Defiance: The Greatest Game I Probably Won't Buy:
I've been aware of Defiance for a long time now. At first I thought it was just a marketing gimmick type thing, an MMO to tie in with a TV series. Then I heard the opposite, that
Monday, March 25, 2013
Defiance: Learn to Drive Darn Woman!
Defiance: Learn to Drive Darn Woman!:
So I decided to write a more personal review of my experience with Defiance this weekend. Let me start off by saying: It was a lot of fun! I recommend you check out my
So I decided to write a more personal review of my experience with Defiance this weekend. Let me start off by saying: It was a lot of fun! I recommend you check out my
MMOsite Exclusive Interview with Granado Espada
MMOsite Exclusive Interview with Granado Espada:
MMOsite Exclusive Interview with Granado Espada's chief producer Hak Kyu Kim. Granado Espada is about discovering new continents during Europe’s Age of
MMOsite Exclusive Interview with Granado Espada's chief producer Hak Kyu Kim. Granado Espada is about discovering new continents during Europe’s Age of
ITC judge clears Xbox in Google patent dispute
ITC judge clears Xbox in Google patent dispute:
Final patent claim dismissed as ITC judge reverses stance
Final patent claim dismissed as ITC judge reverses stance
Xbox: The ability to sell our console is critical
Xbox: The ability to sell our console is critical:
Games on Demand manager explains release lags, highlights retailer importance
Games on Demand manager explains release lags, highlights retailer importance
Tencent Posts 4Q Profit
Tencent Posts 4Q Profit:
China’s Tencent Holdings Ltd. rode growth in smartphone ownership and its League of Legends online arena game to a strong fourth quarter ending Dec. 31.
China’s Tencent Holdings Ltd. rode growth in smartphone ownership and its League of Legends online arena game to a strong fourth quarter ending Dec. 31.
Saint Seiya Online - Exploring the game, Part 2
Saint Seiya Online - Exploring the game, Part 2:
Welcome to Part 2 (Part 1 here)of exploring the world of Saint Seiya Online, which is currently in its 2nd Closed Beta (or Silver Test Phase) in China. Developed by Perfect
Welcome to Part 2 (Part 1 here)of exploring the world of Saint Seiya Online, which is currently in its 2nd Closed Beta (or Silver Test Phase) in China. Developed by Perfect
All the Fun of Quick Time Events, Without Those Pesky Events
All the Fun of Quick Time Events, Without Those Pesky Events:
Everybody loves quick time events, those timed button presses utilized in today's high-tech interactive entertainment programs to help the user feel a modicum
Everybody loves quick time events, those timed button presses utilized in today's high-tech interactive entertainment programs to help the user feel a modicum
Why Koreans Love Tumblr, And Other Social Network Surprises
Why Koreans Love Tumblr, And Other Social Network Surprises:
URL shortening service Bit.ly has released a breakdown of social network service usage worldwide--and there are some surprises. Bitly, the popular URL-shortening
URL shortening service Bit.ly has released a breakdown of social network service usage worldwide--and there are some surprises. Bitly, the popular URL-shortening
PAX East 2013: Hands-on with City of Steam
PAX East 2013: Hands-on with City of Steam:
Filed under: Fantasy, Business models, Events, real-world, Game mechanics, Previews, PvE, Opinion, Free-to-play, Browser, Hands-on, Races, Massively
Filed under: Fantasy, Business models, Events, real-world, Game mechanics, Previews, PvE, Opinion, Free-to-play, Browser, Hands-on, Races, Massively
PAX East 2013: EVE Online Odyssey expansion announced
PAX East 2013: EVE Online Odyssey expansion announced:
Filed under: Sci-fi, EVE Online, Events, real-world, Expansions, Game mechanics, MMO industry, Patches, Previews, News items, Massively Event Coverage, Sandbox CCP
Filed under: Sci-fi, EVE Online, Events, real-world, Expansions, Game mechanics, MMO industry, Patches, Previews, News items, Massively Event Coverage, Sandbox CCP
Blizzard building "more experimental" titles with Hearthstone
Blizzard building "more experimental" titles with Hearthstone:
Blizzard's new free-to-play game required a cultural shift within the company
Blizzard's new free-to-play game required a cultural shift within the company
The Game Archaeologist: When sequels attack!
The Game Archaeologist: When sequels attack!:
Filed under: Asheron's Call, Darkfall, EverQuest, EverQuest II, Guild Wars, Lineage, Lineage 2, Neocron 2, PlanetSide, RuneScape, Guild Wars 2, Global Agenda,
Filed under: Asheron's Call, Darkfall, EverQuest, EverQuest II, Guild Wars, Lineage, Lineage 2, Neocron 2, PlanetSide, RuneScape, Guild Wars 2, Global Agenda,
Rappelz Heading Towards A New Expansion
Rappelz Heading Towards A New Expansion:
New instances and Monster-to-Pet conversion introduced - Players can vote for their favourite expansion title. Continue reading Rappelz Heading Towards A New
New instances and Monster-to-Pet conversion introduced - Players can vote for their favourite expansion title. Continue reading Rappelz Heading Towards A New
Saint Seiya Online - Exploring the game, Part 1
Saint Seiya Online - Exploring the game, Part 1:
Before I begin, Saint Seiya Online is currently licensed only for the China market, with no news of any overseas launch. With that aside, Saint Seiya Online is the one and
Before I begin, Saint Seiya Online is currently licensed only for the China market, with no news of any overseas launch. With that aside, Saint Seiya Online is the one and
Rise and Shiny: Allods Online's Pearl Ring, selling power, and the Astral
Rise and Shiny: Allods Online's Pearl Ring, selling power, and the Astral:
Filed under: Fantasy, Sci-fi, Galleries, Screenshots, Video, Expansions, Game mechanics, Opinion, Free-to-play, Allods Online, Rise and Shiny, Livestream Allods
Filed under: Fantasy, Sci-fi, Galleries, Screenshots, Video, Expansions, Game mechanics, Opinion, Free-to-play, Allods Online, Rise and Shiny, Livestream Allods
Ms. Splosion Man blows up iOS and PC next week
Ms. Splosion Man blows up iOS and PC next week:
Ms. Splosion Man, the explosive platforming companion to Splosion Man, is due out on the App Store and PC next week —...
Ms. Splosion Man, the explosive platforming companion to Splosion Man, is due out on the App Store and PC next week —...
General: FusionFall Heroes: Hands On Preview
General: FusionFall Heroes: Hands On Preview:
Cartoon Network is getting ready to launch a new game based around some of the most iconic characters from the network's series. We had the chance for a hands on preview
Cartoon Network is getting ready to launch a new game based around some of the most iconic characters from the network's series. We had the chance for a hands on preview
PAX East 2013: Red 5 on Firefall's new gaming TV channel
PAX East 2013: Red 5 on Firefall's new gaming TV channel:
Filed under: Betas, Galleries, Screenshots, Events, real-world, Game mechanics, MMO industry, New titles, Previews, Opinion, Free-to-play, Hands-on, MMOFPS, Massively
Filed under: Betas, Galleries, Screenshots, Events, real-world, Game mechanics, MMO industry, New titles, Previews, Opinion, Free-to-play, Hands-on, MMOFPS, Massively
XCOM: Enemy Unknown Is Coming To The iPhone And iPad This Summer
XCOM: Enemy Unknown Is Coming To The iPhone And iPad This Summer:
Firaxis' summer is going to be quite busy. They just announced today at their PAX East panel that they'll be bringing the fantastic strategy game from the PC/consoles over to
Firaxis' summer is going to be quite busy. They just announced today at their PAX East panel that they'll be bringing the fantastic strategy game from the PC/consoles over to
PAX East 2013: Marvel Heroes releases June 4th, will have PvP on launch
PAX East 2013: Marvel Heroes releases June 4th, will have PvP on launch:
Filed under: Betas, Launches, News items, Marvel Heroes, Massively Event Coverage The news from PAX East 2013 keeps on flowing. Gazillion Entertainment has
Filed under: Betas, Launches, News items, Marvel Heroes, Massively Event Coverage The news from PAX East 2013 keeps on flowing. Gazillion Entertainment has
Years after launch, PlayFirst’s games continue to thrive due to regular updates
Years after launch, PlayFirst’s games continue to thrive due to regular updates:
Social mobile developer PlayFirst is continuing to see a rise in user numbers and revenue for its core “Dash” games, something of a rarity in an industry where
Social mobile developer PlayFirst is continuing to see a rise in user numbers and revenue for its core “Dash” games, something of a rarity in an industry where
PAX East 2013: Hands-on with WildStar's Spellslinger and Warrior
PAX East 2013: Hands-on with WildStar's Spellslinger and Warrior:
Filed under: Fantasy, Sci-fi, Classes, Events, real-world, Game mechanics, New titles, Previews, News items, PvE, Opinion, Races, Massively Hands-on, Massively
Filed under: Fantasy, Sci-fi, Classes, Events, real-world, Game mechanics, New titles, Previews, News items, PvE, Opinion, Races, Massively Hands-on, Massively
YNK Korea Company Announces Corporate Name Change
YNK Korea Company Announces Corporate Name Change:
A couple of days back, Korean MMO developer and publisher, YNK, announced that the company will be changing its name to "Playwith". Continue reading YNK Korea
A couple of days back, Korean MMO developer and publisher, YNK, announced that the company will be changing its name to "Playwith". Continue reading YNK Korea
The Aurora World hits open beta next week
The Aurora World hits open beta next week:
Filed under: Betas, Fantasy, Trailers, Video, Free-to-play, Promotions It's barely been in closed beta for a month, but The Aurora World waits for no gamer! GBE Games
Filed under: Betas, Fantasy, Trailers, Video, Free-to-play, Promotions It's barely been in closed beta for a month, but The Aurora World waits for no gamer! GBE Games
Jagex announces RuneScape 3 for summer 2013
Jagex announces RuneScape 3 for summer 2013:
Filed under: Fantasy, Video, New titles, News items, RuneScape, Free-to-play, Browser Jagex has announced Runescape 3! A "significant improvement on all fronts,"
Filed under: Fantasy, Video, New titles, News items, RuneScape, Free-to-play, Browser Jagex has announced Runescape 3! A "significant improvement on all fronts,"
Guns of Icarus looking to kickstart persistent world expansion
Guns of Icarus looking to kickstart persistent world expansion:
Filed under: Fantasy, Sci-fi, Expansions, Game mechanics, MMO industry, News items, Crowdfunding If you're a fan of Guns of Icarus Online -- and you should be --
Filed under: Fantasy, Sci-fi, Expansions, Game mechanics, MMO industry, News items, Crowdfunding If you're a fan of Guns of Icarus Online -- and you should be --
The Little Week in Gaming Apps That Probably Couldn't
The Little Week in Gaming Apps That Probably Couldn't:
As I mentioned in last week's installment of the Week in Gaming Apps, I spent the better part of this week moving all of my stuff from one place to another place. I figured the rest
As I mentioned in last week's installment of the Week in Gaming Apps, I spent the better part of this week moving all of my stuff from one place to another place. I figured the rest
Kickstarter game funding at $108 million
Kickstarter game funding at $108 million:
Pledges to video games, board games section hits nine digits; successful projects top $90 million
Pledges to video games, board games section hits nine digits; successful projects top $90 million
Huge Hole In Apple Security Found: Report
Huge Hole In Apple Security Found: Report:
The two-step verification process, by the way, will take three days to be activated, users have said. A day after Apple announced its well received two-step
The two-step verification process, by the way, will take three days to be activated, users have said. A day after Apple announced its well received two-step
Kongregate: Free-to-play games should last for "decades"
Kongregate: Free-to-play games should last for "decades":
Emily Greer, co-founder of Kongregate, talks to us about how maximizing player satisfaction and monetization don't have to be opposing forces
Emily Greer, co-founder of Kongregate, talks to us about how maximizing player satisfaction and monetization don't have to be opposing forces
Betawatch: March 16 - 22, 2013
Betawatch: March 16 - 22, 2013:
Filed under: Betas, MMO industry, News items, Betawatch, Miscellaneous Warframe has opened its doors for everyone, and it's even added some new toys for anyone who
Filed under: Betas, MMO industry, News items, Betawatch, Miscellaneous Warframe has opened its doors for everyone, and it's even added some new toys for anyone who
PAX East 2013: A first look at WildStar's housing and new zones
PAX East 2013: A first look at WildStar's housing and new zones:
Filed under: Betas, Fantasy, Sci-fi, Galleries, Screenshots, Trailers, Video, Events, real-world, Game mechanics, Previews, Opinion, Races, Massively Event Coverage,
Filed under: Betas, Fantasy, Sci-fi, Galleries, Screenshots, Trailers, Video, Events, real-world, Game mechanics, Previews, Opinion, Races, Massively Event Coverage,
PAX East 2013: Hi-Rez Studios' Todd Harris talks SMITE, Global Agenda 2
PAX East 2013: Hi-Rez Studios' Todd Harris talks SMITE, Global Agenda 2:
Filed under: Fantasy, MMO industry, News items, Free-to-play, MMOFPS, Global Agenda, MOBA SMITE just recently celebrated the release of its 32nd playable
Filed under: Fantasy, MMO industry, News items, Free-to-play, MMOFPS, Global Agenda, MOBA SMITE just recently celebrated the release of its 32nd playable
Gameloft's World of Warcraft Clone Already Has a Collectible Card Game Spin-Off
Gameloft's World of Warcraft Clone Already Has a Collectible Card Game Spin-Off:
Gameloft has gotten so good at making mobile clones of popular games it's now cloning games from the future. This morning, Blizzard announced Hearthfire:
Gameloft has gotten so good at making mobile clones of popular games it's now cloning games from the future. This morning, Blizzard announced Hearthfire:
One-third of all Vita games sold digitally
One-third of all Vita games sold digitally:
Sony touts consumer acceptance of downloadable store; 100+ games on the way this year
Sony touts consumer acceptance of downloadable store; 100+ games on the way this year
OpenFeint co-founder offers relief to those burned by Gree
OpenFeint co-founder offers relief to those burned by Gree:
"For whatever strategic reasons, they decided to alienate a lot of their customers," OpenFeint co-founder Peter Relan tells us. His alternative, OpenKit, will be debuted at
"For whatever strategic reasons, they decided to alienate a lot of their customers," OpenFeint co-founder Peter Relan tells us. His alternative, OpenKit, will be debuted at
FishPro on top of this week’s emerging games on Facebook, KingsRoad and Puzzle Chasers still going strong
FishPro on top of this week’s emerging games on Facebook, KingsRoad and Puzzle Chasers still going strong:
FishPro took the No. 1 spot on this week’s top emerging games on Facebook, growing by an estimated 31,090 monthly active users for a 59 percent gain. AppData
FishPro took the No. 1 spot on this week’s top emerging games on Facebook, growing by an estimated 31,090 monthly active users for a 59 percent gain. AppData
Warner Bros. opens SF free-to-play studio
Warner Bros. opens SF free-to-play studio:
WB Games San Francisco to be led by former Glu Mobile CEO Greg Ballard
WB Games San Francisco to be led by former Glu Mobile CEO Greg Ballard
MMObility: Fifteen fun free MMORPGs for your tablet or smartphone
MMObility: Fifteen fun free MMORPGs for your tablet or smartphone:
Filed under: Fantasy, Sci-fi, Game mechanics, Previews, Opinion, Free-to-play, Mobile, Casual, MMObility, Sandbox Mobile MMORPGs are still hard to come by. Sure,
Filed under: Fantasy, Sci-fi, Game mechanics, Previews, Opinion, Free-to-play, Mobile, Casual, MMObility, Sandbox Mobile MMORPGs are still hard to come by. Sure,
PAX East 2013: Blizzard Reveals Hearthstone: Heroes of Warcraft | Ten Ton Hammer
PAX East 2013: Blizzard Reveals Hearthstone: Heroes of Warcraft | Ten Ton Hammer:
Blizzard announces its new Warcraft-based online strategy card game at PAX East for Windows, Mac, and iPad.
Blizzard announces its new Warcraft-based online strategy card game at PAX East for Windows, Mac, and iPad.
Jewel Epic review
Jewel Epic review:
Jewel Epic is a new Facebook game published by 6waves. It’s available now to play for free on the social network, and is presently showing up in the “Trending” section of Facebook’s App Center.
Jewel Epic is a new Facebook game published by 6waves. It’s available now to play for free on the social network, and is presently showing up in the “Trending” section of Facebook’s App Center.
Picking the perfect App Store icon
Picking the perfect App Store icon:
There's a science to getting players to want to download and click on your game. Choosing the appropriate App icon is not only important for drawing new downloads,
There's a science to getting players to want to download and click on your game. Choosing the appropriate App icon is not only important for drawing new downloads,
Gamigo Pulls the Plug on Grimlands Development | Ten Ton Hammer
Gamigo Pulls the Plug on Grimlands Development | Ten Ton Hammer:
Gamigo puts an end to the post-apocalyptic Grimlands title and focuses on further internationalization of Fiesta.
Gamigo puts an end to the post-apocalyptic Grimlands title and focuses on further internationalization of Fiesta.
Google Also Rumored To Be Working On A Watch
Google Also Rumored To Be Working On A Watch:
(Wrist)watch this space... it's going to get crowded, what with Apple and Samsung entering it too. Smartwatches may seem a bit boutique, with small companies like
(Wrist)watch this space... it's going to get crowded, what with Apple and Samsung entering it too. Smartwatches may seem a bit boutique, with small companies like
5 Amazing Android Games You Can Only Get on PlayStation Mobile
5 Amazing Android Games You Can Only Get on PlayStation Mobile:
PlayStation Mobile is a peculiar beast. It was announced all the way back in 2011 as PlayStation Suite, and toiled in no-man's land for another year and a half until Sony
PlayStation Mobile is a peculiar beast. It was announced all the way back in 2011 as PlayStation Suite, and toiled in no-man's land for another year and a half until Sony
How Mojang is creating a sustainable future for Minecraft
How Mojang is creating a sustainable future for Minecraft:
Minecraft Realms is an upcoming subscription service for Minecraft that could essentially turn the sandbox game into an MMO. Mojang CEO Carl Manneh discusses
Minecraft Realms is an upcoming subscription service for Minecraft that could essentially turn the sandbox game into an MMO. Mojang CEO Carl Manneh discusses
A new crowdfunding platform aims to gamify pledging
A new crowdfunding platform aims to gamify pledging:
A new game crowdfunding website is hoping to better the competition through the gamification of user pledging, and the offer of international support. ...
A new game crowdfunding website is hoping to better the competition through the gamification of user pledging, and the offer of international support. ...
Defiance: A Hard Look at Trion’s Gamble
Defiance: A Hard Look at Trion’s Gamble:
Defiance is poised on the edge of release, the ongoing beta having nearly run its course. We've got an extensive preview to share that will pique our readers' interest.
Defiance is poised on the edge of release, the ongoing beta having nearly run its course. We've got an extensive preview to share that will pique our readers' interest.
A quick guide to making a game in HTML5
A quick guide to making a game in HTML5:
A blog post that acknowledges technical limitations of working with HTML5, while offering solutions for developing high-quality mobile games using the nascent
A blog post that acknowledges technical limitations of working with HTML5, while offering solutions for developing high-quality mobile games using the nascent
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