- NHN Hangame RPG “Kritika” starts OBT on February 26.
- Webzen MMORPG “ArchLord 2” 2nd CBT starts on February 28.
- Dragonfly AOS “Kingdom Under Fire Online: Age of Storm” ends CBT, average play time recorded at 150 minutes.
- KunLun Korea 3D web MMORPG “Lost Titan” starts OBT on February 26.
- Take2 Interactive baseball game "Pro Baseball 2K" holds CBT from March 14 to 23.
- Funigloo web MMORPG “Prince of Hero” holds CBT from February 25 to 27, and at the same time will hold a Naver Game channeling service during CBT.
- GamEng English action RPG “PlayEng” enter OBT on February 25.
- G-Star 2013 schedule is not yet set, may be held between November 14 to 17.
- Neowiz Games starts 2nd layoffs: accepts voluntary resignation, 1st layoff was done 2 months ago with 20% of employees leaving, main reason is that Neowiz Games expect the revenue to go down because of the end of Fifa Online service and decreasing revenue of Crossfire in China.
Tuesday, February 26, 2013
Korean News and Beta Test Announcements
IDC: connected device shipments up 29.1 percent in 2012, smartphones and tablets rule
IDC: connected device shipments up 29.1 percent in 2012, smartphones and tablets rule:
Researchers at IDC have had their ears to the ground keeping tabs on shipments for specific types of devices, and now they've painted a bigger picture of the hardware battlefield in 2012. "Smart connected devices" -- a category which includes desktops, laptops, tablets and smartphones -- saw a total of 367.7 million units shipped in Q4 2012, up 28.3 percent from the year before. In total, over 1.2 billion units were shipped last year, marking a 29.1 percent upswing from 2011. Naturally, tablets and smartphones drove the boost by carving out roughly 60 percent of the year's combined marketshare, while PCs and notebook shipments sank by 4.1 and 3.4 percent, respectively.
Mr. Runner 2: The Masks Preview
Mr. Runner 2: The Masks Preview:
Mr. Runner 2: The Masks is an upcoming action game from the newly launched development studio Zing Games. It’s loosely based on the first Mr. Runner mobilegame, but the graphical improvements between the two are so drastic that the difference could roughly be compared to the monumental change between Super Mario Bros. and Super Mario World.
Mr. Runner 2: The Masks is an upcoming action game from the newly launched development studio Zing Games. It’s loosely based on the first Mr. Runner mobilegame, but the graphical improvements between the two are so drastic that the difference could roughly be compared to the monumental change between Super Mario Bros. and Super Mario World.
Kingsbridge Preview
Kingsbridge Preview:
Have you ever had a sad moment when you drank a little too much whiskey and then decided to plumb the darkest corners of Craigslist? Maybe you saw some sketchy giveaways offering a free mattress to anyone who wanted to fumigate its bedbug colony first. Kingsbridge similarly offers the player a fixer-upper, but there are no soiled mattresses and parasites (thankfully). Instead, you need to clear some bandits out of your town and then work on building up that town into something to be proud of.
Have you ever had a sad moment when you drank a little too much whiskey and then decided to plumb the darkest corners of Craigslist? Maybe you saw some sketchy giveaways offering a free mattress to anyone who wanted to fumigate its bedbug colony first. Kingsbridge similarly offers the player a fixer-upper, but there are no soiled mattresses and parasites (thankfully). Instead, you need to clear some bandits out of your town and then work on building up that town into something to be proud of.
Pocket Village Preview
Pocket Village Preview:
There are hundreds of religions and cultures on Earth, and most of them are at odds with one another about the true nature of the higher powers and/or laws that govern us (if any). There’s one thing we can probably all agree on, though: It’s not often that orders come directly from up on high, and as a result our species kind of stumbles around aimlessly. It would be nice if a heavenly voice commanded, “YOU—chop wood for an hour!” and then freed us up to goof off for the rest of the day. Fortunately, you can be that benevolent, laid-back god in Pocket Village for iOS.
There are hundreds of religions and cultures on Earth, and most of them are at odds with one another about the true nature of the higher powers and/or laws that govern us (if any). There’s one thing we can probably all agree on, though: It’s not often that orders come directly from up on high, and as a result our species kind of stumbles around aimlessly. It would be nice if a heavenly voice commanded, “YOU—chop wood for an hour!” and then freed us up to goof off for the rest of the day. Fortunately, you can be that benevolent, laid-back god in Pocket Village for iOS.
Ecol Tactics Announces Closed Beta Date
Ecol Tactics Announces Closed Beta Date:
Ecol Tactics is an upcoming free-to-play tactical browser MMORPG with turn-based combat reminiscent of titles such as Final Fantasy Tactics. After a recent play session with the game, we can comfortably say this isn’t just another cheap browser game – it’s a lot of fun.
Publisher GamesCampus announced today that the turn-based strategy game will enter closed beta on March 7th. For those looking to try the game themselves, we will be hosting a closed beta key giveaway next Wednesday – in the meantime, visit the official site.
Ecol Tactics is an upcoming free-to-play tactical browser MMORPG with turn-based combat reminiscent of titles such as Final Fantasy Tactics. After a recent play session with the game, we can comfortably say this isn’t just another cheap browser game – it’s a lot of fun.
Publisher GamesCampus announced today that the turn-based strategy game will enter closed beta on March 7th. For those looking to try the game themselves, we will be hosting a closed beta key giveaway next Wednesday – in the meantime, visit the official site.
Big hits vs. big hits: A cross-generational software sales analysis
Big hits vs. big hits: A cross-generational software sales analysis:
At U.S. video game retail, much has changed over the course of the past 10-plus years. Gamasutra analyst Matt Matthews examines important generation-to-generation retail video game sales trends. ...
At U.S. video game retail, much has changed over the course of the past 10-plus years. Gamasutra analyst Matt Matthews examines important generation-to-generation retail video game sales trends. ...
Bylos to lead Funcom's new live team
Bylos to lead Funcom's new live team: New centralised team will support developer's MMOs
Chrono Tales to Release Server 4 and Server 5
Chrono Tales to Release Server 4 and Server 5:
As announced before, Chrono Tales Server 4- Nantes Rainforest (US Server), is to launch at 9:00pm of Feb. 26th EST; Server 5- Hope Prairie (SEA Server), release time is 10:00am of Mar. 1st (GMT+8). A series of exciting events with generous gifts are being holding to celebrate the opening up of new servers.
As announced before, Chrono Tales Server 4- Nantes Rainforest (US Server), is to launch at 9:00pm of Feb. 26th EST; Server 5- Hope Prairie (SEA Server), release time is 10:00am of Mar. 1st (GMT+8). A series of exciting events with generous gifts are being holding to celebrate the opening up of new servers.
Tiara Concerto Open Beta Announced
Tiara Concerto Open Beta Announced:
GAMANIA Japan's upcoming cutesy anime themed MMORPG called Tiara Concerto has announced its Open Beta Test schedule, which is planned to kick off early next week. If you are looking forwards to this kawaii MMORPG, and you don't want to wait for too long, you can get started on the Pre OBT in few days. Check out the following videos.
GAMANIA Japan's upcoming cutesy anime themed MMORPG called Tiara Concerto has announced its Open Beta Test schedule, which is planned to kick off early next week. If you are looking forwards to this kawaii MMORPG, and you don't want to wait for too long, you can get started on the Pre OBT in few days. Check out the following videos.
Korean New MMO Debut - Project V
Korean New MMO Debut - Project V:
Secretly in development by Korean studio PlayWorks since 2010, Project V is an upcoming MMORPG built around the war between vampires and werewolves. According to Korean website Gamemeca, the gaming giant NHN has invested over USD 2.5 million in the project thus far.
Secretly in development by Korean studio PlayWorks since 2010, Project V is an upcoming MMORPG built around the war between vampires and werewolves. According to Korean website Gamemeca, the gaming giant NHN has invested over USD 2.5 million in the project thus far.
Swordsman Online Finally Announced First Beta Test Phase
Swordsman Online Finally Announced First Beta Test Phase:
Perfect World's Swordsman Online has gone through a delay about one year because of the game's engine's update. Now, its first beta phase is finally announced to be on 20th March 2013, which will only last for a week.
Perfect World's Swordsman Online has gone through a delay about one year because of the game's engine's update. Now, its first beta phase is finally announced to be on 20th March 2013, which will only last for a week.
Yet Another Zombie Defense out now on iOS
Yet Another Zombie Defense out now on iOS: A new zombie-themed tower defense game has landed on the App Store. Yet Another Zombie Defense tasks you with building a...
More Games Should Release Their Multiplayer As A Standalone, Like This Indie Game
More Games Should Release Their Multiplayer As A Standalone, Like This Indie Game:
The Banner Saga—that beautiful strategy game made by ex-Bioware devs—is releasing sometime later this year. But you can play the multiplayer segment of the game right now, if you want. It's out on Steam, on its own—for free, to boot. Check out the launch trailer above. More »
The Banner Saga—that beautiful strategy game made by ex-Bioware devs—is releasing sometime later this year. But you can play the multiplayer segment of the game right now, if you want. It's out on Steam, on its own—for free, to boot. Check out the launch trailer above. More »
Kingdom Under Fire Online: Age of Storm CBT1 Review
Kingdom Under Fire Online: Age of Storm CBT1 Review:
The latest Korean AOS game which is currently in its first Closed Beta Test called Kingdom Under Fire Age of Storm. The game is being developed by Dragonfly Entertainment and published by NEOWIZ GAMES. Age of Storm reminded me a lot of Cyphers and Land of Chaos, though my viewers say the game looks a lot like Smite. Come check out some of the first impressions along with full length 1080p gameplay videos from Steparu.com.
The latest Korean AOS game which is currently in its first Closed Beta Test called Kingdom Under Fire Age of Storm. The game is being developed by Dragonfly Entertainment and published by NEOWIZ GAMES. Age of Storm reminded me a lot of Cyphers and Land of Chaos, though my viewers say the game looks a lot like Smite. Come check out some of the first impressions along with full length 1080p gameplay videos from Steparu.com.
Guild Wars 2 frees up tournaments for all
Guild Wars 2 frees up tournaments for all:
Filed under: Fantasy, Game mechanics, Patches, PvP, News items, Guild Wars 2
It's time to stop paying money for the right to prove that you're better than your enemies. Starting with tomorrow's update, Guild Wars 2 is abolishing Paid Tournaments altogether, replacing them with Free Tournaments. Free Tournaments will be available in 1-round and 3-round formats for players, with the winning team in a 1-round tournament receiving a reward chest. Any unused Tournament Tickets can be redeemed for special reward boxes from a Ticket Merchant NPC.
Why the change? Originally the whole split between Paid and Free Tournaments was meant to allow the best players to compete against one another while allowing more casual players fair matches, but with the addition of a full ranking system, the split was no longer needed. Matchmaking and ranking will be separate between the 1-round and 3-round tournament formats, ensuring that anyone can play one format or the other as desired. So take heart and take up arms against your enemies because as of tomorrow, you can do so for free.
Guild Wars 2 frees up tournaments for all originally appeared on Massively on Mon, 25 Feb 2013 19:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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Filed under: Fantasy, Game mechanics, Patches, PvP, News items, Guild Wars 2
It's time to stop paying money for the right to prove that you're better than your enemies. Starting with tomorrow's update, Guild Wars 2 is abolishing Paid Tournaments altogether, replacing them with Free Tournaments. Free Tournaments will be available in 1-round and 3-round formats for players, with the winning team in a 1-round tournament receiving a reward chest. Any unused Tournament Tickets can be redeemed for special reward boxes from a Ticket Merchant NPC.
Why the change? Originally the whole split between Paid and Free Tournaments was meant to allow the best players to compete against one another while allowing more casual players fair matches, but with the addition of a full ranking system, the split was no longer needed. Matchmaking and ranking will be separate between the 1-round and 3-round tournament formats, ensuring that anyone can play one format or the other as desired. So take heart and take up arms against your enemies because as of tomorrow, you can do so for free.
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- Source: Big Changes to PvP Tournaments
Diamond Duel review
Diamond Duel review:
Diamond Duel is a Facebook game from Pixee Games. The title has been available since mid-June of last year, but has seen a sharp upswing in popularity recently, perhaps due in part to its current rotating feature spot in the sidebar of Facebook’s App Center.
Diamond Duel is a Facebook game from Pixee Games. The title has been available since mid-June of last year, but has seen a sharp upswing in popularity recently, perhaps due in part to its current rotating feature spot in the sidebar of Facebook’s App Center.
Anarchy Online set to finally merge servers
Anarchy Online set to finally merge servers:
Filed under: Sci-fi, Anarchy Online, News items, Free-to-play
How do you get together after 12 years of separation? That's a question the Anarchy Online community is going to have to answer tomorrow as the game undergoes a server merge, bringing together two communities that have been apart for more than a decade. PvP will be chaotic, the state of community relations will be chaotic, cats and dogs will be living next to one another... you get the idea, general mass hysteria.
Both servers will be brought offline at 5:00 a.m. EST on February 26th. The maintenance required to merge the two servers is expected to run for 24 hours, with the usual caveat that it may run longer depending on any issues encountered during the process. Afterwards, players will be able to log in to the new combined server and start welcoming their new neighbors... or start shooting them in their faces for property rights. As we said, general mass hysteria.
[Thanks to David for the tip!]
Anarchy Online set to finally merge servers originally appeared on Massively on Mon, 25 Feb 2013 18:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
Filed under: Sci-fi, Anarchy Online, News items, Free-to-play
Both servers will be brought offline at 5:00 a.m. EST on February 26th. The maintenance required to merge the two servers is expected to run for 24 hours, with the usual caveat that it may run longer depending on any issues encountered during the process. Afterwards, players will be able to log in to the new combined server and start welcoming their new neighbors... or start shooting them in their faces for property rights. As we said, general mass hysteria.
[Thanks to David for the tip!]
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- Source: Merger downtime announcement
Final Fantasy XIV: A Realm Reborn Beta Begins | Ten Ton Hammer
Final Fantasy XIV: A Realm Reborn Beta Begins | Ten Ton Hammer:
The newly revamped Final Fantasy XIV: A Realm Reborn heads to closed beta and Square Enix reminds players about the NDA.
The newly revamped Final Fantasy XIV: A Realm Reborn heads to closed beta and Square Enix reminds players about the NDA.
FarmVille 2 returns to the top of this week’s fastest-growing Facebook games by MAU
FarmVille 2 returns to the top of this week’s fastest-growing Facebook games by MAU:
Zynga’s FarmVille 2 is once again the big winner this week when it comes to the fastest-growing Facebook games by monthly active users, taking the No. 1 spot with 5.4 million MAU.
King.com’s Candy Crush Saga took No. 2 with 5 million MAU, a 12 percent gain. Playdemic’s Village Life is continuing to grow, coming in at No. 3 with 1.5 million MAU for a 75 percent increase. Playdom’s Disney City Girl is also continuing to gain, bringing in 831,340 MAU for a 41 percent growth. Pretty Simple’s Criminal Case rounds out the top five games on our list with a 9 percent gain of 592,714 MAU.
As it’s approaching the end of the month, gain percentages this week aren’t as great as they were in the past weeks. However, three games had traffic percentage increases greater than 40 percent. PopCap’s new hidden object title Hidden Agenda was up 173 percent with 345,052 MAU. Kabam’s Kingdoms of Camelot took in 148,164 MAU for a 43 percent gain. Finally, Stunt Dirt Bike grew by 60 percent with 139,718 MAU.
All data in this post comes from our traffic tracking service, AppData. Come back for our look at the fastest-growing Facebook games by daily active users on Wednesday and top emerging apps on Friday. You can learn more about Facebook’s new ranking system here.
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Zynga’s FarmVille 2 is once again the big winner this week when it comes to the fastest-growing Facebook games by monthly active users, taking the No. 1 spot with 5.4 million MAU.King.com’s Candy Crush Saga took No. 2 with 5 million MAU, a 12 percent gain. Playdemic’s Village Life is continuing to grow, coming in at No. 3 with 1.5 million MAU for a 75 percent increase. Playdom’s Disney City Girl is also continuing to gain, bringing in 831,340 MAU for a 41 percent growth. Pretty Simple’s Criminal Case rounds out the top five games on our list with a 9 percent gain of 592,714 MAU.
As it’s approaching the end of the month, gain percentages this week aren’t as great as they were in the past weeks. However, three games had traffic percentage increases greater than 40 percent. PopCap’s new hidden object title Hidden Agenda was up 173 percent with 345,052 MAU. Kabam’s Kingdoms of Camelot took in 148,164 MAU for a 43 percent gain. Finally, Stunt Dirt Bike grew by 60 percent with 139,718 MAU.
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- Candy Crush Saga
- Criminal Case
- Pet Rescue Saga
- Village Life
- Family Farm
- Disney City Girl
- Hidden Agenda
- Angry Birds Friends
- FarmVille 2
- UberStrike
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