Player progression: Understanding how players get through your game:
This detailed breakdown explores the dichotomy of how players move through games -- through learning how to play, or by powering up -- and what that means for your
Friday, May 24, 2013
Joyhubs Announces A New Naval MMORPG: Seven Seas Saga
Joyhubs Announces A New Naval MMORPG: Seven Seas Saga:
JOYHUBs continues its parade of high quality browser games with the open beta release of Seven Seas Saga, an MMORPG that allows players to fight on the bloody
JOYHUBs continues its parade of high quality browser games with the open beta release of Seven Seas Saga, an MMORPG that allows players to fight on the bloody
It Takes Skill to Be the King
It Takes Skill to Be the King:
Recent DFC reports have looked in depth at the size of the mobile and social game markets. These include The Market for Browser and Social Network Games and The Global Market for Games and Entertainment Applications on Smartphones and Tablets. These emerging markets have seen plenty of investment but established players have generally struggled to find success in these areas. A notable exception is U.K. basaed King, a company that has been around since 2003. It is important to understand that King comes from a very specific background that plays into much of the attraction around mobile and social games, the ability to compete and interact with other users. For many years, King has been a leader in skill games, an area where users often put real world money at stake. King has used its expertise in skill games to find broader success on social and mobile platforms.
Recent DFC reports have looked in depth at the size of the mobile and social game markets. These include The Market for Browser and Social Network Games and The Global Market for Games and Entertainment Applications on Smartphones and Tablets. These emerging markets have seen plenty of investment but established players have generally struggled to find success in these areas. A notable exception is U.K. basaed King, a company that has been around since 2003. It is important to understand that King comes from a very specific background that plays into much of the attraction around mobile and social games, the ability to compete and interact with other users. For many years, King has been a leader in skill games, an area where users often put real world money at stake. King has used its expertise in skill games to find broader success on social and mobile platforms.
Chinese News and Beta Test Announcements
- Holy King – Perfect World invites you to swallow the world in new game.
- Master of Meteor Blades – New martial arts online game with a twist from Kong Zhong.
Korean News and Beta Test Announcements
- Neowiz Games MORPG “Project Black Sheep” revealed for the first time, 1st CBT planned for 1Q 2014.
- Eyasoft RPG “Dungeon Hero” holds 24-hour guerilla test on May 24.
- N. Dolphin Soft AOS MMORPG “Eclipse War Online” releases play video, holds pre-OBT on May 29.
- Actoz Soft MMORPG “TIR Online” starts formal service on May 30.
- Mgame “Knight Online” enters Vietnam commercial service via Asiasoft group-managed game portal DZO Game.
- Weaver Interactive action RPG “Bloody Mare” holds CBT on May 28.
Newzoo Announces New Report: Global Games Market to Grow 6% to $70.4bn in 2013
Newzoo Announces New Report: Global Games Market to Grow 6% to $70.4bn in 2013:
According to Newzoo’s 2013 Global Games Market Report, game revenues will grow to $70.4 billion worldwide this year, representing a 6% year-on-year increase. The number of gamers is expected to surpass 1.2 billion by the end of the year. Regional growth in game spending is highest in Latin America and the Asia-Pacific region: 11%. North America and Europe will show very modest growth. The market for smartphone and tablet games will grow 35% to $12.3bn, easily outpacing any other segment. In terms of game spending per screen, the PC grosses the largest share with 39% or $27.6bn.
According to Newzoo’s 2013 Global Games Market Report, game revenues will grow to $70.4 billion worldwide this year, representing a 6% year-on-year increase. The number of gamers is expected to surpass 1.2 billion by the end of the year. Regional growth in game spending is highest in Latin America and the Asia-Pacific region: 11%. North America and Europe will show very modest growth. The market for smartphone and tablet games will grow 35% to $12.3bn, easily outpacing any other segment. In terms of game spending per screen, the PC grosses the largest share with 39% or $27.6bn.
GameStop brushes aside concerns about Xbox One and used games
GameStop brushes aside concerns about Xbox One and used games:
Following the earnings call, we analyze the year ahead for GameStop as controversy over Xbox One and used games heats up
Following the earnings call, we analyze the year ahead for GameStop as controversy over Xbox One and used games heats up
Microsoft: New console generation can grow market by 30%
Microsoft: New console generation can grow market by 30%:
Support for Xbox 360 will continue for "multiple years" says Lewis
Support for Xbox 360 will continue for "multiple years" says Lewis
Eldevin: New Features & Content Arrive for CBT 2
Eldevin: New Features & Content Arrive for CBT 2:
Hunted Cow has released the patch notes for the second round of closed beta testing for Eldevin. The team is planning to roll out new content and features for testers to try
Hunted Cow has released the patch notes for the second round of closed beta testing for Eldevin. The team is planning to roll out new content and features for testers to try
Black Sheep Online gameplay detailed in new vids
Black Sheep Online gameplay detailed in new vids:
Filed under: Fantasy, Game Mechanics, MMO Industry, New Titles, News Items Neowiz is probably best known to western MMO fans as the publisher behind BLESS,
Filed under: Fantasy, Game Mechanics, MMO Industry, New Titles, News Items Neowiz is probably best known to western MMO fans as the publisher behind BLESS,
Champions' Forum Malvanum alert now live
Champions' Forum Malvanum alert now live:
Filed under: Super-hero, Game Mechanics, MMO Industry, Patches, News Items, PvE, Free-to-Play, Champions Online, Dungeons Have you ever wanted to battle for galactic
Filed under: Super-hero, Game Mechanics, MMO Industry, Patches, News Items, PvE, Free-to-Play, Champions Online, Dungeons Have you ever wanted to battle for galactic
Dragon's Prophet Closed Beta Gameplay Video Review
Dragon's Prophet Closed Beta Gameplay Video Review:
Dragon's Prophet will kick off open beta at the end of the month, for those who haven't tried out the game, the Italian guild has made four CBT phase2 (EU) gameplay
Dragon's Prophet will kick off open beta at the end of the month, for those who haven't tried out the game, the Italian guild has made four CBT phase2 (EU) gameplay
Ultima Forever: Quest for the Avatar launches on Canadian App Store
Ultima Forever: Quest for the Avatar launches on Canadian App Store:
Every day is a great day to live in Canada, but today is an especially great day to live in Canada, because Ultima Forever: Quest for the Avatar, the latest installment in the
Every day is a great day to live in Canada, but today is an especially great day to live in Canada, because Ultima Forever: Quest for the Avatar, the latest installment in the
FIFA 14 release date announced
FIFA 14 release date announced:
FIFA 14 coming to Xbox 360, PlayStation 3, and PC on September 27. Xbox One and PlayStation 4 versions will arrive later in 2013. FIFA 14 will be released in Europe
FIFA 14 coming to Xbox 360, PlayStation 3, and PC on September 27. Xbox One and PlayStation 4 versions will arrive later in 2013. FIFA 14 will be released in Europe
This Is Angry Tetris Sex
This Is Angry Tetris Sex:
Sometimes you want to go slow with your tetronimo stacking. Plan it out. Set aside an hour or two, light some candles, put on some inspiring classical Russian music
Sometimes you want to go slow with your tetronimo stacking. Plan it out. Set aside an hour or two, light some candles, put on some inspiring classical Russian music
Valve Has Crowdsourced Banning Cheaters In Counter-Strike
Valve Has Crowdsourced Banning Cheaters In Counter-Strike:
You might want to think twice before cheating in front of, if not being a jerk to fellow Counter-Strike: Global Offensive players now. For all you know, they might be
You might want to think twice before cheating in front of, if not being a jerk to fellow Counter-Strike: Global Offensive players now. For all you know, they might be
Square Enix of America CEO departs
Square Enix of America CEO departs:
Headed to retailer Amazon, but on good terms
Headed to retailer Amazon, but on good terms
DeNA and Hasbro announce two new games based on G.I. JOE and Dungeons Dragons
DeNA and Hasbro announce two new games based on G.I. JOE and Dungeons Dragons:
When TRANSFORMERS: LEGENDS, the addictive card battling take on the successful franchise was released earlier this year, it was clear that developer DeNA
When TRANSFORMERS: LEGENDS, the addictive card battling take on the successful franchise was released earlier this year, it was clear that developer DeNA
GameStop sales slide 6.8%
GameStop sales slide 6.8%:
Retailer blames late stage of console cycle for shortfall, sees 30% dip in new hardware sales
Retailer blames late stage of console cycle for shortfall, sees 30% dip in new hardware sales
Yahoo acquires PlayerScale
Yahoo acquires PlayerScale:
Yahoo looks to build new gaming experiences with PlayerScale's service
Yahoo looks to build new gaming experiences with PlayerScale's service
Here's how much 'whales' spent so far this year
Here's how much 'whales' spent so far this year:
The top 1 percent of people spending money on in-app purchases in mobile and web games account for around 33 percent of total spending, according to a new report.
The top 1 percent of people spending money on in-app purchases in mobile and web games account for around 33 percent of total spending, according to a new report.
General: Dawngate Beta Key Giveaway at RTSGuru.com!
General: Dawngate Beta Key Giveaway at RTSGuru.com!:
RTSGuru.com has been given a 1500-use beta key for the upcoming MOBA Dawngate, whose closed beta begins this weekend. Head to RTSGuru.com and grab one, quick!
RTSGuru.com has been given a 1500-use beta key for the upcoming MOBA Dawngate, whose closed beta begins this weekend. Head to RTSGuru.com and grab one, quick!
Ace Attorney Trilogy HD mobile release bumps up to next week
Ace Attorney Trilogy HD mobile release bumps up to next week:
Capcom announced today that Phoenix Wright: Ace Attorney Trilogy HD for iOS is releasing much sooner than expected —...
Capcom announced today that Phoenix Wright: Ace Attorney Trilogy HD for iOS is releasing much sooner than expected —...
Unity announces support for open-source platform Tizen
Unity announces support for open-source platform Tizen:
On the heels of YoYo Games' announcement that it would be bringing GameMaker to Tizen, Unity Technologies has announced it, too, is developing a
On the heels of YoYo Games' announcement that it would be bringing GameMaker to Tizen, Unity Technologies has announced it, too, is developing a
Indie Sarbakan snapped up by Adrenaline Amusements
Indie Sarbakan snapped up by Adrenaline Amusements:
Canadian developer will help company enter mobile gaming market
Canadian developer will help company enter mobile gaming market
MapleStory Releases Monster Life Mini-Game
MapleStory Releases Monster Life Mini-Game:
Nexon America's MMORPG MapleStory has just added a brand-new mini-game, Monster Life, offering alternate gameplay to players. Continue reading MapleStory
Nexon America's MMORPG MapleStory has just added a brand-new mini-game, Monster Life, offering alternate gameplay to players. Continue reading MapleStory
British mobile outfit Ustwo launches dedicated games studio
British mobile outfit Ustwo launches dedicated games studio:
British mobile app developer Ustwo, best known for Whale Trail, has launched a dedicated games studio headed up by a handful of notable industry figures. ...
British mobile app developer Ustwo, best known for Whale Trail, has launched a dedicated games studio headed up by a handful of notable industry figures. ...
Ecol Tactics Online: Browser Candy
Ecol Tactics Online: Browser Candy:
Ecol Browser is what we call an "in between game" for many reasons. We have played Ecol Tactics quite a bit recently and have some thoughts to share about how it fits in
Ecol Browser is what we call an "in between game" for many reasons. We have played Ecol Tactics quite a bit recently and have some thoughts to share about how it fits in
WildStar: Payment Model is a 'Hybrid' Model
WildStar: Payment Model is a 'Hybrid' Model:
In a new video interview with Jeremy Gaffney, he reveals that the WildStar payment model is not "unknown" and that it is a "hybrid model". You can check it out for
In a new video interview with Jeremy Gaffney, he reveals that the WildStar payment model is not "unknown" and that it is a "hybrid model". You can check it out for
Neverwinter: First State of the Game Letter Published
Neverwinter: First State of the Game Letter Published:
Andy Velasquez has published the first Neverwinter State of the Game letter on the official site. In the lengthy note, Velasquez talks about things the team has worked on
Andy Velasquez has published the first Neverwinter State of the Game letter on the official site. In the lengthy note, Velasquez talks about things the team has worked on
Neverwinter Days: The great economic collapse of 2013
Neverwinter Days: The great economic collapse of 2013:
Filed under: Betas, Fantasy, Bugs, Economy, Opinion, Free-to-Play, Neverwinter, Neverwinter Days So funny story: In planning out in advance what I
Filed under: Betas, Fantasy, Bugs, Economy, Opinion, Free-to-Play, Neverwinter, Neverwinter Days So funny story: In planning out in advance what I
Final Fantasy XIV's relaunch set for August 27th
Final Fantasy XIV's relaunch set for August 27th:
Filed under: Betas, Fantasy, Trailers, Video, News Items, Final Fantasy XIV Square Enix has announced today that Final Fantasy XIV: A Realm Reborn is set for release on
Filed under: Betas, Fantasy, Trailers, Video, News Items, Final Fantasy XIV Square Enix has announced today that Final Fantasy XIV: A Realm Reborn is set for release on
Hyper Breaker Turbo Review
Hyper Breaker Turbo Review:
Gamezebo Rating: Hyper Breaker Turbo is one of the most exciting brick-breaking arcade games out there. Actually, that sentence sounds a bit bland. This game
Gamezebo Rating: Hyper Breaker Turbo is one of the most exciting brick-breaking arcade games out there. Actually, that sentence sounds a bit bland. This game
Best Park In the Universe - Regular Show Review
Best Park In the Universe - Regular Show Review:
Gamezebo Rating: It often seems like Cartoon Network’s Regular Show can do no wrong. Whether it’s in the episodes themselves, the spin-off mobile
Gamezebo Rating: It often seems like Cartoon Network’s Regular Show can do no wrong. Whether it’s in the episodes themselves, the spin-off mobile
Greedy Grub Review
Greedy Grub Review:
Gamezebo Rating: You’ve heard of the Very Hungry Caterpillar, but have you ever met Greedy Grub? Both insects are capable of eating half the world for their personal
Gamezebo Rating: You’ve heard of the Very Hungry Caterpillar, but have you ever met Greedy Grub? Both insects are capable of eating half the world for their personal
Jawfish Poker review
Jawfish Poker review:
Jawfish Poker is an iOS release from Jawfish Games. It’s available now as a free download from the App Store and carries additional in-app purchases. There are a
Jawfish Poker is an iOS release from Jawfish Games. It’s available now as a free download from the App Store and carries additional in-app purchases. There are a
Play Defiance for Free on This Weekend | Ten Ton Hammer
Play Defiance for Free on This Weekend | Ten Ton Hammer:
Join Defiance this weekend for a show marathon and rerun Episode Missions with a free trial from Steam.
Join Defiance this weekend for a show marathon and rerun Episode Missions with a free trial from Steam.
Ragnarok Online 2 releases in Europe
Ragnarok Online 2 releases in Europe:
Filed under: Fantasy, Launches, Free-to-Play, Promotions Ragnarok Online 2: Legend of the Second has been given the keys to Europe, as Gravity Europe
Filed under: Fantasy, Launches, Free-to-Play, Promotions Ragnarok Online 2: Legend of the Second has been given the keys to Europe, as Gravity Europe
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