Monster Hunter Online coming to China from Tencent:
Tencent will publish Capcom's new MonHon MMO
Friday, April 19, 2013
Rovio hires Playfish vet as head of games division
Rovio hires Playfish vet as head of games division:
Jami Laes joins Rovio as executive vice president of games
Jami Laes joins Rovio as executive vice president of games
Avatar and Panda Monk Appear in Dragon's Call II
Avatar and Panda Monk Appear in Dragon's Call II:
After 1.9 version of Dragon’s Call II was updated, the operation team gets good feedback from its players and now they add Super Golden Pets, especially Avatar and
After 1.9 version of Dragon’s Call II was updated, the operation team gets good feedback from its players and now they add Super Golden Pets, especially Avatar and
Indie platformer The Other Brothers, which is pretty good, was quietly released on iOS last week.
Indie platformer The Other Brothers, which is pretty good, was quietly released on iOS last week.:
Indie platformer The Other Brothers, which is pretty good, was quietly released on iOS last week. You should check it out (it's coming to PC soon).Read more...
Indie platformer The Other Brothers, which is pretty good, was quietly released on iOS last week. You should check it out (it's coming to PC soon).Read more...
Protecting App Titles with Registered Trademarks
Protecting App Titles with Registered Trademarks:
The pros, cons, confusion and legalities of trademarking games and apps
The pros, cons, confusion and legalities of trademarking games and apps
Tengami Developer Diary #1
Tengami Developer Diary #1:
Konnichiwa! My name is Jennifer Schneidereit and I am one of the co-founders of a small independent developer in the UK called Nyamyam. In collaboration
Konnichiwa! My name is Jennifer Schneidereit and I am one of the co-founders of a small independent developer in the UK called Nyamyam. In collaboration
Five Big Lessons in Mobile Monetization From Game Insight
Five Big Lessons in Mobile Monetization From Game Insight:
Making money on mobile is tough — but it doesn’t have to be. According to Darya Trushkina, business development vice president at Game Insight and Narr8,
Making money on mobile is tough — but it doesn’t have to be. According to Darya Trushkina, business development vice president at Game Insight and Narr8,
Google's Android on track for 1 billion activations
Google's Android on track for 1 billion activations:
Eric Schmidt says low-cost phones will get Google to 2 billion
Eric Schmidt says low-cost phones will get Google to 2 billion
PAX Prime 2013 registration is up and running
PAX Prime 2013 registration is up and running:
Filed under: Real-Life, Culture, MMO Industry, News Items The time has come once again to prepare for PAX Prime! Registration for the four-day con went live
Filed under: Real-Life, Culture, MMO Industry, News Items The time has come once again to prepare for PAX Prime! Registration for the four-day con went live
Ignore Those Early Negative Ouya Reviews. It Wasn't Ready.
Ignore Those Early Negative Ouya Reviews. It Wasn't Ready.:
While the Android-powered Ouya isn't hitting retail until early June, early backers have received their preview units, and some of them don't have very positive things to say
While the Android-powered Ouya isn't hitting retail until early June, early backers have received their preview units, and some of them don't have very positive things to say
GDC China 2013 announced for Sept 15-17th: call for talks now open
GDC China 2013 announced for Sept 15-17th: call for talks now open:
The call for submissions in Mandarin and English to present talks is now open for the 2013 Game Developers Conference China, which has moved up to September this
The call for submissions in Mandarin and English to present talks is now open for the 2013 Game Developers Conference China, which has moved up to September this
GameStick: Selling the Shop Window
GameStick: Selling the Shop Window:
CMO Anthony Johnston on the UK's entry to the micro-console market
CMO Anthony Johnston on the UK's entry to the micro-console market
Ubisoft remastering old Prince of Persia adventure for iOS
Ubisoft remastering old Prince of Persia adventure for iOS:
French studio Ubisoft is dusting off another classic Prince of Persia game for the App Store. The company plans to...
French studio Ubisoft is dusting off another classic Prince of Persia game for the App Store. The company plans to...
Flush with capital, Stardock to set up multi-million dollar investment fund
Flush with capital, Stardock to set up multi-million dollar investment fund:
Thanks to a presumably massive haul from Stardock's sale of its Impulse digital distribution platform, the company said today it intends to start an investment fund
Thanks to a presumably massive haul from Stardock's sale of its Impulse digital distribution platform, the company said today it intends to start an investment fund
Fieldrunners 2 developer employing a better strategy for Android release
Fieldrunners 2 developer employing a better strategy for Android release:
The iOS and PC game Fieldrunners 2 is making the leap to Android next Wednesday. Developer Subatomic Studios announced...
The iOS and PC game Fieldrunners 2 is making the leap to Android next Wednesday. Developer Subatomic Studios announced...
Game Marketing: "If the rules of the game aren't working, change the rules"
Game Marketing: "If the rules of the game aren't working, change the rules":
Sessions on the growth of eSports, The Walking Dead's marketing, and the “wild wild west” of Google Play reveal how some are reaching new audiences
Sessions on the growth of eSports, The Walking Dead's marketing, and the “wild wild west” of Google Play reveal how some are reaching new audiences
Google Leak Hints at An Android Game Center
Google Leak Hints at An Android Game Center:
Google appears to be preparing the launch of a game center for Android with an unknown name. It looks like the new hub will sport a slew of features, including
Google appears to be preparing the launch of a game center for Android with an unknown name. It looks like the new hub will sport a slew of features, including
Mobile player behavior: How often and where they play
Mobile player behavior: How often and where they play:
If you want to know how much people play in the bathroom, this is the story for you -- as it pulls together stats from multiple sources to find out how frequently and where mobile
If you want to know how much people play in the bathroom, this is the story for you -- as it pulls together stats from multiple sources to find out how frequently and where mobile
Mythology-inspired The Lost Titans launches open beta today
Mythology-inspired The Lost Titans launches open beta today:
Filed under: Betas, Screenshots, Trailers, Video, MMO Industry, New Titles, PvP, News Items, PvE, Free-to-Play, Browser The Lost Titans, a free-to-play fantasy game inspired
Filed under: Betas, Screenshots, Trailers, Video, MMO Industry, New Titles, PvP, News Items, PvE, Free-to-Play, Browser The Lost Titans, a free-to-play fantasy game inspired
Are social games on Facebook really dying out?
Are social games on Facebook really dying out?:
EA is set to pull its most popular games from Facebook soon, while social game revenue has hit a new low. But has this week really been the final nail in the coffin
EA is set to pull its most popular games from Facebook soon, while social game revenue has hit a new low. But has this week really been the final nail in the coffin
The Creators of Papo & Yo Are Making A Game About Bullying
The Creators of Papo & Yo Are Making A Game About Bullying:
Staring today, millions more people will be able to play my favorite game of 2012. Papo & Yo—the semiautobiographical magical realism adventure that explores life with an
Staring today, millions more people will be able to play my favorite game of 2012. Papo & Yo—the semiautobiographical magical realism adventure that explores life with an
Mobile, tablet players spend just 92 cents a month on average
Mobile, tablet players spend just 92 cents a month on average:
Research firm Interpret says that compares to $10.40 spent each month by home console gamers
Research firm Interpret says that compares to $10.40 spent each month by home console gamers
Whore Of The Orient team shut down - Report
Whore Of The Orient team shut down - Report:
KMM devs laid off after losing publisher for latest project
KMM devs laid off after losing publisher for latest project
MinoMonsters brand expands with merchandise, books and animation
MinoMonsters brand expands with merchandise, books and animation:
Founder puts revenue “in the millions”
Founder puts revenue “in the millions”
Everlight: Open Beta Restarts
Everlight: Open Beta Restarts:
The Everlight open beta has restarted after experiencing some stability issues on the initial launch. Developers have worked to stabilize servers and are ready to invite
The Everlight open beta has restarted after experiencing some stability issues on the initial launch. Developers have worked to stabilize servers and are ready to invite
General: Lunaria Online Alpha Testing Begins
General: Lunaria Online Alpha Testing Begins:
R2 Games has announced that alpha testing for its upcoming side-scrolling MMO, Lunaria Story, has kicked off as of 10:00 a.m. EST today. According to R2 Games,
R2 Games has announced that alpha testing for its upcoming side-scrolling MMO, Lunaria Story, has kicked off as of 10:00 a.m. EST today. According to R2 Games,
New CEO for Giant Interactive Group
New CEO for Giant Interactive Group:
Former president Wei Liu takes role at Chinese online gaming company
Former president Wei Liu takes role at Chinese online gaming company
The Future of Games: F2P Is Not Evil Nor The Only Solution
The Future of Games: F2P Is Not Evil Nor The Only Solution:
A them-and-us mentality over free-to-play is making fools of us all, argues Will Luton
A them-and-us mentality over free-to-play is making fools of us all, argues Will Luton
Pocket God developers announce Ooga Jump
Pocket God developers announce Ooga Jump:
Bolt Creative, the folks behind a little app called Pocket God, are hard at work on a new game called Ooga Jump. If that name rings a bell to you, that's because it's also
Bolt Creative, the folks behind a little app called Pocket God, are hard at work on a new game called Ooga Jump. If that name rings a bell to you, that's because it's also
Elsword: Mission Impossible?
Elsword: Mission Impossible?:
If you're hearing the Mission Impossible theme song, you're in the right place. We've teamed up with the Elsword team to bring our readers exclusive first information about
If you're hearing the Mission Impossible theme song, you're in the right place. We've teamed up with the Elsword team to bring our readers exclusive first information about
Eye-opening hardware usage stats, straight from Unity
Eye-opening hardware usage stats, straight from Unity:
This post straight from the engine provider explains the OS platform breakdown on mobile devices throughout the world using data Unity itself gathered. ...
This post straight from the engine provider explains the OS platform breakdown on mobile devices throughout the world using data Unity itself gathered. ...
Storm8 launches Fruit Blast Mania for iOS, CEO Perry Tam says no plans to go public anytime soon
Storm8 launches Fruit Blast Mania for iOS, CEO Perry Tam says no plans to go public anytime soon:
Mobile-social game developer Storm8 today launched tile-matching game Fruit Blast Mania for iOS from its casual social label TeamLava, the third social arcade title from
Mobile-social game developer Storm8 today launched tile-matching game Fruit Blast Mania for iOS from its casual social label TeamLava, the third social arcade title from
Equity crowdfunding: When your players become actual investors
Equity crowdfunding: When your players become actual investors:
It's finally happened: We're seeing crowdfunded games backed not by traditional Kickstarter-like backers who only get rewards, but by small-scale investors
It's finally happened: We're seeing crowdfunded games backed not by traditional Kickstarter-like backers who only get rewards, but by small-scale investors
Dragon Eternity: A Serious Presence at GDC
Dragon Eternity: A Serious Presence at GDC:
During the recent Game Developers' Conference, we managed to take a good long look at Dragon Eternity and have a full preview report to offer. See what we
During the recent Game Developers' Conference, we managed to take a good long look at Dragon Eternity and have a full preview report to offer. See what we
Not So Massively: Jumping on the MOBA bandwagon
Not So Massively: Jumping on the MOBA bandwagon:
Filed under: Betas, Fantasy, Video, Business Models, Game Mechanics, MMO Industry, New Titles, Patches, PvP, News Items, PvE, Free-to-Play, Dev Diaries, Not
Filed under: Betas, Fantasy, Video, Business Models, Game Mechanics, MMO Industry, New Titles, Patches, PvP, News Items, PvE, Free-to-Play, Dev Diaries, Not
The Lost Titans: Open Beta to Begin April 18th
The Lost Titans: Open Beta to Begin April 18th:
The Lost Titans is ready to begin its open beta phase of development. Starting Thursday, April 18th, anyone can log into the mythology-based MMO.
The Lost Titans is ready to begin its open beta phase of development. Starting Thursday, April 18th, anyone can log into the mythology-based MMO.
Ouya hits 10,000 developers milestone
Ouya hits 10,000 developers milestone:
Kellee Santiago: "Partnerships with larger developers and publishers will be coming up in the next few months"
Kellee Santiago: "Partnerships with larger developers and publishers will be coming up in the next few months"
EverQuest's Shadow of Fear lets you hear the voice of Luclin
EverQuest's Shadow of Fear lets you hear the voice of Luclin:
Filed under: Fantasy, Galleries, Screenshots, Video, EverQuest, Expansions, Patches, Previews, Free-to-Play, Dungeons EverQuest's Shadow of
Filed under: Fantasy, Galleries, Screenshots, Video, EverQuest, Expansions, Patches, Previews, Free-to-Play, Dungeons EverQuest's Shadow of
An Annoying New Way to Play One of the World's Best Word Games
An Annoying New Way to Play One of the World's Best Word Games:
I love word games, and PopCap's Bookworm series has always treated me right. I've spent countless hours playing Bookworm and the epic role-playing hybrid
I love word games, and PopCap's Bookworm series has always treated me right. I've spent countless hours playing Bookworm and the epic role-playing hybrid
Fish Out Of Water Review
Fish Out Of Water Review:
Gamezebo Rating: After the runaway success of their casual smash hits like Fruit Ninja and Jetpack Joyride, Halfbrick Studios had set the bar pretty high for themselves
Gamezebo Rating: After the runaway success of their casual smash hits like Fruit Ninja and Jetpack Joyride, Halfbrick Studios had set the bar pretty high for themselves
Updates to What We Think Are the Best Wii U, 3DS and iPhone Games
Updates to What We Think Are the Best Wii U, 3DS and iPhone Games:
Life is all about change. So are The Bests, the lists of games that Kotaku's editors think are the most superlative gaming experiences on various platforms. We've
Life is all about change. So are The Bests, the lists of games that Kotaku's editors think are the most superlative gaming experiences on various platforms. We've
AppGratis pulled from the App Store; CEO just as surprised as you are
AppGratis pulled from the App Store; CEO just as surprised as you are:
When the popular app discovery application AppGratis mysteriously vanished from the App Store last Friday without any warning, millions of users were left scratching their
When the popular app discovery application AppGratis mysteriously vanished from the App Store last Friday without any warning, millions of users were left scratching their
Navy Field 2 Open Beta Test Starts April 18th
Navy Field 2 Open Beta Test Starts April 18th:
Navy Field 2, the brand new free-to-play massively multiplayer naval real-time strategy game from NEXON Europe, will enter Open Beta Testing on April 18th.
Navy Field 2, the brand new free-to-play massively multiplayer naval real-time strategy game from NEXON Europe, will enter Open Beta Testing on April 18th.
New iOS Games Tonight: Fish Out of Water, Cut the Rope: Time Travel and more!
New iOS Games Tonight: Fish Out of Water, Cut the Rope: Time Travel and more!:
Dudes and dudettes. Girls and boys. Ladies and gentlemen. Males and females. Is this starting to get annoying? I hope not, because it’s time for New iOS Games
Dudes and dudettes. Girls and boys. Ladies and gentlemen. Males and females. Is this starting to get annoying? I hope not, because it’s time for New iOS Games
Why Messenging Could Be Mobile’s Killer App
Why Messenging Could Be Mobile’s Killer App:
Could the next big platform fit inside a messenging app? Here's why it might. Facebook's new Android integration, Home, groups Instagram, maps, email, and other
Could the next big platform fit inside a messenging app? Here's why it might. Facebook's new Android integration, Home, groups Instagram, maps, email, and other
Earthrise: First Impact: Resurrecting Earthrise
Earthrise: First Impact: Resurrecting Earthrise:
Earthrise has been making the news a lot lately with the resurrection of the game by SilentFuture. We wanted to find out more about what changes players can expect and
Earthrise has been making the news a lot lately with the resurrection of the game by SilentFuture. We wanted to find out more about what changes players can expect and
Swordsman Online: New features Detailed as 2nd Test Phase Nears
Swordsman Online: New features Detailed as 2nd Test Phase Nears:
After years in development and even more years being delayed, Swordsman Online finally entered its 1st test phase a couple of months back. With tons of bugs and errors,
After years in development and even more years being delayed, Swordsman Online finally entered its 1st test phase a couple of months back. With tons of bugs and errors,
Test Drive Unlimited dev closed
Test Drive Unlimited dev closed:
Eden Games officially shut down after 15 years of operation. Alone in the Dark and Test Drive Unlimited developer Eden Games has closed, the Lyon, France-based
Eden Games officially shut down after 15 years of operation. Alone in the Dark and Test Drive Unlimited developer Eden Games has closed, the Lyon, France-based
Free-to-play Ridge Racer revealed
Free-to-play Ridge Racer revealed:
Unbounded developer Bugbear working on downloadable Driftopia for PlayStation 3 and PC to launch later this year. Namco Bandai today announced Ridge Racer
Unbounded developer Bugbear working on downloadable Driftopia for PlayStation 3 and PC to launch later this year. Namco Bandai today announced Ridge Racer
What The Facebook-HTC Deal Reveals About Zuckerberg's Mobile Strategy
What The Facebook-HTC Deal Reveals About Zuckerberg's Mobile Strategy:
If you're interested in the future of the OS and the file system, then you're in luck--this post is just one branch of a larger story we're tracking. Look for more updates and
If you're interested in the future of the OS and the file system, then you're in luck--this post is just one branch of a larger story we're tracking. Look for more updates and
Marvel Super Hero Squad Online: Second Anniversary Celebrated
Marvel Super Hero Squad Online: Second Anniversary Celebrated:
Gazillion Entertainment is celebrating the second anniversary of Marvel Super Hero Squad Online. In honor of the momentous occasion, a series of in-game events, new
Gazillion Entertainment is celebrating the second anniversary of Marvel Super Hero Squad Online. In honor of the momentous occasion, a series of in-game events, new
Burning Dog announces Origins of Malu beta delay
Burning Dog announces Origins of Malu beta delay:
Filed under: Betas, Fantasy, Sci-Fi, MMO Industry, New Titles, News Items, Sandbox, Origins of Malu Origins of Malu fans, we feel your pain. We've been looking forward to the
Filed under: Betas, Fantasy, Sci-Fi, MMO Industry, New Titles, News Items, Sandbox, Origins of Malu Origins of Malu fans, we feel your pain. We've been looking forward to the
General: Dragon Pals Alpha Test Today
General: Dragon Pals Alpha Test Today:
R2 Games has announced that it will be running an alpha test for its newest MMORPG called Dragon Pals. According to press information, Dragon Pals combines
R2 Games has announced that it will be running an alpha test for its newest MMORPG called Dragon Pals. According to press information, Dragon Pals combines
Marmalade names Harvey Elliott its new CEO
Marmalade names Harvey Elliott its new CEO:
Former EA Bright Light VP will take over from Niall Murphy
Former EA Bright Light VP will take over from Niall Murphy
How a trip to China made Hero Academy a better game
How a trip to China made Hero Academy a better game:
How Robot's popular smartphone strategy series took on a new Chinese-themed army for its release in the territory, which made it back into the Western version of the game,
How Robot's popular smartphone strategy series took on a new Chinese-themed army for its release in the territory, which made it back into the Western version of the game,
Cute 3D MMOTPS Avatar Star Unveiled New Website
Cute 3D MMOTPS Avatar Star Unveiled New Website:
Looking for a cute 3D shooter? Here you might find one! Avatar Star is a Multiplayer Online 3rd Person Shooter sporting a highly appealing cutesy game design with a large
Looking for a cute 3D shooter? Here you might find one! Avatar Star is a Multiplayer Online 3rd Person Shooter sporting a highly appealing cutesy game design with a large
5th Planet adds industry writer to dev team
5th Planet adds industry writer to dev team:
Inside Social Games' Mike Thompson joins Legacy of Heroes studio
Inside Social Games' Mike Thompson joins Legacy of Heroes studio
DOTA 2 Tournament Hit By Online Attacks
DOTA 2 Tournament Hit By Online Attacks:
Several rounds of a DOTA 2 tournament have had to be postponed after somebody launched persistent DDoS (Distributed Denial of Service) attacks, which in some
Several rounds of a DOTA 2 tournament have had to be postponed after somebody launched persistent DDoS (Distributed Denial of Service) attacks, which in some
Cut the Rope: Time Travel (iOS/Android) review
Cut the Rope: Time Travel (iOS/Android) review:
Cut the Rope: Time Travel is a new mobile game from Zeptolab, and the third in the popular physics-based puzzle series. It’s available for $0.99 on iPhone, $2.99 on iPad
Cut the Rope: Time Travel is a new mobile game from Zeptolab, and the third in the popular physics-based puzzle series. It’s available for $0.99 on iPhone, $2.99 on iPad
Dragon King Mahjong review
Dragon King Mahjong review:
Dragon King Mahjong is a Facebook game from the Texas-based Simply Good Games. It’s been showing activity since January of this year, but has recently been appearing in
Dragon King Mahjong is a Facebook game from the Texas-based Simply Good Games. It’s been showing activity since January of this year, but has recently been appearing in
Rule Westeros with Game of Thrones Ascent now on Kongregate
Rule Westeros with Game of Thrones Ascent now on Kongregate:
If you love yourself some Game of Thrones, read the books, religiously watch the show, or simply passionately hate Joffrey...
If you love yourself some Game of Thrones, read the books, religiously watch the show, or simply passionately hate Joffrey...
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