Suda51: GungHo acquisition means complete creative freedom:
Killer 7 creator on Grasshopper Manufacture deal
Tuesday, April 2, 2013
Korean News and Beta Test Announcements
- Hangame “Tetris Star” pre-OBT until April 7, formal service planned on April 22.
- Fortuna Games RPG “Dungeon Hero” holds 1st CBT from April 5 to 7.
- Anipark “Magu The Real” starts OBT on March 28.
- NS Studio shooting game “Viper Circle” holds 1st CBT from April 28 to April 1.
- EA “Fifa Online 3” starts Daum channeling service.
- Anipark casual soccer game “Chagu Chagu” holds final pre-OBT from March 28, OBT in mid-April.
- Soft Bigbang MOBA “Core Masters” releases new video, 1st CBT from April 10 to 14.
- Dragonfly “Kingdom Under Fire Online: Age of Storm” holds frontier test from April 18 to May 1.
- Nox Media MMORPG “Pride of Soul” starts OBT on March 29.
- Jaeyu Games MMORPG “Troy of Sparta” holds FGT from April 1 to 3.
- Maius Games MMORPG “Monarch” starts OBT on April 18.
- GREE Korea mobile MORPG “Lost in Stars” holds CBT from April 3 to 5.
- Actoz Soft MMORPG “Tir Online” holds 3rd CBT from April 8 to 17.
- ENP Games web MMORPG “Jinmiin” starts formal service on April 2.
Deck War Preview
Deck War Preview:
Indie developer KlickTock, the maker of Little Things Forever and ZONR, has tipped their hand on their upcoming infusion of sugary cuteness and addicting gameplay: a collectable battling card game called Deck War. The game’s only been in development for a mere six weeks so far, but KlickTock has already made a playable prototype that’s being shown by the developer this week at GDC.
Indie developer KlickTock, the maker of Little Things Forever and ZONR, has tipped their hand on their upcoming infusion of sugary cuteness and addicting gameplay: a collectable battling card game called Deck War. The game’s only been in development for a mere six weeks so far, but KlickTock has already made a playable prototype that’s being shown by the developer this week at GDC.
GameStop: Wii U sales “disappointing” but PS4 purchase intent "strong"
GameStop: Wii U sales “disappointing” but PS4 purchase intent "strong":
GameStop saw revenue drop 7% last year, projects flat revenue for 2013 in best case
GameStop saw revenue drop 7% last year, projects flat revenue for 2013 in best case
EA: Demise of console gaming 'very premature'
EA: Demise of console gaming 'very premature':
COO Peter Moore says even though mobile is growing, gamers continue to show enthusiasm for core titles. The demise of traditional console gaming is not a reality
COO Peter Moore says even though mobile is growing, gamers continue to show enthusiasm for core titles. The demise of traditional console gaming is not a reality
PAX East 2013: A second hands-on with WildStar's Draken Stalker
PAX East 2013: A second hands-on with WildStar's Draken Stalker:
Filed under: Sci-Fi, Events (Real-World), Events (In-Game), Game Mechanics, Previews, Opinion, Hands-On, Hands-On (Massively's), Events (Massively's
Filed under: Sci-Fi, Events (Real-World), Events (In-Game), Game Mechanics, Previews, Opinion, Hands-On, Hands-On (Massively's), Events (Massively's
Interview: Epic goes all-in on HTML5 with UE4 support
Interview: Epic goes all-in on HTML5 with UE4 support:
Tim Sweeney and Mark Rein sit down with us during GDC to talk about what HTML5 support means for Epic, where the platform is going, and whether rich browser games
Tim Sweeney and Mark Rein sit down with us during GDC to talk about what HTML5 support means for Epic, where the platform is going, and whether rich browser games
Minecraft sells over 6 million copies on XBLA
Minecraft sells over 6 million copies on XBLA:
The megapopular sandbox game Minecraft has sold more than 6 million units on Xbox Live Arcade, according to version...
The megapopular sandbox game Minecraft has sold more than 6 million units on Xbox Live Arcade, according to version...
GDC roundup: Total War, NASCAR, Wizard Ops Tactics and more
GDC roundup: Total War, NASCAR, Wizard Ops Tactics and more:
Global Gaming Initiative aims to get players into the charity game — Today at GDC, we sat down to chat with The Global Gaming Initiative, a for-profit gaming group who
Global Gaming Initiative aims to get players into the charity game — Today at GDC, we sat down to chat with The Global Gaming Initiative, a for-profit gaming group who
Cryptic Devs Respond to Neverwinter Questions on Reddit | Ten Ton Hammer
Cryptic Devs Respond to Neverwinter Questions on Reddit | Ten Ton Hammer:
Fresh from Beta Weekend 3, Neverwinter devs field some fan questions about the game
Fresh from Beta Weekend 3, Neverwinter devs field some fan questions about the game
GDC 2013: James Ohlen on how F2P saved SWTOR
GDC 2013: James Ohlen on how F2P saved SWTOR:
Filed under: Sci-Fi, MMO Industry, Opinion, Free-to-Play, Events (Massively's Coverage), Star Wars: The Old Republic If you've been following BioWare for any length of time,
Filed under: Sci-Fi, MMO Industry, Opinion, Free-to-Play, Events (Massively's Coverage), Star Wars: The Old Republic If you've been following BioWare for any length of time,
Second Wind: The Old Republic at the 15-month mark
Second Wind: The Old Republic at the 15-month mark:
Filed under: Sci-Fi, Classes, Game Mechanics, MMO Industry, PvE, Opinion, Free-to-Play, Hands-On (Massively's), Star Wars: The Old Republic, Second Wind A
Filed under: Sci-Fi, Classes, Game Mechanics, MMO Industry, PvE, Opinion, Free-to-Play, Hands-On (Massively's), Star Wars: The Old Republic, Second Wind A
GDC 2013: Dragon's Prophet demo and hands-on
GDC 2013: Dragon's Prophet demo and hands-on:
Filed under: Betas, Fantasy, Galleries, Screenshots, Events (Real-World), Game Mechanics, Interviews, Previews, Opinion, Free-to-Play, Hands-On, Interviews
Filed under: Betas, Fantasy, Galleries, Screenshots, Events (Real-World), Game Mechanics, Interviews, Previews, Opinion, Free-to-Play, Hands-On, Interviews
Marvel Heroes: Gazillion's Super-heroic Plans
Marvel Heroes: Gazillion's Super-heroic Plans:
PAX East 2013 was a significant event for Gazillion Entertainment's Marvel Heroes. Read on for all the highlights! There was quite a bit of news from the show floor, so
PAX East 2013 was a significant event for Gazillion Entertainment's Marvel Heroes. Read on for all the highlights! There was quite a bit of news from the show floor, so
GDC 2013: How APB exploded into a franchise
GDC 2013: How APB exploded into a franchise:
Filed under: Business Models, Events (Real-World), Interviews, PvP, Free-to-Play, All Points Bulletin, MMOFPS, Interviews (Massively's), Events (Massively's
Filed under: Business Models, Events (Real-World), Interviews, PvP, Free-to-Play, All Points Bulletin, MMOFPS, Interviews (Massively's), Events (Massively's
The Aurora World: Open Beta Commences
The Aurora World: Open Beta Commences:
GBE Games has announced that the open beta for The Aurora World officially kicked off on March 28th. Players interested in giving the game a whirl can head to the official site
GBE Games has announced that the open beta for The Aurora World officially kicked off on March 28th. Players interested in giving the game a whirl can head to the official site
The Aurora World: Hands On Preview Yields Surprise
The Aurora World: Hands On Preview Yields Surprise:
The Aurora World is one of the latest entries into an increasingly crowded MMO market. We recently had the opportunity to get a hands on look at the game and found
The Aurora World is one of the latest entries into an increasingly crowded MMO market. We recently had the opportunity to get a hands on look at the game and found
Arcane Saga: The Relaunch Will Be Something Special
Arcane Saga: The Relaunch Will Be Something Special:
NetMarble recently announced that it had gained ownership of Prius Online. In addition to rebranding Prius as Arcane Saga, the NetMarble team has a ton of
NetMarble recently announced that it had gained ownership of Prius Online. In addition to rebranding Prius as Arcane Saga, the NetMarble team has a ton of
RaiderZ Broken Silence Expansion Launching April 3rd | Ten Ton Hammer
RaiderZ Broken Silence Expansion Launching April 3rd | Ten Ton Hammer:
Perfect World sets the release date for the first expansion to its action MMORPG, RaiderZ.
Perfect World sets the release date for the first expansion to its action MMORPG, RaiderZ.
Hakitzu is a new game that teaches kids how to code
Hakitzu is a new game that teaches kids how to code:
Have you ever dreamed about programming your very own video game? With the rise of the indie game developer and one-man gaming studios in 2013, this fantasy has
Have you ever dreamed about programming your very own video game? With the rise of the indie game developer and one-man gaming studios in 2013, this fantasy has
Not So Massively: Release all the MOBA heroes!
Not So Massively: Release all the MOBA heroes!:
Filed under: Betas, Fantasy, Video, Game Mechanics, New Titles, Patches, PvP, News Items, PvE, Free-to-Play, Dev Diaries, Not So Massively, MOBA, League of Legends,
Filed under: Betas, Fantasy, Video, Game Mechanics, New Titles, Patches, PvP, News Items, PvE, Free-to-Play, Dev Diaries, Not So Massively, MOBA, League of Legends,
Jade Raymond's been thinking about the future of AAA games
Jade Raymond's been thinking about the future of AAA games:
Triple-A games seem to be destined to become bigger and more expensive. But Ubisoft Toronto managing director Jade Raymond tells Gamasutra triple-A
Triple-A games seem to be destined to become bigger and more expensive. But Ubisoft Toronto managing director Jade Raymond tells Gamasutra triple-A
Get your Origins of Malu beta key from Alienware
Get your Origins of Malu beta key from Alienware:
Filed under: Betas, Fantasy, Sci-Fi, Game Mechanics, MMO Industry, New Titles, News Items, Sandbox, Origins of Malu If you're interested in beta testing Burning Dog's
Filed under: Betas, Fantasy, Sci-Fi, Game Mechanics, MMO Industry, New Titles, News Items, Sandbox, Origins of Malu If you're interested in beta testing Burning Dog's
MMObility: Avabel Online is almost everything I dislike about mobile MMOs
MMObility: Avabel Online is almost everything I dislike about mobile MMOs:
Filed under: Fantasy, Screenshots, Opinion, Free-to-Play, Mobile, MMObility The mobile MMO market is still so young and underdeveloped that it seems unfair to
Filed under: Fantasy, Screenshots, Opinion, Free-to-Play, Mobile, MMObility The mobile MMO market is still so young and underdeveloped that it seems unfair to
GDC 2013: PlanetSide 2's new app and the future of Forgelight
GDC 2013: PlanetSide 2's new app and the future of Forgelight:
Filed under: Sci-Fi, Free-to-Play, MMOFPS, Interviews (Massively's), Hands-On (Massively's), Events (Massively's Coverage), PlanetSide 2 On Tuesday, SOE
Filed under: Sci-Fi, Free-to-Play, MMOFPS, Interviews (Massively's), Hands-On (Massively's), Events (Massively's Coverage), PlanetSide 2 On Tuesday, SOE
Dungeons & Dragons Online: Cash 4 Gear
Dungeons & Dragons Online: Cash 4 Gear:
Cash 4 Gear is a new phenomenon creeping into the MMO-space, most notably in Dungeons & Dragons Online. In today's Devil's Advocate, we take a look at the
Cash 4 Gear is a new phenomenon creeping into the MMO-space, most notably in Dungeons & Dragons Online. In today's Devil's Advocate, we take a look at the
Major Update Coming to Fantasy MMORPG Asda 2
Major Update Coming to Fantasy MMORPG Asda 2:
Best known for its hard-core PVP action and customization possibilities, popular fantasy anime-style MMORPG Asda 2 today received its major update by
Best known for its hard-core PVP action and customization possibilities, popular fantasy anime-style MMORPG Asda 2 today received its major update by
Facebook rolling out games section of Timeline
Facebook rolling out games section of Timeline:
Facebook is adding a new section to users’ About pages on their Timeline that showcases the social games they play. The games section is similar to the movies,
Facebook is adding a new section to users’ About pages on their Timeline that showcases the social games they play. The games section is similar to the movies,
Eldevin: First Steps Into the Indie MMO
Eldevin: First Steps Into the Indie MMO:
Eldevin is gaining traction with MMO players looking for something different. We have a great preview of the earliest experiences players will see in Eldevin. Check it out
Eldevin is gaining traction with MMO players looking for something different. We have a great preview of the earliest experiences players will see in Eldevin. Check it out
PAX East 2013: SOE's Linda Carlson on the state of the community
PAX East 2013: SOE's Linda Carlson on the state of the community:
Filed under: Fantasy, EverQuest, EverQuest II, Business Models, Culture, Interviews, MMO Industry, Free-to-Play, Free Realms, Interviews (Massively's), Events (Massively's
Filed under: Fantasy, EverQuest, EverQuest II, Business Models, Culture, Interviews, MMO Industry, Free-to-Play, Free Realms, Interviews (Massively's), Events (Massively's
YouTube expands in-game streaming service for devs
YouTube expands in-game streaming service for devs:
A new API allows developers to live stream their games on YouTube
A new API allows developers to live stream their games on YouTube
Myths, mid-core and mobile: Facebook's message to developers
Myths, mid-core and mobile: Facebook's message to developers:
At GDC, Facebook's director of game partnerships Sean Ryan talked to Gamasutra about what the social network is doing to attract developers, and make them
At GDC, Facebook's director of game partnerships Sean Ryan talked to Gamasutra about what the social network is doing to attract developers, and make them
Lineage Eternal - Game Scheduled to Launch After WildStar
Lineage Eternal - Game Scheduled to Launch After WildStar:
NCsoft has released a new investor relations document, highlighting the financials and stuff. As seen in the chart below, Lineage Eternal is more or less
NCsoft has released a new investor relations document, highlighting the financials and stuff. As seen in the chart below, Lineage Eternal is more or less
GDC 2013: World of Warplanes keeps flying toward the horizon
GDC 2013: World of Warplanes keeps flying toward the horizon:
Filed under: Betas, Historical, Events (Real-World), Previews, News Items, War, Free-to-Play, World of Warplanes World of Warplanes is still in testing, but it's been
Filed under: Betas, Historical, Events (Real-World), Previews, News Items, War, Free-to-Play, World of Warplanes World of Warplanes is still in testing, but it's been
Ascots and crossbows: Hands-on with Renaissance Heroes
Ascots and crossbows: Hands-on with Renaissance Heroes:
Filed under: Historical, Video, Game Mechanics, Previews, PvP, Opinion, Free-to-Play, Hands-On, MMOFPS, Humor, Hands-On (Massively's), Livestream,
Filed under: Historical, Video, Game Mechanics, Previews, PvP, Opinion, Free-to-Play, Hands-On, MMOFPS, Humor, Hands-On (Massively's), Livestream,
PlayStation 4 promises a “simple” experience for developers and players
PlayStation 4 promises a “simple” experience for developers and players:
GDC 2013: Sony outlines the PlayStation 4's interface, controller, and social features
GDC 2013: Sony outlines the PlayStation 4's interface, controller, and social features
Free-to-play breakdown: The value of non-paying players
Free-to-play breakdown: The value of non-paying players:
Non-paying players can be assigned a "social value" for your game, argues game markerter Philip Driver, and in this post he breaks down exactly what they bring along
Non-paying players can be assigned a "social value" for your game, argues game markerter Philip Driver, and in this post he breaks down exactly what they bring along
The relevancy of premium games in a F2P-dominated economy
The relevancy of premium games in a F2P-dominated economy:
Capy co-founder and president Nathan Vella still makes premium games, like Critter Crunch and Sword & Sworcery, because he says there's still a place for
Capy co-founder and president Nathan Vella still makes premium games, like Critter Crunch and Sword & Sworcery, because he says there's still a place for
Zynga: Higher frame rates lead to monetization
Zynga: Higher frame rates lead to monetization:
Zynga today revealed during its FarmVille 2 post-mortem, “What Grew Wild and What Withered Away”, that higher frame rates are often tied to monetizing players. The talk
Zynga today revealed during its FarmVille 2 post-mortem, “What Grew Wild and What Withered Away”, that higher frame rates are often tied to monetizing players. The talk
General: More Questions Than Answers
General: More Questions Than Answers:
The free to play market has been in the news a lot the last several days between TERA's rising numbers and SWTOR's proclamation that its high density servers
The free to play market has been in the news a lot the last several days between TERA's rising numbers and SWTOR's proclamation that its high density servers
Digimon Battle Closes Down, Childhood Memory Fades Away?
Digimon Battle Closes Down, Childhood Memory Fades Away?:
You can be heroes of the Uncharted Digital World, this is the slogan for the 3D Korean animated MMORPG Digimon Battle. However, the sad news for DB fans has
You can be heroes of the Uncharted Digital World, this is the slogan for the 3D Korean animated MMORPG Digimon Battle. However, the sad news for DB fans has
Modding tools released for Torchlight II
Modding tools released for Torchlight II:
Filed under: Fantasy, Game Mechanics, News Items If you're a Torchlight II fan, you've got GUTS now. As does the rest of the community. The game's latest patch
Filed under: Fantasy, Game Mechanics, News Items If you're a Torchlight II fan, you've got GUTS now. As does the rest of the community. The game's latest patch
Sonic Dash goes free on iOS with new update
Sonic Dash goes free on iOS with new update:
This weekend, the endless runner Sonic Dash is getting its first major update and a massive price drop. The game came to...
This weekend, the endless runner Sonic Dash is getting its first major update and a massive price drop. The game came to...
RuneScape 3 beta registration starts April 3
RuneScape 3 beta registration starts April 3:
Filed under: Betas, Fantasy, Game Mechanics, MMO Industry, News Items, RuneScape, Free-to-Play, Browser Jagex has announced RuneScape 3's beta
Filed under: Betas, Fantasy, Game Mechanics, MMO Industry, News Items, RuneScape, Free-to-Play, Browser Jagex has announced RuneScape 3's beta
Game of Thrones Ascent ties updates to Season 3
Game of Thrones Ascent ties updates to Season 3:
Filed under: Fantasy, Patches, Free-to-Play, Browser, Casual Watch out, Defiance: You're not the only transmedia synergy wiz-kid on the block! Game of Thrones Ascent
Filed under: Fantasy, Patches, Free-to-Play, Browser, Casual Watch out, Defiance: You're not the only transmedia synergy wiz-kid on the block! Game of Thrones Ascent
Defiance: Servers Are LIVE
Defiance: Servers Are LIVE:
Folks who preordered Trion Worlds' Defiance will want to head to the game RIGHT now. Trion is allowing access as of this time in an unannounced move to give
Folks who preordered Trion Worlds' Defiance will want to head to the game RIGHT now. Trion is allowing access as of this time in an unannounced move to give
DOFUS and WAKFU New Expansions: Frigost III and Chillberg Island
DOFUS and WAKFU New Expansions: Frigost III and Chillberg Island:
Ankama unrolls 2013 update roadmap for its two online games with a common theme. In April, the cursed Frigost Island will expand in DOFUS and appear in WAKFU.
Ankama unrolls 2013 update roadmap for its two online games with a common theme. In April, the cursed Frigost Island will expand in DOFUS and appear in WAKFU.
Dancing MMO "FEVER MIX" 1-Day Beta Test Game Client Available Now!
Dancing MMO "FEVER MIX" 1-Day Beta Test Game Client Available Now!:
Ladies and gentlemen, the wait is over. Fever Mix has released the game client’s download link for the next-gen dancing MMO Fever Mix's 1-day beta testing on 29th
Ladies and gentlemen, the wait is over. Fever Mix has released the game client’s download link for the next-gen dancing MMO Fever Mix's 1-day beta testing on 29th
GDC 2013 draws 23,000
GDC 2013 draws 23,000:
San Francisco conference sets new attendance record; 2014 show set for March 17-21
San Francisco conference sets new attendance record; 2014 show set for March 17-21
Dungeon Hearts is the Active Time Battle of Puzzle RPGs
Dungeon Hearts is the Active Time Battle of Puzzle RPGs:
As a gamer who has been playing Japanese role-playing games since they've been a thing, the first hurdle to overcome in Cube Roots' Dungeon Hearts was getting
As a gamer who has been playing Japanese role-playing games since they've been a thing, the first hurdle to overcome in Cube Roots' Dungeon Hearts was getting
Tiny Troopers 2: Special Ops Review
Tiny Troopers 2: Special Ops Review:
Gamezebo Rating: Chillingo released the first Tiny Troopers game back in June of 2012 to much acclaim, so a second tour through this miniature warzone didn’t seem
Gamezebo Rating: Chillingo released the first Tiny Troopers game back in June of 2012 to much acclaim, so a second tour through this miniature warzone didn’t seem
Crazy Penguin Wars: Tiny Duels (iOS) review
Crazy Penguin Wars: Tiny Duels (iOS) review:
Crazy Penguin Wars: Tiny Duels is a new iOS game from Digital Chocolate, and a simplified form of the company’s popular Facebook game Crazy Penguin Wars, which
Crazy Penguin Wars: Tiny Duels is a new iOS game from Digital Chocolate, and a simplified form of the company’s popular Facebook game Crazy Penguin Wars, which
Windows 8 tops 10% share on Steam survey
Windows 8 tops 10% share on Steam survey:
Microsoft's latest becomes most common OS on Steam outside of Windows 7; NetMarketShare puts Windows 8 usage at 3%
Microsoft's latest becomes most common OS on Steam outside of Windows 7; NetMarketShare puts Windows 8 usage at 3%
Solitaire Arena review
Solitaire Arena review:
Solitaire Arena is a Facebook game from Mavenhut Ltd. It’s been available since October of last year but has been showing strong growth recently, and is presently
Solitaire Arena is a Facebook game from Mavenhut Ltd. It’s been available since October of last year but has been showing strong growth recently, and is presently
The Top 25 Facebook games of April 2013
The Top 25 Facebook games of April 2013:
It’s time to look at the Top 25 Facebook games for April 2013. Starting this month, Inside Social Games will report on the top 25 Facebook games using AppData’s
It’s time to look at the Top 25 Facebook games for April 2013. Starting this month, Inside Social Games will report on the top 25 Facebook games using AppData’s
Xseed's first mobile game Ark of the Ages hits iOS
Xseed's first mobile game Ark of the Ages hits iOS:
Xseed Games has introduced its first-ever mobile game to the App Store after a debut last month on Google Play. Ark of...
Xseed Games has introduced its first-ever mobile game to the App Store after a debut last month on Google Play. Ark of...
Zynga Austin vet forms Team Chaos
Zynga Austin vet forms Team Chaos:
New studio launches collectible card game for mobile
New studio launches collectible card game for mobile
Battlefield 4 confirmed for fall 2013, powered by Frostbite 3
Battlefield 4 confirmed for fall 2013, powered by Frostbite 3:
As expected, EA and DICE last night revealed the initial details for Battlefield 4, the latest installment in the...
As expected, EA and DICE last night revealed the initial details for Battlefield 4, the latest installment in the...
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