Conquer Online: Age of Jiang Hu - Sneak Peek!:
Conquer Online will officially release its new expansion, the “Age of Jiang Hu”, on July 18th, and new information about CO’s upcoming content has been
Friday, June 28, 2013
Marvel Heroes Review: MMO-lite - Edit
Marvel Heroes Review: MMO-lite:
I’ll tell you the truth, I’m still not entirely sure how to classify this game. It bills itself as an MMORPG, but I don’t think that’s an accurate label. While it certainly is online and there are certainly a multitude of people playing at any given moment, it feels far more like a solo game with some occasional cooperative situations. I also don’t consider this an RPG. While there is a definite story and each player character is technically a part of that story, with so many copies of the same characters running around the landscape, neither of those things ring true.
I’ll tell you the truth, I’m still not entirely sure how to classify this game. It bills itself as an MMORPG, but I don’t think that’s an accurate label. While it certainly is online and there are certainly a multitude of people playing at any given moment, it feels far more like a solo game with some occasional cooperative situations. I also don’t consider this an RPG. While there is a definite story and each player character is technically a part of that story, with so many copies of the same characters running around the landscape, neither of those things ring true.
Star Citizen Interviews: E3 2013: Chatting Star Citizen with Chris Roberts
Star Citizen Interviews: E3 2013: Chatting Star Citizen with Chris Roberts:
One could easily argue that the space sim was essentially dead before Chris Roberts resurfaced last year with the announcement of Star Citizen. Games along the lines of Freelancer or Wing Commander were just seemingly too niche to earn solid returns in an environment where the cost of game development continues to skyrocket. As a long-time fan of these sorts of games, I’ve been waiting for the next X-Wing Alliance for probably more than 10 years now, though I’d all but given hope.
One could easily argue that the space sim was essentially dead before Chris Roberts resurfaced last year with the announcement of Star Citizen. Games along the lines of Freelancer or Wing Commander were just seemingly too niche to earn solid returns in an environment where the cost of game development continues to skyrocket. As a long-time fan of these sorts of games, I’ve been waiting for the next X-Wing Alliance for probably more than 10 years now, though I’d all but given hope.
X.A.O.C's Unique Systems: Sound-Waving Skill? Bury Losers?
X.A.O.C's Unique Systems: Sound-Waving Skill? Bury Losers?:
X.A.O.C is MMORPG that developed by a Taiwan game company, Winking Entertainment, it has been prepared for 8 years, the developer believe that players
X.A.O.C is MMORPG that developed by a Taiwan game company, Winking Entertainment, it has been prepared for 8 years, the developer believe that players
EA's Wilson: Origin is not about transactions, it's about service
EA's Wilson: Origin is not about transactions, it's about service:
EVP Andrew Wilson intends to "re-establish Origin as a service to gamers, not as a means to drive transactions"
EVP Andrew Wilson intends to "re-establish Origin as a service to gamers, not as a means to drive transactions"
Siegecraft TD Review
Siegecraft TD Review:
There isn't a whole lot wrong with Siegecraft TD. It's a nigh-on perfect representation of the current state of the tower defense game, filled to the brim
There isn't a whole lot wrong with Siegecraft TD. It's a nigh-on perfect representation of the current state of the tower defense game, filled to the brim
Sony: "It's not the decline of consoles, it's the decline of a generation"
Sony: "It's not the decline of consoles, it's the decline of a generation":
Shuhei Yoshida adamant consoles can still innovate in a world of pioneering mobile and business disruption
Shuhei Yoshida adamant consoles can still innovate in a world of pioneering mobile and business disruption
Lost Continent: ArcheAge needs a business model, too
Lost Continent: ArcheAge needs a business model, too:
Filed under: Fantasy, Business Models, Game Mechanics, MMO Industry, New Titles, PvP, Opinion, Free-to-Play, ArcheAge, Sandbox, Subscription, Buy-to-
Filed under: Fantasy, Business Models, Game Mechanics, MMO Industry, New Titles, PvP, Opinion, Free-to-Play, ArcheAge, Sandbox, Subscription, Buy-to-
Why I Play: RIFT
Why I Play: RIFT:
Filed under: Fantasy, Opinion, Free-to-Play, RIFT, Why I Play I've heard the common complaints. Heck, I've been the one issuing them from time to time. RIFT
Filed under: Fantasy, Opinion, Free-to-Play, RIFT, Why I Play I've heard the common complaints. Heck, I've been the one issuing them from time to time. RIFT
The Ultimate Guide To Mobile App & Game Marketing
The Ultimate Guide To Mobile App & Game Marketing:
Whether you are making a traditional mobile app or an iOS / Android game, marketing strategy is a crucial step on the way to success. Read these ultimate tips and learn how to market your mobile applications.
Whether you are making a traditional mobile app or an iOS / Android game, marketing strategy is a crucial step on the way to success. Read these ultimate tips and learn how to market your mobile applications.
Korean News and Beta Test Announcements
- Cykan Entertainment “Lime Odyssey” opens teaser site, to re-open on July 4.
- Sega Publishing Korea acquired KTH online game business.
- NHN portal (Naver) and game (NHN Entertainment) to be separate entities.
- Lemon mobile RPG “RF Online” launched in Apple Appstore.
The next chapter of The Aurora World launches with in-game events
The next chapter of The Aurora World launches with in-game events:
Filed under: Fantasy, Events (In-Game), Patches, PvP, News Items, Free-to-Play Not one to dilly-dally around (it moved The Aurora World from closed to open
Filed under: Fantasy, Events (In-Game), Patches, PvP, News Items, Free-to-Play Not one to dilly-dally around (it moved The Aurora World from closed to open
GigaMedia increases focus on social casino, plans launch suite of casino games
GigaMedia increases focus on social casino, plans launch suite of casino games:
As many developers shift toward social casino games, Taipei-based GigaMedia announced that it would be launching a new suite of casino games last Tuesday.
As many developers shift toward social casino games, Taipei-based GigaMedia announced that it would be launching a new suite of casino games last Tuesday.
Dragon's Prophet: Review in Progress #3
Dragon's Prophet: Review in Progress #3:
As we wind down our series of Review in Progress articles for Dragon's Prophet, we find ourselves nearing the end of our discovery process on the way to offering
As we wind down our series of Review in Progress articles for Dragon's Prophet, we find ourselves nearing the end of our discovery process on the way to offering
Starborn Wanderers Preview
Starborn Wanderers Preview:
After finding continued success in the casual games market with titles like 2020: My Country and Mirrors of Albion, Game Insight has decided to set their
After finding continued success in the casual games market with titles like 2020: My Country and Mirrors of Albion, Game Insight has decided to set their
Mobile games are big business, but Activision isn't taking the leap just yet
Mobile games are big business, but Activision isn't taking the leap just yet:
You'd think that megapublisher Activision would be investing more in mobile game development. After all, everyone says mobile games are the future. ...
You'd think that megapublisher Activision would be investing more in mobile game development. After all, everyone says mobile games are the future. ...
Xbox One policy changes get thumbs up from Ubisoft
Xbox One policy changes get thumbs up from Ubisoft:
CEO Yves Guillemot on next-gen price tags, Wii U support, Far Cry 3: Blood Dragon passing 500,000 sold
CEO Yves Guillemot on next-gen price tags, Wii U support, Far Cry 3: Blood Dragon passing 500,000 sold
GunZ 2: The Second Duel Unveils European Teaser Website
GunZ 2: The Second Duel Unveils European Teaser Website:
GunZ 2: The Second Duel has just been greenlit on Steam, the European server of GunZ 2 has launched its new game website (http://gunz2.eu/), and the GunZ 2
GunZ 2: The Second Duel has just been greenlit on Steam, the European server of GunZ 2 has launched its new game website (http://gunz2.eu/), and the GunZ 2
Knights of Pen & Paper: +1 Edition Review
Knights of Pen & Paper: +1 Edition Review:
When you've got an already awesome retro RPG, there's only one thing to do to make it even more awesome: make it +1, naturally. Okay, sure, a +3 game would
When you've got an already awesome retro RPG, there's only one thing to do to make it even more awesome: make it +1, naturally. Okay, sure, a +3 game would
Unity offered free of charge to Microsoft Studios dev partners
Unity offered free of charge to Microsoft Studios dev partners:
Unity's Xbox 360 and One toolsets will be available free of charge to Microsoft Studios development partners, Microsoft announced today. Unity will also offer free
Unity's Xbox 360 and One toolsets will be available free of charge to Microsoft Studios development partners, Microsoft announced today. Unity will also offer free
Don't Tell Professor Layton, But I'm Certain This Is Not His Son
Don't Tell Professor Layton, But I'm Certain This Is Not His Son:
The biggest mystery of Level-5's Layton Brothers: Mystery Room is who exactly is Alfendi Layton's biological father, because it sure as hell isn't the good
The biggest mystery of Level-5's Layton Brothers: Mystery Room is who exactly is Alfendi Layton's biological father, because it sure as hell isn't the good
Garfield Is The Last Character That Needed An Endless Runner
Garfield Is The Last Character That Needed An Endless Runner:
"In Garfield's dreams, he can fly!" reads the description for the latest mobile game starring everybody's favorite cartoon cat three decades ago. Okay. Read more...
"In Garfield's dreams, he can fly!" reads the description for the latest mobile game starring everybody's favorite cartoon cat three decades ago. Okay. Read more...
Kabam sees "small" layoffs as company shifts to mobile
Kabam sees "small" layoffs as company shifts to mobile:
Kabam plans to hire an additional 200 employees this year
Kabam plans to hire an additional 200 employees this year
Nintendo and Smartphones: No New Leaf
Nintendo and Smartphones: No New Leaf:
Putting Nintendo franchises on smartphones would reach more players - but it might be economic suicide in the long-term
Putting Nintendo franchises on smartphones would reach more players - but it might be economic suicide in the long-term
Jetpack Joyride experiments with 'timed-to-free' DLC
Jetpack Joyride experiments with 'timed-to-free' DLC:
Jetpack Joyride studio Halfbrick is trialing a new kind of DLC -- the sort that initially costs money, but warns the player that it will go free within a set number of days. ...
Jetpack Joyride studio Halfbrick is trialing a new kind of DLC -- the sort that initially costs money, but warns the player that it will go free within a set number of days. ...
Leisure Suit Larry: Reloaded, the modern remake of the original Leisure Suit Larry adventure game fr
Leisure Suit Larry: Reloaded, the modern remake of the original Leisure Suit Larry adventure game fr:
Leisure Suit Larry: Reloaded, the modern remake of the original Leisure Suit Larry adventure game from 1987, is now available from creator Replay Games'
Leisure Suit Larry: Reloaded, the modern remake of the original Leisure Suit Larry adventure game from 1987, is now available from creator Replay Games'
Atlus parent company files for bankruptcy
Atlus parent company files for bankruptcy:
Index wants to keep the game business alive, trouble continues for execs
Index wants to keep the game business alive, trouble continues for execs
New tool opens door for easy player-made mobile videos
New tool opens door for easy player-made mobile videos:
One company is providing tools that make recording and sharing mobile gameplay easier. Applifier's Everyplay replays for FaceCam lets players record
One company is providing tools that make recording and sharing mobile gameplay easier. Applifier's Everyplay replays for FaceCam lets players record
XCOM: Enemy Unknown Review
XCOM: Enemy Unknown Review:
When XCOM: Enemy Unknown launched on PC and consoles last year, it immediately entered the game of the year discussion. A successor to the classic
When XCOM: Enemy Unknown launched on PC and consoles last year, it immediately entered the game of the year discussion. A successor to the classic
Tynon: Now in Official Release
Tynon: Now in Official Release:
The Tynon team has announced that the action, story-driven MMO game has officially launched. Players can begin play immediately due to the game's browser
The Tynon team has announced that the action, story-driven MMO game has officially launched. Players can begin play immediately due to the game's browser
PlanetSide 2 is letting players make the missions
PlanetSide 2 is letting players make the missions:
Filed under: Sci-Fi, Game Mechanics, News Items, Free-to-Play, MMOFPS, PlanetSide 2, Player-Generated Content The world of PlanetSide 2 is a battlefield,
Filed under: Sci-Fi, Game Mechanics, News Items, Free-to-Play, MMOFPS, PlanetSide 2, Player-Generated Content The world of PlanetSide 2 is a battlefield,
EverQuest starts testing Heart of Fear update
EverQuest starts testing Heart of Fear update:
Filed under: Betas, Fantasy, EverQuest, Patches, Free-to-Play The latest chapter in EverQuest's epic story has gone into beta. The fourth tier of this expansion
Filed under: Betas, Fantasy, EverQuest, Patches, Free-to-Play The latest chapter in EverQuest's epic story has gone into beta. The fourth tier of this expansion
Funcom's Anarchy Online MMO celebrates 12 years
Funcom's Anarchy Online MMO celebrates 12 years:
Today marks an important date for developer and publisher Funcom. On this day 12 years ago, its massively multiplayer online...
Today marks an important date for developer and publisher Funcom. On this day 12 years ago, its massively multiplayer online...
MU REBIRTH to Enter Closed Beta on July 3, 2013
MU REBIRTH to Enter Closed Beta on July 3, 2013:
WEBZEN today reveals the title and details for MU REBIRTH, a thrilling new adaption of the full-3D fantasy RPG, MU ONLINE. Originally referred to as MU
WEBZEN today reveals the title and details for MU REBIRTH, a thrilling new adaption of the full-3D fantasy RPG, MU ONLINE. Originally referred to as MU
Google said to be developing game console
Google said to be developing game console:
Android-powered console to battle expected Apple TV-based game console
Android-powered console to battle expected Apple TV-based game console
MicroVolts Launches Latest Update Clockwork Wings
MicroVolts Launches Latest Update Clockwork Wings:
Rock Hippo announced today the launch of its latest update – Clockwork Wings – for their popular free-to-play cartoon-style third-person shooter, MicroVolts. Come
Rock Hippo announced today the launch of its latest update – Clockwork Wings – for their popular free-to-play cartoon-style third-person shooter, MicroVolts. Come
Thursday, June 27, 2013
B&N Pulls Back From Tablets
B&N Pulls Back From Tablets:
After posting a $118.6 million loss for the quarter ending April 30th, including a $18.3 million impairment charge on a 34% drop in sales of its tablet hardware, Barnes & Noble has made the decision to cease manufacturing its Nook Color devices. This follows a $133 million fourth-quarter write-down for unsold tablets, and a total $222 million write-down for the entire 2013 fiscal year. Unable to boost sales during the holidays, Barnes & Noble deeply discounted Nook Color hardware, as well as encouraging Nook HD+ purchases by throwing in a free Nook e-reader. In a financial conference call the retailer disclosed that its basic e-readers sell much more digital content than the more fully featured Nooks. As a result, Barnes & Noble will turn over manufacturing of the more expensive tablets to third-parties who will be extended co-branding opportunities. The dealer will still continue to develop and sell its own e-readers. In the meantime, Barnes & Noble will further discount its Nook Color tablets to clear inventory before the holidays.
After posting a $118.6 million loss for the quarter ending April 30th, including a $18.3 million impairment charge on a 34% drop in sales of its tablet hardware, Barnes & Noble has made the decision to cease manufacturing its Nook Color devices. This follows a $133 million fourth-quarter write-down for unsold tablets, and a total $222 million write-down for the entire 2013 fiscal year. Unable to boost sales during the holidays, Barnes & Noble deeply discounted Nook Color hardware, as well as encouraging Nook HD+ purchases by throwing in a free Nook e-reader. In a financial conference call the retailer disclosed that its basic e-readers sell much more digital content than the more fully featured Nooks. As a result, Barnes & Noble will turn over manufacturing of the more expensive tablets to third-parties who will be extended co-branding opportunities. The dealer will still continue to develop and sell its own e-readers. In the meantime, Barnes & Noble will further discount its Nook Color tablets to clear inventory before the holidays.
Kingdom Under Fire II - Game Client Downsized from 70G to 11G
Kingdom Under Fire II - Game Client Downsized from 70G to 11G:
Kingdom Under Fire II develop team has comfirmed that Kingdom Under Fire II game client has been downsized from 70G to 11G, compressed about 85%,
Kingdom Under Fire II develop team has comfirmed that Kingdom Under Fire II game client has been downsized from 70G to 11G, compressed about 85%,
Final Fantasy XIV: A Realm Reborn Previews: First Impressions of ARR
Final Fantasy XIV: A Realm Reborn Previews: First Impressions of ARR:
To say that Final Fantasy XIV 1.0 was underwhelming would be akin to saying the Goodyear blimp is just a balloon. Very few could argue that it was a good, much less, a great game. While it came as a surprise to many that Square Enix was willing to reboot the game the reasons for the makeover were painfully evident. But how is the beta version for FFXIV: A Realm Reborn fairing in comparison? I spent some time with it over the weekend, and am pleased to say that a turnaround is definitely possible.
To say that Final Fantasy XIV 1.0 was underwhelming would be akin to saying the Goodyear blimp is just a balloon. Very few could argue that it was a good, much less, a great game. While it came as a surprise to many that Square Enix was willing to reboot the game the reasons for the makeover were painfully evident. But how is the beta version for FFXIV: A Realm Reborn fairing in comparison? I spent some time with it over the weekend, and am pleased to say that a turnaround is definitely possible.
Win a Wyvern Pet for Elsword UK
Win a Wyvern Pet for Elsword UK:
Elsword is a manga inspired action MMORPG that Gameforge is preparing to publish in the UK. Featuring action packed battles and its trademark outfits, Elsword UK is preparing to begin alpha testing on July 3rd, 2013. To celebrate the alpha, we’ve teamed up with Gameforge for a little contest that could score you an alpha account and a dragon!
Elsword is a manga inspired action MMORPG that Gameforge is preparing to publish in the UK. Featuring action packed battles and its trademark outfits, Elsword UK is preparing to begin alpha testing on July 3rd, 2013. To celebrate the alpha, we’ve teamed up with Gameforge for a little contest that could score you an alpha account and a dragon!
Activision: Microsoft has to prove Xbox One's premium price is worth it
Activision: Microsoft has to prove Xbox One's premium price is worth it:
Eric Hirshberg talks to us about next-gen, how consoles will continue to be a stable market, and why ATVI is very careful with investments in mobile
Eric Hirshberg talks to us about next-gen, how consoles will continue to be a stable market, and why ATVI is very careful with investments in mobile
The economics of used video games
The economics of used video games:
It turns out that there's enough publicly-available information to build a model that helps us better understand the real impact of the used video game market. ...
It turns out that there's enough publicly-available information to build a model that helps us better understand the real impact of the used video game market. ...
Pokki, Zynga and Acer partner to offer arcade preloaded on new PCs
Pokki, Zynga and Acer partner to offer arcade preloaded on new PCs:
Despite the industry shift from desktop gaming to mobile platforms, Zynga is still trying to reach players on computer platforms. The social gaming company
Despite the industry shift from desktop gaming to mobile platforms, Zynga is still trying to reach players on computer platforms. The social gaming company
Bravely Default developer unveils Monster Takt
Bravely Default developer unveils Monster Takt:
Upcoming free-to-play RPG to be out this summer in Japan for Android devices. Silicon Studio, the maker of Nintendo 3DS RPG, Bravely Default, has revealed
Upcoming free-to-play RPG to be out this summer in Japan for Android devices. Silicon Studio, the maker of Nintendo 3DS RPG, Bravely Default, has revealed
Valve introduces Steam Trading Cards for community rewards
Valve introduces Steam Trading Cards for community rewards:
Today Valve officially unveiled Steam Trading Cards, a new feature that enhances community profiles and provides extra...
Today Valve officially unveiled Steam Trading Cards, a new feature that enhances community profiles and provides extra...
Charlie Hop Review
Charlie Hop Review:
Prepare to doff your metaphorical hats, gentlemen and gentlewomen. Charlie Hop, the Chap-inspired action/puzzler from Madarina Games, is more than
Prepare to doff your metaphorical hats, gentlemen and gentlewomen. Charlie Hop, the Chap-inspired action/puzzler from Madarina Games, is more than
A New Look and Game For One Of The Most Successful Women In Gaming
A New Look and Game For One Of The Most Successful Women In Gaming:
With more than 700 million downloads between PC and mobile, the Diner Dash franchise is one of casual gaming's biggest success stories. That success is
With more than 700 million downloads between PC and mobile, the Diner Dash franchise is one of casual gaming's biggest success stories. That success is
Korean News and Beta Test Announcements
- Tencent 3D Diablo-style MMORPG “Asura” starts CBT.
- Playworks web MMORPG “Arcane Wars” holds CBT tester recruitment until July 14.
- Gamevil signs mobile game service contract with China company Chukong for “Zenonia5,” “Cartoon Wars 2.”
In the Android console war, don't forget about GameStick
In the Android console war, don't forget about GameStick:
Ouya launched this week, but GameStick's portable form factor and healthy game dev interest may make it a viable Android console alternative. ...
Ouya launched this week, but GameStick's portable form factor and healthy game dev interest may make it a viable Android console alternative. ...
CocoaChina on resurrecting a legend with Contra: Evolution on iOS
CocoaChina on resurrecting a legend with Contra: Evolution on iOS:
Reviving the original hard-as-nails 2D shooter Contra on touchscreen devices is either a very brave or very foolish move, depending on your
Reviving the original hard-as-nails 2D shooter Contra on touchscreen devices is either a very brave or very foolish move, depending on your
Limbo hitting iOS next week
Limbo hitting iOS next week:
Playdead's black-and-white platformer coming to iOS devices July 3 for $5; series sales climb to 3 million. Playdead's black-and-white puzzle
Playdead's black-and-white platformer coming to iOS devices July 3 for $5; series sales climb to 3 million. Playdead's black-and-white puzzle
How free-to-play breathed new life into DC Universe Online
How free-to-play breathed new life into DC Universe Online:
Gamasutra spoke with Sony Online Entertainment's Jens Andersen about how DC Universe Online's free-to-play transition boosted the game to 11 million
Gamasutra spoke with Sony Online Entertainment's Jens Andersen about how DC Universe Online's free-to-play transition boosted the game to 11 million
Big data and games: Why ask why?
Big data and games: Why ask why?:
As long as you have the answer, do you care why it works? Nick Lim blogs about the black box that can lie at the center of big data -- and how you can learn to trust
As long as you have the answer, do you care why it works? Nick Lim blogs about the black box that can lie at the center of big data -- and how you can learn to trust
Age of Wushu: Legends of Mount Hua Full Feature List
Age of Wushu: Legends of Mount Hua Full Feature List:
Age of Wushu: Legends of Mount Hua is almost here. The sneak peeks at E3 2013 can't satisfy your desire to conquer the whole Wulin, but now it’s time to
Age of Wushu: Legends of Mount Hua is almost here. The sneak peeks at E3 2013 can't satisfy your desire to conquer the whole Wulin, but now it’s time to
Plants vs. Zombies 2 delayed
Plants vs. Zombies 2 delayed:
PopCap Games pushes iOS title from July 18 to "later in the summer"; no rationale provided for delay. PopCap Games today announced that Plants vs.
PopCap Games pushes iOS title from July 18 to "later in the summer"; no rationale provided for delay. PopCap Games today announced that Plants vs.
One Day Before Launch, Nvidia's Shield Slips To July
One Day Before Launch, Nvidia's Shield Slips To July:
Remember last week, when Nvidia announced their Shield portable Android gaming system was launching tomorrow? Yeah, about that...Read
Remember last week, when Nvidia announced their Shield portable Android gaming system was launching tomorrow? Yeah, about that...Read
WildStar: Closed Beta 3 Patch Notes Released
WildStar: Closed Beta 3 Patch Notes Released:
Carbine Studios has released the patch notes for the next phase of the WildStar closed beta. Players will be able to take part in two-faction PvP though the team
Carbine Studios has released the patch notes for the next phase of the WildStar closed beta. Players will be able to take part in two-faction PvP though the team
Hawken: Partnership with Rixty Announced
Hawken: Partnership with Rixty Announced:
Hawken players can now take advantage of the just-announced partnership agreement between Meteor Entertainment and Rixty. Over 500,000
Hawken players can now take advantage of the just-announced partnership agreement between Meteor Entertainment and Rixty. Over 500,000
Crytek refuses to comment on Trion relationship following Warface silence
Crytek refuses to comment on Trion relationship following Warface silence:
Update: Exec producer says another closed beta coming soon, "very optimistic about Warface's future"
Update: Exec producer says another closed beta coming soon, "very optimistic about Warface's future"
Ragnarok Online: Mobile Version Updated
Ragnarok Online: Mobile Version Updated:
Fans of Ragnarok Online: Valkyrie Chronicles will be happy to hear that the game has been updated and that a new city, Valder, City of the Dead has been
Fans of Ragnarok Online: Valkyrie Chronicles will be happy to hear that the game has been updated and that a new city, Valder, City of the Dead has been
Aion 4.0: Dark Betrayal Launches Today | Ten Ton Hammer
Aion 4.0: Dark Betrayal Launches Today | Ten Ton Hammer:
Aion’s 4.0 Dark Betrayal deployed to live servers this morning but patcher problems have been plaguing some players following the update.
Aion’s 4.0 Dark Betrayal deployed to live servers this morning but patcher problems have been plaguing some players following the update.
Jagex sales top £50 million
Jagex sales top £50 million:
Developer touts best year yet, begins pursuit of emerging markets with Runescape Brazil
Developer touts best year yet, begins pursuit of emerging markets with Runescape Brazil
Yoichi Wada's New Job at Square Enix Might Surprise You
Yoichi Wada's New Job at Square Enix Might Surprise You:
This spring, former Square Enix honcho Yoichi Wada stepped down. Stepped down into what, you ask? Chairman of the Board. Read more...
This spring, former Square Enix honcho Yoichi Wada stepped down. Stepped down into what, you ask? Chairman of the Board. Read more...
The Secret World updated 1.7 features today, not Issue #7 content
The Secret World updated 1.7 features today, not Issue #7 content:
Filed under: Horror, Real-Life, Patches, News Items, The Secret World, Buy-to-Play The Secret World fans who might have gotten overly excited for a stealth
Filed under: Horror, Real-Life, Patches, News Items, The Secret World, Buy-to-Play The Secret World fans who might have gotten overly excited for a stealth
SearchMan unveils Top 10 SEO Tips for mobile developers
SearchMan unveils Top 10 SEO Tips for mobile developers:
For all you mobile game developers out there: ever wonder if the length of your app name affects your ranking in an App Store search? Do those lower star
For all you mobile game developers out there: ever wonder if the length of your app name affects your ranking in an App Store search? Do those lower star
Codemasters brings Colin McRae Rally 2.0 to iOS
Codemasters brings Colin McRae Rally 2.0 to iOS:
Update: Colin McRae Rally released on New Zealand app store. Update: Colin McRae Rally has been released on Apple's New Zealand app store, which
Update: Colin McRae Rally released on New Zealand app store. Update: Colin McRae Rally has been released on Apple's New Zealand app store, which
SMITE throws a disco party with new update
SMITE throws a disco party with new update:
Filed under: Fantasy, Video, Patches, Free-to-Play, MOBA SMITE's boogying down with a new patch today, so heads-up for all of you wanna-be deities out
Filed under: Fantasy, Video, Patches, Free-to-Play, MOBA SMITE's boogying down with a new patch today, so heads-up for all of you wanna-be deities out
New iOS Games Tonight: Siegecraft TD, Layton Brothers: Mystery Room and more!
New iOS Games Tonight: Siegecraft TD, Layton Brothers: Mystery Room and more!:
There seems to be this constant debate in the gaming community lately, about sequels and spin-offs vs. brand-spanking new original ideas. Now while
There seems to be this constant debate in the gaming community lately, about sequels and spin-offs vs. brand-spanking new original ideas. Now while
Todd Hollenshead leaves id Software
Todd Hollenshead leaves id Software:
Bethesda confirms departure of Doom developer's president "to pursue other personal interests"
Bethesda confirms departure of Doom developer's president "to pursue other personal interests"
World of Tanks 8.6 Rolls Out in NA | Ten Ton Hammer
World of Tanks 8.6 Rolls Out in NA | Ten Ton Hammer:
Better late than never: Wargaming brings the latest World of Tanks’ update to North America.
Better late than never: Wargaming brings the latest World of Tanks’ update to North America.
Wednesday, June 26, 2013
Marvel Heroes Review
Marvel Heroes Review:
Marvel Heroes is a free MMO Action RPG and is surprisingly, a free game based on licensed characters. To me, it feels a lot like the old X-Men Legends games,
Marvel Heroes is a free MMO Action RPG and is surprisingly, a free game based on licensed characters. To me, it feels a lot like the old X-Men Legends games,
5 OUYA Games You Should Be Playing on Launch Day
5 OUYA Games You Should Be Playing on Launch Day:
What a long, strange trip it's been. A little less than a year ago, Julie Uhrman went to Kickstarter with a crazy idea: an Android powered console that would be
What a long, strange trip it's been. A little less than a year ago, Julie Uhrman went to Kickstarter with a crazy idea: an Android powered console that would be
Ouya launch: Great potential for devs - let's see where it goes
Ouya launch: Great potential for devs - let's see where it goes:
The first Kickstarted console is out -- and launches into a world changed even from its funding 11 months ago. Will it live up to its potential? Gamasutra speaks to
The first Kickstarted console is out -- and launches into a world changed even from its funding 11 months ago. Will it live up to its potential? Gamasutra speaks to
OUYA Review
OUYA Review:
I don't know how I feel about OUYA. For most of you the console is only a day old, so this may seem excusable; but as a Kickstarter backer, I had a head start on
I don't know how I feel about OUYA. For most of you the console is only a day old, so this may seem excusable; but as a Kickstarter backer, I had a head start on
OUYA rushes into retail stores today
OUYA rushes into retail stores today:
Missed out on that incredibly successful Kickstarter? Feel like Android gaming on your TV is that one thing missing from...
Missed out on that incredibly successful Kickstarter? Feel like Android gaming on your TV is that one thing missing from...
The Division at E3 2013
The Division at E3 2013:
Ubisoft raised eyebrows at this year’s E3, joining in on the slew of console MMO announcements at the show by introducing gamers and press alike to Tom Clancy’s The Division. The Division is an upcoming online third-person open world RPG (with an MMO twist) in development over at Ubisoft Massive (the fine folks who brought us World in Conflict).
Ubisoft raised eyebrows at this year’s E3, joining in on the slew of console MMO announcements at the show by introducing gamers and press alike to Tom Clancy’s The Division. The Division is an upcoming online third-person open world RPG (with an MMO twist) in development over at Ubisoft Massive (the fine folks who brought us World in Conflict).
Final Fantasy XIV: A Realm Reborn Column: Beta Three in FFXIV
Final Fantasy XIV: A Realm Reborn Column: Beta Three in FFXIV:
Beta 3 has begun and we’re a step closer to the relaunch of Final Fantasy XIV. While we had a bit of downtime waiting for Beta 3, we did have some interesting news. First, Yoshi made quite a splash at E3, SE released the new trailer for ARR, and a surprise Scholar Job was announced.
Beta 3 has begun and we’re a step closer to the relaunch of Final Fantasy XIV. While we had a bit of downtime waiting for Beta 3, we did have some interesting news. First, Yoshi made quite a splash at E3, SE released the new trailer for ARR, and a surprise Scholar Job was announced.
Lenovo Targets China with Game World Service
Lenovo Targets China with Game World Service:
PC and tablet maker Lenovo is diversifying its business with a new gaming service for China called Lenovo Game World, Bloomberg reports. These
PC and tablet maker Lenovo is diversifying its business with a new gaming service for China called Lenovo Game World, Bloomberg reports. These
World of Tanks and the Free-to-Play Console War
World of Tanks and the Free-to-Play Console War:
Victor Kislyi prepares to show the console dinosaurs how free-to-play really works
Victor Kislyi prepares to show the console dinosaurs how free-to-play really works
CCP CEO: "A big company can become very dumb, very quickly"
CCP CEO: "A big company can become very dumb, very quickly":
Hilmar Petursson on taking CCP worldwide, expanding EVE and chasing new platforms.
Hilmar Petursson on taking CCP worldwide, expanding EVE and chasing new platforms.
Uncharted Waters Online Opens the Door to Historical Korea
Uncharted Waters Online Opens the Door to Historical Korea:
Land, ho! Uncharted Waters Online, the historical massively multiplayer online role playing game (MMORPG), sails into brand new territory with the latest update
Land, ho! Uncharted Waters Online, the historical massively multiplayer online role playing game (MMORPG), sails into brand new territory with the latest update
FINAL FANTASY XIV: A Realm Reborn PC Beta Key Giveaway Event
FINAL FANTASY XIV: A Realm Reborn PC Beta Key Giveaway Event:
To celebrate MMOsite 8th Anniversary, we've teamed up with Square Enix to bring you Final Fantasy XIV beta key giveaway event. Continue reading FINAL
To celebrate MMOsite 8th Anniversary, we've teamed up with Square Enix to bring you Final Fantasy XIV beta key giveaway event. Continue reading FINAL
What Games Are: Reinventing The Games Console Half Way Won’t Work
What Games Are: Reinventing The Games Console Half Way Won’t Work:
In some ways you’ve got to feel bad for Microsoft. The company has spent years trying to find ways to expand its Xbox idea. It put together a very interesting camera peripheral that many people bought into, but not too many games. It’s tried, on several occasions, to use the games console as a way to win access into the living room. Yet now it’s at the point of having to roll back many of its big ideas because the market reacted so negatively. The company has run into a hard truth: In the minds of the market “console” means something specific, and is not inclined to expand its thinking.
In some ways you’ve got to feel bad for Microsoft. The company has spent years trying to find ways to expand its Xbox idea. It put together a very interesting camera peripheral that many people bought into, but not too many games. It’s tried, on several occasions, to use the games console as a way to win access into the living room. Yet now it’s at the point of having to roll back many of its big ideas because the market reacted so negatively. The company has run into a hard truth: In the minds of the market “console” means something specific, and is not inclined to expand its thinking.
Dead Rising 3 gets exclusive SmartGlass missions
Dead Rising 3 gets exclusive SmartGlass missions:
"You're getting more out of the game" with mobile and tablet companion app, says Dead Rising 3 executive producer. Xbox One open-world exclusive Dead Rising 3
"You're getting more out of the game" with mobile and tablet companion app, says Dead Rising 3 executive producer. Xbox One open-world exclusive Dead Rising 3
New Details Released for EA's upcoming FIFA 14 for iOS and Android
New Details Released for EA's upcoming FIFA 14 for iOS and Android:
What is autumn for footy fans? It is definitely the time to gear up for a new FIFA installment. Out of the gate, EA promises "all new ways to play" on
What is autumn for footy fans? It is definitely the time to gear up for a new FIFA installment. Out of the gate, EA promises "all new ways to play" on
Korean News and Beta Test Announcements
- Ntreev Soft signs publishing contract with Joycity for “Freestyle,” “Freestyle 2,” and “Freestyle Football.”
- Nine Works FPS “Bn1944” starts OBT on July 15.
- Wemade signs China publishing contract with Tencent for mobile game “Moon Wolf.”
- N Dolphin Soft AOS MMORPG “Eclipse War” starts formal service on June 26.
- Fortuna Games “Dungeon Hero” starts OBT on June 26.
- L&K shooting RPG “Mirror Wars” starts Daum channeling service.
- Dragonfly MMORPG “Ssen Online” starts open service on June 26.
- NHN and Chinese company Shanghai Dream Network Technology (Dreansquare) sign a strategic partnership contract, 3D web MMORPG “PAL Online” to be published in Korea.
This Is A Screenshot Of A Video Game
This Is A Screenshot Of A Video Game:
This is not a painting. It's actually a game called Morphopolis.Read more...
This is not a painting. It's actually a game called Morphopolis.Read more...
General: Brain Storm MMO Beta Launches
General: Brain Storm MMO Beta Launches:
Brain Storm is a new MMO that is now in closed beta testing but looking for more players ready to use their knowledge to work through the content.
Brain Storm is a new MMO that is now in closed beta testing but looking for more players ready to use their knowledge to work through the content.
ArcheAge player-made factions incoming
ArcheAge player-made factions incoming:
Filed under: Betas, Fantasy, Game Mechanics, Patches, ArcheAge For those who don't care for any of the established NPC factions that you typically find in an
Filed under: Betas, Fantasy, Game Mechanics, Patches, ArcheAge For those who don't care for any of the established NPC factions that you typically find in an
DotA 2 Is Transitioning Into Launch Mode
DotA 2 Is Transitioning Into Launch Mode:
Valve is now approaching the two year anniversary of Dota 2’s limited release, so the team is busy preparing for the launch of the game. However, according
Valve is now approaching the two year anniversary of Dota 2’s limited release, so the team is busy preparing for the launch of the game. However, according
Game Time For Apple: New Hardware API Lets Devs Get Serious
Game Time For Apple: New Hardware API Lets Devs Get Serious:
A common thing I hear from serious gamers is that on no ecosystem Apple offers--neither iOS nor OS X--is gaming taken seriously by the Cupertino
A common thing I hear from serious gamers is that on no ecosystem Apple offers--neither iOS nor OS X--is gaming taken seriously by the Cupertino
How Microsoft Wants To Empower Gamers To Create Worlds With “Project Spark”
How Microsoft Wants To Empower Gamers To Create Worlds With “Project Spark”:
With its upcoming Project Spark, Microsoft hopes to give you the tools to create your own epic adventures or just little games to waste time, and to earn
With its upcoming Project Spark, Microsoft hopes to give you the tools to create your own epic adventures or just little games to waste time, and to earn
Minecraft 1.6 'Horse Update' pre-released
Minecraft 1.6 'Horse Update' pre-released:
Mojang has released an early version of the Minecraft 1.6 update, dubbed the "Horse Update." Obviously the big...
Mojang has released an early version of the Minecraft 1.6 update, dubbed the "Horse Update." Obviously the big...
Blog: The sweet story of Candy Crush Saga's monetization success
Blog: The sweet story of Candy Crush Saga's monetization success:
How does King earn so much money from one game? Behaviour Interactive lead designer Sheldon Laframboise cracks the secrets of its highly effective
How does King earn so much money from one game? Behaviour Interactive lead designer Sheldon Laframboise cracks the secrets of its highly effective
TERA: Rising: Corsair’s Stronghold at E3 2013
TERA: Rising: Corsair’s Stronghold at E3 2013:
Yarr! There be pirates incomin' to TERA if what we learned at E3 is any indication. It's a terrific sneak peek at the Corsairs' Stronghold that you won't want to miss so
Yarr! There be pirates incomin' to TERA if what we learned at E3 is any indication. It's a terrific sneak peek at the Corsairs' Stronghold that you won't want to miss so
Eldevin: New Level Cap Highlights Latest Update
Eldevin: New Level Cap Highlights Latest Update:
The Eldevin team has announced that the level cap for the closed beta has risen. According to information received, players will now have the opportunity to
The Eldevin team has announced that the level cap for the closed beta has risen. According to information received, players will now have the opportunity to
Quantic Dream hiring for mobile
Quantic Dream hiring for mobile:
Heavy Rain studio seeking user interface artist and designer to create 2D artwork and graphics for unspecified project. Heavy Rain and Beyond: Two Souls
Heavy Rain studio seeking user interface artist and designer to create 2D artwork and graphics for unspecified project. Heavy Rain and Beyond: Two Souls
Anarchy Online Celebrates 12-Year Anniversary June 27th | Ten Ton Hammer
Anarchy Online Celebrates 12-Year Anniversary June 27th | Ten Ton Hammer:
Funcom details new event plans and loot to celebrate the 12th anniversary of Anarchy Online.
Funcom details new event plans and loot to celebrate the 12th anniversary of Anarchy Online.
Blade and Soul CN 3RD CBT Will Prolong to Late July
Blade and Soul CN 3RD CBT Will Prolong to Late July:
Blade and Soul China server just update a new class, Lyn Blade Master, with a good news that the 3rd CBT will prolong to late July. Continue reading Blade and
Blade and Soul China server just update a new class, Lyn Blade Master, with a good news that the 3rd CBT will prolong to late July. Continue reading Blade and
Age of Wushu (CN) Unveils Major Expansion "Changing World"
Age of Wushu (CN) Unveils Major Expansion "Changing World":
Today Snail Games has unveiled the major expansion "Changing World" for its splendid martial art MMORPG Age of Wushu. The expansion will kick off open
Today Snail Games has unveiled the major expansion "Changing World" for its splendid martial art MMORPG Age of Wushu. The expansion will kick off open
DCUO Tides of War Event Starts Today with GU27 | Ten Ton Hammer
DCUO Tides of War Event Starts Today with GU27 | Ten Ton Hammer:
DC Universe Online kicks off its summer event today with combat improvements and new PvP maps.
DC Universe Online kicks off its summer event today with combat improvements and new PvP maps.
Dragon's Prophet: What’s to Come from E3 2013
Dragon's Prophet: What’s to Come from E3 2013:
During E3 a couple of weeks ago, our team managed to catch up to the Dragon's Prophet team to find out what's next for the newly launched title. Find out
During E3 a couple of weeks ago, our team managed to catch up to the Dragon's Prophet team to find out what's next for the newly launched title. Find out
Guild Wars 2 Sky Pirates of Tyria Update Goes Live Today | Ten Ton Hammer
Guild Wars 2 Sky Pirates of Tyria Update Goes Live Today | Ten Ton Hammer:
Guild Wars 2’s latest update launches today. Join Ellen Kiel to solve the Dragon Bash murder and experience more new content.
Guild Wars 2’s latest update launches today. Join Ellen Kiel to solve the Dragon Bash murder and experience more new content.
Final Fantasy XIV sells $50 soundtrack with pet
Final Fantasy XIV sells $50 soundtrack with pet:
Filed under: Betas, Fantasy, Final Fantasy XIV, Promotions, Music, Subscription Would you spend $50 on a video game soundtrack? Here's a better
Filed under: Betas, Fantasy, Final Fantasy XIV, Promotions, Music, Subscription Would you spend $50 on a video game soundtrack? Here's a better
Kids, privacy and mobile games: ESRB moves to limit risks
Kids, privacy and mobile games: ESRB moves to limit risks:
With new Children's Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA) revisions going into effect on July 1st, the ESRB has expanded its privacy certification program
With new Children's Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA) revisions going into effect on July 1st, the ESRB has expanded its privacy certification program
Havok launches free 3D game engine for mobile
Havok launches free 3D game engine for mobile:
Havok has launched Project Anarchy, its new iOS-, Android- and Tizen-ready 3D game engine promising an "industry-leading" feature set. The software is free
Havok has launched Project Anarchy, its new iOS-, Android- and Tizen-ready 3D game engine promising an "industry-leading" feature set. The software is free
Heva Clonia Online Closed Beta Starts This Fall
Heva Clonia Online Closed Beta Starts This Fall:
Heva Clonia Online, the 3D Korean casual MMORPG from GetAmped and Rusty Hearts maker WindySoft, is heading for North America and
Heva Clonia Online, the 3D Korean casual MMORPG from GetAmped and Rusty Hearts maker WindySoft, is heading for North America and
Qeon to Bring Kingdom Under Fire II to Indonesia Soon
Qeon to Bring Kingdom Under Fire II to Indonesia Soon:
Qeon proudly presents the newest "AAA" quality online game, which will be launched soon in Indonesia, Kingdom Under Fire II. With a unique and
Qeon proudly presents the newest "AAA" quality online game, which will be launched soon in Indonesia, Kingdom Under Fire II. With a unique and
Apple follows through on kids' games settlement
Apple follows through on kids' games settlement:
Apple has provided a means for claiming compensation, after agreeing to pay out a large settlement to parents whose children had accidentally bought in-app
Apple has provided a means for claiming compensation, after agreeing to pay out a large settlement to parents whose children had accidentally bought in-app
EverQuest II shares details about update 67, Darkness Dawns
EverQuest II shares details about update 67, Darkness Dawns:
Filed under: Fantasy, EverQuest II, Patches, Previews, News Items, Free-to-Play Are you ready for another update to EverQuest II? Especially one that dusts
Filed under: Fantasy, EverQuest II, Patches, Previews, News Items, Free-to-Play Are you ready for another update to EverQuest II? Especially one that dusts
World of the Living Dead Headed for a Summer Reboot | Ten Ton Hammer
World of the Living Dead Headed for a Summer Reboot | Ten Ton Hammer:
Ballardia Games is pulling the plug on its zombie survival strategy game to pave the way for a reboot this summer.
Ballardia Games is pulling the plug on its zombie survival strategy game to pave the way for a reboot this summer.
Massively Exclusive: Elsword trailer introduces the new Infinity Sword class
Massively Exclusive: Elsword trailer introduces the new Infinity Sword class:
Filed under: Fantasy, Trailers, Video, Classes, Expansions, News Items, Free-to-Play Recently, Elsword grew by quadrupaling the size of the world. Now
Filed under: Fantasy, Trailers, Video, Classes, Expansions, News Items, Free-to-Play Recently, Elsword grew by quadrupaling the size of the world. Now
Latest Firefox release optimizes browser for games
Latest Firefox release optimizes browser for games:
The latest release for Mozilla's Firefox web browser aims to improve 3D game performance on the web. ...
The latest release for Mozilla's Firefox web browser aims to improve 3D game performance on the web. ...
Firefall’s Final Closed Beta Milestone Starts Thursday | Ten Ton Hammer
Firefall’s Final Closed Beta Milestone Starts Thursday | Ten Ton Hammer:
Red 5 reveals a new Firefall teaser video and offers beta testers two weeks of exclusive access to the new PvP map and story-based episode.
Red 5 reveals a new Firefall teaser video and offers beta testers two weeks of exclusive access to the new PvP map and story-based episode.
PlanetSide 2 launches in China to surprising numbers
PlanetSide 2 launches in China to surprising numbers:
Filed under: Sci-Fi, MMO Industry, News Items, Free-to-Play, MMOFPS, PlanetSide 2 Bringing a game to another nation always prompts certain questions.
Filed under: Sci-Fi, MMO Industry, News Items, Free-to-Play, MMOFPS, PlanetSide 2 Bringing a game to another nation always prompts certain questions.
The Soapbox: Tokens suck!
The Soapbox: Tokens suck!:
Filed under: Economy, Opinion, The Soapbox, Miscellaneous A few weeks ago we reported on a somewhat silly article in which the author advocated that
Filed under: Economy, Opinion, The Soapbox, Miscellaneous A few weeks ago we reported on a somewhat silly article in which the author advocated that
Buy-to-Play Games are the Future of MMOs
Buy-to-Play Games are the Future of MMOs:
MMOs are different than any other type of game in several ways, so much so that they often require entirely different business models. Most games, once
MMOs are different than any other type of game in several ways, so much so that they often require entirely different business models. Most games, once
MechWarrior Online reveals Project Phoenix pre-order program
MechWarrior Online reveals Project Phoenix pre-order program:
Filed under: Betas, Sci-Fi, MMO Industry, New Titles, News Items, Free-to-Play, Promotions, MechWarrior Online If you're one of those peeps who loves pre-ordering video games, and you've g
Filed under: Betas, Sci-Fi, MMO Industry, New Titles, News Items, Free-to-Play, Promotions, MechWarrior Online If you're one of those peeps who loves pre-ordering video games, and you've g
Double Eleven signs with Pixel Junk developer Q Games
Double Eleven signs with Pixel Junk developer Q Games:
Studios to collaborate on a number of new game projects
Studios to collaborate on a number of new game projects
Star Citizen is the highest grossing crowdfunded project of all time
Star Citizen is the highest grossing crowdfunded project of all time:
Filed under: Sci-Fi, Business Models, Game Mechanics, MMO Industry, New Titles, News Items, Sandbox, Crowdfunding, Star Citizen, Buy-to-Play
Filed under: Sci-Fi, Business Models, Game Mechanics, MMO Industry, New Titles, News Items, Sandbox, Crowdfunding, Star Citizen, Buy-to-Play
Free-to-Play Marketing: Positioning and Proposition
Free-to-Play Marketing: Positioning and Proposition:
In an extract from Will Luton's new book, we look at marketing techniques and the high-level proposition of your free-to-play video game
In an extract from Will Luton's new book, we look at marketing techniques and the high-level proposition of your free-to-play video game
Trust Twitter For News? Yeah Right.
Trust Twitter For News? Yeah Right.:
The first news of the death of Soprano's actor James Gandolfini may have reached you via Twitter, but you probably went to the New York Times or, dare we
The first news of the death of Soprano's actor James Gandolfini may have reached you via Twitter, but you probably went to the New York Times or, dare we
Report: How People Really Use Tablets While Watching TV
Report: How People Really Use Tablets While Watching TV:
The whole industry is building iPad apps that integrate with television. But Nielsen’s latest report gets hard numbers on whether or not this trend
The whole industry is building iPad apps that integrate with television. But Nielsen’s latest report gets hard numbers on whether or not this trend
Pocket Mobsters Is An Ambitious Game. Ambition Is A Dangerous Thing.
Pocket Mobsters Is An Ambitious Game. Ambition Is A Dangerous Thing.:
In the whack-y world of the fictional mafia, right down the street from the jolly singing pirates, enthusiasm for climbing the corporate ladder is both good and bad.
In the whack-y world of the fictional mafia, right down the street from the jolly singing pirates, enthusiasm for climbing the corporate ladder is both good and bad.
Icebreaker: A Viking Voyage Review
Icebreaker: A Viking Voyage Review:
They come from the land of the ice and snow, from the midnight sun where the hot springs flow. Icebreaker: A Viking Voyage is a refreshing puzzle/physics
They come from the land of the ice and snow, from the midnight sun where the hot springs flow. Icebreaker: A Viking Voyage is a refreshing puzzle/physics
49Games heads launch Hexagon Game Labs
49Games heads launch Hexagon Game Labs:
"Our mission is to leverage the idea of a flexible and barrier-free, multi-device F2P games"
"Our mission is to leverage the idea of a flexible and barrier-free, multi-device F2P games"
A Zombie Steampunk Wizard Of Oz? Sure, Why Not.
A Zombie Steampunk Wizard Of Oz? Sure, Why Not.:
American McGee's Spicy Horse studio just launched a Kickstarter for a new game where you play as Dorothy going up against the Scarecrow. And it looks a
American McGee's Spicy Horse studio just launched a Kickstarter for a new game where you play as Dorothy going up against the Scarecrow. And it looks a
The Nexus Telegraph: WildStar needs a business model
The Nexus Telegraph: WildStar needs a business model:
Filed under: Sci-Fi, Business Models, MMO Industry, Opinion, WildStar, The Nexus Telegraph To the surprise of absolutely no one, WildStar is going to
Filed under: Sci-Fi, Business Models, MMO Industry, Opinion, WildStar, The Nexus Telegraph To the surprise of absolutely no one, WildStar is going to
Microsoft Games Are Coming To Android, iOS Phones
Microsoft Games Are Coming To Android, iOS Phones:
You read that right. Develoepr Klab will be bringing a mobile version of Age of Empires to both iOS and Android devices later this year. Read more...
You read that right. Develoepr Klab will be bringing a mobile version of Age of Empires to both iOS and Android devices later this year. Read more...
Blog: 3 tips for balancing your game to prevent pay-to-win
Blog: 3 tips for balancing your game to prevent pay-to-win:
Players hate it, and can wreck your game's balance. What do you do to prevent pay-to-win? This blog post looks at three basic tactics to squeeze it out of
Players hate it, and can wreck your game's balance. What do you do to prevent pay-to-win? This blog post looks at three basic tactics to squeeze it out of
Dracula 4: The Shadow of the Dragon Review
Dracula 4: The Shadow of the Dragon Review:
Just because the name "Dracula" is in the title, don't discount Dracula 4: The Shadow of the Dragon as some hokey vampire game. Created by Microids, a
Just because the name "Dracula" is in the title, don't discount Dracula 4: The Shadow of the Dragon as some hokey vampire game. Created by Microids, a
Dream House Days Review
Dream House Days Review:
After numerous ventures into the mobile gaming space like Game Dev Story and the recent Pocket Stables, developer Kairosoft has released Dream House
After numerous ventures into the mobile gaming space like Game Dev Story and the recent Pocket Stables, developer Kairosoft has released Dream House
Zynga loses its third-party head honcho
Zynga loses its third-party head honcho:
In the wake of social game company Zynga laying off hundreds of staff and closing down multiple studios, the man leading Zynga's third-party efforts has
In the wake of social game company Zynga laying off hundreds of staff and closing down multiple studios, the man leading Zynga's third-party efforts has
[06.24] Weekly Top 10 Korean Gaming List
[06.24] Weekly Top 10 Korean Gaming List:
It's time for the weekly TOP 10 Korean gaming list! According to the statistics from Korean search website Gametrics, nothing special in the list with League of
It's time for the weekly TOP 10 Korean gaming list! According to the statistics from Korean search website Gametrics, nothing special in the list with League of
Zynga China studio head leaving
Zynga China studio head leaving:
Social publisher's stock drops after confirmation of Andy Tian departing Beijing studio
Social publisher's stock drops after confirmation of Andy Tian departing Beijing studio
Valve promises an "event" as Steam Trading Cards leave beta
Valve promises an "event" as Steam Trading Cards leave beta:
Steam Trading Cards open to all as Valve hints at what could be this year's Steam Summer Sale. Valve's Steam Trading Cards will leave beta this Wednesday,
Steam Trading Cards open to all as Valve hints at what could be this year's Steam Summer Sale. Valve's Steam Trading Cards will leave beta this Wednesday,
Not So Massively: Dota 2 launch, HoN's chaos mode, and D3's expansion
Not So Massively: Dota 2 launch, HoN's chaos mode, and D3's expansion:
Filed under: Betas, Sci-Fi, Video, Business Models, Events (In-Game), Game Mechanics, New Titles, Patches, PvP, News Items, PvE, Free-to-Play, First
Filed under: Betas, Sci-Fi, Video, Business Models, Events (In-Game), Game Mechanics, New Titles, Patches, PvP, News Items, PvE, Free-to-Play, First
Marvel Heroes Review
Marvel Heroes Review:
Marvel fans have been consistently lucky when it comes to video game adaptations: the indomitable Marvel vs. Capcom, Marvel: Ultimate Alliance, and a bevy of others are excellent examples. It's a rich, engaging universe teeming with different personalities, so like in the world of gaming itself, there's something for everyone. Marvel Heroes is a colorful representation of that varied spirit, allowing you to take up the mantle of your favorite superhero and embark on a journey through familiar set pieces of the Marvel mythos. But as with some of Marvel's youngest talent, the potential for greatness has yet to be refined.
Marvel fans have been consistently lucky when it comes to video game adaptations: the indomitable Marvel vs. Capcom, Marvel: Ultimate Alliance, and a bevy of others are excellent examples. It's a rich, engaging universe teeming with different personalities, so like in the world of gaming itself, there's something for everyone. Marvel Heroes is a colorful representation of that varied spirit, allowing you to take up the mantle of your favorite superhero and embark on a journey through familiar set pieces of the Marvel mythos. But as with some of Marvel's youngest talent, the potential for greatness has yet to be refined.
Wartune Review
Wartune Review:
Thirty minutes into Wartune and my thoughts aren't on my character or the world around me. Instead, they're centered on this: how on earth has a
Thirty minutes into Wartune and my thoughts aren't on my character or the world around me. Instead, they're centered on this: how on earth has a
Monday, June 24, 2013
Korean News and Beta Test Announcements
- Fortuna Games RPG “Dungeon Hero” starts OBT on June 26.
- Dragonfly MMORPG “Ssen Online” starts OBT on June 26 via Daum.
- A.Storm RPG “Hero Warz” holds 1st CBT from June 21 to 30.
Review: Might & Magic: Duel of Champions
Review: Might & Magic: Duel of Champions:
Might & Magic: Duel of Champions is yet another contender in this year of our collectible card game lords, 2013. CCGs are being released in droves this year and with most of them running on the free-to-play model, competition is getting tougher with each game I see.
Might & Magic: Duel of Champions is yet another contender in this year of our collectible card game lords, 2013. CCGs are being released in droves this year and with most of them running on the free-to-play model, competition is getting tougher with each game I see.
Final Fantasy Online director defends monthly subscriptions in the golden age of free-to-play
Final Fantasy Online director defends monthly subscriptions in the golden age of free-to-play:
As part of our larger interview with Final Fantasy XIV game director Naoki Yoshida, we asked the opinionated developer how Square Enix justifies a monthly subscription for its upcoming MMO relaunch. After all, most similar games have thoroughly embraced a free-to-play model, and those brazen enough not to, such as Star Wars: The Old Republic, quickly course-corrected after subscriptions and active players take a massive dive within the first couple of months.
As part of our larger interview with Final Fantasy XIV game director Naoki Yoshida, we asked the opinionated developer how Square Enix justifies a monthly subscription for its upcoming MMO relaunch. After all, most similar games have thoroughly embraced a free-to-play model, and those brazen enough not to, such as Star Wars: The Old Republic, quickly course-corrected after subscriptions and active players take a massive dive within the first couple of months.
World of Warships Previews: E3 2013 - Wargaming’s Most Ambitious Game
World of Warships Previews: E3 2013 - Wargaming’s Most Ambitious Game:
World of Warships caps off the triad in Wargaming's library of classic war-themed games. We got our first look at gameplay and watched a combat demo in their dome theater at E3 2013. Fans of naval combat will be surprised at the fast-paced approach but also the robust visuals and RTS-like strategy of combat. You are not just sailing toy boats around a map in this game. The experience is much more in your face and immediate.
World of Warships caps off the triad in Wargaming's library of classic war-themed games. We got our first look at gameplay and watched a combat demo in their dome theater at E3 2013. Fans of naval combat will be surprised at the fast-paced approach but also the robust visuals and RTS-like strategy of combat. You are not just sailing toy boats around a map in this game. The experience is much more in your face and immediate.
They Mastered Rhythm Games. How Does iNiS Handle Tower Offense?
They Mastered Rhythm Games. How Does iNiS Handle Tower Offense?:
Japanese developer iNiS — the name's an acronym for "infinite Noise of the inner Soul" — has spent the past decade and a half perfecting the art of the rhythm game.
Japanese developer iNiS — the name's an acronym for "infinite Noise of the inner Soul" — has spent the past decade and a half perfecting the art of the rhythm game.
Kingdom Under Fire II Heads to China, Latest Screenshots Released
Kingdom Under Fire II Heads to China, Latest Screenshots Released:
Following a SEA version supposed to come out this year, BlueSide just made a contract with Leadtek to publish the Chinese version of Kingdom Under Fire II
Following a SEA version supposed to come out this year, BlueSide just made a contract with Leadtek to publish the Chinese version of Kingdom Under Fire II
An Xbox 180 Drags Sports Back From the Future of Gaming
An Xbox 180 Drags Sports Back From the Future of Gaming:
Until Wednesday there seemed to be very little selling the Xbox One to a sports video gamer. The questionable ability to rent, share or re-sell its games—
Until Wednesday there seemed to be very little selling the Xbox One to a sports video gamer. The questionable ability to rent, share or re-sell its games—
GunDog to Enter Open Beta on June 27
GunDog to Enter Open Beta on June 27:
The upcoming team-based third person shooter Gundog will kick off its Final Open Beta on Friday, June 28th. GunDog allows players to play as the dogs by
The upcoming team-based third person shooter Gundog will kick off its Final Open Beta on Friday, June 28th. GunDog allows players to play as the dogs by
Solstice Arena Review
Solstice Arena Review:
More than one MOBA released over the past year or two has carried claims that it was accessible, that it finally figured out how to deal with the intimidation factor
More than one MOBA released over the past year or two has carried claims that it was accessible, that it finally figured out how to deal with the intimidation factor
Dragon Quest X Coming to PC in Japan
Dragon Quest X Coming to PC in Japan:
Dragon Quest X was conspicuously absent from E3 and its Wii U version may not make it to the west. A PC version might stand a better chance, though, and
Dragon Quest X was conspicuously absent from E3 and its Wii U version may not make it to the west. A PC version might stand a better chance, though, and
Three Weeks In Gaming Apps, In Case You Thought We Forgot
Three Weeks In Gaming Apps, In Case You Thought We Forgot:
In the last exciting episode of The Week in Gaming Apps, the feature apologized for wanting to kill you. Afterwards it was so ashamed it hid for three weeks.
In the last exciting episode of The Week in Gaming Apps, the feature apologized for wanting to kill you. Afterwards it was so ashamed it hid for three weeks.
Betawatch: June 15 - 21, 2013
Betawatch: June 15 - 21, 2013:
Filed under: Betas, News Items, Betawatch, Miscellaneous This week, the biggest beta news is that Black Desert Online's beta testing has been slightly
Filed under: Betas, News Items, Betawatch, Miscellaneous This week, the biggest beta news is that Black Desert Online's beta testing has been slightly
Eden Eternal celebrates second anniversary with The Reawakening update
Eden Eternal celebrates second anniversary with The Reawakening update:
Filed under: Fantasy, Patches, News Items, Free-to-Play, Anniversaries What better way to celebrate a second anniversary than with a monumental
Filed under: Fantasy, Patches, News Items, Free-to-Play, Anniversaries What better way to celebrate a second anniversary than with a monumental
Warframe dev: Mid-size studios dying off
Warframe dev: Mid-size studios dying off:
Digital Extremes wants to stay one anyway, creative director says mobile is even riskier than free-to-play
Digital Extremes wants to stay one anyway, creative director says mobile is even riskier than free-to-play
Square Enix names Crystal Dynamics boss as new head of studios
Square Enix names Crystal Dynamics boss as new head of studios:
Darrell Gallagher promoted, new studio heads for Eidos Montreal and Square Enix Montreal
Darrell Gallagher promoted, new studio heads for Eidos Montreal and Square Enix Montreal
MMObility: Bridging the gap between mobile and client-based MMOs
MMObility: Bridging the gap between mobile and client-based MMOs:
Filed under: Opinion, Free-to-Play, Browser, Mobile, Casual, MMORTS, Wizard101, MMObility, PlanetSide 2 A mobile MMO is a great thing. A mobile
Filed under: Opinion, Free-to-Play, Browser, Mobile, Casual, MMORTS, Wizard101, MMObility, PlanetSide 2 A mobile MMO is a great thing. A mobile
Lightbringers: Saviors of Raia Preview
Lightbringers: Saviors of Raia Preview:
There's a very good reason for the saying "fun in the sun." It's because sometimes the dark can be a real jerk! Well Lightbringers: Saviors of Raia is about to
There's a very good reason for the saying "fun in the sun." It's because sometimes the dark can be a real jerk! Well Lightbringers: Saviors of Raia is about to
Tamriel Infinium: Elder Scrolls Online, the non-MMO MMO
Tamriel Infinium: Elder Scrolls Online, the non-MMO MMO:
Filed under: Fantasy, Events (Real-World), Game Mechanics, New Titles, Opinion, Consoles, The Elder Scrolls Online, MMORPG, Tamriel Infinium
Filed under: Fantasy, Events (Real-World), Game Mechanics, New Titles, Opinion, Consoles, The Elder Scrolls Online, MMORPG, Tamriel Infinium
Monetizing children: The ethics and the practices
Monetizing children: The ethics and the practices:
Should we sell to kids? Can we afford not to? Virtual economist Ramin Shokrizade takes a look at the dilemmas, the potential practices and the challenge of
Should we sell to kids? Can we afford not to? Virtual economist Ramin Shokrizade takes a look at the dilemmas, the potential practices and the challenge of
Path of Exile introduces Descent Events
Path of Exile introduces Descent Events:
Filed under: Betas, Fantasy, MMO Industry, News Items, Free-to-Play Path of Exile, despite not actually being out yet, has a reputation for holding special
Filed under: Betas, Fantasy, MMO Industry, News Items, Free-to-Play Path of Exile, despite not actually being out yet, has a reputation for holding special
Superdata: Digital game sales down in May
Superdata: Digital game sales down in May:
While it's not as bad as retail sales, consumers are still cautious
While it's not as bad as retail sales, consumers are still cautious
Guest Post: King.com’s move to pull ads more about user experience and less about the effectiveness of in-game advertising
Guest Post: King.com’s move to pull ads more about user experience and less about the effectiveness of in-game advertising:
King’s decision to pull all its in-game advertising from mobile, web and tablet shouldn’t be seen as a judgement on the effectiveness of advertising, but rather as
King’s decision to pull all its in-game advertising from mobile, web and tablet shouldn’t be seen as a judgement on the effectiveness of advertising, but rather as
Nexon head talks Dota 2
Nexon head talks Dota 2:
GameSpot speaks with Injun Kim, head of Dota 2 for Nexon Korea, about the game's development in South Korea. Valve recently announced that its free-to-
GameSpot speaks with Injun Kim, head of Dota 2 for Nexon Korea, about the game's development in South Korea. Valve recently announced that its free-to-
Puzzle Retreat review
Puzzle Retreat review:
Puzzle Retreat is an iOS and Android game from The Voxel Agents. It is available now on the App Store and Google Play as a free download and
Puzzle Retreat is an iOS and Android game from The Voxel Agents. It is available now on the App Store and Google Play as a free download and
Some Assembly Required: Five ways MMOs should support player events
Some Assembly Required: Five ways MMOs should support player events:
Filed under: World of Warcraft, Age of Conan, Aion, EverQuest II, Events (In-Game), MMO Industry, Warhammer Online, Vanguard, RuneScape, The
Filed under: World of Warcraft, Age of Conan, Aion, EverQuest II, Events (In-Game), MMO Industry, Warhammer Online, Vanguard, RuneScape, The
How ArcheAge's Korean F2P model works
How ArcheAge's Korean F2P model works:
Filed under: Fantasy, Business Models, Game Mechanics, MMO Industry, New Titles, News Items, Free-to-Play, ArcheAge Are you wondering about
Filed under: Fantasy, Business Models, Game Mechanics, MMO Industry, New Titles, News Items, Free-to-Play, ArcheAge Are you wondering about
March of War Video Explains the Game | Ten Ton Hammer
March of War Video Explains the Game | Ten Ton Hammer:
Find out what the free-to-play episodic turn-based strategy game from ISOTX is all about in this new video.
Find out what the free-to-play episodic turn-based strategy game from ISOTX is all about in this new video.
EQII summertime Gold Rush offers members special bonuses
EQII summertime Gold Rush offers members special bonuses:
Filed under: Fantasy, EverQuest II, News Items, Free-to-Play, Promotions, Crafting Yesterday the gold rush began in EverQuest II, and it's going to last all
Filed under: Fantasy, EverQuest II, News Items, Free-to-Play, Promotions, Crafting Yesterday the gold rush began in EverQuest II, and it's going to last all
The Mog Log: Final Fantasy XIV is home again
The Mog Log: Final Fantasy XIV is home again:
Filed under: Betas, Fantasy, Game Mechanics, Lore, Opinion, Consoles, Final Fantasy XIV, The Mog Log For all the good things I had to say about Final
Filed under: Betas, Fantasy, Game Mechanics, Lore, Opinion, Consoles, Final Fantasy XIV, The Mog Log For all the good things I had to say about Final
The Tattered Notebook: EQII's housing update makes feet obsolete
The Tattered Notebook: EQII's housing update makes feet obsolete:
Filed under: Fantasy, EverQuest II, Patches, Free-to-Play, The Tattered Notebook, Housing Life in EverQuest II just got lazier thanks to the housing
Filed under: Fantasy, EverQuest II, Patches, Free-to-Play, The Tattered Notebook, Housing Life in EverQuest II just got lazier thanks to the housing
Maple Story: Unleased Content Spotlight Video!
Maple Story: Unleased Content Spotlight Video!:
MapleStory recently has released its newest content update named Unleashed which contains more new features and updates than you can shake
MapleStory recently has released its newest content update named Unleashed which contains more new features and updates than you can shake
Age of Wushu getting new factions and character trading in China
Age of Wushu getting new factions and character trading in China:
Filed under: Fantasy, Historical, Patches, Previews, News Items, Free-to-Play, Age of Wushu While you can't be certain about the future of a game in your country
Filed under: Fantasy, Historical, Patches, Previews, News Items, Free-to-Play, Age of Wushu While you can't be certain about the future of a game in your country
Rise and Shiny: Arcane Saga Online
Rise and Shiny: Arcane Saga Online:
Filed under: Screenshots, Video, Interviews, New Titles, Opinion, Free-to-Play, Hands-On, Casual, Humor, Rise and Shiny, Livestream I sat down on
Filed under: Screenshots, Video, Interviews, New Titles, Opinion, Free-to-Play, Hands-On, Casual, Humor, Rise and Shiny, Livestream I sat down on
The Game Archaeologist: Anarchy Online turns 12
The Game Archaeologist: Anarchy Online turns 12:
Filed under: Sci-Fi, Anarchy Online, Free-to-Play, The Game Archaeologist, Anniversaries Most MMOs rolling into their 12th year (what few of them there
Filed under: Sci-Fi, Anarchy Online, Free-to-Play, The Game Archaeologist, Anniversaries Most MMOs rolling into their 12th year (what few of them there
Trion teases new RIFT souls, item advancement, and more
Trion teases new RIFT souls, item advancement, and more:
Filed under: Fantasy, Classes, Game Mechanics, MMO Industry, Patches, News Items, Free-to-Play, RIFT Yesterday's Trion livestream featured a number of big
Filed under: Fantasy, Classes, Game Mechanics, MMO Industry, Patches, News Items, Free-to-Play, RIFT Yesterday's Trion livestream featured a number of big
Asheron's Call 2 prepares quality-of-life update
Asheron's Call 2 prepares quality-of-life update:
Filed under: Fantasy, Asheron's Call, Patches, Subscription Asheron's Call 2, its community, and its small dev team continue to endure after the title's
Filed under: Fantasy, Asheron's Call, Patches, Subscription Asheron's Call 2, its community, and its small dev team continue to endure after the title's
Free-to-play Spartacus Legends launching next week
Free-to-play Spartacus Legends launching next week:
New action game from Ubisoft releasing June 25 on PSN and June 26 on Xbox Live. Free-to-play action game Spartacus Legends, based on the Starz
New action game from Ubisoft releasing June 25 on PSN and June 26 on Xbox Live. Free-to-play action game Spartacus Legends, based on the Starz
Friday, June 21, 2013
MLB Live Challenge Preview
MLB Live Challenge Preview:
Sometimes you just have to keep an open mind with upcoming mobile games. Take MLB Live Challenge, for instance. It's a light baseball sim that requires you to use player cards to field the best possible team, which is something we've seen before. Ah, but Konami has added something extra to this freemium title: a dose of fantasy baseball. Got your attention now, right?
Sometimes you just have to keep an open mind with upcoming mobile games. Take MLB Live Challenge, for instance. It's a light baseball sim that requires you to use player cards to field the best possible team, which is something we've seen before. Ah, but Konami has added something extra to this freemium title: a dose of fantasy baseball. Got your attention now, right?
Ignition Entertainment co-founder has a new indie studio
Ignition Entertainment co-founder has a new indie studio:
One of the co-founders of Ignition Entertainment has started a new indie studio, and aims to release four mobile and tablet games by the end of 2013. ...
One of the co-founders of Ignition Entertainment has started a new indie studio, and aims to release four mobile and tablet games by the end of 2013. ...
Tackling a multiplatform MMORPG with Pangalore's Knightly Adventure
Tackling a multiplatform MMORPG with Pangalore's Knightly Adventure:
A 3D Unity-based MMO for both smartphones and PCs, built in Asia and targeting the West? Talk about difficult. This postmortem is full of information
A 3D Unity-based MMO for both smartphones and PCs, built in Asia and targeting the West? Talk about difficult. This postmortem is full of information
Double Eleven splits from Sony XDev as it continues publishing push
Double Eleven splits from Sony XDev as it continues publishing push:
Following layoffs, UK team finding success reworking titles on PSN, with PC and mobile projects to come
Following layoffs, UK team finding success reworking titles on PSN, with PC and mobile projects to come
Arcane Saga Unleashes First Content Update
Arcane Saga Unleashes First Content Update:
Netmarble.com introduces the first content update - much of which driven by player feedback - for its free-to-play MMORPG Arcane Saga. The update
Netmarble.com introduces the first content update - much of which driven by player feedback - for its free-to-play MMORPG Arcane Saga. The update
Korean News and Beta Test Announcements
- Uniana new action MORPG “LAF (Loya Attacking Forces)” releases brand identity.
- Neowiz CRS MORPG “Project Blacksheep” for multi-platform is possible.
ChronoBlade Open Beta Comes to Facebook This Month
ChronoBlade Open Beta Comes to Facebook This Month:
Photo via http://www.chronoblade.com/ nWay’s Facebook game ChronoBlade will come out of the dark and launch in open beta this month, the developer has
Photo via http://www.chronoblade.com/ nWay’s Facebook game ChronoBlade will come out of the dark and launch in open beta this month, the developer has
Postmortem: Two-man indie MMO Growtopia
Postmortem: Two-man indie MMO Growtopia:
This indie project has hit a lot of bumps, detailed honestly in this look back at what went wrong in the development of smartphone MMO Growtopia. ...
This indie project has hit a lot of bumps, detailed honestly in this look back at what went wrong in the development of smartphone MMO Growtopia. ...
Ask Massively: The best and worst of E3
Ask Massively: The best and worst of E3:
Filed under: MMO Industry, Opinion, Massively Meta, Ask Massively, Events (Massively's Coverage), Miscellaneous Massively is finally recovered from E3,
Filed under: MMO Industry, Opinion, Massively Meta, Ask Massively, Events (Massively's Coverage), Miscellaneous Massively is finally recovered from E3,
Second Life marking 10 years next week
Second Life marking 10 years next week:
Linden Lab's virtual-world online game celebrating 10th anniversary June 23; 36 million have registered to date and spent more than 217,266 years in the world.
Linden Lab's virtual-world online game celebrating 10th anniversary June 23; 36 million have registered to date and spent more than 217,266 years in the world.
PlanetSide 2 Rolls Out Game Update 11 | Ten Ton Hammer
PlanetSide 2 Rolls Out Game Update 11 | Ten Ton Hammer:
PlanetSide 2 combat gets a shakedown with tweaks to continental domination, vehicles, aircraft, and more.
PlanetSide 2 combat gets a shakedown with tweaks to continental domination, vehicles, aircraft, and more.
SMITE unveils Hun Batz, the new monkey god
SMITE unveils Hun Batz, the new monkey god:
Filed under: Fantasy, Patches, News Items, Free-to-Play, MOBA The most recent SMITE patch did not add a new god so much as it monkeyed around with
Filed under: Fantasy, Patches, News Items, Free-to-Play, MOBA The most recent SMITE patch did not add a new god so much as it monkeyed around with
It's XCOM. On iOS. Isn't That All You Need To Know?
It's XCOM. On iOS. Isn't That All You Need To Know?:
I've spent the past few days zapping aliens and maneuvering troops in the iPad version of XCOM: Enemy Unknown, and I'm happy to report that it's XCOM:
I've spent the past few days zapping aliens and maneuvering troops in the iPad version of XCOM: Enemy Unknown, and I'm happy to report that it's XCOM:
'Orchestral battle' Anthymn needs money for the music
'Orchestral battle' Anthymn needs money for the music:
Filed under: Betas, Fantasy, Video, New Titles, Music, Crowdfunding "For the first time ever, players will shape an online world with music," promises String
Filed under: Betas, Fantasy, Video, New Titles, Music, Crowdfunding "For the first time ever, players will shape an online world with music," promises String
Contra Is Coming To iOS, And It's Changed
Contra Is Coming To iOS, And It's Changed:
Konami's classic run-and-gunner is hitting iOS next Thursday, but it's not Contra as we know it. This is Contra Evolution, the a retooling of the original
Konami's classic run-and-gunner is hitting iOS next Thursday, but it's not Contra as we know it. This is Contra Evolution, the a retooling of the original
Neverwinter launches (again), reveals Fury of the Feywild module
Neverwinter launches (again), reveals Fury of the Feywild module:
Filed under: Fantasy, Game Mechanics, Launches, MMO Industry, News Items, Free-to-Play, Neverwinter So, like, Neverwinter launched and stuff. And
Filed under: Fantasy, Game Mechanics, Launches, MMO Industry, News Items, Free-to-Play, Neverwinter So, like, Neverwinter launched and stuff. And
Dragon's Prophet: Review In Progress #2
Dragon's Prophet: Review In Progress #2:
Now that E3 has wrapped up, we can once again pick up our Review in Progress series as it applies to Dragon's Prophet. In this week's article, we talk
Now that E3 has wrapped up, we can once again pick up our Review in Progress series as it applies to Dragon's Prophet. In this week's article, we talk
Guild Wars 2: Sky Pirates of Tyria Announced
Guild Wars 2: Sky Pirates of Tyria Announced:
ArenaNet has announced the next Guild Wars 2 content update. Called "Sky Pirates of Tyria", the new content will bring more additions to the Living Story, a
ArenaNet has announced the next Guild Wars 2 content update. Called "Sky Pirates of Tyria", the new content will bring more additions to the Living Story, a
Aion 4.0 slated for August launch in Europe
Aion 4.0 slated for August launch in Europe:
Filed under: Fantasy, Aion, Expansions, PvP, News Items, PvE, Free-to-Play While Daevas in North America are looking forward to Aion's 4.0 launch next week,
Filed under: Fantasy, Aion, Expansions, PvP, News Items, PvE, Free-to-Play While Daevas in North America are looking forward to Aion's 4.0 launch next week,
Hex: E3 2013 - Defining the MMOTCG
Hex: E3 2013 - Defining the MMOTCG:
We chatted with Cryptozoic CEO Cory Jones at this year's E3 to learn all about HEX, the studio's upcoming MMOTCG.
We chatted with Cryptozoic CEO Cory Jones at this year's E3 to learn all about HEX, the studio's upcoming MMOTCG.
TowerFall Was The Most Fun I Had At E3
TowerFall Was The Most Fun I Had At E3:
I have this problem having what humans call "fun" at E3.Read more...
I have this problem having what humans call "fun" at E3.Read more...
Android vs. iOS game development myths
Android vs. iOS game development myths:
It's time to debunk myths held dear by many in "iOS vs. Android" arguments. Here are detailed stats about fragmentation, audience size and how
It's time to debunk myths held dear by many in "iOS vs. Android" arguments. Here are detailed stats about fragmentation, audience size and how
Introduction to China Blade and Soul
Introduction to China Blade and Soul:
This introduction is written for all English-speaking players who will be joining China’s Blade And Soul. As there is no English patch at the moment, I will try my
This introduction is written for all English-speaking players who will be joining China’s Blade And Soul. As there is no English patch at the moment, I will try my
Monsters Invade: Oz Review
Monsters Invade: Oz Review:
Monsters Invade: Oz drops our Dorothy-like protagonist into a dubstep remix of the classic L. Frank Baum story. The charmingly cartoonish graphics, powerful
Monsters Invade: Oz drops our Dorothy-like protagonist into a dubstep remix of the classic L. Frank Baum story. The charmingly cartoonish graphics, powerful
Sorry Consoles, Apple's Controller Support Spells Trouble For You
Sorry Consoles, Apple's Controller Support Spells Trouble For You:
The biggest news of E3 2013 was the battle between the PlayStation 4 and Xbox One, a battle centered on consumer rejection of digital rights management
The biggest news of E3 2013 was the battle between the PlayStation 4 and Xbox One, a battle centered on consumer rejection of digital rights management
PSA: Puzzle Pirates is now on iPad
PSA: Puzzle Pirates is now on iPad:
Arrr, mateys! Ye be lovin' puzzles, but hate the idea of being tied to a land-lubbin' PC all yer life? Avast, me hearties! You'll be pleased as a pirate prince to know that
Arrr, mateys! Ye be lovin' puzzles, but hate the idea of being tied to a land-lubbin' PC all yer life? Avast, me hearties! You'll be pleased as a pirate prince to know that
Darkfall introduces new Broadherne dungeon with recent patch
Darkfall introduces new Broadherne dungeon with recent patch:
Filed under: Fantasy, Darkfall, Patches Yesterday saw a new content patch for Darkfall:Unholy Wars as detailed in a post at the official forums. In addition to
Filed under: Fantasy, Darkfall, Patches Yesterday saw a new content patch for Darkfall:Unholy Wars as detailed in a post at the official forums. In addition to
Korean Medieval MMORPG WolfKnights Unveils New Screenshots
Korean Medieval MMORPG WolfKnights Unveils New Screenshots:
First announced last month, the Korean MMORPG WolfKnights Online (Project G2) from IMC Games has attracted lots of attention. Coming from the same
First announced last month, the Korean MMORPG WolfKnights Online (Project G2) from IMC Games has attracted lots of attention. Coming from the same
DeNA's 3 tips for mobile game success
DeNA's 3 tips for mobile game success:
Clive Downie is CEO of Western operations for DeNA, a leading mobile game company. Here are his three tips for making it in the mobile game sector.
Clive Downie is CEO of Western operations for DeNA, a leading mobile game company. Here are his three tips for making it in the mobile game sector.
Where's My Mickey? Review
Where's My Mickey? Review:
If there is any type of game it feels like Disney well and truly owns, it's the Where's My...? series begun by Where's My Water? and carried on by Where's My
If there is any type of game it feels like Disney well and truly owns, it's the Where's My...? series begun by Where's My Water? and carried on by Where's My
Nvidia's Shield Gets A Price Drop And A June 27 Release
Nvidia's Shield Gets A Price Drop And A June 27 Release:
Last month Nvidia's Project Shield Android handheld got a shortened name, a release window of June, and a $349 price tag. With June quickly coming to a
Last month Nvidia's Project Shield Android handheld got a shortened name, a release window of June, and a $349 price tag. With June quickly coming to a
Thursday, June 20, 2013
Fast and Furious 6 game draws 17 million in first month
Fast and Furious 6 game draws 17 million in first month:
Kabam's latest free-to-play mobile adaptation races to company's best debut of all time
Kabam's latest free-to-play mobile adaptation races to company's best debut of all time
Ultima Forever: Quest for the Avatar: E3 2013 - Hands On with a New Britannia
Ultima Forever: Quest for the Avatar: E3 2013 - Hands On with a New Britannia:
We caught up with EA Mythic's Carrie Gouskos at this year's E3 to learn more about Ultima Forever: Quest for the Avatar and get some hands-on time with the
We caught up with EA Mythic's Carrie Gouskos at this year's E3 to learn more about Ultima Forever: Quest for the Avatar and get some hands-on time with the
FlyFF Masquerade: Another World Japan OBT
FlyFF Masquerade: Another World Japan OBT:
As I previously said, Gala Lab Japan is launching their title of Flyff Masquerade. The OBT started today so if you want to check it for yourself, you can! Japanese
As I previously said, Gala Lab Japan is launching their title of Flyff Masquerade. The OBT started today so if you want to check it for yourself, you can! Japanese
Mojang Begins Rolling Out Multiplayer Server Slots for Minecraft: Pocket Edition
Mojang Begins Rolling Out Multiplayer Server Slots for Minecraft: Pocket Edition:
Well, good news, Minecrafters: Mojang has just begun to release Minecraft Realms server slots. Mojang is currently releasing the Realms in batches of 100.
Well, good news, Minecrafters: Mojang has just begun to release Minecraft Realms server slots. Mojang is currently releasing the Realms in batches of 100.
Square Enix: PC version of Final Fantasy XV "undecided"
Square Enix: PC version of Final Fantasy XV "undecided":
Chief technology officer Yoshihisa Hashimoto says that FFXV will need a high-powered PC to run; PS Vita cross-play options and smartphone/tablet apps
Chief technology officer Yoshihisa Hashimoto says that FFXV will need a high-powered PC to run; PS Vita cross-play options and smartphone/tablet apps
Hero of Many Review
Hero of Many Review:
Some of the best video game stories are those that involve no words at all. Hero of Many doesn't throw a single line of dialogue at you, yet you'll become
Some of the best video game stories are those that involve no words at all. Hero of Many doesn't throw a single line of dialogue at you, yet you'll become
Blog: Why did King really ditch in-game ads?
Blog: Why did King really ditch in-game ads?:
Candy Crush Saga developer King recently announced it's ending in-app advertising. What's the real reason? Should you? Freemium designer
Candy Crush Saga developer King recently announced it's ending in-app advertising. What's the real reason? Should you? Freemium designer
Beejumbled review
Beejumbled review:
Beejumbled is an iOS and Android game from 2K Play. It is available now for free from the App Store and Google Play and contains numerous in-app purchases.
Beejumbled is an iOS and Android game from 2K Play. It is available now for free from the App Store and Google Play and contains numerous in-app purchases.
Pocket Stables Review
Pocket Stables Review:
In Kairosoft's newest title, you can experience horses in all their glory. You'll build a ranch, raise horses, and enter races, with the goal of raising a Triple
In Kairosoft's newest title, you can experience horses in all their glory. You'll build a ranch, raise horses, and enter races, with the goal of raising a Triple
Yulgang 2 Launches Major Content Update with New Trailer
Yulgang 2 Launches Major Content Update with New Trailer:
Yulgang 2(KR) recently received its major content update, a new trailer is also released. The new expansion is called "Chaos Wulin" with the storyline goes into
Yulgang 2(KR) recently received its major content update, a new trailer is also released. The new expansion is called "Chaos Wulin" with the storyline goes into
Defiance: Most Wanted Gamer Named
Defiance: Most Wanted Gamer Named:
During a recent Defiance event, players were challenged to become the Ultimate Ark Hunter. The winner, Zachary Prast, collected three times as much as anyone
During a recent Defiance event, players were challenged to become the Ultimate Ark Hunter. The winner, Zachary Prast, collected three times as much as anyone
Battle for Berlin - Warstory Europe officially launched
Battle for Berlin - Warstory Europe officially launched:
World War II is raging and Europe is suffering under the tyranny of the Wehrmacht. Not for long however as, starting today, all players have the
World War II is raging and Europe is suffering under the tyranny of the Wehrmacht. Not for long however as, starting today, all players have the
Vindictus: Season 2 Incoming
Vindictus: Season 2 Incoming:
Nexon is ready to unleash Season 2 on Vindictus. The new season will include some juicy updates to content, quests, monsters, battles, features and more.
Nexon is ready to unleash Season 2 on Vindictus. The new season will include some juicy updates to content, quests, monsters, battles, features and more.
General: For Parents this Summer
General: For Parents this Summer:
School's out for summer, Mom & Dad, and your little progeny will be looking for things to get into. Why not keep them safely and happily occupied in a family
School's out for summer, Mom & Dad, and your little progeny will be looking for things to get into. Why not keep them safely and happily occupied in a family
Xbox One DRM Reversal Cuts Features, Requires One-Time Connection
Xbox One DRM Reversal Cuts Features, Requires One-Time Connection:
You win some, you lose some. In changing its drastic Xbox One DRM policies today, Microsoft will actually be cutting some of the cooler features
You win some, you lose some. In changing its drastic Xbox One DRM policies today, Microsoft will actually be cutting some of the cooler features
Microsoft pulls big 180 with Xbox One DRM policy reversal
Microsoft pulls big 180 with Xbox One DRM policy reversal:
After much pressure, Microsoft has revised its previously-announced DRM, preowned game usage and online check-in policies for Xbox One. ...
After much pressure, Microsoft has revised its previously-announced DRM, preowned game usage and online check-in policies for Xbox One. ...
Defiance Recruit-a-Friend and Raptr Rewards Announced | Ten Ton Hammer
Defiance Recruit-a-Friend and Raptr Rewards Announced | Ten Ton Hammer:
Sign up for Raptr and bring your friends to Defiance to earn some nifty new in-game rewards.
Sign up for Raptr and bring your friends to Defiance to earn some nifty new in-game rewards.
Free for All: How free-to-play affected how I feel about RIFT
Free for All: How free-to-play affected how I feel about RIFT:
Filed under: Business Models, Culture, Game Mechanics, Opinion, Free-to-Play, Casual, RIFT, Free for All Back in April of 2011, I asked myself whether I would play
Filed under: Business Models, Culture, Game Mechanics, Opinion, Free-to-Play, Casual, RIFT, Free for All Back in April of 2011, I asked myself whether I would play
CCP Changing System Requirements for EVE on July 10th | Ten Ton Hammer
CCP Changing System Requirements for EVE on July 10th | Ten Ton Hammer:
EVE Online’s minimum and recommended system specs are changing next month. Get all the details to make sure that you’re ready.
EVE Online’s minimum and recommended system specs are changing next month. Get all the details to make sure that you’re ready.
The War Z: Now Operating Under a New Name
The War Z: Now Operating Under a New Name:
The War Z is no longer The War Z. According to a post on the official Facebook page, the game's name will officially be changed to Infestation:
The War Z is no longer The War Z. According to a post on the official Facebook page, the game's name will officially be changed to Infestation:
Perfect World International: Rising Call Content Update Goes Live
Perfect World International: Rising Call Content Update Goes Live:
Perfect World International has updated with the latest content patch. Called "Rising Call", the update features a revamping of several key features
Perfect World International has updated with the latest content patch. Called "Rising Call", the update features a revamping of several key features
New iOS Games Tonight: XCOM Enemy Unknown, Spiral and more!
New iOS Games Tonight: XCOM Enemy Unknown, Spiral and more!:
Remember the days when our mobile phones had those archaic things called "buttons" on them, and tablets were nothing more than big old slates of stone
Remember the days when our mobile phones had those archaic things called "buttons" on them, and tablets were nothing more than big old slates of stone
Removing friction at the point of player payment
Removing friction at the point of player payment:
It's hard enough to get players to pay for games or items -- so it's dangerous to be unaware of the how the payment process. This blog post explores the
It's hard enough to get players to pay for games or items -- so it's dangerous to be unaware of the how the payment process. This blog post explores the
City of Steam's Tears of the Oracle patch hails the return of the greenskins
City of Steam's Tears of the Oracle patch hails the return of the greenskins:
Filed under: Betas, Fantasy, Classes, New Titles, Patches, News Items, Free-to-Play, Browser, Races, Dungeons, Crafting, City of Steam, Steampunk When
Filed under: Betas, Fantasy, Classes, New Titles, Patches, News Items, Free-to-Play, Browser, Races, Dungeons, Crafting, City of Steam, Steampunk When
Monster Hunter Online - New Screenshots With Some Brief Details
Monster Hunter Online - New Screenshots With Some Brief Details:
Monster Hunter Online will be entering its debut test phase on 28th June, and publisher Tencent Games' news department gave the game a try, and
Monster Hunter Online will be entering its debut test phase on 28th June, and publisher Tencent Games' news department gave the game a try, and
World of Tanks staggers release of artillery-laden Update 8.6
World of Tanks staggers release of artillery-laden Update 8.6:
Filed under: Galleries, Screenshots, Trailers, Video, Classes, Patches, PvP, News Items Artillery fans in Europe waiting for World of Tank's update 8.6 can
Filed under: Galleries, Screenshots, Trailers, Video, Classes, Patches, PvP, News Items Artillery fans in Europe waiting for World of Tank's update 8.6 can
Sometimes All A Game Needs Is Color, Shape and Music
Sometimes All A Game Needs Is Color, Shape and Music:
One of the most popular puzzle games on Android and iOS right now does not contain birds, angry or otherwise. There are no rotating blocks. You don't have to
One of the most popular puzzle games on Android and iOS right now does not contain birds, angry or otherwise. There are no rotating blocks. You don't have to
Zynga acquires Spooky Cool Labs for social casino efforts
Zynga acquires Spooky Cool Labs for social casino efforts:
Amidst recent layoffs and corporate restructuring, Zynga has acquired Spooky Cool Labs, announced on Zynga’s company blog. With Zynga looking to
Amidst recent layoffs and corporate restructuring, Zynga has acquired Spooky Cool Labs, announced on Zynga’s company blog. With Zynga looking to
Blade & Soul Korea getting major update next week
Blade & Soul Korea getting major update next week:
Filed under: Fantasy, Game Mechanics, MMO Industry, New Titles, News Items, Blade & Soul Blade & Soul's biggest update yet is coming on June 26th
Filed under: Fantasy, Game Mechanics, MMO Industry, New Titles, News Items, Blade & Soul Blade & Soul's biggest update yet is coming on June 26th
Wednesday, June 19, 2013
Gamestick ship-date delayed until August
Gamestick ship-date delayed until August:
Android micro-console pushed back for UI refinements
Android micro-console pushed back for UI refinements
Cabal II Launches The Final Battle Update
Cabal II Launches The Final Battle Update:
ESTsoft recently launches the latest major content update for Cabal II:The Neoforce Era -- The Final Battle. New map, new dungeons, new gears, new
ESTsoft recently launches the latest major content update for Cabal II:The Neoforce Era -- The Final Battle. New map, new dungeons, new gears, new
Why Gaming Is Still A Great Bet For Investors
Why Gaming Is Still A Great Bet For Investors
TechCrunch writer Kim-Mai Cutler and Benchmark Capital general partner Mitch Lasky recently wrote two insightful pieces on venture investment in games (here and here) – both expressing some degree of skepticism of venture capital models for funding game startups. I agree venture funding is not for every game startup, and certainly not every game startup makes for a great venture investment. However, I would argue the case for venture funding for games is today stronger than ever.
TechCrunch writer Kim-Mai Cutler and Benchmark Capital general partner Mitch Lasky recently wrote two insightful pieces on venture investment in games (here and here) – both expressing some degree of skepticism of venture capital models for funding game startups. I agree venture funding is not for every game startup, and certainly not every game startup makes for a great venture investment. However, I would argue the case for venture funding for games is today stronger than ever.
Nvidia to license graphics tech portfolio
Nvidia to license graphics tech portfolio:
New strategy a response to huge changes in IT industries
New strategy a response to huge changes in IT industries
Film director de Rakoff joins Jagex team
Film director de Rakoff joins Jagex team:
From Danny Dyer to Transformers Universe
From Danny Dyer to Transformers Universe
Age of Wulin Closed Beta Test Is Now Live
Age of Wulin Closed Beta Test Is Now Live:
As Age of Wushu highly welcomed by NA players, Webzen Dublin Ltd has announced the Closed Beta tests for the long awaited free-to-play Kung-Fu
As Age of Wushu highly welcomed by NA players, Webzen Dublin Ltd has announced the Closed Beta tests for the long awaited free-to-play Kung-Fu
Gamevil pledges $130m for global expansion
Gamevil pledges $130m for global expansion:
Talent acquisitions a core part of Korean publisher's future strategy
Talent acquisitions a core part of Korean publisher's future strategy
Korean News and Beta Test Announcements
- N Dolphin Soft AOS MMORPG “Eclipse War” starts official service on June 26.
- Gala Lag “Masquerade” started Japan service on June 18.
- Neowiz Games baseball game “Baseball God Fantasy” starts official service via Pmang.
- Black Stone web game “Samguk Hero War League” holds CBT from June 18 to 24.
'Next-gen' isn't just a new console: Emerging trends from E3 2013
'Next-gen' isn't just a new console: Emerging trends from E3 2013:
While everyone else was focused on the Microsoft-Sony horse race, editor Patrick Miller was paying attention to the Oculus Rift, eSports, and a collection of creator-
While everyone else was focused on the Microsoft-Sony horse race, editor Patrick Miller was paying attention to the Oculus Rift, eSports, and a collection of creator-
Seal Online: Blades of Destiny Relaunches
Seal Online: Blades of Destiny Relaunches:
Online PC and mobile games publisher, Playwith Interactive, has announced the newly re-launched Seal Online: Blades of Destiny, an anime inspired free to play
Online PC and mobile games publisher, Playwith Interactive, has announced the newly re-launched Seal Online: Blades of Destiny, an anime inspired free to play
Black Gold E3 New CGI Trailer and Demo Detail
Black Gold E3 New CGI Trailer and Demo Detail:
The game conference E3 has come to the end, from the expo players are able to find out more interesting games and highlights. Snail Games is one of the
The game conference E3 has come to the end, from the expo players are able to find out more interesting games and highlights. Snail Games is one of the
Black Desert Online closed beta slapped with delay
Black Desert Online closed beta slapped with delay:
Filed under: Betas, Fantasy, New Titles, PvP, PvE MMO players eagerly awaiting a taste of Black Desert Online will be waiting just a bit longer than expected;
Filed under: Betas, Fantasy, New Titles, PvP, PvE MMO players eagerly awaiting a taste of Black Desert Online will be waiting just a bit longer than expected;
EU EverQuest II launching with ProSiebenSat.1 'on or around June 20'
EU EverQuest II launching with ProSiebenSat.1 'on or around June 20':
Filed under: Fantasy, EverQuest II, MMO Industry, News Items, Free-to-Play SOE will be transferring it's EU EverQuest II services to ProSiebenSat.1 "on or around
Filed under: Fantasy, EverQuest II, MMO Industry, News Items, Free-to-Play SOE will be transferring it's EU EverQuest II services to ProSiebenSat.1 "on or around
RIFT adds warfront modes on a daddy's day off
RIFT adds warfront modes on a daddy's day off:
Filed under: Fantasy, Patches, PvP, Free-to-Play, RIFT While most fathers were enjoying brand-new ties and meals out on the town this past Sunday, RIFT Lead
Filed under: Fantasy, Patches, PvP, Free-to-Play, RIFT While most fathers were enjoying brand-new ties and meals out on the town this past Sunday, RIFT Lead
Nintendo: "It is not an easy task to regain trust"
Nintendo: "It is not an easy task to regain trust":
Satoru Iwata says it is "critical" that Nintendo releases only "incredibly high-quality products" after rise of less expensive smartphone games. Rushing
Satoru Iwata says it is "critical" that Nintendo releases only "incredibly high-quality products" after rise of less expensive smartphone games. Rushing
Sony Actually Has A Very Different Future In Mind For PlayStation 4
Sony Actually Has A Very Different Future In Mind For PlayStation 4:
Sony's successful, if counter-intuitive next-gen message for the PlayStation 4 at last week's E3 is that things won't change. No disc DRM changes. No new
Sony's successful, if counter-intuitive next-gen message for the PlayStation 4 at last week's E3 is that things won't change. No disc DRM changes. No new
Crytek shows off The Collectibles for iOS
Crytek shows off The Collectibles for iOS:
Crytek's second iOS game shown at WWDC
Crytek's second iOS game shown at WWDC
Man of Steel Review
Man of Steel Review:
Superman just can't seem to catch a break. First his planet blows up, taking his parents - and his entire society and culture - along with it, and now his new
Superman just can't seem to catch a break. First his planet blows up, taking his parents - and his entire society and culture - along with it, and now his new
Shadowrun Returns Slips From The Shadows July 25
Shadowrun Returns Slips From The Shadows July 25:
A shadowrun rarely goes exactly according to plan. Originally planned for release this month, Harebrained Schemes' Kickstarter-backed Shadowrun
A shadowrun rarely goes exactly according to plan. Originally planned for release this month, Harebrained Schemes' Kickstarter-backed Shadowrun
City of Steam dev journal discusses game events
City of Steam dev journal discusses game events:
Filed under: Betas, Fantasy, New Titles, PvP, News Items, PvE, Free-to-Play, Dungeons, City of Steam, Steampunk With a name meaning the center, you'd
Filed under: Betas, Fantasy, New Titles, PvP, News Items, PvE, Free-to-Play, Dungeons, City of Steam, Steampunk With a name meaning the center, you'd
Exclusive: Mabinogi trailer teases new saga in Iria
Exclusive: Mabinogi trailer teases new saga in Iria:
Filed under: Fantasy, Trailers, Video, Patches, News Items, Free-to-Play, Mabinogi A new story is unfolding in the land of Iria in the fantasy free-to-play
Filed under: Fantasy, Trailers, Video, Patches, News Items, Free-to-Play, Mabinogi A new story is unfolding in the land of Iria in the fantasy free-to-play
War Thunder: Twitch Functionality Added
War Thunder: Twitch Functionality Added:
Gaijin Entertainment has announced that War Thunder will allow players to utilize Twitch.tv streaming abilities directly from within the client.
Gaijin Entertainment has announced that War Thunder will allow players to utilize Twitch.tv streaming abilities directly from within the client.
Nintendo tests free-to-play waters with Steel Diver
Nintendo tests free-to-play waters with Steel Diver:
3DS launch title Steel Diver is reincarnating with a new free-to-play entry, Nintendo's Shigeru Miyamoto confirms in a new interview. ...
3DS launch title Steel Diver is reincarnating with a new free-to-play entry, Nintendo's Shigeru Miyamoto confirms in a new interview. ...
Final Fantasy XIV: A Realm Reborn: Catching Up with FFXIV at E3 2013
Final Fantasy XIV: A Realm Reborn: Catching Up with FFXIV at E3 2013:
With Final Fantasy XIV: A Realm Reborn set to launch in just over two months, we caught up with game director Naoki Yosihda at this year's E3 to find out how
With Final Fantasy XIV: A Realm Reborn set to launch in just over two months, we caught up with game director Naoki Yosihda at this year's E3 to find out how
Activision ups licensing partnerships to 150
Activision ups licensing partnerships to 150:
More than doubled its portfolio in the past year
More than doubled its portfolio in the past year
Shaiya: Iron Invasion Content Update Deployed
Shaiya: Iron Invasion Content Update Deployed:
Aeria Games has announced that the latest update to Shaiya has been deployed. Called the "Iron Invasion", the new content will pit players against
Aeria Games has announced that the latest update to Shaiya has been deployed. Called the "Iron Invasion", the new content will pit players against
Elder Scrolls Online: ESO at E3 2013
Elder Scrolls Online: ESO at E3 2013:
Elder Scrolls Online is poised as one of the next "big games" to hit live service as 2013 rolls along. During last week's E3 convention, we check out the latest ESO
Elder Scrolls Online is poised as one of the next "big games" to hit live service as 2013 rolls along. During last week's E3 convention, we check out the latest ESO
Alone in the Park Review
Alone in the Park Review:
If you had a stalker, and if one day this stalker told you he had hidden nine pieces of a treasure map in various places around the local National Park,
If you had a stalker, and if one day this stalker told you he had hidden nine pieces of a treasure map in various places around the local National Park,
BioWare Posts Summer Plans for SWTOR | Ten Ton Hammer
BioWare Posts Summer Plans for SWTOR | Ten Ton Hammer:
BioWare lays out the schedule for Double XP Weekends and new content updates for SWTOR through the summer.
BioWare lays out the schedule for Double XP Weekends and new content updates for SWTOR through the summer.
Firefall: Richard Pearsey Tasked with Game's Story
Firefall: Richard Pearsey Tasked with Game's Story:
Red 5 has announced that the writer of Spec Ops: The Line has joined the Firefall team and will be heading up the development of the story line.
Red 5 has announced that the writer of Spec Ops: The Line has joined the Firefall team and will be heading up the development of the story line.
The End of Google+ Games
The End of Google+ Games:
Photo via Google Plus Games directory To say that the Google+ Games program performed well under expectations would be an understatement. The near clone of
Photo via Google Plus Games directory To say that the Google+ Games program performed well under expectations would be an understatement. The near clone of
WAKFU's Haven Worlds update postponed
WAKFU's Haven Worlds update postponed:
Filed under: Fantasy, Video, Patches, Free-to-Play, Dev Diaries WAKFU is pushing back its Haven Worlds update a week to June 25th as the team cites
Filed under: Fantasy, Video, Patches, Free-to-Play, Dev Diaries WAKFU is pushing back its Haven Worlds update a week to June 25th as the team cites
More layoffs at EA - Report
More layoffs at EA - Report:
Source says Battlefield publisher let go of a "small number" of employees recently as part of company-wide restructuring. The layoffs at Electronic Arts are
Source says Battlefield publisher let go of a "small number" of employees recently as part of company-wide restructuring. The layoffs at Electronic Arts are
Quickdraw added to MechWarrior Online's hangar
Quickdraw added to MechWarrior Online's hangar:
Filed under: Sci-Fi, Video, Patches, News Items, Free-to-Play, MechWarrior Online It can be hard to get close to someone. Especially in MechWarrior Online, where
Filed under: Sci-Fi, Video, Patches, News Items, Free-to-Play, MechWarrior Online It can be hard to get close to someone. Especially in MechWarrior Online, where
Video: How Western mobile games conquered China
Video: How Western mobile games conquered China:
Google Play, Twitter, Facebook and YouTube are blocked in China -- so how can Western mobile games succeed? Yodo1's Henry Fong suggests a
Google Play, Twitter, Facebook and YouTube are blocked in China -- so how can Western mobile games succeed? Yodo1's Henry Fong suggests a
GDC Europe 2013 adds Kick Off classic postmortem
GDC Europe 2013 adds Kick Off classic postmortem:
Organizers have confirmed a classic postmortem of Kick Off from Dino Dini for August's GDC Europe, also adding talks on Warface's low-end PC optimizations
Organizers have confirmed a classic postmortem of Kick Off from Dino Dini for August's GDC Europe, also adding talks on Warface's low-end PC optimizations
Supercell aims to replicate its mobile success in Japan
Supercell aims to replicate its mobile success in Japan:
Supercell today announced that it has launched its hugely popular Clash of Clans free-to-play game in Japan -- and a cross-promotion with GungHo will no
Supercell today announced that it has launched its hugely popular Clash of Clans free-to-play game in Japan -- and a cross-promotion with GungHo will no
Exient opens Leamington Spa studio
Exient opens Leamington Spa studio:
"Perfectly aligns with our self publishing plans"
"Perfectly aligns with our self publishing plans"
Group monetization: Building MMOs so people will play together
Group monetization: Building MMOs so people will play together:
When your game must be played in a group, you should design your business around fostering great group dynamics and not "rewarding narcissists," argues
When your game must be played in a group, you should design your business around fostering great group dynamics and not "rewarding narcissists," argues
Blog: The world doesn't need another mobile card battle game
Blog: The world doesn't need another mobile card battle game:
Rage of Bahamut launched a card battle crazy, but is enough enough? Mobile developer Joseph Kim takes a look at the market after speaking to too many devs
Rage of Bahamut launched a card battle crazy, but is enough enough? Mobile developer Joseph Kim takes a look at the market after speaking to too many devs
Tuesday, June 18, 2013
Korean News and Beta Test Announcements
- Mani Game signs with Pang Game for Korea service Korea for action shooting game “KLASH.”
- Perfect World MMORPG “Forsaken World” starts open beta service today via NGL.
3DS System update adds paid DLC to Streetpass
3DS System update adds paid DLC to Streetpass:
Four new games for social connection app as Nintendo embraces new model
Four new games for social connection app as Nintendo embraces new model
Wind of Luck : Game to Release in Two Parts
Wind of Luck : Game to Release in Two Parts:
The Wind of Luck team has posted a short update about the game's progress towards release. The plan is to release WoL in two parts, first the WoL Arena followed by the rest of the project pending funding sources.
The Wind of Luck team has posted a short update about the game's progress towards release. The plan is to release WoL in two parts, first the WoL Arena followed by the rest of the project pending funding sources.
Steel Commanders Review
Steel Commanders Review:
I get it. Games like Rage of Bahamut are quite good at making money, and game developers need to make money. But there has to be a better way than
I get it. Games like Rage of Bahamut are quite good at making money, and game developers need to make money. But there has to be a better way than
Tribal Quest Review
Tribal Quest Review:
Upon first glance, Tribal Quest may seem like an infinite runner starring a guy who looks a bit like Kratos from God of War and who sounds like John Goodman.
Upon first glance, Tribal Quest may seem like an infinite runner starring a guy who looks a bit like Kratos from God of War and who sounds like John Goodman.
Fighting Fantasy: The Forest of Doom Review
Fighting Fantasy: The Forest of Doom Review:
The latest adventure game book from Tin Man Games, Fighting Fantasy: The Forest of Doom is a challenging, but not terribly sophisticated sword-swinging
The latest adventure game book from Tin Man Games, Fighting Fantasy: The Forest of Doom is a challenging, but not terribly sophisticated sword-swinging
Every Wonderfully Complex Board Game Needs A Tablet Version
Every Wonderfully Complex Board Game Needs A Tablet Version:
This is Agricola, available now on iOS from Playdek Games. Based on one of German board game designer Uwe Rosenberg's finest creations, it's deep,
This is Agricola, available now on iOS from Playdek Games. Based on one of German board game designer Uwe Rosenberg's finest creations, it's deep,
Despicable Me: Minion Rush Review
Despicable Me: Minion Rush Review:
Same as every dog picks up a case of fleas sometime in its life, those of us that play video games on a regular basis have been burned by licensed games at
Same as every dog picks up a case of fleas sometime in its life, those of us that play video games on a regular basis have been burned by licensed games at
WBIE: We're a believer on Wii U
WBIE: We're a believer on Wii U:
Batman publisher president Martin Tremblay on continuing support for Nintendo's latest, next-gen console prices, the used games uproar, and
Batman publisher president Martin Tremblay on continuing support for Nintendo's latest, next-gen console prices, the used games uproar, and
Catapult your friends and foes with Forge's new Tinker character
Catapult your friends and foes with Forge's new Tinker character:
Filed under: Fantasy, Video, Classes, Game Mechanics, MMO Industry, PvP, News Items, Buy-to-Play Are you looking for a new character to play in Dark Vale's
Filed under: Fantasy, Video, Classes, Game Mechanics, MMO Industry, PvP, News Items, Buy-to-Play Are you looking for a new character to play in Dark Vale's
Ubisoft's Approach to Second Screen in a Word: Restraint
Ubisoft's Approach to Second Screen in a Word: Restraint:
During Ubisoft's typically polished press conference and booth presentations at E3 this year, the company showed it had a good handle on how a second screen
During Ubisoft's typically polished press conference and booth presentations at E3 this year, the company showed it had a good handle on how a second screen
Sony increases PS4 sales projections post-E3
Sony increases PS4 sales projections post-E3:
The system's warm reception at E3 has Sony raising its numbers
The system's warm reception at E3 has Sony raising its numbers
General: MMORPG.com's E3 2013 Awards
General: MMORPG.com's E3 2013 Awards:
Now that E3 2013 has come and gone, it's time to present our annual "Best of" awards. Click through to find out who took Most Innovative, Best Hybrid, Rising Star,
Now that E3 2013 has come and gone, it's time to present our annual "Best of" awards. Click through to find out who took Most Innovative, Best Hybrid, Rising Star,
NPD: Injustice: Gods Among Us May's best-selling game in US
NPD: Injustice: Gods Among Us May's best-selling game in US:
Fighting game the month's top-seller, followed by Black Ops II and Donkey Kong: Country Returns; total software sales slide 25 percent. Injustice: Gods
Fighting game the month's top-seller, followed by Black Ops II and Donkey Kong: Country Returns; total software sales slide 25 percent. Injustice: Gods
Wurm Online's summer update tweaks graphics, UI, and more
Wurm Online's summer update tweaks graphics, UI, and more:
Filed under: Fantasy, Game Mechanics, MMO Industry, Wurm Online, News Items, Free-to-Play, Browser, Sandbox, Crafting Ready for Wurm Online's summer
Filed under: Fantasy, Game Mechanics, MMO Industry, Wurm Online, News Items, Free-to-Play, Browser, Sandbox, Crafting Ready for Wurm Online's summer
Not So Massively: Dreamhack 2013, news from E3, and Path of Exile battles RMT
Not So Massively: Dreamhack 2013, news from E3, and Path of Exile battles RMT:
Filed under: Betas, Video, Culture, Economy, Events (Real-World), Game Mechanics, New Titles, PvP, News Items, PvE, Free-to-Play, Consoles, Casual, Dev
Filed under: Betas, Video, Culture, Economy, Events (Real-World), Game Mechanics, New Titles, PvP, News Items, PvE, Free-to-Play, Consoles, Casual, Dev
Portable gaming to top $12 billion in 2013
Portable gaming to top $12 billion in 2013:
App Annie-IDC survey sees microtransactions top 50% of revenue, growth projected to continue through 2014
App Annie-IDC survey sees microtransactions top 50% of revenue, growth projected to continue through 2014
The Xbox One Believers
The Xbox One Believers:
I came to E3 this year in search of good news about the Xbox One. By week’s end, I found a few men able to tell me some.Read more...
I came to E3 this year in search of good news about the Xbox One. By week’s end, I found a few men able to tell me some.Read more...
Anodyne is headed to iOS this week
Anodyne is headed to iOS this week:
This Thursday, the mystical and well-received adventure game Anodyne will be released on mobile iOS devices as "Anodyne Mobile," and will be playable on
This Thursday, the mystical and well-received adventure game Anodyne will be released on mobile iOS devices as "Anodyne Mobile," and will be playable on
E3 Review: Take a Closer Look at Sandbox MMO Black Desert
E3 Review: Take a Closer Look at Sandbox MMO Black Desert:
As E3 comes to the end, lot of games have showed off their stunning highlights to gamers. Black Desert, this Korean fantasy sanbox MMO has come into our
As E3 comes to the end, lot of games have showed off their stunning highlights to gamers. Black Desert, this Korean fantasy sanbox MMO has come into our
Black Desert: E3 2013 - Our First Look
Black Desert: E3 2013 - Our First Look:
During E3 last week, we managed to get one of the first-ever views of Pearl Abyss's Black Desert. Check out our preview and then let us know what you
During E3 last week, we managed to get one of the first-ever views of Pearl Abyss's Black Desert. Check out our preview and then let us know what you
ESA: Women make up almost half of all gamers
ESA: Women make up almost half of all gamers:
New report from industry group also finds adult women a more significant portion of game-playing population than boys 17 and under. A new report from The
New report from industry group also finds adult women a more significant portion of game-playing population than boys 17 and under. A new report from The
High 5 Games acquires Electrotank in aqui-hire deal
High 5 Games acquires Electrotank in aqui-hire deal:
High 5 Games has announced that it has acquired game studio, Electrotank, Inc from its company blog. The terms of the acquisition have High 5 Games claiming
High 5 Games has announced that it has acquired game studio, Electrotank, Inc from its company blog. The terms of the acquisition have High 5 Games claiming
Witcher dev opening office in Kraków
Witcher dev opening office in Kraków:
CD Projekt Red's new office will open next month staffed by 20 people working on smaller games of about 20 hours in length. The Witcher developer CD
CD Projekt Red's new office will open next month staffed by 20 people working on smaller games of about 20 hours in length. The Witcher developer CD
ESA calls for more digital sales transparency
ESA calls for more digital sales transparency:
Trade group president says lack of insight distorts perceptions on industry's health, defends E3's ongoing relevance
Trade group president says lack of insight distorts perceptions on industry's health, defends E3's ongoing relevance
Why Gamasutra is skipping monthly NPD reports
Why Gamasutra is skipping monthly NPD reports:
Gamasutra will not be reporting on the monthly NPD Group U.S. video game sales releases for the foreseeable future. EIC Kris Graft explains why. ...
Gamasutra will not be reporting on the monthly NPD Group U.S. video game sales releases for the foreseeable future. EIC Kris Graft explains why. ...
Turn-based MOBA Arena of Heroes enters open beta
Turn-based MOBA Arena of Heroes enters open beta:
Filed under: Betas, Fantasy, PvP, News Items, Free-to-Play, Mobile, MOBA If your primary complaint about MOBAs is that they move too quickly, Arena of Heroes
Filed under: Betas, Fantasy, PvP, News Items, Free-to-Play, Mobile, MOBA If your primary complaint about MOBAs is that they move too quickly, Arena of Heroes
Dota 2 to be released this summer
Dota 2 to be released this summer:
Free-to-play sequel launching in full in North America and Europe later this summer, Valve confirms. Valve's free-to-play sequel to the genre-defining,
Free-to-play sequel launching in full in North America and Europe later this summer, Valve confirms. Valve's free-to-play sequel to the genre-defining,
Blog: How big is the real-money gambling market?
Blog: How big is the real-money gambling market?:
For developers considering jumping in when the U.S. lets the doors open, this post from Betable's William Chambers offers hard data on how big it could
For developers considering jumping in when the U.S. lets the doors open, this post from Betable's William Chambers offers hard data on how big it could
Hitman developer cuts half of staff, refocuses on series
Hitman developer cuts half of staff, refocuses on series:
IO Interactive lays off employees and cancels other development projects
IO Interactive lays off employees and cancels other development projects
Monday, June 17, 2013
XCOM: Enemy Unknown to Hit iOS This Week
XCOM: Enemy Unknown to Hit iOS This Week:
Firaxis, developers of Enemy Unknown, the latest installment in the long-standing XCOM series of tactical RPG/strategy games, recently announced that the
Firaxis, developers of Enemy Unknown, the latest installment in the long-standing XCOM series of tactical RPG/strategy games, recently announced that the
Snail Games' New MMOs at E3: Solar Tempest and Music Soul
Snail Games' New MMOs at E3: Solar Tempest and Music Soul:
As we know, Snail Games has brought four games to E3 this year, we've known lot of information of Age of Wushu and Black Gold, now let's turn our attention to
As we know, Snail Games has brought four games to E3 this year, we've known lot of information of Age of Wushu and Black Gold, now let's turn our attention to
Gaming industry analytics firm DFC, in their recent forecast of the Xbox One's market performance, h
Gaming industry analytics firm DFC, in their recent forecast of the Xbox One's market performance, h:
Gaming industry analytics firm DFC, in their recent forecast of the Xbox One's market performance, have noted that Microsoft's "overall strategy for
Gaming industry analytics firm DFC, in their recent forecast of the Xbox One's market performance, have noted that Microsoft's "overall strategy for
E3 2013: Black Gold Hands on Impressions
E3 2013: Black Gold Hands on Impressions:
Black Gold is the second game from Chinese developer Snail Games. In this Action MMO players join one of two factions, either the Steam or the Nature
Black Gold is the second game from Chinese developer Snail Games. In this Action MMO players join one of two factions, either the Steam or the Nature
Dice Venture
Dice Venture:
Today I will be making a first look on Dice Venture. It is a casual board game with chat features published by Netmarble, the publisher of Arcane Saga and
Today I will be making a first look on Dice Venture. It is a casual board game with chat features published by Netmarble, the publisher of Arcane Saga and
WCG 2013 Grand Final: LoL, WoT, FIFA 14 Selected
WCG 2013 Grand Final: LoL, WoT, FIFA 14 Selected:
World Cyber Games, organizer of the premier global game competition and festival, has announced the addition of five game titles to the WCG 2013 Grand
World Cyber Games, organizer of the premier global game competition and festival, has announced the addition of five game titles to the WCG 2013 Grand
Square Enix opens mobile studio in Indonesia
Square Enix opens mobile studio in Indonesia:
Java-based Smileworks currently recruiting in Surabaya and Jakarta
Java-based Smileworks currently recruiting in Surabaya and Jakarta
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