iOS and Android Unity licenses are now free:
Unity CEO David Helgason today revealed that the basic mobile licenses for the Unity game engine are now free, allowing developers to build games in Unity for no charge. ...
Tuesday, May 21, 2013
A.MMO Coming: Black Gold (CN) Kicks Off Closed Beta on May 30
A.MMO Coming: Black Gold (CN) Kicks Off Closed Beta on May 30:
A new era is about to come! The steam punk style A.MMO masterpiece Black Gold will kick off its CN closed beta test on May 30, the test lasts fifteen days and the beta
A new era is about to come! The steam punk style A.MMO masterpiece Black Gold will kick off its CN closed beta test on May 30, the test lasts fifteen days and the beta
Practical ways to deal with problematic player behavior
Practical ways to deal with problematic player behavior:
Bad player behavior can ruin games -- but controlling it is a tremendous challenge. This in-depth article explores three avenues to shape it: engineering, education, and
Bad player behavior can ruin games -- but controlling it is a tremendous challenge. This in-depth article explores three avenues to shape it: engineering, education, and
Radian Games: Fair doesn't work with free-to-play
Radian Games: Fair doesn't work with free-to-play:
Bombcats' struggle exposes flaws in the freemium model
Bombcats' struggle exposes flaws in the freemium model
Korean News and Beta Test Announcements
- Eyasoft RPG “Luna Plus” enters open beta service on May 30.
- We Dragon full 3D web game “Puzzle Samgukji” holds premium user test on May 27, official service on June 3.
Dark District Preview
Dark District Preview:
Spoiler alert: the future sucks. World governments have crumbled, and humanity itself was on the verge of extinction until a monumental discovery snatched us from the brink. Now, new forms of energy allow us to live in tightly-packed cities, but the scarcity of resources and the breakdown of law and order have made people pretty grabby. Dark District for iOS is a clan building/strategy game that’s all about protecting what’s yours—and taking what belongs to your neighbor.
Spoiler alert: the future sucks. World governments have crumbled, and humanity itself was on the verge of extinction until a monumental discovery snatched us from the brink. Now, new forms of energy allow us to live in tightly-packed cities, but the scarcity of resources and the breakdown of law and order have made people pretty grabby. Dark District for iOS is a clan building/strategy game that’s all about protecting what’s yours—and taking what belongs to your neighbor.
Brush Master Preview
Brush Master Preview :
Do you remember that old Mario Party mini-game where you and your friends would have to compete to see who could cover a blank piece of paper with the most paint in 60 seconds? Now imagine an entire game based around that simple, but wildly fun premise. Then ask yourself why nobody thought of this idea sooner.
Do you remember that old Mario Party mini-game where you and your friends would have to compete to see who could cover a blank piece of paper with the most paint in 60 seconds? Now imagine an entire game based around that simple, but wildly fun premise. Then ask yourself why nobody thought of this idea sooner.
FISHAO Preview
FISHAO Preview :
I’ve never really been a fan of fishing. I tried going a few times before with my dad, but it was always really hot and sticky outside, and I could never manage to catch anything bigger than my finger. You can’t really even talk to anyone while you’re fishing either, for fear of scaring all the fish away. Now virtual fishing, on the other hand, is definitely more my speed: where I can cast my line from the comfort of my couch and with the air conditioning on full blast as I wait for something to bite. And that’s why I’m so excited about FISHAO, which looks to bring the core concepts of fishing to the social gaming scene.
I’ve never really been a fan of fishing. I tried going a few times before with my dad, but it was always really hot and sticky outside, and I could never manage to catch anything bigger than my finger. You can’t really even talk to anyone while you’re fishing either, for fear of scaring all the fish away. Now virtual fishing, on the other hand, is definitely more my speed: where I can cast my line from the comfort of my couch and with the air conditioning on full blast as I wait for something to bite. And that’s why I’m so excited about FISHAO, which looks to bring the core concepts of fishing to the social gaming scene.
Dragons of Atlantis: Heirs of the Dragon Preview
Dragons of Atlantis: Heirs of the Dragon Preview:
Usually when you’re ready to release a new mobile game, you do the 21st-century equivalent of shouting it from the rooftops. Some people do prefer a stealthier approach though, which is why we virtually stumbled across Dragons of Atlantis: Heirs of the Dragon on the Canadian App Store. It’s a spin-off from the Dragons of Atlantis online game, and it’s getting ready to spread its wings and fly to iOS devices worldwide.
Usually when you’re ready to release a new mobile game, you do the 21st-century equivalent of shouting it from the rooftops. Some people do prefer a stealthier approach though, which is why we virtually stumbled across Dragons of Atlantis: Heirs of the Dragon on the Canadian App Store. It’s a spin-off from the Dragons of Atlantis online game, and it’s getting ready to spread its wings and fly to iOS devices worldwide.
Bridging the Gap: The Pitfalls of Cross-Media Interaction in Trion World's Defiance
Bridging the Gap: The Pitfalls of Cross-Media Interaction in Trion World's Defiance:
Defiance is an MMORPG/shooter hybrid game from Trion Worlds. It sounds fairly run-of-the-mill when you describe it that way, but it’s actually got a whole lot more
Defiance is an MMORPG/shooter hybrid game from Trion Worlds. It sounds fairly run-of-the-mill when you describe it that way, but it’s actually got a whole lot more
These New Console Launches Are Bumming Me Out
These New Console Launches Are Bumming Me Out:
From the time the Wii U was first unveiled right through to today, the eve of the new Xbox's unveiling, I've found myself feeling something very strange.Read more...
From the time the Wii U was first unveiled right through to today, the eve of the new Xbox's unveiling, I've found myself feeling something very strange.Read more...
Full Control: Happy Accidents And Harsh Realities
Full Control: Happy Accidents And Harsh Realities:
Thomas Lund details Space Hulk's charmed inception and Jagged Alliance's troublesome Kickstarter
Thomas Lund details Space Hulk's charmed inception and Jagged Alliance's troublesome Kickstarter
What the Next PlayStation and Xbox Need to Get Right
What the Next PlayStation and Xbox Need to Get Right:
Skittles or Steak? I hate to admit it, but I like both. For me, it is not a choice. Nothing quite works like a steak for dinner. But, when I go to the movies, and I want to
Skittles or Steak? I hate to admit it, but I like both. For me, it is not a choice. Nothing quite works like a steak for dinner. But, when I go to the movies, and I want to
The GDC Play experience through an exhibitor's eyes
The GDC Play experience through an exhibitor's eyes:
As a first-time GDC Play exhibitor and a starving indie, it was a tough decision for James Liu to go to GDC to promote Nameless: The Hackers. He shares the
As a first-time GDC Play exhibitor and a starving indie, it was a tough decision for James Liu to go to GDC to promote Nameless: The Hackers. He shares the
Former GTA Producer: Why I'll Never Work On Violent Games Again
Former GTA Producer: Why I'll Never Work On Violent Games Again:
Jeremy Pope details his personal story and how he couldn't feel good telling people he worked on "that game"
Jeremy Pope details his personal story and how he couldn't feel good telling people he worked on "that game"
DeNA to release Molyneux's GODUS
DeNA to release Molyneux's GODUS:
The successful Kickstarter-backed game's mobile versions will be distributed worldwide; Molyneux also tells us he fears consoles are "becoming a hobby"
The successful Kickstarter-backed game's mobile versions will be distributed worldwide; Molyneux also tells us he fears consoles are "becoming a hobby"
Deus Ex Machina 2 hits Kickstarter with Christopher Lee's involvement
Deus Ex Machina 2 hits Kickstarter with Christopher Lee's involvement:
A campaign for Deus Ex Machina 2 — not to be confused with Deus Ex — has popped up on crowdfunding site...
A campaign for Deus Ex Machina 2 — not to be confused with Deus Ex — has popped up on crowdfunding site...
7 design lessons from Letterpress
7 design lessons from Letterpress:
Brandon Sheffield draws design lessons from the simple beauty of Atebit's turn-based word game Letterpress in a reprint from the May issue of Game Developer
Brandon Sheffield draws design lessons from the simple beauty of Atebit's turn-based word game Letterpress in a reprint from the May issue of Game Developer
Market's ready for new consoles, but old-gen surprisingly viable
Market's ready for new consoles, but old-gen surprisingly viable:
Sales of aging game console hardware in the U.S. are healthier than you might think, while at the same time, we're seeing signals that the market is ready for new
Sales of aging game console hardware in the U.S. are healthier than you might think, while at the same time, we're seeing signals that the market is ready for new
Cloud Imperium unveils Star Citizen hangar module
Cloud Imperium unveils Star Citizen hangar module:
Filed under: Sci-Fi, Game Mechanics, MMO Industry, New Titles, News Items, PvE, Sandbox, Star Citizen, Buy-to-Play Cloud Imperium has taken the wraps off Star
Filed under: Sci-Fi, Game Mechanics, MMO Industry, New Titles, News Items, PvE, Sandbox, Star Citizen, Buy-to-Play Cloud Imperium has taken the wraps off Star
What can Big Data do for games?
What can Big Data do for games?:
You can gather tremendous amounts of data these days -- but what can game developers do with it? University professor Dana Ruggiero explains. ...
You can gather tremendous amounts of data these days -- but what can game developers do with it? University professor Dana Ruggiero explains. ...
Not So Massively: Cash MOBA tournaments, Diablo III's birthday, and Star Citizen's new website
Not So Massively: Cash MOBA tournaments, Diablo III's birthday, and Star Citizen's new website:
Filed under: Betas, Fantasy, Sci-Fi, Video, Business Models, Culture, Events (In-Game), Game Mechanics, Patches, PvP, News Items, PvE, Free-to-Play, Casual, Dev
Filed under: Betas, Fantasy, Sci-Fi, Video, Business Models, Culture, Events (In-Game), Game Mechanics, Patches, PvP, News Items, PvE, Free-to-Play, Casual, Dev
EVE Mobile is coming according to Jon Lander
EVE Mobile is coming according to Jon Lander:
Filed under: Sci-Fi, EVE Online, New Titles, Previews, News Items, Mobile, Sandbox, Subscription If you've ever been involved in a discussion about EVE Online, you've heard
Filed under: Sci-Fi, EVE Online, New Titles, Previews, News Items, Mobile, Sandbox, Subscription If you've ever been involved in a discussion about EVE Online, you've heard
PlanetSide 1 appears to be going free-to-play... eventually
PlanetSide 1 appears to be going free-to-play... eventually:
Filed under: Sci-Fi, PlanetSide, Business Models, News Items, Free-to-Play, MMOFPS, PlanetSide 2, Anniversaries In a series of tweets earlier this evening, SOE's
Filed under: Sci-Fi, PlanetSide, Business Models, News Items, Free-to-Play, MMOFPS, PlanetSide 2, Anniversaries In a series of tweets earlier this evening, SOE's
Maplestory RED - Coming This Summer
Maplestory RED - Coming This Summer:
MapleStory has surpassed eight years of service in North America, and Nexon revealed that the game will be getting a massive summer update, named as RED. It
MapleStory has surpassed eight years of service in North America, and Nexon revealed that the game will be getting a massive summer update, named as RED. It
DOTA 2 Breaks Steam Gaming Record
DOTA 2 Breaks Steam Gaming Record:
Over the weekend, Valve's DOTA 2 broke the record for most concurrent gamers playing on Steam. It surpassed the previous record set by...Valve's DOTA 2.Read more...
Over the weekend, Valve's DOTA 2 broke the record for most concurrent gamers playing on Steam. It surpassed the previous record set by...Valve's DOTA 2.Read more...
EA's New MOBA Dawngate Unveils First Gameplay Video
EA's New MOBA Dawngate Unveils First Gameplay Video:
Last week we reported EA's new fantasy MOBA title Dawngate, and now the exclusive first look video has been revealed. Waystone Game developers got the chance
Last week we reported EA's new fantasy MOBA title Dawngate, and now the exclusive first look video has been revealed. Waystone Game developers got the chance
I Want To Love This Game So Much, But I Can't
I Want To Love This Game So Much, But I Can't:
"Hold me," This Is Not A Ball Game begs me with her adorable French accent, tears running down her cheeks. Whimsical music plays against a backdrop of cardboard circus
"Hold me," This Is Not A Ball Game begs me with her adorable French accent, tears running down her cheeks. Whimsical music plays against a backdrop of cardboard circus
Revisit Syberia on iOS before the new game releases
Revisit Syberia on iOS before the new game releases:
The must-play point-and-click adventure game Syberia is coming to the App Store, which is a great excuse to explore the...
The must-play point-and-click adventure game Syberia is coming to the App Store, which is a great excuse to explore the...
Google Play in-app purchases up 700%
Google Play in-app purchases up 700%:
Market trending free-to-play as last year has seen players spend eight times as much from within programs
Market trending free-to-play as last year has seen players spend eight times as much from within programs
ArenaNet Reveals New Details for GW2: Last Stand at Southsun | Ten Ton Hammer
ArenaNet Reveals New Details for GW2: Last Stand at Southsun | Ten Ton Hammer:
Guild Wars 2’s next update launches next week. Find out what new content is in the patch after the jump.
Guild Wars 2’s next update launches next week. Find out what new content is in the patch after the jump.
Neverwinter beta exploit leads to server rollback
Neverwinter beta exploit leads to server rollback:
Following a devastating currency exploit affecting Neverwinter's in-game economy over the weekend, the MMO's developers elected to roll back its servers. ...
Following a devastating currency exploit affecting Neverwinter's in-game economy over the weekend, the MMO's developers elected to roll back its servers. ...
Sonic the Hedgehog review
Sonic the Hedgehog review:
Sonic the Hedgehog is an iOS and Android game by Sega. It’s available now on the App Store and Google Play for $2.99 and carries no additional in-app purchases. Sega’s
Sonic the Hedgehog is an iOS and Android game by Sega. It’s available now on the App Store and Google Play for $2.99 and carries no additional in-app purchases. Sega’s
Jacob Jones and the Bigfoot Mystery : Episode 1 Review
Jacob Jones and the Bigfoot Mystery : Episode 1 Review:
Gamezebo Rating: I think that life around camp just got a whole lot more hairy! Jacob Jones and the Bigfoot Mystery borrows from the narrative-puzzle style of gameplay that’s
Gamezebo Rating: I think that life around camp just got a whole lot more hairy! Jacob Jones and the Bigfoot Mystery borrows from the narrative-puzzle style of gameplay that’s
Turbo Racing League Review
Turbo Racing League Review:
Gamezebo Rating: Turbo Racing League, based on the upcoming film Turbo, looks to rewrite the definition of “a snail’s pace.” Based entirely around surprisingly quick
Gamezebo Rating: Turbo Racing League, based on the upcoming film Turbo, looks to rewrite the definition of “a snail’s pace.” Based entirely around surprisingly quick
Solitaire Tales Review
Solitaire Tales Review:
Gamezebo Rating: Following the success of games like Fairway Solitaire and Solitaire Blitz, the pyramid genre of solitaire games has regained a ton of popularity, as the
Gamezebo Rating: Following the success of games like Fairway Solitaire and Solitaire Blitz, the pyramid genre of solitaire games has regained a ton of popularity, as the
Plants vs. Zombies Adventures Review
Plants vs. Zombies Adventures Review:
Gamezebo Rating: There are very few video games out there that have managed to reach such a loved and dedicated fan following as PopCap’s Plants vs. Zombies.
Gamezebo Rating: There are very few video games out there that have managed to reach such a loved and dedicated fan following as PopCap’s Plants vs. Zombies.
Star Trek Rivals Review
Star Trek Rivals Review:
Gamezebo Rating: The Star Trek film reboots have successfully brought classic The Original Series back into mainstream popularity. Updated Kirk, Spock, and McCoy
Gamezebo Rating: The Star Trek film reboots have successfully brought classic The Original Series back into mainstream popularity. Updated Kirk, Spock, and McCoy
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