky and making babies.The
Korean News and Beta Test Announcements
- Onnate golf game “Winning Putt” ends its 1st CBT, 5,000 players participated.
- Enox strategy defense web game “Samguk Yongpap” holds CBT from December 18 to 20.
- Mgame signs Turkey publishing contract with Toyo Games for action MMORPG “Yeolhyeol Kangho 2,” planned for test in Singapore, Malaysia, and Philippines in 2013 and Thailand in 1Q 2014.
- EXE Games UCC shooting game “Brick Force” holds pre-OBT from December 19 to 23.
- Netmarble to release to following games in the 1st half of 2014: strategy action game “Pirates: Treasure Hunters,” shooting game “Brick Force,” action MMORPG “ELOA,” puzzle action RPG “Puzzle & Knights,” action game “Mystic Fighter,” and hero management game “World Heroes Online.”
- ENP Games side-scroll RPG “Zema” holds CBT from December 17 to 19.
- NHN Entertainment establishes three corporations: NHN BlackPick, NHN Studio 629, and NHN PoxelCube.
- YT Studio mobile MORPG “Tower of Ascension” released in Apple Store.
Toca Mini Review
Toca Mini Review:
Toca Mini Review By Amy Solomon on December 16th, 2013 Our Rating: :: CREATIVE CHARACTER BUILDERUniversal App - Designed for iPhone and iPad Toca Mini allows children to to choose their favorite features to create
Toca Mini Review By Amy Solomon on December 16th, 2013 Our Rating: :: CREATIVE CHARACTER BUILDERUniversal App - Designed for iPhone and iPad Toca Mini allows children to to choose their favorite features to create
The Walk Review
The Walk Review:
The Walk Review By Lee Hamlet on December 16th, 2013 Our Rating: :: WALK ON THE WILD SIDEiPhone App - Designed for the iPhone, compatible with the iPad With a captivating storyline and accurate pedometer recordings,
The Walk Review By Lee Hamlet on December 16th, 2013 Our Rating: :: WALK ON THE WILD SIDEiPhone App - Designed for the iPhone, compatible with the iPad With a captivating storyline and accurate pedometer recordings,
Shifts Review
Shifts Review:
Shifts Review By Campbell Bird on December 16th, 2013 Our Rating: :: SAVE THE WORLD, ONE SHIFT AT A TIMEiPad Only App - Designed for the iPad In this sci-fi single player board game, players must choose their crew’s work
Shifts Review By Campbell Bird on December 16th, 2013 Our Rating: :: SAVE THE WORLD, ONE SHIFT AT A TIMEiPad Only App - Designed for the iPad In this sci-fi single player board game, players must choose their crew’s work
'Sonic The Hedgehog 2 Remastered' Review - Setting Right What Once Went Wrong
'Sonic The Hedgehog 2 Remastered' Review - Setting Right What Once Went Wrong:
Poor ol' Sonic sometimes feels like the video game equivalent of a child actor. He blasted onto the scene in his youth, becoming a huge multimedia star and the darling of the industry, with a hugely successful comic, several animated
Poor ol' Sonic sometimes feels like the video game equivalent of a child actor. He blasted onto the scene in his youth, becoming a huge multimedia star and the darling of the industry, with a hugely successful comic, several animated
World of Warcraft: Adventure Time
World of Warcraft: Adventure Time:
In this week's WoW Factor, we take a look at all the WoW news of the past week including a film update and a first look at the new quest helper. Read on before heading to the comments.
In this week's WoW Factor, we take a look at all the WoW news of the past week including a film update and a first look at the new quest helper. Read on before heading to the comments.
The Most Brilliant iPad Game I've Played All Year
The Most Brilliant iPad Game I've Played All Year:
This is Blek. It's a simple name for a simple game, one in which all you have to do to win is draw a single line. Which single line? That's the complicated bit.
This is Blek. It's a simple name for a simple game, one in which all you have to do to win is draw a single line. Which single line? That's the complicated bit.
Mythos: The Sun Sets on January 22nd
Mythos: The Sun Sets on January 22nd:
T3Fun has announced that Mythos Global will shut down on January 22, 2014. No reason is cited for the closure. As a result of the announcement, the game's cash shop will close on December 18th and players will be
T3Fun has announced that Mythos Global will shut down on January 22, 2014. No reason is cited for the closure. As a result of the announcement, the game's cash shop will close on December 18th and players will be
China's mobile gaming market booming thanks to WeChat
China's mobile gaming market booming thanks to WeChat:
China's mobile gaming market experienced unprecedented growth last quarter, thanks mostly to Tencent's decision to add games to its mega-popular WeChat social network. ...
China's mobile gaming market experienced unprecedented growth last quarter, thanks mostly to Tencent's decision to add games to its mega-popular WeChat social network. ...
The Nexus Telegraph: Talking a bit about WildStar's beta
The Nexus Telegraph: Talking a bit about WildStar's beta:
Filed under: Betas, Sci-Fi, Game Mechanics, Opinion, WildStar, The Nexus Telegraph, Subscription, Buy-to-Play As you probably saw last Thursday, the 1-15 beta experience in WildStar had its NDA lifted for us schlubs in the
Filed under: Betas, Sci-Fi, Game Mechanics, Opinion, WildStar, The Nexus Telegraph, Subscription, Buy-to-Play As you probably saw last Thursday, the 1-15 beta experience in WildStar had its NDA lifted for us schlubs in the
Reality TV company Endemol invests $13m in social casino dev Plumbee
Reality TV company Endemol invests $13m in social casino dev Plumbee:
Endemol, producers of reality TV and game shows like Fear Factor and Deal or No Deal hopes to expand its digital reach via investing in Plumbee, a social casino dev started by ex-Playfish execs. ...
Endemol, producers of reality TV and game shows like Fear Factor and Deal or No Deal hopes to expand its digital reach via investing in Plumbee, a social casino dev started by ex-Playfish execs. ...
Hench: The Mix Master – Final test phase set for early next year
Hench: The Mix Master – Final test phase set for early next year:
If you have played or heard of the MMORPG once known as Mix Master, give yourself a pat on the shoulder. Korean developer Aurora Games revealed its sequel, Hench, a couple of years back, and it is ready for the final test phase
If you have played or heard of the MMORPG once known as Mix Master, give yourself a pat on the shoulder. Korean developer Aurora Games revealed its sequel, Hench, a couple of years back, and it is ready for the final test phase
Yulgang 2 – Contract agreement confirmed for localized Turkish server
Yulgang 2 – Contract agreement confirmed for localized Turkish server:
Earlier today, it was reported that Yulgang 2 will be getting its own server located in Turkey. The publisher responsible will be Toyo Games. It is also unknown if developer Mgame will be hosting the North America server on its
Earlier today, it was reported that Yulgang 2 will be getting its own server located in Turkey. The publisher responsible will be Toyo Games. It is also unknown if developer Mgame will be hosting the North America server on its
Monday, December 16, 2013
Assassin's Creed Pirates review: Yo ho ho and a bottle of fun
Assassin's Creed Pirates review: Yo ho ho and a bottle of fun:
Assassin's Creed Pirates is misleading. For one, it doesn't have to be called Assassin's Creed. The only thing that's in common with the series is the inclusion of pirates and ship battles, but that's all Assassin's Creed Pirates is: pirate ship battles. There's no assassinating. There's not parkour. None. Zippo. Zilch. What there is, though, are pirate ship battles, loot and pirate hymns.
You play as pirate captain on the up-and-up Alonzo Batilla. After a few tutorial missions, earning a new ship and learning combat, you're off on your own across multiple open maps as you search for a legendary treasure. Honestly, the story doesn't matter. It's there to just measure progress.
Assassin's Creed Pirates is misleading. For one, it doesn't have to be called Assassin's Creed. The only thing that's in common with the series is the inclusion of pirates and ship battles, but that's all Assassin's Creed Pirates is: pirate ship battles. There's no assassinating. There's not parkour. None. Zippo. Zilch. What there is, though, are pirate ship battles, loot and pirate hymns.
You play as pirate captain on the up-and-up Alonzo Batilla. After a few tutorial missions, earning a new ship and learning combat, you're off on your own across multiple open maps as you search for a legendary treasure. Honestly, the story doesn't matter. It's there to just measure progress.
Warframe Review: Cyborg ninja all the things
Warframe Review: Cyborg ninja all the things:
If you've longed for a game that let you play as a cyborg ninja that teams up with other cyborg ninjas to shoot and slash hordes of enemies, Warframe has got you covered. Digital Extremes has crafted an intense, high adrenaline co-op multiplayer game in a free-to-play format that's both highly addicting and extremely fun. However, all of this does come with a giant asterisk.
If you've longed for a game that let you play as a cyborg ninja that teams up with other cyborg ninjas to shoot and slash hordes of enemies, Warframe has got you covered. Digital Extremes has crafted an intense, high adrenaline co-op multiplayer game in a free-to-play format that's both highly addicting and extremely fun. However, all of this does come with a giant asterisk.
Korean News and Beta Test Announcements
- Funnigloo web MMORPG “Prince of Hero” starts Picaon Game channeling service.
- GameInsight fantasy adventure game “Magic Kingdom” released via T-store.
- Efun Company Limited smartphone fantasy RPG “Deamoon” released in T-store.
- Liveplex mobile game “Queens Blade, Another Story” released.
General: Warfare: Open Beta Sees Two New Features
General: Warfare: Open Beta Sees Two New Features:
NGames has announced that a pair of new features has been added to the open beta of Warfare, its F2P, browser-based RPG/MMO/Action/Sim title. The pair are random events, The Black Market and Dark Alliance Attack, that, when
NGames has announced that a pair of new features has been added to the open beta of Warfare, its F2P, browser-based RPG/MMO/Action/Sim title. The pair are random events, The Black Market and Dark Alliance Attack, that, when
Naruto Spirit – New global publisher reveals upcoming Naruto web game
Naruto Spirit – New global publisher reveals upcoming Naruto web game:
[Press release] Naruto Spirit is a tactical browser MMO based on the famous manga Naruto developed by YeahGame. In the game, the player will play as a young Ninja trying to improve himself through intense training to protect his
[Press release] Naruto Spirit is a tactical browser MMO based on the famous manga Naruto developed by YeahGame. In the game, the player will play as a young Ninja trying to improve himself through intense training to protect his
HeroWarz – Closed Beta 2 gameplay videos for new online action RPG
HeroWarz – Closed Beta 2 gameplay videos for new online action RPG:
The maiden title for studio A.Storm, HeroWarz is currently going through Closed Beta 2 in Korea. Led by Yoon Jong Kim, former producer of Nexon’s Dungeon & Fighter and Cyphers, HeroWarz is an online action RPG with an
The maiden title for studio A.Storm, HeroWarz is currently going through Closed Beta 2 in Korea. Led by Yoon Jong Kim, former producer of Nexon’s Dungeon & Fighter and Cyphers, HeroWarz is an online action RPG with an
Ludia brings Battle Arena update to Jurassic Park Builder on Facebook, mobile
Ludia brings Battle Arena update to Jurassic Park Builder on Facebook, mobile:
Image via Ludia Ludia has announced a game changing update for Jurassic Park Builder on Facebook, bringing a Battle Arena mode to the game. Players can now choose their best dinosaurs and take them into combat against
Image via Ludia Ludia has announced a game changing update for Jurassic Park Builder on Facebook, bringing a Battle Arena mode to the game. Players can now choose their best dinosaurs and take them into combat against
Cameleon-labs looking for donors to fund futuristic cyperpunk motorcycle racing game Rascal Rider
Cameleon-labs looking for donors to fund futuristic cyperpunk motorcycle racing game Rascal Rider:
While gladiatorial combat may no longer be, well, en vogue, we can satiate our modern-day thirst for bloodsports through gaming. In fact, Cameleon-labs is banking on our desire for virtual violence to fund Rascal Rider. Like in Road
While gladiatorial combat may no longer be, well, en vogue, we can satiate our modern-day thirst for bloodsports through gaming. In fact, Cameleon-labs is banking on our desire for virtual violence to fund Rascal Rider. Like in Road
MMObility: Legacy of a Thousand Suns goes mobile
MMObility: Legacy of a Thousand Suns goes mobile:
Filed under: Business Models, Game Mechanics, Previews, Opinion, Free-to-Play, Browser, Mobile, Hands-On, Casual, First Impressions, Miscellaneous, MMObility Legacy of a Thousand Suns by developer 5th Planet Games is a
Filed under: Business Models, Game Mechanics, Previews, Opinion, Free-to-Play, Browser, Mobile, Hands-On, Casual, First Impressions, Miscellaneous, MMObility Legacy of a Thousand Suns by developer 5th Planet Games is a
Tough Nuts Pinball Review
Tough Nuts Pinball Review:
Tough Nuts Pinball Review By Blake Grundman on December 13th, 2013 Our Rating: :: SAVE THOSE QUARTERSUniversal App - Designed for iPhone and iPad A interesting hybrid of classic and modern pinball monetization that ends
Tough Nuts Pinball Review By Blake Grundman on December 13th, 2013 Our Rating: :: SAVE THOSE QUARTERSUniversal App - Designed for iPhone and iPad A interesting hybrid of classic and modern pinball monetization that ends
Prime World videos show off new heroes and new skins
Prime World videos show off new heroes and new skins:
Filed under: Fantasy, Game Mechanics, New Titles, Patches, PvP, News Items, Free-to-Play, MOBA If you wanted a fight in style with a new outfit for the holidays, Prime World has got you covered. Nival just released patch 9.12.5,
Filed under: Fantasy, Game Mechanics, New Titles, Patches, PvP, News Items, Free-to-Play, MOBA If you wanted a fight in style with a new outfit for the holidays, Prime World has got you covered. Nival just released patch 9.12.5,
Molten Games is building something called Blunderbuss
Molten Games is building something called Blunderbuss:
Filed under: Fantasy, MMO Industry, New Titles, News Items, Free-to-Play Remember last summer when Molten Games sent out a press release saying that it had picked up ex-Blizzard and SOE personnel as well as a
Filed under: Fantasy, MMO Industry, New Titles, News Items, Free-to-Play Remember last summer when Molten Games sent out a press release saying that it had picked up ex-Blizzard and SOE personnel as well as a
Use the force: How one company is looking to democratise A/B testing
Use the force: How one company is looking to democratise A/B testing:
Boiled right down, games development is a series of tough decisions, whether you're ironing out that difficulty curve or, as is increasingly the case, determining your in-app purchase pricing structure. All developers have to
Boiled right down, games development is a series of tough decisions, whether you're ironing out that difficulty curve or, as is increasingly the case, determining your in-app purchase pricing structure. All developers have to
Mega Run Plus Review
Mega Run Plus Review:
Mega Run Plus Review By Jennifer Allen on December 13th, 2013 Our Rating: :: FAST-PACED SIMPLICITYUniversal App - Designed for iPhone and iPad Fast-paced and vibrant in many ways, Mega Run Plus is a premium version of
Mega Run Plus Review By Jennifer Allen on December 13th, 2013 Our Rating: :: FAST-PACED SIMPLICITYUniversal App - Designed for iPhone and iPad Fast-paced and vibrant in many ways, Mega Run Plus is a premium version of
Jetbee Review
Jetbee Review:
Jetbee Review By Angela LaFollette on December 13th, 2013 Our Rating: :: QUIRKY RACINGUniversal App - Designed for iPhone and iPad A vertical racing free-to-play game that looks great on the surface, but suffers from in-
Jetbee Review By Angela LaFollette on December 13th, 2013 Our Rating: :: QUIRKY RACINGUniversal App - Designed for iPhone and iPad A vertical racing free-to-play game that looks great on the surface, but suffers from in-
Letters From Nowhere: A Hidden Object Mystery Review
Letters From Nowhere: A Hidden Object Mystery Review:
Letters From Nowhere: A Hidden Object Mystery Review By Jennifer Allen on December 13th, 2013 Our Rating: :: ENJOYABLE BUT RESTRICTIVEiPad Only App - Designed for the iPad Letters From Nowhere will last Hidden
Letters From Nowhere: A Hidden Object Mystery Review By Jennifer Allen on December 13th, 2013 Our Rating: :: ENJOYABLE BUT RESTRICTIVEiPad Only App - Designed for the iPad Letters From Nowhere will last Hidden
Fiz: The Brewery Management Game Review
Fiz: The Brewery Management Game Review:
There's something romantic about the idea that someone could start out brewing beer in his or her own basement and wind up taking the world of adult beverages by storm. If you don't think trying to live out that fantasy
There's something romantic about the idea that someone could start out brewing beer in his or her own basement and wind up taking the world of adult beverages by storm. If you don't think trying to live out that fantasy
Review: Gregg
Review: Gregg:
Gregg is a clever puzzle-platformer that for the most part gets things spot on. You play as the flat-headed title character who, choked with guilt after letting a sleepwalking chicken die, resolves to protect them from the pitfalls they face
Gregg is a clever puzzle-platformer that for the most part gets things spot on. You play as the flat-headed title character who, choked with guilt after letting a sleepwalking chicken die, resolves to protect them from the pitfalls they face
Review: Cyro
Review: Cyro:
Cyro - which owes rather a large debt to Kuru Kuru Kururin on GBA - is a game about building a tower to the moon. You're in charge of some earnest little creatures who want to improve their lot in life, and you're going to do so
Cyro - which owes rather a large debt to Kuru Kuru Kururin on GBA - is a game about building a tower to the moon. You're in charge of some earnest little creatures who want to improve their lot in life, and you're going to do so
Closed Beta Begins for Diablo III: Reaper of Souls | Ten Ton Hammer
Closed Beta Begins for Diablo III: Reaper of Souls | Ten Ton Hammer:
Check your inboxes. The first expansion to Diablo III heads kicks off its public closed beta phase this week.
Check your inboxes. The first expansion to Diablo III heads kicks off its public closed beta phase this week.
CrossFire 2 – Game engine reportedly confirmed for in-development sequel
CrossFire 2 – Game engine reportedly confirmed for in-development sequel:
[Source] After it was announced earlier that CrossFire 2 has started development and is currently hiring to fill the team, a new Korean report has claimed that the game engine of choice will be Unreal Engine 3. Content
[Source] After it was announced earlier that CrossFire 2 has started development and is currently hiring to fill the team, a new Korean report has claimed that the game engine of choice will be Unreal Engine 3. Content
EverQuest Next: Explaining It All
EverQuest Next: Explaining It All:
A separate pair of interesting features cropped up last week to help explain exactly what EverQuest Next: Landmark is and how it differs from EverQuest Next itself. We take a look at what was revealed and offer a few thoughts.
A separate pair of interesting features cropped up last week to help explain exactly what EverQuest Next: Landmark is and how it differs from EverQuest Next itself. We take a look at what was revealed and offer a few thoughts.
Make My MMO: Crowdfunding December 1 - 14, 2013
Make My MMO: Crowdfunding December 1 - 14, 2013:
Filed under: Events (Real-World), MMO Industry, New Titles, Massively Meta, Miscellaneous, Crowdfunding, Make My MMO If it seems as if crowdfunding's gone into a turkey coma lately, you aren't just imagining things -- at least as
Filed under: Events (Real-World), MMO Industry, New Titles, Massively Meta, Miscellaneous, Crowdfunding, Make My MMO If it seems as if crowdfunding's gone into a turkey coma lately, you aren't just imagining things -- at least as
Betawatch: December 7 - 13, 2013
Betawatch: December 7 - 13, 2013:
Filed under: Betas, MMO Industry, News Items, Betawatch, Miscellaneous If you really want to get into the EverQuest Next Landmark beta, the good news is that there's a more or less foolproof way to do so. The bad news is that
Filed under: Betas, MMO Industry, News Items, Betawatch, Miscellaneous If you really want to get into the EverQuest Next Landmark beta, the good news is that there's a more or less foolproof way to do so. The bad news is that
The 5 trends that defined the game industry in 2013
The 5 trends that defined the game industry in 2013:
Gamasutra editor-in-chief Kris Graft steps back to look at the big picture in 2013. Here are the trends that shaped the year in video games. ...
Gamasutra editor-in-chief Kris Graft steps back to look at the big picture in 2013. Here are the trends that shaped the year in video games. ...
Star Wars: The Old Republic reveals second anniversary rewards
Star Wars: The Old Republic reveals second anniversary rewards:
Filed under: Sci-Fi, News Items, Free-to-Play, Star Wars: The Old Republic, Anniversaries The 20th of this month marks the two-year anniversary of Star Wars: The Old Republic, and BioWare is bestowing upon players a couple of
Filed under: Sci-Fi, News Items, Free-to-Play, Star Wars: The Old Republic, Anniversaries The 20th of this month marks the two-year anniversary of Star Wars: The Old Republic, and BioWare is bestowing upon players a couple of
Rise and Shiny: Eldevin
Rise and Shiny: Eldevin:
Filed under: Screenshots, Video, Game Mechanics, New Titles, Opinion, Free-to-Play, Browser, Hands-On, Casual, Roleplaying, Rise and Shiny, Livestream, Sandbox Sometimes, this column scares me. I eventually had to
Filed under: Screenshots, Video, Game Mechanics, New Titles, Opinion, Free-to-Play, Browser, Hands-On, Casual, Roleplaying, Rise and Shiny, Livestream, Sandbox Sometimes, this column scares me. I eventually had to
'Sorcery! 2' Review - Continue The Adventure In This Bigger And Better Chapter
'Sorcery! 2' Review - Continue The Adventure In This Bigger And Better Chapter:
If nothing else, the year 2013 has been a great one for gamebooks. With Tin Man Games continuing their excellent work with original and licensed works that faithfully recreate the feeling of a real book, Forge Reply and Bulkypix
If nothing else, the year 2013 has been a great one for gamebooks. With Tin Man Games continuing their excellent work with original and licensed works that faithfully recreate the feeling of a real book, Forge Reply and Bulkypix
'Assassin's Creed Pirates' Review - A Little Light on the Booty
'Assassin's Creed Pirates' Review - A Little Light on the Booty:
For most console and portable gamers, the Assassin’s Creed series is (or should be) a household name as far as open-world objective-based action is concerned. However, it hasn’t really made much of a splash on the mobile
For most console and portable gamers, the Assassin’s Creed series is (or should be) a household name as far as open-world objective-based action is concerned. However, it hasn’t really made much of a splash on the mobile
'Pretentious Game' Review – Riddles Of Love and Platforms
'Pretentious Game' Review – Riddles Of Love and Platforms:
These days, any game that leaves an emotional impact on the player (in a smart way) is ridiculed as being pretentious. By definition, the label is accurate, but typically falls under a negative connotation. It's understandable
These days, any game that leaves an emotional impact on the player (in a smart way) is ridiculed as being pretentious. By definition, the label is accurate, but typically falls under a negative connotation. It's understandable
Want To Get More Retweets? Try Doing This
Want To Get More Retweets? Try Doing This:
A new report shows what sort of tweets get recycled the most.A new report from TrackMaven analyzing 1,423 Twitter accounts and well over a million tweets was released today, showing exactly what makes a successful tweet--
A new report shows what sort of tweets get recycled the most.A new report from TrackMaven analyzing 1,423 Twitter accounts and well over a million tweets was released today, showing exactly what makes a successful tweet--
Friday, December 13, 2013
What players do with user generated content, and why
What players do with user generated content, and why:
The Player-Authors Project, a study to found out what players do with user generated content and why, has concluded. Here, one of the study's authors shares the results. ...
The Player-Authors Project, a study to found out what players do with user generated content and why, has concluded. Here, one of the study's authors shares the results. ...
Monster Madness Online: The first Unreal Engine 3 browser game
Monster Madness Online: The first Unreal Engine 3 browser game:
While some developers believe that HTML5 will provide the future for browser games, Firefox company Mozilla has plans to bridge the gap between existing technologies and the web. ...
While some developers believe that HTML5 will provide the future for browser games, Firefox company Mozilla has plans to bridge the gap between existing technologies and the web. ...
Shroud of the Avatar enters first phase of early access testing
Shroud of the Avatar enters first phase of early access testing:
Filed under: Betas, Fantasy, News Items, Sandbox, Crowdfunding, Shroud of the Avatar Backers of Portalarium's crowd-funded title Shroud of the Avatar are getting their first glimpse at the game today as the title enters the first part of
Filed under: Betas, Fantasy, News Items, Sandbox, Crowdfunding, Shroud of the Avatar Backers of Portalarium's crowd-funded title Shroud of the Avatar are getting their first glimpse at the game today as the title enters the first part of
General: Arena of Heroes Released for iPad
General: Arena of Heroes Released for iPad:
Perfect World Entertainment has announced that its cross-platform MOBA, Arena of Heroes, has been released for iPad. The first fifty thousand players to download the game will receive the "Molten Ivan" character skin for free.
Perfect World Entertainment has announced that its cross-platform MOBA, Arena of Heroes, has been released for iPad. The first fifty thousand players to download the game will receive the "Molten Ivan" character skin for free.
2013: The year of mature monetisation, static App Store charts, and £2 supermarket chickens
2013: The year of mature monetisation, static App Store charts, and £2 supermarket chickens:
The crazy Christmas season is finally here and, as a result, it's time to consider just what 2013 has meant for the mobile games industry. Looking back across the year, it's hard to look past the tremendous success the likes
The crazy Christmas season is finally here and, as a result, it's time to consider just what 2013 has meant for the mobile games industry. Looking back across the year, it's hard to look past the tremendous success the likes
Club Penguin on iPad takes a big leap forward
Club Penguin on iPad takes a big leap forward:
As of today, My Penguin, the mobile companion app to the popular children's virtual world Club Penguin, is no more - but only because it's becoming Club Penguin for iPad.When it launched back in May, My Penguin was designed to
As of today, My Penguin, the mobile companion app to the popular children's virtual world Club Penguin, is no more - but only because it's becoming Club Penguin for iPad.When it launched back in May, My Penguin was designed to
Kiip to power rewards for all ZeptoLab games
Kiip to power rewards for all ZeptoLab games:
Mobile rewards platform Kiip has announced a new partnership today with developer ZeptoLab, which will effectively be bringing their unique digital rewards to all games in the ZeptoLab catalogue, like the hugely popular Cut
Mobile rewards platform Kiip has announced a new partnership today with developer ZeptoLab, which will effectively be bringing their unique digital rewards to all games in the ZeptoLab catalogue, like the hugely popular Cut
Fiz: The Brewery Management Game Review
Fiz: The Brewery Management Game Review:
Fiz: The Brewery Management Game Review By Campbell Bird on December 12th, 2013 Our Rating: :: NO IAP'S, JUST IBU'SUniversal App - Designed for iPhone and iPad Fiz lets players live out a career as a craft brewer in this
Fiz: The Brewery Management Game Review By Campbell Bird on December 12th, 2013 Our Rating: :: NO IAP'S, JUST IBU'SUniversal App - Designed for iPhone and iPad Fiz lets players live out a career as a craft brewer in this
Ski Safari: Adventure Time Review
Ski Safari: Adventure Time Review:
Ski Safari: Adventure Time Review By Carter Dotson on December 12th, 2013 Our Rating: :: TIME TO SKIUniversal App - Designed for iPhone and iPad Like Ski Safari? Like Adventure Time? Want to play Ski Safari with Adventure Time
Ski Safari: Adventure Time Review By Carter Dotson on December 12th, 2013 Our Rating: :: TIME TO SKIUniversal App - Designed for iPhone and iPad Like Ski Safari? Like Adventure Time? Want to play Ski Safari with Adventure Time
Want to keep Korean gamers engaged? Plan 50 content updates per year
Want to keep Korean gamers engaged? Plan 50 content updates per year:
You'd never have known there was a cloud hanging over this year's G-Star convention if you went the lines that built up outside of Busan's BEXCO center. Nevertheless, a looming tariff on Korean gaming companies coupled with
You'd never have known there was a cloud hanging over this year's G-Star convention if you went the lines that built up outside of Busan's BEXCO center. Nevertheless, a looming tariff on Korean gaming companies coupled with
Nival raises $6 million for global expansion
Nival raises $6 million for global expansion:
Russian developer brings in new investment from Almaz Capital
Russian developer brings in new investment from Almaz Capital
Asta: The War of Tears and Winds – New playable race to provide loli flair
Asta: The War of Tears and Winds – New playable race to provide loli flair:
Having launched in South Korea for a few months now, details for the final part of the first content update were released, introducing a brand new race, the Raksasa. Arriving on 19th November, the race apparently is the “loli” one
Having launched in South Korea for a few months now, details for the final part of the first content update were released, introducing a brand new race, the Raksasa. Arriving on 19th November, the race apparently is the “loli” one
Band Stars Review
Band Stars Review:
Band Stars Review By Blake Grundman on December 12th, 2013 Our Rating: :: A DISSONANT CHORD Universal App - Designed for iPhone and iPad Free-to-play management games tend to fall into the trap of monetizing before
Band Stars Review By Blake Grundman on December 12th, 2013 Our Rating: :: A DISSONANT CHORD Universal App - Designed for iPhone and iPad Free-to-play management games tend to fall into the trap of monetizing before
Phrazzle Review
Phrazzle Review:
Phrazzle Review By Stacy Barnes on December 12th, 2013 Our Rating: :: IT'S JUST SEMANTICSUniversal App - Designed for iPhone and iPad There is good (but not always so clean) fun to be had in Phrazzle, the quickie contest of
Phrazzle Review By Stacy Barnes on December 12th, 2013 Our Rating: :: IT'S JUST SEMANTICSUniversal App - Designed for iPhone and iPad There is good (but not always so clean) fun to be had in Phrazzle, the quickie contest of
Monster Eat Sushi Review
Monster Eat Sushi Review:
Monster Eat Sushi Review By Jennifer Allen on December 12th, 2013 Our Rating: :: FAST PACED SUSHI DEALINGiPad Only App - Designed for the iPad Fun and quirky, Monster Eat Sushi is a fast paced time management game
Monster Eat Sushi Review By Jennifer Allen on December 12th, 2013 Our Rating: :: FAST PACED SUSHI DEALINGiPad Only App - Designed for the iPad Fun and quirky, Monster Eat Sushi is a fast paced time management game
The Room Two Review
The Room Two Review:
The Room Two Review By Jennifer Allen on December 12th, 2013 Our Rating: :: FANTASTIC PUZZLINGiPad Only App - Designed for the iPad Bigger, better, stronger, The Room Two is an exceptional sequel to the equally exceptional
The Room Two Review By Jennifer Allen on December 12th, 2013 Our Rating: :: FANTASTIC PUZZLINGiPad Only App - Designed for the iPad Bigger, better, stronger, The Room Two is an exceptional sequel to the equally exceptional
Clash of Clans now worlds’ top grossing game in GooglePlay
Clash of Clans now worlds’ top grossing game in GooglePlay:
Within two months of its launch, Clash of Clans became the worlds’ top grossing game in the Playstore based on November revenues. On its climb to the top, SuperCell’s game exceeded the revenues of Candy Crush, despite having averaged only one fifth of CandyCrush’ download numbers. GooglePlay now accounts for approximately one third of the total money generated by Clash of Clans. On iOS devices last month, Candy Crush had slightly more than double the number of downloads than Clash of Clans.
The lead that Candy Crush maintains on iOS devices secures its number one position overall across app stores. The recently launched Candy Crush for Kakao version has pushed the game to over $1.3 million a day, which means King is taking home about $1m a day.
Within two months of its launch, Clash of Clans became the worlds’ top grossing game in the Playstore based on November revenues. On its climb to the top, SuperCell’s game exceeded the revenues of Candy Crush, despite having averaged only one fifth of CandyCrush’ download numbers. GooglePlay now accounts for approximately one third of the total money generated by Clash of Clans. On iOS devices last month, Candy Crush had slightly more than double the number of downloads than Clash of Clans.
The lead that Candy Crush maintains on iOS devices secures its number one position overall across app stores. The recently launched Candy Crush for Kakao version has pushed the game to over $1.3 million a day, which means King is taking home about $1m a day.
US digital games market update: November 2013
US digital games market update: November 2013:
The combined digital games market totaled $1,066 million in sales in November, up 25% compared to November last year. November sales figures were a testament to the continued importance of retail game sales, as a 31% month-over-month spike in the PC and console DLC segment, reaching $325 million in sales, offset a 17% decline in free-to-play. A year ago, the combined sales for PC and console DLC totaled $230 million. The social and mobile game categories grew by a few percentage points month-over-month, even as its top earners show no sign of weakness.
The combined digital games market totaled $1,066 million in sales in November, up 25% compared to November last year. November sales figures were a testament to the continued importance of retail game sales, as a 31% month-over-month spike in the PC and console DLC segment, reaching $325 million in sales, offset a 17% decline in free-to-play. A year ago, the combined sales for PC and console DLC totaled $230 million. The social and mobile game categories grew by a few percentage points month-over-month, even as its top earners show no sign of weakness.
Korean News and Beta Test Announcements
- ENP Games side-scroll RPG “Zema” holds CBT from December 17 to 19.
- Nbuzz action racing game “DeadCrush” starts Facebook beta test.
- Zepetto FPS “Point Blank” starts Malaysia-Singapore CBT via Garena in January 2014.
- App Bank Games mobile golf game “Dungeons & Golf” released in Australia and Canada via Apple Appstore.
- Rekoo Korea smartphone three kingdom TCG “General-Beginning of a Legend” released in Google Play store, KT Olleh market, and LGU+ Store.
- Cybird football management game “Barcode Footballer” released.
- Game Insight smartphone MMORPG “Dragon Eternity” released in Google Play store, web browser, and Facebook.
- Gamevil mobile MMORPG “Legend of Master Online” starts CBT.
- Kabam action defense strategy game “Dark District” released in iOS version, soon in Android version.
Assassin's Creed Pirates Review
Assassin's Creed Pirates Review:
To be a pirate is to value freedom above all else. If you plunder enough gold, instill enough fear, and get out before the world tears you down, you can be the most free man or woman in the world. At least that's Assassin's Creed's
To be a pirate is to value freedom above all else. If you plunder enough gold, instill enough fear, and get out before the world tears you down, you can be the most free man or woman in the world. At least that's Assassin's Creed's
Review: Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas
Review: Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas:
Whether or not it actually works, you've got to give Rockstar some credit for even attempting to bring crime caper Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas to mobile. This is a game, after all, where you can drive cars and boats, shoot
Whether or not it actually works, you've got to give Rockstar some credit for even attempting to bring crime caper Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas to mobile. This is a game, after all, where you can drive cars and boats, shoot
WildStar: PvP - Chaotic & Strategic
WildStar: PvP - Chaotic & Strategic:
Information about WildStar has come largely from Carbine Studios....until today. We have a full suite of articles that cover the game in general, PvP, crafting, the Medic and Engineer classes and housing. It's a ton of information
Information about WildStar has come largely from Carbine Studios....until today. We have a full suite of articles that cover the game in general, PvP, crafting, the Medic and Engineer classes and housing. It's a ton of information
WildStar: Player Housing - More Than Just an Add-On
WildStar: Player Housing - More Than Just an Add-On:
Information about WildStar has come largely from Carbine Studios....until today. We have a full suite of articles that cover the game in general, PvP, crafting, the Medic and Engineer classes and housing. It's a ton of information
Information about WildStar has come largely from Carbine Studios....until today. We have a full suite of articles that cover the game in general, PvP, crafting, the Medic and Engineer classes and housing. It's a ton of information
WildStar: Turning into a Formidable MMO
WildStar: Turning into a Formidable MMO:
Information about WildStar has come largely from Carbine Studios....until today. We have a full suite of articles that cover the game in general, PvP, crafting, the Medic and Engineer classes and housing. It's a ton of information
Information about WildStar has come largely from Carbine Studios....until today. We have a full suite of articles that cover the game in general, PvP, crafting, the Medic and Engineer classes and housing. It's a ton of information
Inside The Company That Powers Twitter's New Tailored Audience Program
Inside The Company That Powers Twitter's New Tailored Audience Program:
Twitter's new Tailored Audiences product lets advertisers show Promoted Tweets to people who have expressed interest in their brands elsewhere on the web.Nobody likes to feel like their web activities are being blatantly
Twitter's new Tailored Audiences product lets advertisers show Promoted Tweets to people who have expressed interest in their brands elsewhere on the web.Nobody likes to feel like their web activities are being blatantly
Review: Lawless
Review: Lawless:
Everybody loves light gun games. They're exhilarating virtual shooting galleries, exuberant tests of marksmanship that offer an almost uniquely close connection between player action and on-screen consequence. And
Everybody loves light gun games. They're exhilarating virtual shooting galleries, exuberant tests of marksmanship that offer an almost uniquely close connection between player action and on-screen consequence. And
'Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas' Review - Throw Some Chedda' at This Incredible Port
'Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas' Review - Throw Some Chedda' at This Incredible Port:
Like most Grand Theft Auto games, Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas launched with loads of fanfare and like many GTA's before it, its release in 2004 marked a significant evolution in the depth, complexity, and overall size of the game. In
Like most Grand Theft Auto games, Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas launched with loads of fanfare and like many GTA's before it, its release in 2004 marked a significant evolution in the depth, complexity, and overall size of the game. In
'RPG Chronus Arc' Review - A Surprisingly Solid Effort
'RPG Chronus Arc' Review - A Surprisingly Solid Effort:
I swear, Kemco must get a bulk discount on orphaned protagonists. As many games from this publisher do, Chronus Arc opens by showing us a horrible tragedy that befell the hero of the game at some point in the past. In fine RPG
I swear, Kemco must get a bulk discount on orphaned protagonists. As many games from this publisher do, Chronus Arc opens by showing us a horrible tragedy that befell the hero of the game at some point in the past. In fine RPG
Angry Birds Go is our first step to take the brand in new directions, says Rovio
Angry Birds Go is our first step to take the brand in new directions, says Rovio:
It's four years since a struggling eight-man team in Espoo, Finland, released a $1.99 iPhone game on the budget label of a little-known UK publisher-aggregator. One price cut and a couple of months later, Angry Birds had sold
It's four years since a struggling eight-man team in Espoo, Finland, released a $1.99 iPhone game on the budget label of a little-known UK publisher-aggregator. One price cut and a couple of months later, Angry Birds had sold
Blog: 6 serious design failures of free-to-play games
Blog: 6 serious design failures of free-to-play games:
Educator and developer Michael Eilers takes free-to-play developers to task for the mechanics they put in their games -- including many you find in most F2P RPGs and strategy games. ...
Educator and developer Michael Eilers takes free-to-play developers to task for the mechanics they put in their games -- including many you find in most F2P RPGs and strategy games. ...
Perfect World International's New Horizons expansion launches December 18th
Perfect World International's New Horizons expansion launches December 18th:
Filed under: Fantasy, Perfect World International, Expansions, News Items, Free-to-Play Last month, Perfect World Entertainment unveiled the New Horizons expansion for Perfect World International and teased players with
Filed under: Fantasy, Perfect World International, Expansions, News Items, Free-to-Play Last month, Perfect World Entertainment unveiled the New Horizons expansion for Perfect World International and teased players with
Japan is now the world's biggest spender on mobile apps
Japan is now the world's biggest spender on mobile apps:
Revenue from mobile game sales has been particularly robust, due in part to rapid proliferation of smartphones in Japan and the ease of paying for games and other apps on the Google Play Store. ...
Revenue from mobile game sales has been particularly robust, due in part to rapid proliferation of smartphones in Japan and the ease of paying for games and other apps on the Google Play Store. ...
Keep Flyin': An Exclusive First Look at Firefly Online
Keep Flyin': An Exclusive First Look at Firefly Online:
Browncoats rejoice! Joss Whedon's space Western Firefly may never return to television, but the 'verse goes on. And soon, you'll be able to have a ship and crew of your own, when Firefly Online launches for the PC and Mac. We've got
Browncoats rejoice! Joss Whedon's space Western Firefly may never return to television, but the 'verse goes on. And soon, you'll be able to have a ship and crew of your own, when Firefly Online launches for the PC and Mac. We've got
World Bosses Coming to AoC December 25th | Ten Ton Hammer
World Bosses Coming to AoC December 25th | Ten Ton Hammer:
Age of Conan’s latest update makes several tweaks and fixes but also adds the new World Boss event that will start later this month.
Age of Conan’s latest update makes several tweaks and fixes but also adds the new World Boss event that will start later this month.
LotRO begins selling instant level 50 characters
LotRO begins selling instant level 50 characters:
Filed under: Fantasy, Lord of the Rings Online, Free-to-Play, Promotions After testing the waters of the beta server, Lord of the Rings Online has decided that the waters of level-booster sales are inviting enough to try out a limited-
Filed under: Fantasy, Lord of the Rings Online, Free-to-Play, Promotions After testing the waters of the beta server, Lord of the Rings Online has decided that the waters of level-booster sales are inviting enough to try out a limited-
NPD: Xbox One is the "fastest-selling" console in November and Call of Duty leads software
NPD: Xbox One is the "fastest-selling" console in November and Call of Duty leads software:
Just ahead of the full NPD results, Sony said that PS4 was the "top-selling next-gen platform for both hardware and software in November." However, Microsoft countered with the claim that for the same month, the Xbox One was
Just ahead of the full NPD results, Sony said that PS4 was the "top-selling next-gen platform for both hardware and software in November." However, Microsoft countered with the claim that for the same month, the Xbox One was
Thursday, December 12, 2013
Review: The Room 2
Review: The Room 2:
Halfway through my first play through of The Room 2 I realised I was sat in total darkness. The only light in the whole of the house spilling out from the screen of my iPad. It was a window into another world, dark and full of danger,
Halfway through my first play through of The Room 2 I realised I was sat in total darkness. The only light in the whole of the house spilling out from the screen of my iPad. It was a window into another world, dark and full of danger,
InAppFuel’s Ilya Nikolayev talks mobile monetization
InAppFuel’s Ilya Nikolayev talks mobile monetization:
One of the more intriguing panels at this year’s inaugural Inside Mobile Apps conference (New York; December 3-4) will be Mobile Monetization: How to convert free to play into paying customers.
One of the speakers scheduled will be Ilya Nikolayev, a social and mobile vet whose mini-game monetization product, InAppFuel, launched just last week.
Inside Mobile Apps caught up with Nikolayev to find out more about his new unique brand, how it works, and why he thinks it will help drive both engagement and monetization to the games that utilize its functionality.
One of the more intriguing panels at this year’s inaugural Inside Mobile Apps conference (New York; December 3-4) will be Mobile Monetization: How to convert free to play into paying customers.
One of the speakers scheduled will be Ilya Nikolayev, a social and mobile vet whose mini-game monetization product, InAppFuel, launched just last week.
Inside Mobile Apps caught up with Nikolayev to find out more about his new unique brand, how it works, and why he thinks it will help drive both engagement and monetization to the games that utilize its functionality.
Infographic: The Brazilian Games Market
Infographic: The Brazilian Games Market:
Brazil is currently number 11 in the terms of games revenues, making it the highest ranking country in the LATAM region. Brazil has one of the highest player/payer ratios in the world with 61% of its 48.8 million gamers spending money. Despite healthy growth figures, spending on mobile games in Brazil is lagging behind, representing only a fraction of the total Brazilian games market. This is illustrated by relatively low rankings in the iPhone and GooglePlay app stores. For the moment, Brazil is more geared towards MMO and social gaming on the PC and is experiencing enormous console gaming growth.
Brazil is currently number 11 in the terms of games revenues, making it the highest ranking country in the LATAM region. Brazil has one of the highest player/payer ratios in the world with 61% of its 48.8 million gamers spending money. Despite healthy growth figures, spending on mobile games in Brazil is lagging behind, representing only a fraction of the total Brazilian games market. This is illustrated by relatively low rankings in the iPhone and GooglePlay app stores. For the moment, Brazil is more geared towards MMO and social gaming on the PC and is experiencing enormous console gaming growth.
Legacy of a Thousand Suns – 5th Planet Games Embraces Cross-Platform Play, With a Slight Catch
Legacy of a Thousand Suns – 5th Planet Games Embraces Cross-Platform Play, With a Slight Catch:
Legacy of a Thousand Suns – 5th Planet Games Embraces Cross-Platform Play, With a Slight Catch Posted by Rob Rich on December 11th, 2013 [ permalink ] iPhone App - Designed for the iPhone, compatible with the iPad
Legacy of a Thousand Suns – 5th Planet Games Embraces Cross-Platform Play, With a Slight Catch Posted by Rob Rich on December 11th, 2013 [ permalink ] iPhone App - Designed for the iPhone, compatible with the iPad
Small World 2 lands on Android with cross-platform play
Small World 2 lands on Android with cross-platform play:
While the Silver Award-winning digital board game Small World 2 has been charming iOS players since September, only today have Android players had a chance to join in. That's right, Small World 2 is now available on Google
While the Silver Award-winning digital board game Small World 2 has been charming iOS players since September, only today have Android players had a chance to join in. That's right, Small World 2 is now available on Google
CCP lays off 15 in Atlanta, but World of Darkness MMO continues dev
CCP lays off 15 in Atlanta, but World of Darkness MMO continues dev:
CCP games today laid off approximately 15 developers working on its long-in-development World of Darkness MMORPG at its Atlanta, Georgia offices, Gamasutra confirms. ...
CCP games today laid off approximately 15 developers working on its long-in-development World of Darkness MMORPG at its Atlanta, Georgia offices, Gamasutra confirms. ...
Crytek working with DeNA to develop F2P mobile game
Crytek working with DeNA to develop F2P mobile game:
The Collectables, a 3D squad shooter coming in 2014, will be the first mobile free-to-play game powered by CryEngine. ...
The Collectables, a 3D squad shooter coming in 2014, will be the first mobile free-to-play game powered by CryEngine. ...
Side-scrolling Blade Hunter starts alpha tomorrow
Side-scrolling Blade Hunter starts alpha tomorrow:
Filed under: Betas, Trailers, Video, New Titles, News Items, Free-to-Play, Browser What do you do when you just have an urge to log in and beat something up? R2Games invites you to come try Blade Hunter, a new free-to-
Filed under: Betas, Trailers, Video, New Titles, News Items, Free-to-Play, Browser What do you do when you just have an urge to log in and beat something up? R2Games invites you to come try Blade Hunter, a new free-to-
Dynasty Warriors Online shutting down in North America
Dynasty Warriors Online shutting down in North America:
Filed under: Fantasy, Free-to-Play, Sunsets Aeria Games is not having a good month, apparently. Shortly after the company announced the closure of Lime Odyssey in Korea, it broke the news to the Dynasty Warriors community that
Filed under: Fantasy, Free-to-Play, Sunsets Aeria Games is not having a good month, apparently. Shortly after the company announced the closure of Lime Odyssey in Korea, it broke the news to the Dynasty Warriors community that
'The Wolf Among Us' Review - Red in Tooth and Claw
'The Wolf Among Us' Review - Red in Tooth and Claw:
The first thing that happens in Telltale Games’ The Wolf Among Us is that Sheriff Bigby Wolf talks to a toad in a cardigan. The second thing, at least for me, is that he gets beaten to death (twice). Apparent cause of death is an axe
The first thing that happens in Telltale Games’ The Wolf Among Us is that Sheriff Bigby Wolf talks to a toad in a cardigan. The second thing, at least for me, is that he gets beaten to death (twice). Apparent cause of death is an axe
Robotslayer – Volume 1 Review
Robotslayer – Volume 1 Review:
Robotslayer – Volume 1 Review By Jennifer Allen on December 11th, 2013 Our Rating: :: INTRIGUING STORYLINEiPad Only App - Designed for the iPad Some text issues aside, Robotslayer – Volume 1 tells an entertaining story of
Robotslayer – Volume 1 Review By Jennifer Allen on December 11th, 2013 Our Rating: :: INTRIGUING STORYLINEiPad Only App - Designed for the iPad Some text issues aside, Robotslayer – Volume 1 tells an entertaining story of
contine?9876543210 Review
contine?9876543210 Review:
contine?9876543210 Review By Mike Deneen on December 11th, 2013 Our Rating: :: EXISTENTIAL MIND TRIP Universal App - Designed for iPhone and iPad A very peculiar game that answers the age-old questions: What happens
contine?9876543210 Review By Mike Deneen on December 11th, 2013 Our Rating: :: EXISTENTIAL MIND TRIP Universal App - Designed for iPhone and iPad A very peculiar game that answers the age-old questions: What happens
Sirtet Review
Sirtet Review:
Sirtet Review By Arron Hirst on December 11th, 2013 Our Rating: :: TWIST ON AN OLD CLASSICiPad Only App - Designed for the iPad Sirtet may initially look like that familiar tile-matching arcade title we’re all likely familiar with, but
Sirtet Review By Arron Hirst on December 11th, 2013 Our Rating: :: TWIST ON AN OLD CLASSICiPad Only App - Designed for the iPad Sirtet may initially look like that familiar tile-matching arcade title we’re all likely familiar with, but
Korean News and Beta Test Announcements
- Smilegate action game “Fighting Star” holds 1st test from December 12 to 15.
- Smilegate FPS “Crossfire” starts formal service today.
- Nine Board Games smartphone social dating rhythm game “Rhythm N Joy” released in Korea Apple Store.
- YD Online mobile simulation RPG “Runes of Dragon” released in T-store.
Angry Birds Go! Review
Angry Birds Go! Review:
Angry Birds Go! Review By Arron Hirst on December 11th, 2013 Our Rating: :: BIRDTASTICUniversal App - Designed for iPhone and iPad Rovio has built a certain polish around the Angry Birds brand, and this new entry to the
Angry Birds Go! Review By Arron Hirst on December 11th, 2013 Our Rating: :: BIRDTASTICUniversal App - Designed for iPhone and iPad Rovio has built a certain polish around the Angry Birds brand, and this new entry to the
Heroes of Dragon Age Review
Heroes of Dragon Age Review:
Heroes of Dragon Age Review By Arron Hirst on December 11th, 2013 Our Rating: :: TOO DETAILEDUniversal App - Designed for iPhone and iPad Part of a genre where every strategic battle title begins to look familiar, Heroes of
Heroes of Dragon Age Review By Arron Hirst on December 11th, 2013 Our Rating: :: TOO DETAILEDUniversal App - Designed for iPhone and iPad Part of a genre where every strategic battle title begins to look familiar, Heroes of
Angry Birds Go! Review
Angry Birds Go! Review:
Angry Birds helped us fall in love with the physics of speed all over again. Bad Piggies taught us how much fun could be had with pigs on wheels. With titles like these in the series past, I suppose an Angry Birds kart racer was
Angry Birds helped us fall in love with the physics of speed all over again. Bad Piggies taught us how much fun could be had with pigs on wheels. With titles like these in the series past, I suppose an Angry Birds kart racer was
Click to play: Video sharing generating up to 7.5% of daily installs for Everyplay games
Click to play: Video sharing generating up to 7.5% of daily installs for Everyplay games:
Video sharing is becoming an increasingly powerful promo tool for indie games, with Applifier's Everyplay platform accounting for up to 7.5 percent of daily installs for games signed up for the service. Indeed, in the last 12
Video sharing is becoming an increasingly powerful promo tool for indie games, with Applifier's Everyplay platform accounting for up to 7.5 percent of daily installs for games signed up for the service. Indeed, in the last 12
The Elder Scrolls Online release date announced, console versions coming later
The Elder Scrolls Online release date announced, console versions coming later:
Along with the first and awesome look at PVP content in Bethesda's Elder Scrolls Online, we now know when we can finally...
Along with the first and awesome look at PVP content in Bethesda's Elder Scrolls Online, we now know when we can finally...
DC Universe Online's War of the Light DLC and Armories
DC Universe Online's War of the Light DLC and Armories:
Filed under: Sci-Fi, Super-hero, Screenshots, Video, Expansions, Game Mechanics, Patches, Previews, PvP, PvE, Free-to-Play, Consoles, DC Universe Online, Livestream If you are a follower of DC Universe Online, you
Filed under: Sci-Fi, Super-hero, Screenshots, Video, Expansions, Game Mechanics, Patches, Previews, PvP, PvE, Free-to-Play, Consoles, DC Universe Online, Livestream If you are a follower of DC Universe Online, you
Leisure Suit Larry creator leaves Replay Games
Leisure Suit Larry creator leaves Replay Games:
Al Lowe has decided that it is time to return to retirement
Al Lowe has decided that it is time to return to retirement
Report: Independent studio Terminal Reality has shut down
Report: Independent studio Terminal Reality has shut down:
Social media comments by a former longtime employee suggest that the Texas-based studio has closed down, though details are scant. ...
Social media comments by a former longtime employee suggest that the Texas-based studio has closed down, though details are scant. ...
Cabal Online – The mighty Gladiator arrives as 7th character class
Cabal Online – The mighty Gladiator arrives as 7th character class:
Cabal Online today announce a massive content update, with new maps, gears and stuff. The spotlight fell on the 7th and new class to join the fight, Gladiator. First teased quite a number of months back, Gladiator uses a
Cabal Online today announce a massive content update, with new maps, gears and stuff. The spotlight fell on the 7th and new class to join the fight, Gladiator. First teased quite a number of months back, Gladiator uses a
Lineage 2: Valiance Goes Live
Lineage 2: Valiance Goes Live:
Lineage II players will want to head back into the game now that the Valiance content expansion is in service. Valiance gives players a chance to revisit old haunts such as the Hellbound hunting area and to check out returning raid
Lineage II players will want to head back into the game now that the Valiance content expansion is in service. Valiance gives players a chance to revisit old haunts such as the Hellbound hunting area and to check out returning raid
Kontagent, PlayHaven to merge
Kontagent, PlayHaven to merge:
Companies teaming up to help app developers "understand user behavior, decide what it means, and act immediately to impact their businesses"
Companies teaming up to help app developers "understand user behavior, decide what it means, and act immediately to impact their businesses"
Ship-spinning perfected: Hands-on with World of Warplanes' launch
Ship-spinning perfected: Hands-on with World of Warplanes' launch:
Filed under: Historical, Game Mechanics, Launches, MMO Industry, New Titles, PvP, Opinion, War, Free-to-Play, Hands-On, First Impressions, World of Warplanes On paper, World of Warplanes is a game I should love. I've been
Filed under: Historical, Game Mechanics, Launches, MMO Industry, New Titles, PvP, Opinion, War, Free-to-Play, Hands-On, First Impressions, World of Warplanes On paper, World of Warplanes is a game I should love. I've been
ArcheAge – XLGAMES details library dungeon for upcoming 1.0 update
ArcheAge – XLGAMES details library dungeon for upcoming 1.0 update:
Teased just recently, developer XLGAMES confirmed that the upcoming library dungeon will be 1 of the core content found in the version 1.0 update, scheduled for January 2014. There is a long story behind this magical place
Teased just recently, developer XLGAMES confirmed that the upcoming library dungeon will be 1 of the core content found in the version 1.0 update, scheduled for January 2014. There is a long story behind this magical place
Vindictus: Bringing Vindictus Back into the Limelight
Vindictus: Bringing Vindictus Back into the Limelight:
Nexon's Vindictus has been quietly undergoing major update cycles and making big game improvements over time. We caught up with Matthew McCullough to talk about the recent changes to Vindictus and what the future
Nexon's Vindictus has been quietly undergoing major update cycles and making big game improvements over time. We caught up with Matthew McCullough to talk about the recent changes to Vindictus and what the future
Wednesday, December 11, 2013
nWay (ChronoBlade) raises $5 million in funding
nWay raises $5 million in funding:
Studio from Realtime Worlds vets takes total funding to $11 million
Studio from Realtime Worlds vets takes total funding to $11 million
Chart of the Week: Why getting players to opt-in to game push notifications matters
Chart of the Week: Why getting players to opt-in to game push notifications matters:
As any viewers of our Monetizer videos will know, I'm a big fan of push notifications. I just think almost all game developers use them dreadfully - a push notification prompt is often the first thing a potential player will
As any viewers of our Monetizer videos will know, I'm a big fan of push notifications. I just think almost all game developers use them dreadfully - a push notification prompt is often the first thing a potential player will
Yodo1 secures another $11M for its Japanese, Korean expansion
Yodo1 secures another $11M for its Japanese, Korean expansion:
Off the back of a new global mobile publishing strategy, Chinese mobile game publisher Yodo1 has raised $11 million in funding, and opened a new production studio. ...
Off the back of a new global mobile publishing strategy, Chinese mobile game publisher Yodo1 has raised $11 million in funding, and opened a new production studio. ...
Miniclip hits 250 million mobile downloads
Miniclip hits 250 million mobile downloads:
"Game players know that the Miniclip brand represents great quality games"
"Game players know that the Miniclip brand represents great quality games"
Korean News and Beta Test Announcements
- Onnate golf game “Winning Putt” holds open CBT from December 11 to 15.
- Nwoox strategy defense web game “Samguk Yongpap” holds CBT tester recruitment from December 12 to 17.
- Kunlun Korea mobile 3D MMORPG “Crazy Horde” to be released in January 2014.
- Efun Company Limited smartphone fantasy RPG “Deamoon” to be released in Google Play store.
- Funnyvil defense game “Jurassic Dino Defense" released in Apple Appstore.
- Neocyon mobile shooting game “Let’s Shooting” released in 3 Korean open markets.
- YD Online mobile RPG “Kimmimaou” released in iOS, tomorrow in Android market.
- snapThinking mobile strategy simulation game “CAPOGAMES Three Kingdowm W” released.
- Andamul Korea mobile card battle game “Sword Girls S” released in Japan via KT Japan.
Inferno Legend moves into closed beta testing
Inferno Legend moves into closed beta testing:
Filed under: Betas, Fantasy, New Titles, News Items, Browser, Mobile Have you ever sat down to play Diablo III and thought that the game would be better if you were playing alongside the villains? Considering the fact that angels in
Filed under: Betas, Fantasy, New Titles, News Items, Browser, Mobile Have you ever sat down to play Diablo III and thought that the game would be better if you were playing alongside the villains? Considering the fact that angels in
Sci-Fi Sandbox MMOG Entropy Hits Steam Early Access | Ten Ton Hammer
Sci-Fi Sandbox MMOG Entropy Hits Steam Early Access | Ten Ton Hammer:
Battlestar Galactica Online developer Artplant returns to space with their new sci-fi MMOG, Entropy.
Battlestar Galactica Online developer Artplant returns to space with their new sci-fi MMOG, Entropy.
General: World of Shadows Makes NA Debut
General: World of Shadows Makes NA Debut:
Playtox has announced that its popular MMO, World of Shadows, is ready for launch in North America. The game can be played on any device with a browser installed and does not require a separate download.
Playtox has announced that its popular MMO, World of Shadows, is ready for launch in North America. The game can be played on any device with a browser installed and does not require a separate download.
Neowiz Games – Bless and Project Black Sheep heading to China
Neowiz Games – Bless and Project Black Sheep heading to China:
Earlier today, it was announced that ChangYou, 1 of the major gaming publisher and developer in China, has signed Neowiz’s Bless and Project Black Sheep for the region. Known as the biggest gaming market in the world,
Earlier today, it was announced that ChangYou, 1 of the major gaming publisher and developer in China, has signed Neowiz’s Bless and Project Black Sheep for the region. Known as the biggest gaming market in the world,
Do you know what your users are thinking? With Featurespace's adaptive behavioural analytics you do
Do you know what your users are thinking? With Featurespace's adaptive behavioural analytics you do:
Featurespace was co-founded by Dave Excell and Professor Bill Fitzgerald, Professor of Applied Statistics and Signal Processing at Cambridge University. It combines machine learning with a new approach to modelling
Featurespace was co-founded by Dave Excell and Professor Bill Fitzgerald, Professor of Applied Statistics and Signal Processing at Cambridge University. It combines machine learning with a new approach to modelling
Railsimulator.com becomes Dovetail Games
Railsimulator.com becomes Dovetail Games:
Rob O'Farrell joins as company prepares to expand beyond trains
Rob O'Farrell joins as company prepares to expand beyond trains
Mobile reward network PaeDae raises $11.6 million to grow user-centric advertising
Mobile reward network PaeDae raises $11.6 million to grow user-centric advertising:
White label mobile rewards network PaeDae (pronounced 'PayDay') has announced it's closed a $11.6 million funding round. A mixture of equity and debt, the investment had been accumulated over a number of months, but
White label mobile rewards network PaeDae (pronounced 'PayDay') has announced it's closed a $11.6 million funding round. A mixture of equity and debt, the investment had been accumulated over a number of months, but
Age of Heroes – New action 3D MOBA from China aiming for the big league
Age of Heroes – New action 3D MOBA from China aiming for the big league:
With the MOBA genre growing exponentially in China, no thanks for Dota 2, SMITE and League of Legends, a little-known developer there recently announced Age of Heroes, its very own action non-target 3D MOBA title. And to
With the MOBA genre growing exponentially in China, no thanks for Dota 2, SMITE and League of Legends, a little-known developer there recently announced Age of Heroes, its very own action non-target 3D MOBA title. And to
Riot Games launches new API in open beta
Riot Games launches new API in open beta:
Riot Games' new tools are a show of support for app developers in the League of Legends community. ...
Riot Games' new tools are a show of support for app developers in the League of Legends community. ...
Arkbreaker DLC Hits Defiance Today | Ten Ton Hammer
Arkbreaker DLC Hits Defiance Today | Ten Ton Hammer:
The second DLC to Defiance deploys today to bring a permanent change to arkfalls on PC Xbox 360, and partially on the PS3.
The second DLC to Defiance deploys today to bring a permanent change to arkfalls on PC Xbox 360, and partially on the PS3.
Wakfu: Multimen Enter the Fray
Wakfu: Multimen Enter the Fray:
Both DOFUS and Wakfu players can take advantage of the latest update and the arrival of "multimen", companions to share the burden of battle with players. In addition, Ankama announced that new holiday events are now
Both DOFUS and Wakfu players can take advantage of the latest update and the arrival of "multimen", companions to share the burden of battle with players. In addition, Ankama announced that new holiday events are now
Final Fantasy XI gets a nice juicy patch
Final Fantasy XI gets a nice juicy patch:
Filed under: Fantasy, Final Fantasy XI, Patches, PvP, News Items, PvE, Subscription, MMORPG Square Enix is pushing live a hefty patch for Final Fantasy XI. The patch, which lands December 11th JST (Japan Standard
Filed under: Fantasy, Final Fantasy XI, Patches, PvP, News Items, PvE, Subscription, MMORPG Square Enix is pushing live a hefty patch for Final Fantasy XI. The patch, which lands December 11th JST (Japan Standard
First impressions of Heroes of the Obelisk
First impressions of Heroes of the Obelisk:
Filed under: Screenshots, Classes, Game Mechanics, New Titles, Opinion, Free-to-Play, Hands-On, Casual, First Impressions Heroes of the Obelisk might look familiar, probably because its developers are the same folks who
Filed under: Screenshots, Classes, Game Mechanics, New Titles, Opinion, Free-to-Play, Hands-On, Casual, First Impressions Heroes of the Obelisk might look familiar, probably because its developers are the same folks who
SOE patches Vanguard database fixes, eyes Cave of Wonders
SOE patches Vanguard database fixes, eyes Cave of Wonders:
Filed under: Fantasy, MMO Industry, Patches, News Items, Vanguard, Free-to-Play SOE has patched the latest version of Vanguard to the live server. Today's downtime was used to implement the database performance
Filed under: Fantasy, MMO Industry, Patches, News Items, Vanguard, Free-to-Play SOE has patched the latest version of Vanguard to the live server. Today's downtime was used to implement the database performance
Storm8 launches new publishing arm with Mad Head's War of Dragons
Storm8 launches new publishing arm with Mad Head's War of Dragons:
US mobile pioneer Storm8 was early into free-to-play mobile games and it's been building its reach ever since. So now with over 600 million downloads and 50 million active monthly players, it's looking beyond its own internal
US mobile pioneer Storm8 was early into free-to-play mobile games and it's been building its reach ever since. So now with over 600 million downloads and 50 million active monthly players, it's looking beyond its own internal
Chinese mobile games market rises 75% in Q3 to $600 million
Chinese mobile games market rises 75% in Q3 to $600 million:
According to data from iResearch, the Chinese mobile games market rose 75 percent during the three months from July to September, compared to Q3 2012. In terms of absolute figures, iResearch estimates the market size to be
According to data from iResearch, the Chinese mobile games market rose 75 percent during the three months from July to September, compared to Q3 2012. In terms of absolute figures, iResearch estimates the market size to be
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