Thursday, February 21, 2013
PlayStation 4: A good start. Now the real work begins
PlayStation 4: A good start. Now the real work begins: Developer-focused PS4 shows how far Sony has come, but still has lots to prove, says Rob Fahey
Sony: PS4 will play used games
Sony: PS4 will play used games: But Yoshida won't promise a 2013 release for Europe
Korean Beta Test Announcements
- Actoz Soft “Tir Online” holds 2nd OBT from February 28 to March 3.
- Dragonfly “Kingdom Under Fire Online: Age of Storm” holds CBT from February 21 6pm to 25.
- Gravity action RPG “Steal Fighter” starts OBT today.
- CJ Game Lab RPS “Hounds” starts OBT on February 21.
- Entwell MMORPG “Core Online” start OBT on February 21, starts Naver Game channeling service.
Kingdom Hearts X[chi] Is Coming To PC, Made By Operation Darkness Developer
Kingdom Hearts X[chi] Is Coming To PC, Made By Operation Darkness Developer:
Square Enix is working on a browser based Kingdom Hearts game. The news comes from Kingdom Hearts HD 1.5 Remix which includes bonus items for Kingdom Hearts X[chi].
Square Enix is working on a browser based Kingdom Hearts game. The news comes from Kingdom Hearts HD 1.5 Remix which includes bonus items for Kingdom Hearts X[chi].
The Best, And Worst, Of Sony's Big PlayStation 4 Reveal
The Best, And Worst, Of Sony's Big PlayStation 4 Reveal:
Sony's PlayStation 4 reveal earlier this evening was one of the stranger console announcements I can remember. More »
PS4 reveal roundup: Get all the PlayStation 4 announcements right here!
PS4 reveal roundup: Get all the PlayStation 4 announcements right here!: Sony's PlayStation Meeting 2013 has officially ended. Check out all our news below!
The New York City event is...
The New York City event is...
Sony "wise" to announce PS4 prior to E3
Sony "wise" to announce PS4 prior to E3: "We've squeezed nearly every bit of innovation out of the current platforms. Sony's timing was perfect"
An Exclusive Interview with the Assistant Producer of Scarlet Blade
An Exclusive Interview with the Assistant Producer of Scarlet Blade:
Aeria Games may have a big hit on their hands with their acquisition of Scarlet Blade, which has been getting all sorts of crazy buzz for its action, fast-paced PvP, and 11-volume sex appeal. Scarlet Blade is Aeria's most anticipated MMO for 2013, and if the early commentaries are player reactions are any indication, it deserves to be. I had an opportunity to discuss Scarlet Blade with Aeria Games, to learn a little more about what makes this game so hot -- and as it turns out, there's plenty to be excited about for this game.
Aeria Games may have a big hit on their hands with their acquisition of Scarlet Blade, which has been getting all sorts of crazy buzz for its action, fast-paced PvP, and 11-volume sex appeal. Scarlet Blade is Aeria's most anticipated MMO for 2013, and if the early commentaries are player reactions are any indication, it deserves to be. I had an opportunity to discuss Scarlet Blade with Aeria Games, to learn a little more about what makes this game so hot -- and as it turns out, there's plenty to be excited about for this game.
Blizzard re-enters console market with Diablo III
Blizzard re-enters console market with Diablo III:
Blizzard finally confirmed that its PC-centric action RPG Diablo III is coming to both PlayStation 3 and 4, and the console versions should be a boon for Activision Blizzard when they launch this holiday. ...
Blizzard finally confirmed that its PC-centric action RPG Diablo III is coming to both PlayStation 3 and 4, and the console versions should be a boon for Activision Blizzard when they launch this holiday. ...
Star Wars: The Old Republic opens up test servers for patch 2.0
Star Wars: The Old Republic opens up test servers for patch 2.0:
Filed under: Sci-fi, Expansions, Patches, Endgame, News items, Free-to-play, Star Wars: The Old Republic
We've known for a while that the first digital expansion for Star Wars: The Old Republic will be releasing in the spring. Those waiting eagerly for Rise of the Hutt Cartel won't have too much longer to wait, it seems, as the expansion has been put up for testing on the game's public test server. This build includes gear, operations, and flashpoints for characters at the new level cap of 55, as well as the extra abilities and skills you'd expect from an extra five levels.
Notably not included is all of the content from Makeb that would allow players to actually reach level 55, which necessitates the addition of a special NPC to boost player levels and allow corresponding equipment unlocks. Still, if you're looking to take your main characters for a test drive in the post-expansion world, head over to the public test server and start seeing what changes with five more levels under your belt. And even if you'd rather wait for the release, this round of testing means the expansion can't be too far off.
Star Wars: The Old Republic opens up test servers for patch 2.0 originally appeared on Massively on Wed, 20 Feb 2013 18:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
Filed under: Sci-fi, Expansions, Patches, Endgame, News items, Free-to-play, Star Wars: The Old Republic
Notably not included is all of the content from Makeb that would allow players to actually reach level 55, which necessitates the addition of a special NPC to boost player levels and allow corresponding equipment unlocks. Still, if you're looking to take your main characters for a test drive in the post-expansion world, head over to the public test server and start seeing what changes with five more levels under your belt. And even if you'd rather wait for the release, this round of testing means the expansion can't be too far off.
Star Wars: The Old Republic opens up test servers for patch 2.0 originally appeared on Massively on Wed, 20 Feb 2013 18:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalink | Email this | Comments
- Source: Game Update 2.0 on PTS
WildStar: The Arkship’s Wicked Weekend
WildStar: The Arkship’s Wicked Weekend:
Last weekend marked an important turn in the development of WildStar as the team continued revealing more about the game and asked for player input. We had boots on the ground during Arkship 2013 and have a full report. Keep reading and then leave your thoughts in the comments.
Criminal Case leads fastest-growing Facebook games by DAU
Criminal Case leads fastest-growing Facebook games by DAU:
MAU_E and DAU_E are estimated MAU and DAU values based on current performance data from Facebook and our 6-year-old database of historical Facebook application metrics. By analyzing trends in our database of almost 400 million measurements of how MAU and DAU function and move over time, our Data Scientists have been able to develop algorithms for estimating MAU and DAU values for Facebook applications.
Pretty Simple’s murder-happy hidden object game Criminal Case once again takes the top spot on our list of the fastest-growing Facebook games by daily active users, increasing by 15 percent for a gain of 286,778 DAU.
MAU_E and DAU_E are estimated MAU and DAU values based on current performance data from Facebook and our 6-year-old database of historical Facebook application metrics. By analyzing trends in our database of almost 400 million measurements of how MAU and DAU function and move over time, our Data Scientists have been able to develop algorithms for estimating MAU and DAU values for Facebook applications.Pretty Simple’s murder-happy hidden object game Criminal Case once again takes the top spot on our list of the fastest-growing Facebook games by daily active users, increasing by 15 percent for a gain of 286,778 DAU.
4 Pics 1 Word (iOS/Android) review
4 Pics 1 Word (iOS/Android) review:
4 Pics 1 Word is a new iOS and Android game from German developer Lotum. It’s available now as a free download from the App Store and Google Play, and carries additional in-app purchases of in-game currency.
4 Pics 1 Word is a new iOS and Android game from German developer Lotum. It’s available now as a free download from the App Store and Google Play, and carries additional in-app purchases of in-game currency.
Unreal Engine 3 Makes These Hot Wheels Look Downright Menacing
Unreal Engine 3 Makes These Hot Wheels Look Downright Menacing:
Racing to the app store later this month, Speed Kills uses Unreal Engine 3 to make these wheeled (and not-so-wheeled) warriors look like the most dangerous toy cars ever. More »
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PlanetSide 2 Server Mergers Coming by Monday | Ten Ton Hammer
PlanetSide 2 Server Mergers Coming by Monday | Ten Ton Hammer:
SOE boss John Smedley has announced plans to carry out server mergers for PlanetSide 2 next week.
SOE boss John Smedley has announced plans to carry out server mergers for PlanetSide 2 next week.
New iOS Games Tonight: Year Walk, Worm Run and more! (iPad)
New iOS Games Tonight: Year Walk, Worm Run and more! (iPad):
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SO. MANY. GAMES. Wednesday nights always offer up a cornucopia of great titles for iPhone and iPad gamers, but tonight, the cup officially floweth over. | |
DDO Update 17: Return to Gianthold Goes Live | Ten Ton Hammer
DDO Update 17: Return to Gianthold Goes Live | Ten Ton Hammer:
Dungeons & Dragons Online celebrates its fifth anniversary with gifts and a brand new adventure pack update.
Dungeons & Dragons Online celebrates its fifth anniversary with gifts and a brand new adventure pack update.
The Naruto: Ninja Storm Folks Build a Better Endless Runner
The Naruto: Ninja Storm Folks Build a Better Endless Runner:
CyberConnect2 might be my favorite Japanese game developer. Not only is it the studio responsible for the Naruto: Ninja Storm fighting game franchise, the .hack role-playing games and the spectacular Little Tail Bronx series, its first stab at mobile gaming is a fresh new spin on the crowded endless runner genre. More »
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A game publisher that's indie enough for indies
A game publisher that's indie enough for indies:
There's something a bit...different about Devolver Digital. Co-founder Mike Wilson talks about the business of publishing games from fiercely independent game developers like Vlambeer and Dennaton. ...
There's something a bit...different about Devolver Digital. Co-founder Mike Wilson talks about the business of publishing games from fiercely independent game developers like Vlambeer and Dennaton. ...
It's Officially WWE 2K14, and It'll Still Release This Fall
It's Officially WWE 2K14, and It'll Still Release This Fall:
In an interview published this morning by ESPN, 2K Sports and World Wrestling Entertainment discussed their new, five-year contract arising from THQ's bankruptcy and dissolution, formally christened their next collaboration as WWE 2K14, and said it should launch during its traditional fall release window this year. More »
Disney Interactive teases new mobile game starring Toy Story's Buzz Lightyear
Disney Interactive teases new mobile game starring Toy Story's Buzz Lightyear: Coming off its failed venture with Junction Point and the Epic Mickey series, Disney Interactive appears to be...
What happens when your indie game hits Steam?
What happens when your indie game hits Steam?:
Last year, Lars Doucet shared the numbers on his game Defender's Quest -- and now he's back with a new article, to show what an update and being accepted to Steam really means to a small team. ...
Last year, Lars Doucet shared the numbers on his game Defender's Quest -- and now he's back with a new article, to show what an update and being accepted to Steam really means to a small team. ...
Wizardry Online: Not Quite Fully Cooked
Wizardry Online: Not Quite Fully Cooked:
Wizardry Online has billed itself as a hardcore permadeath game but does it live up to the notion? We've been giving it a whirl over the last several weeks. Keep reading to see what we think before lending your voice to the discussion in the comments.
Infinity update talks 2012 progress, Battlescape Kickstarter
Infinity update talks 2012 progress, Battlescape Kickstarter:
Filed under: Sci-fi, Game mechanics, MMO industry, New titles, News items, Sandbox, Crowdfunding
The Infinity website has updated with a lengthy blog post detailing the state of the project. It also fleshes out some details on its upcoming crowdfunding drive. What's Infinity? It's a vast sci-fi sandbox with seamless planetary-to-space transitions and a persistent, procedurally generated universe, among other things.
The indie dev team has been working on the project for a number of years now, and it has managed to release a well-received tech demo and a rather spectacular atmospheric flight test. The lack of news updates throughout most of 2012 was apparently due to a substantial amount of work being done on under-the-hood quality and performance issues.
As for an Infinity Kickstarter, it's coming (but not before mid-2013). The preliminary details include a standalone called Infinity: Battlescape which is basically a successor to Infinity's 2007 combat prototype. The game will focus on multiplayer combat, it will feature the seamless planetary engine, and it will likely take place in a single solar system. While some in the Infinity community have expressed indifference with crowdfunding a game that isn't the full Infinity project, I-Novae Studios says that Battlescape is more like "a first step to the whole MMO that will be marketed independently even though it shares a lot of content and code."
Infinity update talks 2012 progress, Battlescape Kickstarter originally appeared on Massively on Wed, 20 Feb 2013 09:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
Filed under: Sci-fi, Game mechanics, MMO industry, New titles, News items, Sandbox, Crowdfunding
The Infinity website has updated with a lengthy blog post detailing the state of the project. It also fleshes out some details on its upcoming crowdfunding drive. What's Infinity? It's a vast sci-fi sandbox with seamless planetary-to-space transitions and a persistent, procedurally generated universe, among other things.The indie dev team has been working on the project for a number of years now, and it has managed to release a well-received tech demo and a rather spectacular atmospheric flight test. The lack of news updates throughout most of 2012 was apparently due to a substantial amount of work being done on under-the-hood quality and performance issues.
As for an Infinity Kickstarter, it's coming (but not before mid-2013). The preliminary details include a standalone called Infinity: Battlescape which is basically a successor to Infinity's 2007 combat prototype. The game will focus on multiplayer combat, it will feature the seamless planetary engine, and it will likely take place in a single solar system. While some in the Infinity community have expressed indifference with crowdfunding a game that isn't the full Infinity project, I-Novae Studios says that Battlescape is more like "a first step to the whole MMO that will be marketed independently even though it shares a lot of content and code."
Infinity update talks 2012 progress, Battlescape Kickstarter originally appeared on Massively on Wed, 20 Feb 2013 09:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalink | Email this | Comments
- Source: 2012 retrospective
This Week's iPhone Charts: Sniper, No Sniping!
This Week's iPhone Charts: Sniper, No Sniping!:
There's something magical about shooting stick figures in the head from extreme distance. After years of being persecuted by these two-dimensional, monochrome tyrants, humanity is finally rising up at taking back their dignity. Pure fiction, but it helps me justify two separate Clear Vision sniper titles on the iPhone paid charts—one in the top spot. More »
Draw Something celebrates 100m download milestone
Draw Something celebrates 100m download milestone: Now home to 11 million Lady Gaga drawings
Playnomics closes $5M Series B round of funding
Playnomics closes $5M Series B round of funding:
Predictive analytics company Playnomics today announced it has secured $5 million in Series B funding, led by Vancouver-based Vanedge Group and also including existing investors FirstMark Capital and XSeed Capital. As a part of the investment, Vanedge Capital Principal Tony Lam will join the Playnomics board.
Predictive analytics company Playnomics today announced it has secured $5 million in Series B funding, led by Vancouver-based Vanedge Group and also including existing investors FirstMark Capital and XSeed Capital. As a part of the investment, Vanedge Capital Principal Tony Lam will join the Playnomics board.
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