- Soft Bigbang MOBA “Core Masters” holds 1st CBT tester recruitment from March 19 to April 5, holds 1st CBT from April 10 to 14 .
- Netmarble in the Top 5 of “Top Publishers by Monthly Revenue (Google Play January 2013),” GungHo Online, NHN, DeNa, and Gree are the Top 1 to 4, respectively.
Tuesday, March 19, 2013
Korean News and Beta Test Announcements
Not So Massively: SimCity is not an MMO
Not So Massively: SimCity is not an MMO:
Filed under: Betas, Fantasy, Video, Business models, Game mechanics, MMO industry, New titles, Patches, News items, Opinion, Free-to-play, Consoles, Dev
Filed under: Betas, Fantasy, Video, Business models, Game mechanics, MMO industry, New titles, Patches, News items, Opinion, Free-to-play, Consoles, Dev
Who shot JR? John Riccitiello leaves behind a shaky legacy at EA
Who shot JR? John Riccitiello leaves behind a shaky legacy at EA:
Riccitiello's tenure at EA had some highs, but it ultimately will likely be remembered more for the lows when all is said and done. But where exactly did EA start going
Riccitiello's tenure at EA had some highs, but it ultimately will likely be remembered more for the lows when all is said and done. But where exactly did EA start going
EA CEO John Riccitiello steps down after what could be a rough quarter
EA CEO John Riccitiello steps down after what could be a rough quarter:
A memo sent to outlets including Gamasutra says that Riccitiello will step down as both the CEO and a member of its board of directors effective March 30. A
A memo sent to outlets including Gamasutra says that Riccitiello will step down as both the CEO and a member of its board of directors effective March 30. A
EA CEO John Riccitiello Steps Down
EA CEO John Riccitiello Steps Down:
John Riccitiello, CEO of game publisher Electronic Arts, is stepping down from his position. More »
John Riccitiello, CEO of game publisher Electronic Arts, is stepping down from his position. More »
Shroud of the Avatar Hits Kickstarter Goal | Ten Ton Hammer
Shroud of the Avatar Hits Kickstarter Goal | Ten Ton Hammer:
Richard Garriott’s new Shroud of the Avatar online RPG project strikes its Kickstarter goal with 19 days to go.
Richard Garriott’s new Shroud of the Avatar online RPG project strikes its Kickstarter goal with 19 days to go.
General: PAX East Cometh!
General: PAX East Cometh!:
With PAX East fast approaching, we're offering up our picks for things to look forward to at the show in this week's The List.
With PAX East fast approaching, we're offering up our picks for things to look forward to at the show in this week's The List.
Popular social MMO Legacy of a Thousand Suns launching on iOS
Popular social MMO Legacy of a Thousand Suns launching on iOS:
5th Planet's social sci-fi massively multiplayer online role-playing game Legacy of a Thousand Suns has made the jump to...
5th Planet's social sci-fi massively multiplayer online role-playing game Legacy of a Thousand Suns has made the jump to...
King of Dragon Pass drops in price as it hits 30K downloads:
King of Dragon Pass drops in price as it hits 30K downloads
Developer A Sharp has lowered the cost of its premium app King of Dragon Pass in honor of it achieving 30,000 downloads on...
Developer A Sharp has lowered the cost of its premium app King of Dragon Pass in honor of it achieving 30,000 downloads on...
Ryan Seacrest reveals, Zynga confirms, Draw Something 2
Ryan Seacrest reveals, Zynga confirms, Draw Something 2:
Television personality Ryan Seacrest today revealed the existence of Draw Something 2, the sequel to OMGPOP’s runaway mobile success Draw Something. Seacrest, best
Television personality Ryan Seacrest today revealed the existence of Draw Something 2, the sequel to OMGPOP’s runaway mobile success Draw Something. Seacrest, best
Rift: Try Storm Legion for Five Days Free
Rift: Try Storm Legion for Five Days Free:
Trion Worlds is offering subscribers and former subscribers a chance to try out the Rift: Storm Legion expansion from March 21st-25th. All players will also be able to
Trion Worlds is offering subscribers and former subscribers a chance to try out the Rift: Storm Legion expansion from March 21st-25th. All players will also be able to
SimCity sells 1.1 million in two weeks
SimCity sells 1.1 million in two weeks:
Despite launch marred by various server issues, EA's latest city-building game is "biggest SimCity launch of all time." SimCity has sold over 1.1 million copies
Despite launch marred by various server issues, EA's latest city-building game is "biggest SimCity launch of all time." SimCity has sold over 1.1 million copies
Zynga now sees tablets "becoming the ultimate game platform"
Zynga now sees tablets "becoming the ultimate game platform":
Steve Chiang, Zynga's president of games, talks about the "land grab in mobile" and how Zynga is changing its gaming slate
Steve Chiang, Zynga's president of games, talks about the "land grab in mobile" and how Zynga is changing its gaming slate
Mobile "as difficult or more so" than boxed retail, says Frisina
Mobile "as difficult or more so" than boxed retail, says Frisina:
EA Partners founder Tom Frisina talks to us about his new mobile publisher and how he'd like to get Journey dev thatgamecompany on board
EA Partners founder Tom Frisina talks to us about his new mobile publisher and how he'd like to get Journey dev thatgamecompany on board
World of WarPlanes: Get Your Warplanes Beta Key Now!
World of WarPlanes: Get Your Warplanes Beta Key Now!:
MMORPG.com is very excited to announce that we have been given 15,000 beta test keys for World of Warplanes! This is the exciting follow up to the hugely successful
MMORPG.com is very excited to announce that we have been given 15,000 beta test keys for World of Warplanes! This is the exciting follow up to the hugely successful
Veronica Mars has opened the doors to a new kind of game funding
Veronica Mars has opened the doors to a new kind of game funding:
The Kickstarter campaign for a Veronica Mars movie introduced a new dynamic, in which an IP holder has committed to distribution and promotion if fans fund the
The Kickstarter campaign for a Veronica Mars movie introduced a new dynamic, in which an IP holder has committed to distribution and promotion if fans fund the
Wii U sales are flagging, but there's still hope for Nintendo
Wii U sales are flagging, but there's still hope for Nintendo:
Today the Wii U appears to be in crisis, and each month's U.S. retail sales figures show little improvement. But Nintendo can turn its situation around, says Gamasutra's Matt
Today the Wii U appears to be in crisis, and each month's U.S. retail sales figures show little improvement. But Nintendo can turn its situation around, says Gamasutra's Matt
Bands review
Bands review:
Bands is a new Facebook game from German developer Newtracks. It’s available now for anyone to play via the social network. Bands is a music-themed game in
Bands is a new Facebook game from German developer Newtracks. It’s available now for anyone to play via the social network. Bands is a music-themed game in
Kingdom of Thrones Review
Kingdom of Thrones Review:
Gamezebo Rating: Setting aside its mildly amusing title (you might as well call it "Kingdom of Crowns" or "Kingdom of Kings"), the first thing you'll notice about
Gamezebo Rating: Setting aside its mildly amusing title (you might as well call it "Kingdom of Crowns" or "Kingdom of Kings"), the first thing you'll notice about
Eldevin: Closed Beta Begins
Eldevin: Closed Beta Begins:
Hunted Cow has announced that the closed beta for its browser-based MMO, Eldevin, has gone live. Players will be able to take their characters to level thirty along the path
Hunted Cow has announced that the closed beta for its browser-based MMO, Eldevin, has gone live. Players will be able to take their characters to level thirty along the path
EEDAR: Strong multiplayer is key to mobile success
EEDAR: Strong multiplayer is key to mobile success:
Research firm launches a new suite of products to help mobile/social devs optimize games; we discuss the market with Jesse Divnich
Research firm launches a new suite of products to help mobile/social devs optimize games; we discuss the market with Jesse Divnich
Eat Eat Hooray! Review
Eat Eat Hooray! Review:
Gamezebo Rating: At some time or another, all of us fantasize about stripping naked, jumping into a birthday cake the size of a bungalow, and then eating our way out. But
Gamezebo Rating: At some time or another, all of us fantasize about stripping naked, jumping into a birthday cake the size of a bungalow, and then eating our way out. But
Pixar vets form Steel Wool Games
Pixar vets form Steel Wool Games:
Oscar-winning animation studio artists readying first game, Flyhunter, due this summer from Ripstone
Oscar-winning animation studio artists readying first game, Flyhunter, due this summer from Ripstone
Dragon's Prophet gameplay on display in beta vids
Dragon's Prophet gameplay on display in beta vids:
Filed under: Betas, Fantasy, Video, Game mechanics, MMO industry, New titles, News items, Free-to-play, Dragon's Prophet MMO Culture has posted some hands-on
Filed under: Betas, Fantasy, Video, Game mechanics, MMO industry, New titles, News items, Free-to-play, Dragon's Prophet MMO Culture has posted some hands-on
League of Legends breaks 5 million concurrent players
League of Legends breaks 5 million concurrent players:
PC strategy game has added two million active concurrent players in five months, says developer. League of Legends regularly exceeds 5 million concurrent
PC strategy game has added two million active concurrent players in five months, says developer. League of Legends regularly exceeds 5 million concurrent
Bubble Safari Ocean is this week’s catch among fastest-growing Facebook games by MAU
Bubble Safari Ocean is this week’s catch among fastest-growing Facebook games by MAU:
Zynga’s Bubble Safari Ocean is this week’s fastest-growing Facebook game by monthly active user, bringing in 1.6 million MAU for an 18 percent gain. Pretty Simple’s Criminal
Zynga’s Bubble Safari Ocean is this week’s fastest-growing Facebook game by monthly active user, bringing in 1.6 million MAU for an 18 percent gain. Pretty Simple’s Criminal
Vlambeer: "Devs shouldn't be afraid to charge $3"
Vlambeer: "Devs shouldn't be afraid to charge $3":
Ridiculous Fishing studio claims "non-evil" free-to-play design is "almost impossible"
Ridiculous Fishing studio claims "non-evil" free-to-play design is "almost impossible"
Warhammer Online: Age of Reckoning: An Update on Mythic’s WAR
Warhammer Online: Age of Reckoning: An Update on Mythic’s WAR:
Warhammer Online has been maturing nicely over the years since its release. We took the opportunity to find out what's been going on and what the future holds for
Warhammer Online has been maturing nicely over the years since its release. We took the opportunity to find out what's been going on and what the future holds for
Konami Europe reconsolidates in the UK with new HQ
Konami Europe reconsolidates in the UK with new HQ:
European president Shinji Hirano on what prompted the move from Germany
European president Shinji Hirano on what prompted the move from Germany
Arcane Saga - Exclusive MMOSite Interview with CJ Games
Arcane Saga - Exclusive MMOSite Interview with CJ Games:
As we know, the refreshed MMORPG Arcane Saga which was previously known as Prius Online is set to launch foin the first half of 2013. New fun is added to the heart of the
As we know, the refreshed MMORPG Arcane Saga which was previously known as Prius Online is set to launch foin the first half of 2013. New fun is added to the heart of the
Ghost at Midnight - New Horror Online Title Revealed
Ghost at Midnight - New Horror Online Title Revealed:
The title of the game is loosely translated as “Night Parade of One Hundred Demons“, which is a Japanese folklore. South Korea developer, Nbrix, announced its very
The title of the game is loosely translated as “Night Parade of One Hundred Demons“, which is a Japanese folklore. South Korea developer, Nbrix, announced its very
Dragon's Call II: Need Gold? Become an Escort
Dragon's Call II: Need Gold? Become an Escort:
No, not that kind of escort. To earn tons of gold in Dragon's Call 2, players can accept a Ring Escort mission. During the mission, players may face off against bandits and
No, not that kind of escort. To earn tons of gold in Dragon's Call 2, players can accept a Ring Escort mission. During the mission, players may face off against bandits and
Gears of War: Judgment lets you buy double XP boosts
Gears of War: Judgment lets you buy double XP boosts:
Whatever happened to the days of actually playing a game and enjoying it while leveling through the ranking process? It...
Whatever happened to the days of actually playing a game and enjoying it while leveling through the ranking process? It...
Video: How Plants vs. Zombies' designer got his mom to play
Video: How Plants vs. Zombies' designer got his mom to play:
Plants vs. Zombies designer George Fan shares 10 gameplay teaching techniques that can keep players engaged, whether they are for the most hardcore or even the
Plants vs. Zombies designer George Fan shares 10 gameplay teaching techniques that can keep players engaged, whether they are for the most hardcore or even the
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