Friday, May 31, 2013

GamePop console priced at $129

GamePop console priced at $129:
Blustacks' Android console will be more expensive than Ouya and GameStick

Mobile is eating the World

Mobile is eating the World:


Korean News and Beta Test Announcements

  • Actoz Soft MMORPG “TIR Online” start formal service on May 30.
  • Mgame 2013 1Q sales: 8,790,000,000won, operating income: -880,000,000won, net income: -1,150,000,000 won.
  • Dragonfly 2013 1Q sales: 6,000,000,000won, operating income: 8,100,000,000won, net income: 2,200,000,000 won.

Tools for transitioning from Flash to HTML5

Tools for transitioning from Flash to HTML5:
HTML5 continues to gain momentum, but what do you do if your pipeline and skills are centered on Flash? Here's a quick and helpful list of tools you can transition to. ...

Localisation team Synthesis opens recording studios in Brasil

Localisation team Synthesis opens recording studios in Brasil:
Company responsible for CoD, Skyrim, Dishonored localisation moves to Latin America

Activision not planning Skylanders movie or TV show

Activision not planning Skylanders movie or TV show:
Publisher says the "the game is the entertainment," so there is no need right now for further media extensions of the brand. Activision has no plans to spin its

Take-Two: MMOs don't work in the US

Take-Two: MMOs don't work in the US:
Strauss Zelnick says MMOs are generally unprofitable in US; "A couple of our competitors have found out that through very, very expensive lessons." Grand

Take-Two doesn't need next-gen to succeed

Take-Two doesn't need next-gen to succeed:
Strauss Zelnick on hardware agnosticism, day-and-date tablet releases of AAA titles, used game fees, and second-screen skepticism

Dragon’s Prophet Soars Into Open Beta | Ten Ton Hammer

Dragon’s Prophet Soars Into Open Beta | Ten Ton Hammer:
Mount your dragons and take to the skiy. Dragon’s Prophet launches into open beta in North America and Europe today.

Future games must have multiple protagonists, says GTA parent publisher

Future games must have multiple protagonists, says GTA parent publisher:
[UPDATE] Take-Two says going forward, games must deliver innovation to succeed; "It's going to be very, very difficult for our competitors to do this." [ Watch Video ]

Glu Mobile partners with Skillz to bring real-money betting in U.S. mobile games

Glu Mobile partners with Skillz to bring real-money betting in U.S. mobile games:
Glu Mobile, the freemium developer behind such popular gaming franchises as Gun Bros. and Frontline Commando, has announced a partnership today with Skillz to

Battlestone Review

Battlestone Review:
Pros: Excellent graphics and tight controls. Nice variety of heroes to give multiple play style options. Easy to pick up and get right to the action.

Battlestone review

Battlestone review:
Battlestone is an iOS and Android release from Zynga. It’s available now as a free download from the Apple App Store and Google Play and carries additional in-app purchases. Battlestone is Zynga’s first

A Sports Game Metal Gear Fans Should Keep An Eye On

A Sports Game Metal Gear Fans Should Keep An Eye On:
This brief, teasing video is for Konami's upcoming Pro Evolution Soccer 2014. It's a bigger deal than this clip is making it out to be, though, as it's going to be the very first

Infinite Crisis Joins the Competitive eSports World of Major League Gaming | Ten Ton Hammer

Infinite Crisis Joins the Competitive eSports World of Major League Gaming | Ten Ton Hammer:
Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment and Turbine partner with Major League gaming to bring Infinite Crisis to the competitive eSports scene.

Neverwinter: An Astral Diamond in the Rough

Neverwinter: An Astral Diamond in the Rough:
Neverwinter is one of the first blockbuster titles to arrive in 2013. With over a month of game time, we are ready to present our official review. See what you think before

A MicroVolts Ninja Update Battles Pirates

A MicroVolts Ninja Update Battles Pirates:
Rock Hippo announced today the launch of its latest update - Pirates vs Ninjas - for their popular free-to-play cartoon-style third-person shooter, MicroVolts. Ninjas are

The Aurora World Reveals New Dungeon

The Aurora World Reveals New Dungeon:
GBE Games today revealed its all-new dungeon for its popular fantasy MMORPG, The Aurora World. Starting today, players will face a new challenge to conquer the

UNO & Friends: Fast Fun for Everyone

UNO & Friends: Fast Fun for Everyone:
UNO, the world's most beloved card game, introduces a brand-new free social experience! Playing UNO with friends, family, and the millions of fans worldwide

The Phoenix Wright HD Trilogy Is Finally Out On iOS Today

The Phoenix Wright HD Trilogy Is Finally Out On iOS Today:
After several delays, the HD remake of the planet's best lawyer simulator is finally live on iOS. You can get the first three Phoenix Wright games on iPhone and iPad right

Snail confirms Age of Wushu dev layoffs

Snail confirms Age of Wushu dev layoffs:
Filed under: Fantasy, MMO Industry, News Items, Free-to-Play, Age of Wushu Earlier this morning Massively received multiple tips regarding layoffs at Age of Wushu

Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic Returns To Sell You An iPad

Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic Returns To Sell You An iPad:
It's the 10th anniversary of one of the greatest Star Wars video games ever made, and BioWare has teamed up with Aspyr Media to bring Knights of the Old Republic

Social Point’s AndrĂ©s Bou on Dragon City’s success on mobile, sticking with the Facebook platform and plans for 2013

Social Point’s AndrĂ©s Bou on Dragon City’s success on mobile, sticking with the Facebook platform and plans for 2013:
Today’s Q&A is with Barcelona-based mobile-social game developer Social Point. Inside Mobile Apps: Could you talk about the importance of nailing cross-platform

Arkalis Interactive discusses Stargate SG-1: Unleashed for iOS and Android

Arkalis Interactive discusses Stargate SG-1: Unleashed for iOS and Android:
As one the longest running sci-fi series of all time, Stargate has certainly earned its place the hearts and minds of many, many fans. And these fans have an insatiable

Unraveling the puzzle of analytics

Unraveling the puzzle of analytics:
You know you need analytics -- but how do you handle implementing them? What about understanding what you get back? This comprehensive introduction will bring

Condor: ZERO - New Wuxia MMO Announced

Condor: ZERO - New Wuxia MMO Announced:
Another epic Wuxia MMO is coming! Perfect World has officially announced its first self-developed non-target action MMORPG Condor: ZERO. Continue reading Condor:

Asiasoft to release PSO 2 and DC Universe Online in Southeast Asia

Asiasoft to release PSO 2 and DC Universe Online in Southeast Asia:
Asian publisher to publish both MMORPGs this year; no specific date given as of yet. Online game publishers Asiasoft has announced that it will be expanding its line-

Surge in Japanese mobile game publishers spells good news for Metaps

Surge in Japanese mobile game publishers spells good news for Metaps:
Android monetization platform Metaps says that a surge in the number of Japanese game publishers choosing to release mobile games over the more traditional browser games has seen its business

Korean MOBA Title Core Masters Announced for Japan

Korean MOBA Title Core Masters Announced for Japan:
The popular Korean MOBA Core Masters recently announced its first overseas server, Korean studio Soft Big Bang announced that Core Masters will come to Japan under

There Is Nowhere To Hide When World War Z Goes Mobile

There Is Nowhere To Hide When World War Z Goes Mobile:
One minute you're relaxing in an upscale coffee shop in the heart of the big city, the next you're in the back of a moving truck, holding on for dear life as a sea of hungry

AppData Analytics Service Introduces iOS Revenue Estimates

AppData Analytics Service Introduces iOS Revenue Estimates:
Application analytics provider AppData announced the launch of its proprietary iOS application and developer revenue estimates. Metrics are provided by week,