Wednesday, January 9, 2013
January 7: New app services make piracy easier on iPhone and iPad, threatens iOS developers
New app services make piracy easier on iPhone and iPad, threatens iOS developers: Life for app developers just got a bit more difficult. After a fairly successful campaign against pirated iOS apps in 2012,...
January 7: Chrono Tales: Grab a Closed Beta Code
Chrono Tales: Grab a Closed Beta Code:
The Chrono Tales team has let us know that interested players can now grab a closed beta code for the second round of testing by visiting the official 'email beta' page. GMs will authorize a beta code for applicants in time for the second CBT.
January 7: AfterWorld: Alpha World Closed, Survival Opens
AfterWorld: Alpha World Closed, Survival Opens:
The AfterWorld team has announced that the AfterWorld: Alpha World servers have been shut down and that the game has been updated to AfterWorld: Survival. Players can log into Survival with the same username and password as in Alpha World.
January 7: The Phoenix Project Looks to Give a Home to Displaced CoH Fans | Ten Ton Hammer
The Phoenix Project Looks to Give a Home to Displaced CoH Fans | Ten Ton Hammer:
The closure of City of Heroes left a community displaced and a new studio is looking to give them a home.
The closure of City of Heroes left a community displaced and a new studio is looking to give them a home.
January 7: NCsoft Responds to Anonymous Source on CoH Profitability | Ten Ton Hammer
NCsoft Responds to Anonymous Source on CoH Profitability | Ten Ton Hammer:
Was City of Heroes profitable? An anonymous source reveals details about the financial status of the game and NCsoft responds.
Was City of Heroes profitable? An anonymous source reveals details about the financial status of the game and NCsoft responds.
January 7: DarkCryo Responds to Firefly Universe Hoax Claims | Ten Ton Hammer
DarkCryo Responds to Firefly Universe Hoax Claims | Ten Ton Hammer:
Developer DarkCryo responds to allegations that their game is a hoax and possibly a Yes Men ploy.
Developer DarkCryo responds to allegations that their game is a hoax and possibly a Yes Men ploy.
January 7: FFXIV: A Realm Reborn Opening Video Released, Beta Registration Begins | Ten Ton Hammer
FFXIV: A Realm Reborn Opening Video Released, Beta Registration Begins | Ten Ton Hammer:
Final Fantasy XIV opens up PC and PS3 beta registration in preparation for the upcoming launch of A Realm Reborn.
Final Fantasy XIV opens up PC and PS3 beta registration in preparation for the upcoming launch of A Realm Reborn.
January 7: Bake Shop Drop cooks up winning numbers amont this week’s emerging Facebook games
Bake Shop Drop cooks up winning numbers amont this week’s emerging Facebook games:
Broken Bulb Studios’ new game Bake Shop Drop took the top spot among this week’s emerging Facebook games, up 40,000 monthly active users for a 400 percent gain.
Broken Bulb Studios’ new game Bake Shop Drop took the top spot among this week’s emerging Facebook games, up 40,000 monthly active users for a 400 percent gain.
January 7: W3i’s Erik Lundberg on Android games monetization, tablet dominance, closing the gap with iOS
W3i’s Erik Lundberg on Android games monetization, tablet dominance, closing the gap with iOS:
Monetization and insights provider W3i is stepping up its game with Pocket Gems and other mobile game developers on Android going into 2013. This could be the year that Google’s platform finally catches up in revenues to Apple’s iOS.
Monetization and insights provider W3i is stepping up its game with Pocket Gems and other mobile game developers on Android going into 2013. This could be the year that Google’s platform finally catches up in revenues to Apple’s iOS.
January 7: Asiasoft opens new server for Ragnarok Online 2
Asiasoft opens new server for Ragnarok Online 2:
Third new server opens this week due to overwhelming response to open beta; in-game cash shop now accessible.
Southeast Asia company Asiasoft--the publisher behind the English version of Ragnarok Online 2--will be opening a new server for the game.
The new server is called Freyja and is available for players to go onto during the open beta phase of the game. According to Asiasoft, the server was added due to the overwhelming response to the game from users in Malaysia, Singapore, Thailand, and Vietnam. In addition, players can now gain full access to the in-game cash shop where they can buy exclusive in-game clothing, equipment, and mounts.
Ragnarok Online 2's open beta launched last month. For more information, check out GameSpot's recent coverage on the title.
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Third new server opens this week due to overwhelming response to open beta; in-game cash shop now accessible.
Southeast Asia company Asiasoft--the publisher behind the English version of Ragnarok Online 2--will be opening a new server for the game.
The new server is called Freyja and is available for players to go onto during the open beta phase of the game. According to Asiasoft, the server was added due to the overwhelming response to the game from users in Malaysia, Singapore, Thailand, and Vietnam. In addition, players can now gain full access to the in-game cash shop where they can buy exclusive in-game clothing, equipment, and mounts.
Ragnarok Online 2's open beta launched last month. For more information, check out GameSpot's recent coverage on the title.
Read and Post Comments | Get the full article at GameSpot
"Asiasoft opens new server for Ragnarok Online 2" was posted by Jonathan Toyad on Mon, 07 Jan 2013 01:22:23 -0800
January 7: Curse launches Wikia alternative Gamepedia
Curse launches Wikia alternative Gamepedia: Curse Inc has also landed a deal with Gazillion and Marvel to provide exclusive content through the Marvel Heroes Wiki
January 7: Facebook: "A fantastic core option for gamers"
Facebook: "A fantastic core option for gamers": U4iA Games CEO Dusty Welch talks about the future of Facebook gaming and leveraging the core with its new title Offensive Combat
January 7: Majesco Boston shuts down [Report]
Majesco Boston shuts down [Report]: The Massachusetts-based studio ceases its social gaming operations
January 7: Rare veterans start new studio Flippin Pixels
Rare veterans start new studio Flippin Pixels: Five staff form mobile studio with 20 years of Rare experience behind them
January 7: Del Toro in InSane talks with "a very, very big company"
Del Toro in InSane talks with "a very, very big company": Film director's project an "immersive narrative experience" and still on track
January 7: The Walking Dead sells 8.5 million episodes
The Walking Dead sells 8.5 million episodes: November and December sales boost pushes episodic series to new heights
January 7: Heyzap completes $4.3 million round of funding
Heyzap completes $4.3 million round of funding: Series B funds come from Union Square Ventures and Qualcomm
January 7: Nvidia gathers partners for Grid cloud gaming platform
Nvidia gathers partners for Grid cloud gaming platform: Forms alliances in US, China, Japan, Taiwan and Israel for high performance cloud solution
January 7: App Store downloads hit 20 billion in 2012
App Store downloads hit 20 billion in 2012: Half of all app downloads happened last year, December 2012 the busiest month on record
January 7: Nintendo eyeing up free-to-play - just not with Mario
Nintendo eyeing up free-to-play - just not with Mario:
Nintendo's Satoru Iwata has admitted that the company is finally conceding to the free-to-play business model -- although he says Nintendo's established franchises won't be affected any time soon. ...
Nintendo's Satoru Iwata has admitted that the company is finally conceding to the free-to-play business model -- although he says Nintendo's established franchises won't be affected any time soon. ...
January 7: Opinion: Nvidia Shield is a confused mishmash of current trends
Opinion: Nvidia Shield is a confused mishmash of current trends:
Rather than take on one single avenue, Nvidia has decided to go all in and attempt to satisfy both the Android and PC console game trends in one go. It's not going to work, argues Mike Rose. ...
Rather than take on one single avenue, Nvidia has decided to go all in and attempt to satisfy both the Android and PC console game trends in one go. It's not going to work, argues Mike Rose. ...
January 7: Ask Gamasutra: What should the video game industry expect in 2013?
Ask Gamasutra: What should the video game industry expect in 2013?:
You may have noticed that we recently ran a whole bunch of articles looking back on last year. Now, Gamasutra's expert staff looks to the future with their game industry predictions for 2013. ...
You may have noticed that we recently ran a whole bunch of articles looking back on last year. Now, Gamasutra's expert staff looks to the future with their game industry predictions for 2013. ...
January 7: The MOGA Mobile Controller Gets Supersized
The MOGA Mobile Controller Gets Supersized:
Now that Power A's MOGA game controller for Android is picking up steam, it's time to go big. Announced today in advance of CES 2013, the MOGA Pro is a full-sized gaming controller that pairs the convenience of a phone clip with a stand for your tablet. More »
January 7: Nvidia, Out Of Nowhere, Announces A New Gaming Handheld
Nvidia, Out Of Nowhere, Announces A New Gaming Handheld:
Nvidia just surprised a whole bunch of people by announcing, of all things, a dedicated gaming handheld during the company's CES press conference. More »
January 7: Report: Valve's Steam PC Getting 2013 Reveal, Runs On Linux
Report: Valve's Steam PC Getting 2013 Reveal, Runs On Linux:
According to a report on German IT site Golem, Valve engineer Ben Krasnow told an audience at the recent EHSM 2012 conference in Berlin that the company's long-awaited "Steam Box" custom PC/console/thing will indeed be running on Linux, and will be revealed in full at either GDC or E3 later this year. More »
January 7: Weapons of Mass Disruption #3: How and Why Consoles Will Die
Weapons of Mass Disruption #3: How and Why Consoles Will Die:
Many people (me included) have been saying publicly that they think the ‘console'—dedicated hardware designed primarily for gaming—is on its way out. More »
January 7: Wii U Sales Are 'Not Bad,' Nintendo Chief Says
Wii U Sales Are 'Not Bad,' Nintendo Chief Says:
Hey Satoru Iwata, president of Nintendo, how's the Wii U selling? Good? Great? Awesome? Fantastic? More »
January 7: Rest In Peace, PlayStation 2 (2000-2012)
Rest In Peace, PlayStation 2 (2000-2012):
Having stopped shipping in Japan last year, The Guardian has confirmed with Sony that PlayStation 2 production has now ceased worldwide. More »
January 7: Report: Warner Bros. Interactive Interested in Bidding on THQ's Assets
Report: Warner Bros. Interactive Interested in Bidding on THQ's Assets:
A bankruptcy judge yesterday did not approve the bidding procedures THQ proposed in selling off its assets, which THQ's creditors had complained was rigged to sell the whole thing to a private equity firm for $60 million. Now comes a report that Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment is an interested buyer. More »
January 7: 17 Vatican Virtual Farmers and Other Entertaining FarmVille 2 Stats
17 Vatican Virtual Farmers and Other Entertaining FarmVille 2 Stats:
They might have lost Kirk Hamilton and Stephen Totilo, but every day eight million other people still hop online to water their virtual crops in Zynga's social farming sequel, FarmVille 2. According to the first FarmVille 2 Almanac infographic, 17 of those players are playing from the Vatican. I suspect something more sinister afoot. More »
January 7: Almost the Wipeout-Style Futuristic Hovercar Racer the iPhone Has Been Waiting For
Almost the Wipeout-Style Futuristic Hovercar Racer the iPhone Has Been Waiting For:
I want to go fast — faster than modern day street vehicles are capable of travelling. I've felt the need for ground-based speed since I was a small-ish boy, so games like F-Zero, Wipeout and Extreme-G (remember Extreme-G?) have always been a passion. Plenty of mobile developers have attempted to capture the power and energy of the futuristic racer. Not many have come close. Pixelbite's Repulze is nearly there. More »
January 7: American McGee Is Out Of Money, Wants Your $200,000 To Finish His Game
American McGee Is Out Of Money, Wants Your $200,000 To Finish His Game:
Game designer American McGee—best known for designing the horror game Alice and its sequel, Alice: Madness Returns—has run out of money. More »
January 4: 5 Lessons Microsoft Must Learn To Compete In 2013
5 Lessons Microsoft Must Learn To Compete In 2013:
In November, Microsoft CEO Steve Ballmer praised the company's progress at an annual shareholder meeting. "We see nothing but a sea of upside," Ballmer trumpeted to investors.
Unsurprisingly, Ballmer painted a rather rosy picture of Microsoft for what was a rocky year filled with risks and stumbles. In 2012, the company faced ever increasing pressure from competitors such as Apple and Google, and its stock remained roughly stagnant despite big changes at the company. While Microsoft would like investors to remember the positives--the launch of Halo 4, a new cloud-based version of Office, Bing's aggressive marketing campaign--they're more likely to focus on some of the bolder moves the company took this year, such as delving into hardware with its Surface tablet, redesigning its flagship Windows operating system, and doubling down on its mobile software.
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These are not the lessons the company learned in 2012, but the ones Redmond should realize looking back on such a critical year in the company's history. It's a cheat sheet for how these corporate giants can win 2013.
Unsurprisingly, Ballmer painted a rather rosy picture of Microsoft for what was a rocky year filled with risks and stumbles. In 2012, the company faced ever increasing pressure from competitors such as Apple and Google, and its stock remained roughly stagnant despite big changes at the company. While Microsoft would like investors to remember the positives--the launch of Halo 4, a new cloud-based version of Office, Bing's aggressive marketing campaign--they're more likely to focus on some of the bolder moves the company took this year, such as delving into hardware with its Surface tablet, redesigning its flagship Windows operating system, and doubling down on its mobile software.
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January 4: Ubuntu OS Comes To Smartphones
Ubuntu OS Comes To Smartphones:
Canonical yesterday launched a smartphone version of its Linux-powered Ubuntu OS. What does this mean? Well, it means that, if you connect your Ubuntu-powered smartphone up to a monitor, you can turn your phone into a PC. And you'll have to get up to speed on a whole new swipe-cabulary--moving your finger from each of the four sides of your screen translate as a different command.
The Android-based OS is currently only available as a file which you can install on the Galaxy Nexus smartphone to replace the existing Android OS. Its interface fills the whole screen and allows users to swipe from all four sides. Canonical is so far staying schtumm on who its hardware partner will be, but with no devices expected to ship until 2014, we've got all of 2013 to find out. Android users, are you piqued by the idea of the Ubuntu OS? Or will you stick with what you've got already?
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The Linux-based software will turn your smartphone into a PC.
The Android-based OS is currently only available as a file which you can install on the Galaxy Nexus smartphone to replace the existing Android OS. Its interface fills the whole screen and allows users to swipe from all four sides. Canonical is so far staying schtumm on who its hardware partner will be, but with no devices expected to ship until 2014, we've got all of 2013 to find out. Android users, are you piqued by the idea of the Ubuntu OS? Or will you stick with what you've got already?
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January 4: Facebook Is Top Social Network In 127 Countries
Facebook Is Top Social Network In 127 Countries:
Using data from Alexa, social media analyst Vincenzo Cosenza has updated his biannual stats on worldwide social media use. And, unsurprisingly, it's Facebook that dominates the show in 127 of 137 countries. Just 18 months ago, Orkut was the top social media site in Brazil, but it has been eclipsed by Facebook, which now counts over a billion users.
Of all the continents, Asia has most Facebook users, with 278 million users. However, it is dwarfed by users of QZone, with 552 million users in China alone. One interesting stat on Cosenza's map, however, is that, in the past six months, QZone has overtaken Facebook in South Korea. Only Russia, China, and Iran, with their own, homegrown networks, seem impervious to Mark Zuckerberg's charms. I wonder why that is?
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That leaves only 10 countries to conquer. Maps by the analyst Vincenzo Cosenza show the inexorable march of Zuck's gang.
Of all the continents, Asia has most Facebook users, with 278 million users. However, it is dwarfed by users of QZone, with 552 million users in China alone. One interesting stat on Cosenza's map, however, is that, in the past six months, QZone has overtaken Facebook in South Korea. Only Russia, China, and Iran, with their own, homegrown networks, seem impervious to Mark Zuckerberg's charms. I wonder why that is?
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January 4: WarBane CBT Key Giveaway Event
WarBane CBT Key Giveaway Event:
MMOsite has teamed up with Mgame to give away WarBane CBT Key. WarBane is a wild fantasy MMORPG.
WarBane is a story of adventures and wars, taking place in an unknown continent. People of different faith divide themselves into two nation of arms and magic, known as FOREN and ORSIA. The world learns of a Shocking discovery from an ancient ruins: The "Primal Gem Piece" from mythology may truly exist. It supposedly holds a great power, but its existence is hidden from the world. Upon learning of its existence, the people of the world split into two opposing sides, those of "Order," and those of "Truth." Now, the journey of WARBANE begins.
MMOsite has teamed up with Mgame to give away WarBane CBT Key. WarBane is a wild fantasy MMORPG.
WarBane is a story of adventures and wars, taking place in an unknown continent. People of different faith divide themselves into two nation of arms and magic, known as FOREN and ORSIA. The world learns of a Shocking discovery from an ancient ruins: The "Primal Gem Piece" from mythology may truly exist. It supposedly holds a great power, but its existence is hidden from the world. Upon learning of its existence, the people of the world split into two opposing sides, those of "Order," and those of "Truth." Now, the journey of WARBANE begins.
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