How iPads are revolutionising social games:
"Rule-breaking is creative," Alistair Aitcheson says in his presentation to the audience at GameHorizon. "Laughter trumps fairness." It's this theory of schadenfreude he has come to the conference to discuss: how pitting us against each other can strengthen friendships, and bring players of games closer.
Monday, June 10, 2013
Blog: The state of HTML5 in mid-2013
Blog: The state of HTML5 in mid-2013:
It was in style, then it was out -- but is it now heading back to prominence? HTML5 developer Przemyslaw Szczepaniak thinks so, and he details the state of the language
It was in style, then it was out -- but is it now heading back to prominence? HTML5 developer Przemyslaw Szczepaniak thinks so, and he details the state of the language
Mutants: Genetic Gladiators Preview
Mutants: Genetic Gladiators Preview:
Don’t you ever wish you could just take all your favorite aspects from different character genres like robots, zombies, and vampires, and blend them all together into one enormous fusion of awesome? Well you’re in luck, because now you’ll have the chance with an upcoming Facebook game called Mutants: Genetic Gladiators.
Don’t you ever wish you could just take all your favorite aspects from different character genres like robots, zombies, and vampires, and blend them all together into one enormous fusion of awesome? Well you’re in luck, because now you’ll have the chance with an upcoming Facebook game called Mutants: Genetic Gladiators.
Korean News and Beta Test Announcements
- Eyasoft RPG “Dungeon Hero” holds OBT on June 17.
- Mvert FPS “Peta City” ends VIP test, starts OBT on June 12.
Why Quadropus Rampage is Free-to-Play
Why Quadropus Rampage is Free-to-Play:
Upon the launch of Quadropus Rampage, we are getting the occasional disappointed player who doesn't like that we went from a pay-up-front model to a free-to-play model
Upon the launch of Quadropus Rampage, we are getting the occasional disappointed player who doesn't like that we went from a pay-up-front model to a free-to-play model
Designing tournaments for a massively multiplayer strategy game
Designing tournaments for a massively multiplayer strategy game:
Players demand tournaments, writes Illyriad ops director Kevin Hassall, and in this post he shares how the team has so far put them on -- and what they've learned from
Players demand tournaments, writes Illyriad ops director Kevin Hassall, and in this post he shares how the team has so far put them on -- and what they've learned from
Derek Smart teases new Line of Defense E3 preview
Derek Smart teases new Line of Defense E3 preview:
Filed under: Betas, Sci-Fi, Galleries, Screenshots, New Titles, Previews We haven't heard much out of the Line of Defense camp lately, but 3000AD's Derek
Filed under: Betas, Sci-Fi, Galleries, Screenshots, New Titles, Previews We haven't heard much out of the Line of Defense camp lately, but 3000AD's Derek
Bees and Pollen: What Games Can Learn From Social Insects
Bees and Pollen: What Games Can Learn From Social Insects:
(Image from Alan Avidan, Bees and Pollen, showing LIft delivered by Bees and Pollen compared to competitors) [Editor's Note: This story was a recap of an interview
(Image from Alan Avidan, Bees and Pollen, showing LIft delivered by Bees and Pollen compared to competitors) [Editor's Note: This story was a recap of an interview
Monkey Island Creator's New Pirate Adventure Is A Puzzle Masterpiece
Monkey Island Creator's New Pirate Adventure Is A Puzzle Masterpiece:
Scurvy Scallywags in The Voyage to Discover the Ultimate Sea Shanty is a one part match-three puzzles, one part silly pirate role-playing game, and maybe a
Scurvy Scallywags in The Voyage to Discover the Ultimate Sea Shanty is a one part match-three puzzles, one part silly pirate role-playing game, and maybe a
Win Back Your Kingdom - Kingz Online First Test Overview
Win Back Your Kingdom - Kingz Online First Test Overview:
Kingz Online, in which players need to cultivate their ability and try to win back their lands. Developed and published by Logiworks in Korea, Kingz Online's first
Kingz Online, in which players need to cultivate their ability and try to win back their lands. Developed and published by Logiworks in Korea, Kingz Online's first
Queen's Blade Mobile Game is Available In Google Play
Queen's Blade Mobile Game is Available In Google Play:
The mobile game of the official Queen's Blade, as known as Scarlet Blade, has been available in South Korea. Besides, the download link for both Google Play and
The mobile game of the official Queen's Blade, as known as Scarlet Blade, has been available in South Korea. Besides, the download link for both Google Play and
GamePop microconsole will run both Android and iOS games
GamePop microconsole will run both Android and iOS games:
BlueStacks' subscription-based GamePop microconsole will run Android games. That much we knew already. However, with its LookingGlass emulation software, the
BlueStacks' subscription-based GamePop microconsole will run Android games. That much we knew already. However, with its LookingGlass emulation software, the
Top Five Android Games Weekly
Top Five Android Games Weekly:
This week is pretty a big week for Android Games: Minecraft: Pocket Edition finally gets 0.7.0 Update, while Square Enix launches Final Fantasy IV on Google Play. Besides,
This week is pretty a big week for Android Games: Minecraft: Pocket Edition finally gets 0.7.0 Update, while Square Enix launches Final Fantasy IV on Google Play. Besides,
Supercell, GungHo target mobile dominance with cross-promotions
Supercell, GungHo target mobile dominance with cross-promotions:
At last count, Clash of Clans studio Supercell is raking in $2.4 million daily, while GungHo's Puzzle & Dragons pulls in at least $2.5 million every day for the
At last count, Clash of Clans studio Supercell is raking in $2.4 million daily, while GungHo's Puzzle & Dragons pulls in at least $2.5 million every day for the
Legend of the Condor Heroes: Zero: New Features Briefed for Action
Legend of the Condor Heroes: Zero: New Features Briefed for Action:
Perfect World China previewed the final set of features a couple of days back for Legend of the Condor Heroes: Zero, and there are some elements of change which certainly
Perfect World China previewed the final set of features a couple of days back for Legend of the Condor Heroes: Zero, and there are some elements of change which certainly
Join Firefall for the Final Beta Weekend
Join Firefall for the Final Beta Weekend:
Red 5 Studio is inviting you to join thousands of other players to explore New Eden and take the fight to the Chosen in this final Firefall Beta Weekend before the game
Red 5 Studio is inviting you to join thousands of other players to explore New Eden and take the fight to the Chosen in this final Firefall Beta Weekend before the game
Episode 2 Update Coming to Phantasy Star Online 2 Next Month
Episode 2 Update Coming to Phantasy Star Online 2 Next Month:
SEGA has revealed some information about the next expansion coming to Phantasy Star Online 2, which is known as Episode 2 to be launched July 17th, 2013. It will bring a
SEGA has revealed some information about the next expansion coming to Phantasy Star Online 2, which is known as Episode 2 to be launched July 17th, 2013. It will bring a
The Mog Log: Summing up Final Fantasy XIV beta phase 1 and 2
The Mog Log: Summing up Final Fantasy XIV beta phase 1 and 2:
Filed under: Betas, Fantasy, Game Mechanics, Lore, Opinion, Consoles, Final Fantasy XIV, The Mog Log, Subscription Whenever I try to summarize what it is I find
Filed under: Betas, Fantasy, Game Mechanics, Lore, Opinion, Consoles, Final Fantasy XIV, The Mog Log, Subscription Whenever I try to summarize what it is I find
Luke Schneider of RadianGames makes great mobile games but they haven’t been available on Android.
Luke Schneider of RadianGames makes great mobile games but they haven’t been available on Android.:
Luke Schneider of RadianGames makes great mobile games but they haven’t been available on Android. Until now. Schneider’s bringing his excellent Tetris-alike Slydristo
Luke Schneider of RadianGames makes great mobile games but they haven’t been available on Android. Until now. Schneider’s bringing his excellent Tetris-alike Slydristo
'Project MOJO' is the latest Android-based game console
'Project MOJO' is the latest Android-based game console:
Peripheral manufacturer Mad Catz is gearing up to enter the microconsole market with the unveiling of "Project MOJO," an Android-based device to be showcased
Peripheral manufacturer Mad Catz is gearing up to enter the microconsole market with the unveiling of "Project MOJO," an Android-based device to be showcased
Petroglyph to shut down Battle for Graxia just two months after launch
Petroglyph to shut down Battle for Graxia just two months after launch:
Filed under: Fantasy, Business Models, Launches, MMO Industry, PvP, News Items, Free-to-Play, Casual, Dev Diaries, MOBA, Sunsets Due in part to the colossal
Filed under: Fantasy, Business Models, Launches, MMO Industry, PvP, News Items, Free-to-Play, Casual, Dev Diaries, MOBA, Sunsets Due in part to the colossal
Tekken Revolution a free-to-play PlayStation 3 exclusive
Tekken Revolution a free-to-play PlayStation 3 exclusive:
Will launch on June 11 with an initial roster of eight characters. Namco Bandai has unveiled Tekken Revolution for the PlayStation 3. Unveiled via GameSpot's E3
Will launch on June 11 with an initial roster of eight characters. Namco Bandai has unveiled Tekken Revolution for the PlayStation 3. Unveiled via GameSpot's E3
Some Assembly Required: Three games that need player-generated content
Some Assembly Required: Three games that need player-generated content:
Filed under: Fantasy, Historical, Sci-Fi, Super-hero, Game Mechanics, MMO Industry, PvE, Opinion, Star Wars Galaxies, DC Universe Online, Star Wars: The Old
Filed under: Fantasy, Historical, Sci-Fi, Super-hero, Game Mechanics, MMO Industry, PvE, Opinion, Star Wars Galaxies, DC Universe Online, Star Wars: The Old
Four Games Bringing League of Legends' Gameplay to Mobile
Four Games Bringing League of Legends' Gameplay to Mobile:
If you're reading this article, we assume you know what a Multiplayer Online Battle Arena game is. If you don't, MOBA is a game genre, based on the acronym Multiplayer
If you're reading this article, we assume you know what a Multiplayer Online Battle Arena game is. If you don't, MOBA is a game genre, based on the acronym Multiplayer
Guild Wars 2 launches authorized shoutcaster program
Guild Wars 2 launches authorized shoutcaster program:
Filed under: Fantasy, News Items, Guild Wars 2, MMORPG, Buy-to-Play According to ArenaNet, the introduction of Custom Arenas and Spectator Mode to Guild Wars 2
Filed under: Fantasy, News Items, Guild Wars 2, MMORPG, Buy-to-Play According to ArenaNet, the introduction of Custom Arenas and Spectator Mode to Guild Wars 2
Yulgang Online Heading for Europe
Yulgang Online Heading for Europe:
Yesterday we just reported that Yulgang 2's first English server announced at Southeast Asia. Today the news goes with its classical prequel Yulgang Online coming to
Yesterday we just reported that Yulgang 2's first English server announced at Southeast Asia. Today the news goes with its classical prequel Yulgang Online coming to
Eudemons Online: Get Ready For A Brand New Expansion
Eudemons Online: Get Ready For A Brand New Expansion:
Following Eudemons Online's 7th Anniversary, TQ Digital will present a brand-new expansion, Dawn of Romance, which will bring the breath of love and romance to
Following Eudemons Online's 7th Anniversary, TQ Digital will present a brand-new expansion, Dawn of Romance, which will bring the breath of love and romance to
Blog: 8 predictions for the future of video games
Blog: 8 predictions for the future of video games:
Figuring out the now is hard enough, but what about the future? These predictions may range from cultural to business and design-oriented, but they're all worth a think.
Figuring out the now is hard enough, but what about the future? These predictions may range from cultural to business and design-oriented, but they're all worth a think.
Game Development Dream Team Announced ChronoBlade for Android
Game Development Dream Team Announced ChronoBlade for Android:
Dave Jones, one of the creators of Grand Theft Auto, Tony Harman, former president of Realtime Worlds, and Stieg Hedlund, the designer of legendary dungeon-crawler
Dave Jones, one of the creators of Grand Theft Auto, Tony Harman, former president of Realtime Worlds, and Stieg Hedlund, the designer of legendary dungeon-crawler
Betawatch: June 1 - 7, 2013
Betawatch: June 1 - 7, 2013:
Filed under: Betas, MMO Industry, News Items, Betawatch, Miscellaneous If you've been waiting for Marvel Heroes or Arcane Saga to launch, the wait is over for both.
Filed under: Betas, MMO Industry, News Items, Betawatch, Miscellaneous If you've been waiting for Marvel Heroes or Arcane Saga to launch, the wait is over for both.
Why you can't trade items in MMOs anymore
Why you can't trade items in MMOs anymore:
Today's online games restrict trades much more than their forebears, argues PhD student and game researcher Isaac Knowles, who shares why developers now
Today's online games restrict trades much more than their forebears, argues PhD student and game researcher Isaac Knowles, who shares why developers now
Ran Online gets publishing deal for Europe
Ran Online gets publishing deal for Europe:
Filed under: Fantasy, MMO Industry, New Titles, Free-to-Play, Legal Why should you care about Ran Online? For starters, it's a rare MMO that's set in the modern era,
Filed under: Fantasy, MMO Industry, New Titles, Free-to-Play, Legal Why should you care about Ran Online? For starters, it's a rare MMO that's set in the modern era,
New design director for The Awesome Game Studio
New design director for The Awesome Game Studio:
Troy Dunniway will also sit on the board for Indian developer
Troy Dunniway will also sit on the board for Indian developer
NPD: $3.5 billion spent on games in US during Q1
NPD: $3.5 billion spent on games in US during Q1:
Research group reports total industry sales in region for January-March period flat year-over-year; full-game downloads and DLC sales up 25 percent. A new study from
Research group reports total industry sales in region for January-March period flat year-over-year; full-game downloads and DLC sales up 25 percent. A new study from
Monster Hunter Online(CN) Enters Closed Beta on June 28
Monster Hunter Online(CN) Enters Closed Beta on June 28:
Tencent Games has announced today that Monster Hunter Online(CN) will enter closed beta on June 28, 2013. The closed beta will go through a week. Continue reading
Tencent Games has announced today that Monster Hunter Online(CN) will enter closed beta on June 28, 2013. The closed beta will go through a week. Continue reading
Ragnarok Online celebrates 10 years with content update 14.2
Ragnarok Online celebrates 10 years with content update 14.2:
Filed under: Fantasy, MMO Industry, Patches, Free-to-Play, Anniversaries To help celebrate 10 years as an MMO, Ragnarok Online is breaking out with a new
Filed under: Fantasy, MMO Industry, Patches, Free-to-Play, Anniversaries To help celebrate 10 years as an MMO, Ragnarok Online is breaking out with a new
World of Tanks Builds an Army 60 Million Strong | Ten Ton Hammer
World of Tanks Builds an Army 60 Million Strong | Ten Ton Hammer:
Wargaming’s flagship title continues to build momentum as more than 60 million players register to join the fight in World of Tanks.
Wargaming’s flagship title continues to build momentum as more than 60 million players register to join the fight in World of Tanks.
CCP: Dust 514 is driving PS3 sales
CCP: Dust 514 is driving PS3 sales:
Thor Gunnarsson on the success of the EVE Online spin-off
Thor Gunnarsson on the success of the EVE Online spin-off
Yulgang 2 Announced First English Server in Southeast Asia
Yulgang 2 Announced First English Server in Southeast Asia:
Korean media has announced the first English server for Yulgang 2, the game will be published by Cubinet in Southeast Asia zone. The countries involved include
Korean media has announced the first English server for Yulgang 2, the game will be published by Cubinet in Southeast Asia zone. The countries involved include
Scurvy Scallywags Review
Scurvy Scallywags Review:
Veteran swashbuckler Ron Gilbert knows a thing or two about pirates. He created the classic PC game The Secret of Monkey Island as well as its successor, LeChuck's
Veteran swashbuckler Ron Gilbert knows a thing or two about pirates. He created the classic PC game The Secret of Monkey Island as well as its successor, LeChuck's
HEX Kickstarter finishes strong
HEX Kickstarter finishes strong:
Filed under: Fantasy, News Items, Free-to-Play, Trading Card Games, Crowdfunding HEX: Shards of Fate is a trading card game and MMO hybrid created by Cryptozoic, the
Filed under: Fantasy, News Items, Free-to-Play, Trading Card Games, Crowdfunding HEX: Shards of Fate is a trading card game and MMO hybrid created by Cryptozoic, the
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