Friday, May 17, 2013

Respawnables: Now Spawning Gear from Ghostbusters and MIB

Respawnables: Now Spawning Gear from Ghostbusters and MIB:
If there’s something strange in the neighborhood, who you gonna call? The Men in Black, maybe. Digital Legends’ latest update for Respawnables makes it

Check Out China's 'New' "Genuine American-Style Zombie Shooting Game"

Check Out China's 'New' "Genuine American-Style Zombie Shooting Game":
Earlier this month, Chinese gaming giant Tencent announced a "brand new" game that will be released later this year. The game, War of Zombies, isn't exactly a new

Breaking into mobile games with a premium-priced RPG

Breaking into mobile games with a premium-priced RPG:
In this stat-filled blog post, first-time indie developers BoxCat share a detailed breakdown of sales for Nameless: The Hackers alongside details on how the

Children Slaughtering Zombies Is More Fun When They're Animales

Children Slaughtering Zombies Is More Fun When They're Animales:
Do not ask why Little Mexico has a zoo containing hundreds of elephants. Do not ask why the only people fighting the animal victims of a zombie plague are a pair of

One developer's bold step forward on iOS

One developer's bold step forward on iOS:
In Gamasutra's latest original postmortem, Appy Entertainment's Animal Legends is put under the microscope -- and as the developer was trying new things, there are

Black Gold Online Updated CN Website and Game Features

Black Gold Online Updated CN Website and Game Features:
Quite different from the style and feature of Age of Wushu, Black Gold Online coming from the same producer Snail Games is a 3D fantasy MMORPG with gothic

New World of Warships Images Preview the Vessels of War | Ten Ton Hammer

New World of Warships Images Preview the Vessels of War | Ten Ton Hammer:
Wargaming unveils a new batch of images that shines a light on the war vessels of World of Warships.

Leviathan: Warships releases on iOS and Android tablets with future free DLC

Leviathan: Warships releases on iOS and Android tablets with future free DLC:
It’s official. Leviathan: Warships is now officially out on PC, Mac, Android tablets, and iOS tablets. With cross...

If You're Into Endless Running, Might As Well Be Running With Friends

If You're Into Endless Running, Might As Well Be Running With Friends:
With its growing focus on mobile gaming and its penchant for trying to out-popular already popular games, Zynga was going to get around to stepping on Temple Run's

You've Got Will Smith's Back In The After Earth Mobile Game

You've Got Will Smith's Back In The After Earth Mobile Game:
Or maybe that's Jaden Smith. It's hard to tell. Either way, this is the official endless runner of this summer's Smith-Pinkett-Shyamalan blockbuster, After Earth.Read more...

GunZ: The Duel Closes English Server

GunZ: The Duel Closes English Server:
Back in the early days, the GunZ was hosted by NHN’s own North America portal, Ijji. The portal later closed down, and most of the game went under Aeria Games’ stable as

How prevalent is game piracy? A new report offers perspective

How prevalent is game piracy? A new report offers perspective:
Although there's no denying that piracy is hugely prevalent in video games, a new report has found that it is perhaps not as wide spread as previously reported. ...

Average revenue per mobile player in US hits new high

Average revenue per mobile player in US hits new high:
Superdata notes that the average revenue per paying user broke the $12 barrier for the first time

Granado Espada's May Content Update Goes Live | Ten Ton Hammer

Granado Espada's May Content Update Goes Live | Ten Ton Hammer:
Granado Espada received a fresh new content update this week with a new raid, more weapons, and a demonic bounty hunter mission.

GameStop digital distribution general manager Steve Nix departs from the company

GameStop digital distribution general manager Steve Nix departs from the company:
Despite GameStop’s lackluster performance in overall sales last fiscal year, the company’s digital...

Space... The Final Fantasy Card Game... This Is Star Trek Rivals.

Space... The Final Fantasy Card Game... This Is Star Trek Rivals.:
If you loved Triple Triad and Tetra Master, the collectible card games included in Final Fantasy VIII and IX respectively, then you'll probably be quite annoyed by the format

David Jaffe advises indie dev on "the ultimate car combat" game

David Jaffe advises indie dev on "the ultimate car combat" game:
Twisted Metal creator helps with Autoduel, calls Kickstarter backlash "elitist bullshit"

Hounds (KR) Update Preview: 10 Gaming Modes on the Way

Hounds (KR) Update Preview: 10 Gaming Modes on the Way:
Korean game company Netmarble today gives a preview of the upcoming major content update for its MMORPS Hounds. The Chapter 3 update includes the brand

Dragon Nest (EU): The Battle Continues

Dragon Nest (EU): The Battle Continues:
Players of the Action MMO Dragon Nest Europe now have to face their biggest challenge yet. With the third major patch, publisher eFusion introduces, among other

Chuck the Muck Review

Chuck the Muck Review:
Chuck the Muck is a new iOS and Android release from Kiz Studios. It is available now as a free download from the iTunes App Store and Google Play, and carries

Karateka Classic emulates the original Apple 2 game on iOS and Android

Karateka Classic emulates the original Apple 2 game on iOS and Android:
Last year, Prince of Persia creator Jordan Mechner partnered with indie studio Liquid Entertainment to release a modern...

Dragon Nest CN New Version Open Beta: New Boss, Costumes, Talisman and Mounts

Dragon Nest CN New Version Open Beta: New Boss, Costumes, Talisman and Mounts:
Dragon Nest CN's new version will begin its open beta on May 23. There are lots of new features, including new dungeon Jasmine's Expedition and the new boss Jasmine, new

Dungeon Striker Open Beta Phase First Look

Dungeon Striker Open Beta Phase First Look:
Dungeon Striker entered Open Beta yesterday in South Korea, and Cinderboy from MMO Culture has tried out the fantasy MMORPG from Dragon Nest's developer

Apple celebrates 50 billion App Store downloads

Apple celebrates 50 billion App Store downloads:
$9 billion paid out to developers since launch in 2008

Neverwinter: Open Beta Diary #3

Neverwinter: Open Beta Diary #3:
As we continue our journey through Neverwinter, we come to the third installment of our Beta Diary. This week, we take a closer look at the Neverwinter cash

Sony gets rights for Angry Birds movie

Sony gets rights for Angry Birds movie:
Rovio says several "major" studios pursued the global film rights before Sony Pictures won out; movie to launch July 1, 2016. Sony Pictures Entertainment has obtained

Guild Wars 2: Last Stand at Southsun Coming May 28th | Ten Ton Hammer

Guild Wars 2: Last Stand at Southsun Coming May 28th | Ten Ton Hammer:
ArenaNet reveals yet another content update for Guild Wars 2 coming later this month with Last Stand at Southsun.

WildStar: The Summer of WildStar is Upon Us

WildStar: The Summer of WildStar is Upon Us:
Carbine Studios is ramping up coverage of WildStar, a game that is beginning to look like a genre changer. We spent a long while speaking with Jeremy Gaffney and have a

WildStar’s second closed Beta is blasting off

WildStar’s second closed Beta is blasting off:
As of today, the second closed beta for WildStar kicks off. This beta will focus specifically upon the Dominion faction....

Defiance: Looking to Push the Envelope

Defiance: Looking to Push the Envelope:
Despite a somewhat rocky launch, Trion Worlds' Defiance team is hard at work to make the game that players want. We scored an interview with Nathan

NPD: Injustice: Gods Among Us April's top seller in US

NPD: Injustice: Gods Among Us April's top seller in US:
NetherRealm's DC brawler the best-selling title in region last month; overall industry sales slide 25 percent; Xbox 360 sales hit 130,000. Injustice: Gods Among Us was

Aliens: Colonial Marines co-dev lays off entire staff - Report

Aliens: Colonial Marines co-dev lays off entire staff - Report:
TimeGate Studios reportedly sent all staffers home today after filing for bankruptcy protection last week. Aliens: Colonial Marines co-developer TimeGate

Frozen Synapse Review

Frozen Synapse Review:
Gamezebo Rating: The squad-based tactical shooter is a familiar face on the PC, but iOS evangelists don’t often get to savor it on their platform of choice. The recent

It Only Took A Legendary Developer To Make Strategic Air Battles Fun

It Only Took A Legendary Developer To Make Strategic Air Battles Fun:
When I'm in the cockpit of a fighter aircraft, the last thing I want to do is slow down — I certainly don't want to wait my turn. I need a joystick in my hand, a first-person view and

MechWarrior Online introduces the Misery with Update 15

MechWarrior Online introduces the Misery with Update 15:
Filed under: Sci-Fi, Video, Patches, Free-to-Play, MechWarrior Online, MOBA Misery loves company, they say (look it up), but will people actually go seeking it? Piranha

Fantasy sports outfit DraftKings raises $7 million

Fantasy sports outfit DraftKings raises $7 million:
Investors flock to emerging market for online sports gaming

Silicon Knights closes offices, lays off employees

Silicon Knights closes offices, lays off employees:
Silicon Knights art assets and equipment find their way to Precursor

Dyack resurfaces at Precursor

Dyack resurfaces at Precursor:
Ex-Silicon Knights devs form Hamilton-based studio, launch $1.5 million crowdfunding campaign for first game

Remnant Knights: Cloud-based Browser Version Launched, Starting Zones Revamp

Remnant Knights: Cloud-based Browser Version Launched, Starting Zones Revamp:
The folks behind Remnant Knights introduced revamped Owl and Dragon School starting zones as well as an improved UI in the latest update to hit the

Dota 2's The International 3 reaches $2M prize pool

Dota 2's The International 3 reaches $2M prize pool:
Valve adds new stretch goals to its interactive compendium as community helps fund largest eSports prize pool in history. Valve's third annual Dota 2 eSports

WCG 2013 Drops Dota 2 for League of Legends

WCG 2013 Drops Dota 2 for League of Legends:
WCG 2013 has just announced the list of games to be included in this year's event and shockingly, the organizers have decided to drop Dota 2 in place of League of

Perfect World's Dota 2 Super League Brackets Announced

Perfect World's Dota 2 Super League Brackets Announced:
The Chinese super league, Perfect World & Gamefy has announce the teams respective brackets for their tournament on May 10th. Continue reading Perfect World's Dota 2

Dota 2's 'virtual book' is Valve's way of boosting eSports interest

Dota 2's 'virtual book' is Valve's way of boosting eSports interest:
As Valve explores new ways to generate additional excitement for its Dota 2 eSports endeavours, the company is today launching a "virtual book" that aims to

Survarium Alpha Test Has Begun

Survarium Alpha Test Has Begun:
Vostok Games is happy to announce that the Alpha testing stage of Survarium MMOFPS has begun! The first survivors have already dived into the atmosphere and

Wargaming Celebrates 15-Year Anniversary with World of Tanks Tournaments | Ten Ton Hammer

Wargaming Celebrates 15-Year Anniversary with World of Tanks Tournaments | Ten Ton Hammer:
Win a trip to meet the World of Tanks dev team in a new series of tournaments to celebrate 15 years of gaming.

Free-to-Play Fishing Title "Fishing Hero" CBT Starts May 9

Free-to-Play Fishing Title "Fishing Hero" CBT Starts May 9:
G4Box has announced the Closed Beta Test of its new PC MMO fishing title, “Fishing Hero,” which is developed by MNC Inc. The game will be undergoing its Closed

MicroVolts Sets Sail A New Pirates Update

MicroVolts Sets Sail A New Pirates Update:
Rock Hippo Productions announced today the launch of its latest update Pirate for MicroVolts. Raise the Jolly Roger! The fight for the precious pirate bounty has never

Microsoft, Sony 'heavily' investing in free-to-play for next-gen, says Epic

Microsoft, Sony 'heavily' investing in free-to-play for next-gen, says Epic:
Epic Games vice president Mark Rein says next-gen platforms will "fully" embrace new business models. Microsoft and Sony are "heavily" investing in free-to-play business

Sony tells us what's going on with the PlayStation Vita

Sony tells us what's going on with the PlayStation Vita:
Sony's counting on a wide breadth of developers to save the slow-selling PlayStation Vita. We talk to Sony biz dev manager Shahid Kamal Ahmad about the

Sony, Nintendo aim to appeal to mobile developers

Sony, Nintendo aim to appeal to mobile developers:
Far from putting their IP on mobile phones, Japan's platform holders want mobile developers to come to them

Sony waives fee on PlayStation Mobile development

Sony waives fee on PlayStation Mobile development:
It seems like barely a week goes by when there isn't an indie-based announcement from Sony -- and today is no different, as the PlayStation Mobile development license has

PlayStation full-year sales slide

PlayStation full-year sales slide:
Sony boosts overall revenues and profits as gaming business heads in opposite direction; Vita continues to struggle

EA to publish new Dawngate MOBA

EA to publish new Dawngate MOBA:
Filed under: Betas, Sci-Fi, MMO Industry, MOBA "Dawngate is a new MOBA, built from the ground up to look and feel familiar while offering a whole new way to experience

Warface Takes the War to Japan | Ten Ton Hammer

Warface Takes the War to Japan | Ten Ton Hammer:
Nexon and Crytek sign a new deal to bring Warface’s warfront to the land of the rising sun.