Allods Online: Lords of Destiny Now Playable on All Servers:
Allods Online fans can now enjoy Lords of Destiny, the latest expansion of Allods Online: Gala Networks confirms the launch on the American and European English, as well as German, French and Polish servers,
Thursday, March 14, 2013
Disney Infinity slips to August
Disney Infinity slips to August:
Retailer pressures sees new IP pushed back to more favourable launch window
Retailer pressures sees new IP pushed back to more favourable launch window
So, Mega Man Online Has Been Cancelled
So, Mega Man Online Has Been Cancelled:
Last fall, Kotaku reported that Rockman Online (aka Mega Man Online) seemed like it was dead. Today, we learned that the PC game has, indeed, been canned.
Last fall, Kotaku reported that Rockman Online (aka Mega Man Online) seemed like it was dead. Today, we learned that the PC game has, indeed, been canned.
Korean News and Beta Test Announcements
- Dragonfly signs NA service contract with Aeria Games & Entertainment Inc. for “Special Force 2,” will have “Soldier Front 2” as its NA title.
- NS Studio Co., Ltd. shooting game “Viper Circle” holds 1st CBT tester recruitment until March 27, 1st CBT from March 28 to April 1.
- Valve FPS “Counter Strike Online 2” holds FGT recruitment until March 19, FGT on March 23.
- Intersave web game “Maenbung Brothers” starts OBT.
- Nexon “Pro Baseball 2K” holds 2nd CBT from March 14 to 23.
Apple TV Delayed. If It Even Exists. Got That?
Apple TV Delayed. If It Even Exists. Got That?:
Apple's effort to produce some sort of full-fledged next generation television set is only a rumor--albeit a very persistent one that keeps growing as nuggets of news leak out from China and the TV industry. But now Peter Misek, an analyst at Jefferies, has stirred up controversy in a note to investors saying that an expected fall launch window will be missed, and the iTV has now been delayed into 2014. That's due to display makers LG and Sharp, apparently, and some sort of dustup about Apple's desire for a super high-definition screen at lower cost.
Apple's effort to produce some sort of full-fledged next generation television set is only a rumor--albeit a very persistent one that keeps growing as nuggets of news leak out from China and the TV industry. But now Peter Misek, an analyst at Jefferies, has stirred up controversy in a note to investors saying that an expected fall launch window will be missed, and the iTV has now been delayed into 2014. That's due to display makers LG and Sharp, apparently, and some sort of dustup about Apple's desire for a super high-definition screen at lower cost.
GameMaker: Studio now supports Linux publishing
GameMaker: Studio now supports Linux publishing:
YoYo Games today announced its game development software suite GameMaker: Studio now supports Linux publishing for the first time.
GameMaker: Studio is a cross-platform development suite designed to let game designers create titles affordably, with a modular pricing structure. Over the past year, YoYo Games has added support for features and operating systems, including Windows 8 and Windows Phone 8 as well as analytics and monetization tools.
Now, GameMaker: Studio will let developers export their programs natively in Ubuntu. According to a statement from CEO Sandy Duncan, this is the first time the suite has supported Linux publishing.
GameMaker: Studio Ubuntu Export can be purchased either from YoYo Games directly for $99, though it’s promised to arrive on the Steam Software Store soon. Ubuntu Export is free for current and future purchasers of GameMaker: Studio Master Collection.
YoYo Games today announced its game development software suite GameMaker: Studio now supports Linux publishing for the first time.GameMaker: Studio is a cross-platform development suite designed to let game designers create titles affordably, with a modular pricing structure. Over the past year, YoYo Games has added support for features and operating systems, including Windows 8 and Windows Phone 8 as well as analytics and monetization tools.
Now, GameMaker: Studio will let developers export their programs natively in Ubuntu. According to a statement from CEO Sandy Duncan, this is the first time the suite has supported Linux publishing.
GameMaker: Studio Ubuntu Export can be purchased either from YoYo Games directly for $99, though it’s promised to arrive on the Steam Software Store soon. Ubuntu Export is free for current and future purchasers of GameMaker: Studio Master Collection.
Richard Garriott explains why Shroud of the Avatar is on Kickstarter
Richard Garriott explains why Shroud of the Avatar is on Kickstarter:
Filed under: Fantasy, Interviews, MMO industry, News items, Crowdfunding
Richard Garriott has been to space, but his upcoming game, Shroud of the Avatar, is not in space. It is on Kickstarter, and according to Garriott himself in a recent interview, that's because it allows him to release a game without oversight. Garriott claims that the unnamed games he's released to sub-par reception have been chiefly the result of publishers meddling with the finished product, whereas the games he has been allowed to finish his way have been classics.
While the game is not explicitly tied to the Ultima franchise for copyright reasons, Garriott sees it as very much being in the spirit of the older games, since Ultima IX ended with the world more or less destroyed. He also discusses influences on the game world's design and how players can switch between single-player and online modes of operation without a problem. If you're looking forward to the game, you can get more details in the full interview.
Richard Garriott explains why Shroud of the Avatar is on Kickstarter originally appeared on Massively on Wed, 13 Mar 2013 19:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
Filed under: Fantasy, Interviews, MMO industry, News items, Crowdfunding
While the game is not explicitly tied to the Ultima franchise for copyright reasons, Garriott sees it as very much being in the spirit of the older games, since Ultima IX ended with the world more or less destroyed. He also discusses influences on the game world's design and how players can switch between single-player and online modes of operation without a problem. If you're looking forward to the game, you can get more details in the full interview.
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- Source: Garriott interview
Journey creator's next game may be F2P, even though he's not a fan
Journey creator's next game may be F2P, even though he's not a fan:
"If we do actually end up going to free-to-play, we will make sure that you don't pay because you are not happy, you pay because you are happy." Jenova Chen ponders whether microtransactions can make people feel good. ...
"If we do actually end up going to free-to-play, we will make sure that you don't pay because you are not happy, you pay because you are happy." Jenova Chen ponders whether microtransactions can make people feel good. ...
Players determine Android development for Baldur's Gate: Enhanced Edition
Players determine Android development for Baldur's Gate: Enhanced Edition: Baldur's Gate: Enhanced Edition came out for PC and iOS late last year and Mac just last month. Now, for the Android...
New iOS Games Tonight: Ridiculous Fishing, NightSky and more! (iPad)
New iOS Games Tonight: Ridiculous Fishing, NightSky and more! (iPad):
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Oh, hello. I didn’t see you there! Welcome to this week’s addition of New iOS Games Tonight. There are some really exciting games in the lineup, including a certain title that’s been in and out of development for a few years now. | |
The Number One First-Person Shooter on Facebook Takes on Tablets
The Number One First-Person Shooter on Facebook Takes on Tablets:
With more than 10 million monthly players between Facebook and the Mac app store, Cmune's UberStrike is one of the most popular first-person shooters you may have never heard of. Today's free-to-play move to iPad and Tegra 3 tablets should make it a little harder to ignore. More »
PlanetSide 2: Update 04 Goes Live
PlanetSide 2: Update 04 Goes Live:
PlanetSide 2 players will want to head into the game to check out the big new patch that has just gone live. The update features a great new 'virtual reality' training area for new players to learn the game mechanics.
Twitch attracts 28 million unique viewers in February
Twitch attracts 28 million unique viewers in February:
Video service sees record view count last month from more than 600,000 unique broadcasters; average user watches 1.5 hours per day.
Gaming video service Twitch today announced that it enjoyed a record-breaking February. During the month, more than 600,000 unique broadcasters attracted in excess of 28 million unique viewers, the company said. In addition, the average user watched 1.5 hours of video per day.
After launching in June 2011, Twitch has since partnered with major game publishers like Activision (Call of Duty: Black Ops II), Electronic Arts (Origin), and Sony Online Entertainment (Planetside 2) for in-game and in-service Twitch integration.
In addition, Twitch announced another high-profile partner today: Ubisoft. The video streaming service will be integrated into Nadeo's upcoming Trackmania games and Shootmania Storm. Using Twitch, players will be able to broadcast their games and competitions live.
Twitch recently introduced a $9/month premium subscription offering. Members can view ad-free broadcasts, among other perks.
Disclosure: GameSpot parent company CBS Interactive and Twitch are partners.
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Video service sees record view count last month from more than 600,000 unique broadcasters; average user watches 1.5 hours per day.
Gaming video service Twitch today announced that it enjoyed a record-breaking February. During the month, more than 600,000 unique broadcasters attracted in excess of 28 million unique viewers, the company said. In addition, the average user watched 1.5 hours of video per day.
After launching in June 2011, Twitch has since partnered with major game publishers like Activision (Call of Duty: Black Ops II), Electronic Arts (Origin), and Sony Online Entertainment (Planetside 2) for in-game and in-service Twitch integration.
In addition, Twitch announced another high-profile partner today: Ubisoft. The video streaming service will be integrated into Nadeo's upcoming Trackmania games and Shootmania Storm. Using Twitch, players will be able to broadcast their games and competitions live.
Twitch recently introduced a $9/month premium subscription offering. Members can view ad-free broadcasts, among other perks.
Disclosure: GameSpot parent company CBS Interactive and Twitch are partners.
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"Twitch attracts 28 million unique viewers in February" was posted by Eddie Makuch on Wed, 13 Mar 2013 13:56:43 -0700
Ubisoft's Maniaplanet gets Twitch.TV integration
Ubisoft's Maniaplanet gets Twitch.TV integration: Shootmania and TrackMania² make game streaming simple
Words of Wonder Review (Facebook)
Words of Wonder Review (Facebook):
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Lexmee (iOS) review
Lexmee (iOS) review:
Lexmee is a new iOS game from Hidden Elephant. It’s available now as a free download from the App Store, with additional in-app purchases of in-game currency available.
Lexmee is a new iOS game from Hidden Elephant. It’s available now as a free download from the App Store, with additional in-app purchases of in-game currency available.
Glu Mobile beats Zynga in the real money gambling race
Glu Mobile beats Zynga in the real money gambling race:
Smartphone game maker Glu Mobile launched its first real money gambling game in the United Kingdom on Tuesday, becoming one of the first traditional game companies to enter that space. ...
Smartphone game maker Glu Mobile launched its first real money gambling game in the United Kingdom on Tuesday, becoming one of the first traditional game companies to enter that space. ...
Consoles used for VOD 22 percent of the time
Consoles used for VOD 22 percent of the time: Nielsen finds streaming service popularity increasing, PS3s now used mostly for non-gaming applications
The Secret World's Issue #6 launches tomorrow
The Secret World's Issue #6 launches tomorrow:
Filed under: Horror, Real life, Patches, PvP, News items, PvE, Free-to-play, The Secret World
Folks who don't prowl around on the likes of Twitter may have missed out on a juicy little tidbit -- namely, that The Secret World's next update is coming tomorrow, March 14th. At 8:00 a.m. EDT, servers will go down for a scheduled three-hour maintenance, at which time Issue #6 The Last Train to Cairo will be patched in. Once the content is live, players will be able to add a whip to their weapon collection, dive into the new PvP ranking system, and revel in all the other assorted goodies coming their way.
Previous announcements have noted that paid subscribers will have two days to access the content before others can purchase the DLC in the store, putting the launch for free players on Saturday the 16th.
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Filed under: Horror, Real life, Patches, PvP, News items, PvE, Free-to-play, The Secret World
Previous announcements have noted that paid subscribers will have two days to access the content before others can purchase the DLC in the store, putting the launch for free players on Saturday the 16th.
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- Source: Issue #6 launch tweet
Kabam gets into publishing
Kabam gets into publishing: Free-to-play outfit now handling other companies' mobile and browser games through newly established Kabam Publishing
General: X-Fire Turns Ten
General: X-Fire Turns Ten:
If you want to feel old, take in the news that X-Fire is now a decade old. We managed to catch up to CEO Paul Kim to talk about X-Fire, where it's been and where it's going. Check it out before heading to the comments.
City Interactive: PC gaming to benefit from next-gen console push
City Interactive: PC gaming to benefit from next-gen console push: CEO Marek Tyminski talks about the success of Sniper: Ghost Warrior 2 and how the PC market is on the rise, thanks in part to next-gen
Twitter Trends Turn Deadly in This Insane Experimental Shooter
Twitter Trends Turn Deadly in This Insane Experimental Shooter:
In the screenshot you see here I am being killed by zombies, but they aren't normal zombies. They are #ReplaceMovieTitlesWithPope zombies, and they are legion. More »
Andy Rubin Steps Down As Head Of Android
Andy Rubin Steps Down As Head Of Android:
Andy Rubin is stepping down from the head of the Android team, Google announced on Wednesday. The surprise news came only days after Rubin cancelled his SXSW address (he was replaced by another Googler), Business Insider points out.
Larry Page announced the departure on Google's official blog (read the full note here), but it's not immediately clear why Rubin is leaving.
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Larry Page announced that Sundar Pichai, the senior vice president of Chrome, will take Rubin's place.
Larry Page announced the departure on Google's official blog (read the full note here), but it's not immediately clear why Rubin is leaving.
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OMG, Generation teXt: Nearly 40% Of U.S. Teens Own A Smartphone
OMG, Generation teXt: Nearly 40% Of U.S. Teens Own A Smartphone:
Pew Research has just published a new survey on the cell phone habits of American teenagers. While the trend behind many of the statistics it has unearthed won't necessarily surprise you, the sheer size of the numbers may. According to Pew 76% of U.S. teens aged 12 to 17 own a cell phone. Nearly half of these cell phone-toting teenagers are actually sporting smartphones--which means nearly 40% of all teens have a smartphone. Considering that figure was just 23% in 2011, smartphone use has grown explosively among the youth.
Turning to tablets, 23% of teenagers have one now. And thanks to these devices, 74% of teenagers access the web while mobile at least occasionally--one in four teens, meanwhile, say that they mostly access the web from a smartphone or tablet.
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More "digital landscape," less teenage wasteland.
Turning to tablets, 23% of teenagers have one now. And thanks to these devices, 74% of teenagers access the web while mobile at least occasionally--one in four teens, meanwhile, say that they mostly access the web from a smartphone or tablet.
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Minecraft 1.5 update goes live
Minecraft 1.5 update goes live:
Latest Minecraft update includes new ways to play with redstone.
The long-awaited 1.5 update for Minecraft, known as the Redstone update, has been released.
Players will automatically download the Redstone update the next time they run the game client. The main changes in the update involve various ways players can make use of Redstone, including daylight detectors that can trigger circuits depending on the time of day.
The game also tweaks texture packs and allows for animated textures.
Meanwhile, Mojang says it is already working on another update. "1.5.1 already is on its way," says the Mojang blog. "We plan to snapshot this tomorrow, and hopefully get it out as soon as possible."
The full changelog for Minecraft 1.5:
- Added Redstone Comparator (used in Redstone logic)
- Added Hopper (collects items and moves them to containers)
- Added Dropper (similar to Dispensers, but always drops the item)
- Added Activator Rail (activates TNT Minecarts)
- Added Daylight Sensor
- Added Trapped Chest
- Added Weighed Pressure Plate
- Added Block of Redstone
- Added Nether Brick (item)
- Added Nether Quartz and ore
- Added Block of Quartz, with half blocks and chiseled variants
- New command: /scoreboard
- New command: /effect
- Containers and mobs can have custom names
- Inventory management has been changed, for example you can drag-place items over slots
- Texture packs now have separate images for each block and item, and can have animations
- Nether Quartz Ore now spawns in the Nether
- Smooth lighting now has three settings (none, minimal, maximum)
- More detailed death messages
- Some hostile mobs now are harder in Hard difficulty
- Many, many, bug fixes
- Removed Herobrine
For more information on Minecraft, check out GameSpot's previous coverage.
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Latest Minecraft update includes new ways to play with redstone.
The long-awaited 1.5 update for Minecraft, known as the Redstone update, has been released.
The game also tweaks texture packs and allows for animated textures.
Meanwhile, Mojang says it is already working on another update. "1.5.1 already is on its way," says the Mojang blog. "We plan to snapshot this tomorrow, and hopefully get it out as soon as possible."
The full changelog for Minecraft 1.5:
- Added Redstone Comparator (used in Redstone logic)
- Added Hopper (collects items and moves them to containers)
- Added Dropper (similar to Dispensers, but always drops the item)
- Added Activator Rail (activates TNT Minecarts)
- Added Daylight Sensor
- Added Trapped Chest
- Added Weighed Pressure Plate
- Added Block of Redstone
- Added Nether Brick (item)
- Added Nether Quartz and ore
- Added Block of Quartz, with half blocks and chiseled variants
- New command: /scoreboard
- New command: /effect
- Containers and mobs can have custom names
- Inventory management has been changed, for example you can drag-place items over slots
- Texture packs now have separate images for each block and item, and can have animations
- Nether Quartz Ore now spawns in the Nether
- Smooth lighting now has three settings (none, minimal, maximum)
- More detailed death messages
- Some hostile mobs now are harder in Hard difficulty
- Many, many, bug fixes
- Removed Herobrine
For more information on Minecraft, check out GameSpot's previous coverage.
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"Minecraft 1.5 update goes live" was posted by Martin Gaston on Wed, 13 Mar 2013 09:18:30 -0700
Blizzard, MLG, TwitchTV execs speak on rise of eSports
Blizzard, MLG, TwitchTV execs speak on rise of eSports:
Representatives from gaming groups, streaming site discuss "explosion" of eSports during MIT Sloan Sports Analytics Conference.
Blizzard CEO Mike Morhaime, Major League Gaming CEO Sundance DiGiovanni, TwitchTV COO Kevin Lin, and Houston Rockets general manager Daryl Morey spoke on the "explosion of eSports" at the MIT Sloan Sports Analytics Conference recently.
The panel came together after last year's inaugural eSports panel at the conference, which saw DiGiovanni and Morhaime joined by Evil Geniuses Owner Alex Garfield and Starcraft personality Sean "Day9" Plott.
Disclosure: the panel was moderated by Rod Breslau, author of this post.
The four came to talk about the meteoric growth of eSports and competitive gaming within the last year, which saw record-breaking viewership from MLG, as well as Riot Games' Season 2 Championships.
"When we launched TwitchTV, we were at 5 million monthly unique viewers showing predominantly eSports content," Lin said on Twitch's own record-breaking growth. "By February 2012, we were up to 14 million uniques, and now this February we were just shy of 30 million uniques per month."
"On an event weekend, we'll see at its peak 6.5 million people tune in, 400,000 to 500,000 people concurrently," DiGiovanni added. "While we can't relate that directly in a apples-to-apples way to traditional TV, in the 18-24 age market, we weigh out very favorably towards things like BCS games, and ESPN's broadcasts of the NBA and baseball."
A video of the presentation is available below.
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Representatives from gaming groups, streaming site discuss "explosion" of eSports during MIT Sloan Sports Analytics Conference.
Blizzard CEO Mike Morhaime, Major League Gaming CEO Sundance DiGiovanni, TwitchTV COO Kevin Lin, and Houston Rockets general manager Daryl Morey spoke on the "explosion of eSports" at the MIT Sloan Sports Analytics Conference recently.
The panel came together after last year's inaugural eSports panel at the conference, which saw DiGiovanni and Morhaime joined by Evil Geniuses Owner Alex Garfield and Starcraft personality Sean "Day9" Plott.
Disclosure: the panel was moderated by Rod Breslau, author of this post.
The four came to talk about the meteoric growth of eSports and competitive gaming within the last year, which saw record-breaking viewership from MLG, as well as Riot Games' Season 2 Championships.
"When we launched TwitchTV, we were at 5 million monthly unique viewers showing predominantly eSports content," Lin said on Twitch's own record-breaking growth. "By February 2012, we were up to 14 million uniques, and now this February we were just shy of 30 million uniques per month."
"On an event weekend, we'll see at its peak 6.5 million people tune in, 400,000 to 500,000 people concurrently," DiGiovanni added. "While we can't relate that directly in a apples-to-apples way to traditional TV, in the 18-24 age market, we weigh out very favorably towards things like BCS games, and ESPN's broadcasts of the NBA and baseball."
A video of the presentation is available below.
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"Blizzard, MLG, TwitchTV execs speak on rise of eSports" was posted by Rod Breslau on Wed, 13 Mar 2013 09:11:42 -0700
Razer Edge Pro preorders shut down after high demand
Razer Edge Pro preorders shut down after high demand:
CEO Min-liang Tan reveals existing stock of $1,300 Windows 8 gaming tablet have been sold out; base model still available.
An overwhelming demand for the $1,300 Razer Edge Pro Windows 8 gaming tablet has forced the company to shut down preorders for the device. Razer CEO Min-liang Tang broke the news over the company's Facebook page this week.
"We've had to stop taking pre-orders for the Razer Edge Pro as the preorders have gone beyond our foreseeable manufacturing capacity (i.e. all stock is sold out for the months to come)," he said. "We're doing all we can to get manufacturing lines up and running so please bear with us. We're doing everything we can to get more units out in the coming months. We appreciate the patience."
The $1,000 base Razer Edge model is still available to preorder, though stock is "very limited," according to Tan. Preorders for both Razer Edge models opened on March 1.
The base version runs on Windows 8 and includes a 10.1-inch touch screen, an Intel Core i5 chip, an Nvidia GT 640M GPU, 4GB of RAM, and a 64GB solid state drive. The Pro model features a faster Core i7 chip, 8GB of RAM, and either 128GB or 256GB SSD.
Various peripherals for the Razer Edge will also be available upon launch later this year. Most relevant to gamers is the Gamepad controller, which is now an optional feature for the device. This add-on (pictured above) features two controllers with backlit action buttons and analog sticks. This peripheral will retail for $250.
Other peripherals available for the Razer Edge are a keyboard dock ($200), a docking station ($100), an extended battery pack ($50), and a 65-watt power adapter ($50).
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CEO Min-liang Tan reveals existing stock of $1,300 Windows 8 gaming tablet have been sold out; base model still available.
An overwhelming demand for the $1,300 Razer Edge Pro Windows 8 gaming tablet has forced the company to shut down preorders for the device. Razer CEO Min-liang Tang broke the news over the company's Facebook page this week.
"We've had to stop taking pre-orders for the Razer Edge Pro as the preorders have gone beyond our foreseeable manufacturing capacity (i.e. all stock is sold out for the months to come)," he said. "We're doing all we can to get manufacturing lines up and running so please bear with us. We're doing everything we can to get more units out in the coming months. We appreciate the patience."
The $1,000 base Razer Edge model is still available to preorder, though stock is "very limited," according to Tan. Preorders for both Razer Edge models opened on March 1.
The base version runs on Windows 8 and includes a 10.1-inch touch screen, an Intel Core i5 chip, an Nvidia GT 640M GPU, 4GB of RAM, and a 64GB solid state drive. The Pro model features a faster Core i7 chip, 8GB of RAM, and either 128GB or 256GB SSD.
Various peripherals for the Razer Edge will also be available upon launch later this year. Most relevant to gamers is the Gamepad controller, which is now an optional feature for the device. This add-on (pictured above) features two controllers with backlit action buttons and analog sticks. This peripheral will retail for $250.
Other peripherals available for the Razer Edge are a keyboard dock ($200), a docking station ($100), an extended battery pack ($50), and a 65-watt power adapter ($50).
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"Razer Edge Pro preorders shut down after high demand" was posted by Eddie Makuch on Wed, 13 Mar 2013 08:32:12 -0700
Call of Duty Elite app comes to Windows Phone
Call of Duty Elite app comes to Windows Phone:
After launching for iOS and Android, free app now available for Windows Phone 8 devices.
Activision has released the official Call of Duty Elite application for Windows Phone, though it is compatible only with Windows Phone 8 devices. Similar to the iOS and Android versions, the Windows Phone Call of Duty Elite app is available as a free download.
The Call of Duty Elite app allows users to view their in-game Career Summary, featuring statistics like kill/death ratio, win ratio, and current level status. In addition, the app lets users review recent matches, check Clan statistics, and watch Call of Duty Elite TV.
Activision confirmed last month that a new Call of Duty will be released in 2013, though its title and developer have not been announced yet. This game is not expected to be as commercially successful as Call of Duty: Black Ops II due to "increased volatility" related to the upcoming console transition, among other things.
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After launching for iOS and Android, free app now available for Windows Phone 8 devices.
Activision has released the official Call of Duty Elite application for Windows Phone, though it is compatible only with Windows Phone 8 devices. Similar to the iOS and Android versions, the Windows Phone Call of Duty Elite app is available as a free download.
The Call of Duty Elite app allows users to view their in-game Career Summary, featuring statistics like kill/death ratio, win ratio, and current level status. In addition, the app lets users review recent matches, check Clan statistics, and watch Call of Duty Elite TV.
Activision confirmed last month that a new Call of Duty will be released in 2013, though its title and developer have not been announced yet. This game is not expected to be as commercially successful as Call of Duty: Black Ops II due to "increased volatility" related to the upcoming console transition, among other things.
Read and Post Comments | Get the full article at GameSpot
"Call of Duty Elite app comes to Windows Phone" was posted by Eddie Makuch on Wed, 13 Mar 2013 08:11:35 -0700
Djorick's Curse Review (Android)
Djorick's Curse Review (Android):
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Spearhead Games surfaces in Montreal
Spearhead Games surfaces in Montreal: Former Ubisoft and EA devs reveal new indie studio and first project, the downloadable Tiny Brains
Star Wars: The Old Republic: More KOTOR in SWTOR in 1.7.2
Star Wars: The Old Republic: More KOTOR in SWTOR in 1.7.2:
Star Wars: The Old Republic patch 1.7.2 brings some cool new KOTOR inspired additions as well as some other major changes. We're breaking it all down for you in this week's SWTOR column.
Massively exclusive: Dragon Eternity's move to mobile highlighted in video dev blog
Massively exclusive: Dragon Eternity's move to mobile highlighted in video dev blog:
Filed under: Fantasy, Video, MMO industry, News items, Free-to-play, Browser, Mobile, Dev Diaries
First released first in Russia in April 2011, Dragon Eternity was later localized in English and grew to include players in other countries. Now, the browser-based fantasy game is expanding into another frontier -- mobile devices. In this exclusive video diary, developers announced that the game is being developed as a cross-platform experience; Dragon Eternity will release for the iPad this spring, then Android and Facebook versions will soon follow.
The video also discussed different aspects of the game, such as the newly implemented naval battles and the quests' tie-ins to minigames. Upcoming content in the works includes player battlegrounds and private castles where players can give others quests to each other. Check out all the details in the video after the cut.
[Source: Game Insight press release]
Continue reading Massively exclusive: Dragon Eternity's move to mobile highlighted in video dev blog
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Filed under: Fantasy, Video, MMO industry, News items, Free-to-play, Browser, Mobile, Dev Diaries
The video also discussed different aspects of the game, such as the newly implemented naval battles and the quests' tie-ins to minigames. Upcoming content in the works includes player battlegrounds and private castles where players can give others quests to each other. Check out all the details in the video after the cut.
[Source: Game Insight press release]
Continue reading Massively exclusive: Dragon Eternity's move to mobile highlighted in video dev blog
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Video: How Habbo kept players engaged with smartphone spin-offs
Video: How Habbo kept players engaged with smartphone spin-offs:
Paul LaFontaine, former CEO of Habbo developer Sulake, discusses keeping players engaged in a game world as they move across platforms in this free video lecture from GDC 2012, courtesy of the GDC Vault. ...
Paul LaFontaine, former CEO of Habbo developer Sulake, discusses keeping players engaged in a game world as they move across platforms in this free video lecture from GDC 2012, courtesy of the GDC Vault. ...
Some Bullet Hell Shooters are Too Hard. Some are Too Easy. This One is Just Right.
Some Bullet Hell Shooters are Too Hard. Some are Too Easy. This One is Just Right.:
I want to be an amazing shoot-em up player, effortlessly weaving between endless streams of multicolored bullets, beams of light from my spaceship/airplane/magical girl painting enemies with glorious destruction. If only I were that coordinated. More »
Final Defiance beta weekend starts March 22
Final Defiance beta weekend starts March 22:
Filed under: Betas, Sci-fi, MMO industry, New titles, News items, Consoles, Defiance
If you're looking to get some play time in the Defiance beta, you'd best get a move on. Trion has announced that the final beta weekend for its sci-fi shooter MMO will run from March 22nd through March 24th.
The company is inviting Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3 users along for the ride, and it is also doing away with Defiance's NDA. Trion's press release says that more specific beta details will be forthcoming in the invites slated to go out over the next few days.
The final beta "will let players explore the Mt. Tam and Madera regions with co-op battles on Angel Island and the Cronkhite Bunker," Trion says. "For Ark Hunters looking to test their might in some competitive multiplayer action, the Freight yard and Observatory will provide opportunities to prove themselves worthy of Von Bach Industries' recruitment."
Defiance launches on PC and console platforms on April 2nd.
[Source: Trion press release]
Final Defiance beta weekend starts March 22 originally appeared on Massively on Wed, 13 Mar 2013 12:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
Filed under: Betas, Sci-fi, MMO industry, New titles, News items, Consoles, Defiance
The company is inviting Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3 users along for the ride, and it is also doing away with Defiance's NDA. Trion's press release says that more specific beta details will be forthcoming in the invites slated to go out over the next few days.
The final beta "will let players explore the Mt. Tam and Madera regions with co-op battles on Angel Island and the Cronkhite Bunker," Trion says. "For Ark Hunters looking to test their might in some competitive multiplayer action, the Freight yard and Observatory will provide opportunities to prove themselves worthy of Von Bach Industries' recruitment."
Defiance launches on PC and console platforms on April 2nd.
[Source: Trion press release]
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King.com’s Pet Rescue Saga is once again the top gainer among the fastest-growing Facebook games by daily active users, bringing in 386,040 DAU for a 7 percent gain.PopCap’s Bejeweled Blitz also grew by 7 percent with 205,440 DAU, taking the No. 2 spot. Zynga’s Bubble Safari Ocean reappears on the list at No. 3 after a noticeable absence, up 17 percent with 183,293 DAU. Nordeus’s Top Eleven Be a Football Manager is continuing its strong growth trend, gaining 5 percent with 181,951 DAU. Miniclip.com’s 8 Ball Pool completes this week’s top five gainers with 179,300 DAU for a 9 percent gain.
Three titles this week showed traffic gains of 50 percent or greater. CMUNE’s UberStrike was up by 69 percent with 112,803 DAU. 6waves’ Jewel Epic was up by 95,396 DAU for an 80 percent increase. Finally, Qublix’s Bubble Land grew by 51 percent with 84,104 DAU.
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