Tuesday, January 8, 2013
January 4: What Do the Ten Top Grossing iPhone Games of 2012 Have in Common? They're All Free.
What Do the Ten Top Grossing iPhone Games of 2012 Have in Common? They're All Free.:
For every overpriced Final Fantasy re-release on iTunes there are dozens of free-to-play social games, refugees from a slowly fading Facebook love affair with microtransaction-driven casual titles finding new sources of revenue in the fertile mobile market. In this year's list of the top grossing iOS games and apps, the free-to-play game is king. More »
January 4: From Casual to Hardcore Gamer in 10 Easy Steps (or 40 Years)
From Casual to Hardcore Gamer in 10 Easy Steps (or 40 Years):
While the folks at the iTunes gaming division might have trouble rooting out copycat games, what they excel at is making lists. In creating a list of ten games that can take a mobile gamer from casual to hardcore, those Apple list-builders have created a mini history of gaming in portable form. More »
January 4: The Sequel To The Best Reverse-Tower-Defense Game Is Superb, If Barely a Sequel
The Sequel To The Best Reverse-Tower-Defense Game Is Superb, If Barely a Sequel:
Not that you can trust user reviews on iTunes, but one player of Anomaly: Korea recently praised the reverse-tower-defense game as being "one of a kind." More »
January 2: SOE president John Smedley on PlanetSide 2′s future, free-to-play and EverQuest Next
SOE president John Smedley on PlanetSide 2′s future, free-to-play and EverQuest Next:
John Smedley is unusual among videogame executives for his outspoken Twitter presence and friendly, direct engagement with gamers. Maybe other suits should take note: the SOE president comes across as someone who understands and loves the games SOE makes and his responsiveness to players instils some considerable trust. If PlanetSide 2 wasn’t perfect when it launched, gamers may feel reassured that with John Smedley at the helm SOE will continue to work towards that goal. Last night I got to speak to the big man about the future of PlanetSide 2, fighting in-game crime, free-to-play and the recent internally-revealed Everquest Next.
John Smedley is unusual among videogame executives for his outspoken Twitter presence and friendly, direct engagement with gamers. Maybe other suits should take note: the SOE president comes across as someone who understands and loves the games SOE makes and his responsiveness to players instils some considerable trust. If PlanetSide 2 wasn’t perfect when it launched, gamers may feel reassured that with John Smedley at the helm SOE will continue to work towards that goal. Last night I got to speak to the big man about the future of PlanetSide 2, fighting in-game crime, free-to-play and the recent internally-revealed Everquest Next.
January 2: ArcheAge Kicks Off Open Beta Today
ArcheAge Kicks Off Open Beta Today:
New year has come, new MMORPG has come. The highly anticipated Korean MMORPG ArcheAge Online kicks off Open Beta today in Korea with a brand new beautiful CG introduction trailer. The video mainly shows off the Nuian goddess summoning a gigantic portal and sacrificing herself to save her people.
New year has come, new MMORPG has come. The highly anticipated Korean MMORPG ArcheAge Online kicks off Open Beta today in Korea with a brand new beautiful CG introduction trailer. The video mainly shows off the Nuian goddess summoning a gigantic portal and sacrificing herself to save her people.
January 2: IP Ban Announced for First Ragnarok Online 2 English Server
IP Ban Announced for First Ragnarok Online 2 English Server:
The high enthusiasm for Ragnarok Online 2 has been burning over these days. The re-scheduled Open Beta didn't stop the high anticipation for RO2 fans, however, with the new open beta day set to start tomorrow, publisher Asiasoft announced a worldwide IP ban for the game due to contractual agreements with developer, Gravity Games. Although it is the first English server, service will only accommodate gamers from Malaysia, Singapore, Thailand and Vietnam.
The high enthusiasm for Ragnarok Online 2 has been burning over these days. The re-scheduled Open Beta didn't stop the high anticipation for RO2 fans, however, with the new open beta day set to start tomorrow, publisher Asiasoft announced a worldwide IP ban for the game due to contractual agreements with developer, Gravity Games. Although it is the first English server, service will only accommodate gamers from Malaysia, Singapore, Thailand and Vietnam.
January 2: War Thunder First Look Video
War Thunder First Look Video:
War Thunder is a free to play aviation combat MMO by Gaijin Entertainment. Players can pilot a variety of fighter planes from the WW2 era as they engage in unique missions in huge detailed environments.
War Thunder is a free to play aviation combat MMO by Gaijin Entertainment. Players can pilot a variety of fighter planes from the WW2 era as they engage in unique missions in huge detailed environments.
January 2: Three Different Western Servers Confirmed for ArcheAge
Three Different Western Servers Confirmed for ArcheAge:
According to the news from MMO Culture, XLGAMES announced the server opening time for ArcheAge Korea's Open Beta phase, which will be on 2nd January at 8:00am (Korean time). The client has apparently been downloaded over 250,000 times thus far.
According to the news from MMO Culture, XLGAMES announced the server opening time for ArcheAge Korea's Open Beta phase, which will be on 2nd January at 8:00am (Korean time). The client has apparently been downloaded over 250,000 times thus far.
January 2: Elder Scrolls Online: Socially Connected on a New Level
Elder Scrolls Online: Socially Connected on a New Level:
One of the things that many game makers are coming to grips with is the inclusion of social 'connectedness' in today's MMOs. In our latest Elder Scrolls Online column, we take a look at how TESO devs are making sure their game has all the social connectivity that anyone could possibly want. Read on and then leave your thoughts in the comments.
January 2: World of Warcraft: Mists of Pandaria: The Thunder Road
World of Warcraft: Mists of Pandaria: The Thunder Road:
Over this past holiday season, Blizzard gifted its World of Warcraft: Mists of Pandaria fans with the news that patch v5.2 would be bringing a hefty list of much-desired changes to the game. We take a look at some of the most significant ones in our latest WoW Factor. Read on!
January 2: General: Some Year-End Wondering
General: Some Year-End Wondering:
As 2013 dawns, many of us take a look ahead and speculate about what is to come, something akin to looking into the crystal ball. In The Free Zone today, we take a look at a few topics that are sure to be big discussion items throughout 2013. Check it out!
January 2: Torchlight 2 has sold more than a million copies
Torchlight 2 has sold more than a million copies:
Filed under: Fantasy, News items
Torchlight 2 has sold more than a million copies originally appeared on Massively on Tue, 01 Jan 2013 21:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
Filed under: Fantasy, News items
If you're the proud (or maybe humble; that's OK too) owner of a copy of Torchlight 2, you're far from alone; Runic Games recently announced that over a million copies of the game have been sold.
If you're not the proud (or maybe humble) owner of a copy of Torchlight 2 but have been toying with the possibility, this is a pretty good time to pick it up. Steam, known for its annual wallet-eating sales, has marked the game down to $9.99 (or 50% off). You can also pick up Torchlight for a measly $3.74 if you're the kind who likes to test out the original.
If you're not the proud (or maybe humble) owner of a copy of Torchlight 2 but have been toying with the possibility, this is a pretty good time to pick it up. Steam, known for its annual wallet-eating sales, has marked the game down to $9.99 (or 50% off). You can also pick up Torchlight for a measly $3.74 if you're the kind who likes to test out the original.
Torchlight 2 has sold more than a million copies originally appeared on Massively on Tue, 01 Jan 2013 21:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalink | Email this | Comments
- Source: Steam winter sales, Runic Games
January 2: Rumor: Blizzard's Titan is not a new IP and could be heading to consoles
Rumor: Blizzard's Titan is not a new IP and could be heading to consoles:
Filed under: Culture, MMO industry, New titles, News items, Rumors, Miscellaneous
What is Titan? All we know about it right now for sure is that it's being developed by Blizzard, and we've been told on occasion that the game is not a new installment of one of Blizzard's existing franchises. But that may not be the case. According to rumors collected by the fans over at Titan Focus, Titan may indeed be a spinoff of an existing IP and might even be aimed at the console market.
The hints have been coming from a fan known in the community for being fairly reliable in his rumors, lending this some credibility, but it's still just a rumor at this point. If it's true, then we can expect the game to be tied to one of the existing Blizzard franchises, albeit not as a direct sequel. Considering how quiet the studio has been on the project for some time, we can only hope that the surfacing rumors are a sign we're getting closer to some hard information.
Rumor: Blizzard's Titan is not a new IP and could be heading to consoles originally appeared on Massively on Tue, 01 Jan 2013 20:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalink | Email this | Comments
Filed under: Culture, MMO industry, New titles, News items, Rumors, Miscellaneous
The hints have been coming from a fan known in the community for being fairly reliable in his rumors, lending this some credibility, but it's still just a rumor at this point. If it's true, then we can expect the game to be tied to one of the existing Blizzard franchises, albeit not as a direct sequel. Considering how quiet the studio has been on the project for some time, we can only hope that the surfacing rumors are a sign we're getting closer to some hard information.
Rumor: Blizzard's Titan is not a new IP and could be heading to consoles originally appeared on Massively on Tue, 01 Jan 2013 20:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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