Gamestick ship-date delayed until August:
Android micro-console pushed back for UI refinements
Wednesday, June 19, 2013
Cabal II Launches The Final Battle Update
Cabal II Launches The Final Battle Update:
ESTsoft recently launches the latest major content update for Cabal II:The Neoforce Era -- The Final Battle. New map, new dungeons, new gears, new
ESTsoft recently launches the latest major content update for Cabal II:The Neoforce Era -- The Final Battle. New map, new dungeons, new gears, new
Why Gaming Is Still A Great Bet For Investors
Why Gaming Is Still A Great Bet For Investors
TechCrunch writer Kim-Mai Cutler and Benchmark Capital general partner Mitch Lasky recently wrote two insightful pieces on venture investment in games (here and here) – both expressing some degree of skepticism of venture capital models for funding game startups. I agree venture funding is not for every game startup, and certainly not every game startup makes for a great venture investment. However, I would argue the case for venture funding for games is today stronger than ever.
TechCrunch writer Kim-Mai Cutler and Benchmark Capital general partner Mitch Lasky recently wrote two insightful pieces on venture investment in games (here and here) – both expressing some degree of skepticism of venture capital models for funding game startups. I agree venture funding is not for every game startup, and certainly not every game startup makes for a great venture investment. However, I would argue the case for venture funding for games is today stronger than ever.
Nvidia to license graphics tech portfolio
Nvidia to license graphics tech portfolio:
New strategy a response to huge changes in IT industries
New strategy a response to huge changes in IT industries
Film director de Rakoff joins Jagex team
Film director de Rakoff joins Jagex team:
From Danny Dyer to Transformers Universe
From Danny Dyer to Transformers Universe
Age of Wulin Closed Beta Test Is Now Live
Age of Wulin Closed Beta Test Is Now Live:
As Age of Wushu highly welcomed by NA players, Webzen Dublin Ltd has announced the Closed Beta tests for the long awaited free-to-play Kung-Fu
As Age of Wushu highly welcomed by NA players, Webzen Dublin Ltd has announced the Closed Beta tests for the long awaited free-to-play Kung-Fu
Gamevil pledges $130m for global expansion
Gamevil pledges $130m for global expansion:
Talent acquisitions a core part of Korean publisher's future strategy
Talent acquisitions a core part of Korean publisher's future strategy
Korean News and Beta Test Announcements
- N Dolphin Soft AOS MMORPG “Eclipse War” starts official service on June 26.
- Gala Lag “Masquerade” started Japan service on June 18.
- Neowiz Games baseball game “Baseball God Fantasy” starts official service via Pmang.
- Black Stone web game “Samguk Hero War League” holds CBT from June 18 to 24.
'Next-gen' isn't just a new console: Emerging trends from E3 2013
'Next-gen' isn't just a new console: Emerging trends from E3 2013:
While everyone else was focused on the Microsoft-Sony horse race, editor Patrick Miller was paying attention to the Oculus Rift, eSports, and a collection of creator-
While everyone else was focused on the Microsoft-Sony horse race, editor Patrick Miller was paying attention to the Oculus Rift, eSports, and a collection of creator-
Seal Online: Blades of Destiny Relaunches
Seal Online: Blades of Destiny Relaunches:
Online PC and mobile games publisher, Playwith Interactive, has announced the newly re-launched Seal Online: Blades of Destiny, an anime inspired free to play
Online PC and mobile games publisher, Playwith Interactive, has announced the newly re-launched Seal Online: Blades of Destiny, an anime inspired free to play
Black Gold E3 New CGI Trailer and Demo Detail
Black Gold E3 New CGI Trailer and Demo Detail:
The game conference E3 has come to the end, from the expo players are able to find out more interesting games and highlights. Snail Games is one of the
The game conference E3 has come to the end, from the expo players are able to find out more interesting games and highlights. Snail Games is one of the
Black Desert Online closed beta slapped with delay
Black Desert Online closed beta slapped with delay:
Filed under: Betas, Fantasy, New Titles, PvP, PvE MMO players eagerly awaiting a taste of Black Desert Online will be waiting just a bit longer than expected;
Filed under: Betas, Fantasy, New Titles, PvP, PvE MMO players eagerly awaiting a taste of Black Desert Online will be waiting just a bit longer than expected;
EU EverQuest II launching with ProSiebenSat.1 'on or around June 20'
EU EverQuest II launching with ProSiebenSat.1 'on or around June 20':
Filed under: Fantasy, EverQuest II, MMO Industry, News Items, Free-to-Play SOE will be transferring it's EU EverQuest II services to ProSiebenSat.1 "on or around
Filed under: Fantasy, EverQuest II, MMO Industry, News Items, Free-to-Play SOE will be transferring it's EU EverQuest II services to ProSiebenSat.1 "on or around
RIFT adds warfront modes on a daddy's day off
RIFT adds warfront modes on a daddy's day off:
Filed under: Fantasy, Patches, PvP, Free-to-Play, RIFT While most fathers were enjoying brand-new ties and meals out on the town this past Sunday, RIFT Lead
Filed under: Fantasy, Patches, PvP, Free-to-Play, RIFT While most fathers were enjoying brand-new ties and meals out on the town this past Sunday, RIFT Lead
Nintendo: "It is not an easy task to regain trust"
Nintendo: "It is not an easy task to regain trust":
Satoru Iwata says it is "critical" that Nintendo releases only "incredibly high-quality products" after rise of less expensive smartphone games. Rushing
Satoru Iwata says it is "critical" that Nintendo releases only "incredibly high-quality products" after rise of less expensive smartphone games. Rushing
Sony Actually Has A Very Different Future In Mind For PlayStation 4
Sony Actually Has A Very Different Future In Mind For PlayStation 4:
Sony's successful, if counter-intuitive next-gen message for the PlayStation 4 at last week's E3 is that things won't change. No disc DRM changes. No new
Sony's successful, if counter-intuitive next-gen message for the PlayStation 4 at last week's E3 is that things won't change. No disc DRM changes. No new
Crytek shows off The Collectibles for iOS
Crytek shows off The Collectibles for iOS:
Crytek's second iOS game shown at WWDC
Crytek's second iOS game shown at WWDC
Man of Steel Review
Man of Steel Review:
Superman just can't seem to catch a break. First his planet blows up, taking his parents - and his entire society and culture - along with it, and now his new
Superman just can't seem to catch a break. First his planet blows up, taking his parents - and his entire society and culture - along with it, and now his new
Shadowrun Returns Slips From The Shadows July 25
Shadowrun Returns Slips From The Shadows July 25:
A shadowrun rarely goes exactly according to plan. Originally planned for release this month, Harebrained Schemes' Kickstarter-backed Shadowrun
A shadowrun rarely goes exactly according to plan. Originally planned for release this month, Harebrained Schemes' Kickstarter-backed Shadowrun
City of Steam dev journal discusses game events
City of Steam dev journal discusses game events:
Filed under: Betas, Fantasy, New Titles, PvP, News Items, PvE, Free-to-Play, Dungeons, City of Steam, Steampunk With a name meaning the center, you'd
Filed under: Betas, Fantasy, New Titles, PvP, News Items, PvE, Free-to-Play, Dungeons, City of Steam, Steampunk With a name meaning the center, you'd
Exclusive: Mabinogi trailer teases new saga in Iria
Exclusive: Mabinogi trailer teases new saga in Iria:
Filed under: Fantasy, Trailers, Video, Patches, News Items, Free-to-Play, Mabinogi A new story is unfolding in the land of Iria in the fantasy free-to-play
Filed under: Fantasy, Trailers, Video, Patches, News Items, Free-to-Play, Mabinogi A new story is unfolding in the land of Iria in the fantasy free-to-play
War Thunder: Twitch Functionality Added
War Thunder: Twitch Functionality Added:
Gaijin Entertainment has announced that War Thunder will allow players to utilize Twitch.tv streaming abilities directly from within the client.
Gaijin Entertainment has announced that War Thunder will allow players to utilize Twitch.tv streaming abilities directly from within the client.
Nintendo tests free-to-play waters with Steel Diver
Nintendo tests free-to-play waters with Steel Diver:
3DS launch title Steel Diver is reincarnating with a new free-to-play entry, Nintendo's Shigeru Miyamoto confirms in a new interview. ...
3DS launch title Steel Diver is reincarnating with a new free-to-play entry, Nintendo's Shigeru Miyamoto confirms in a new interview. ...
Final Fantasy XIV: A Realm Reborn: Catching Up with FFXIV at E3 2013
Final Fantasy XIV: A Realm Reborn: Catching Up with FFXIV at E3 2013:
With Final Fantasy XIV: A Realm Reborn set to launch in just over two months, we caught up with game director Naoki Yosihda at this year's E3 to find out how
With Final Fantasy XIV: A Realm Reborn set to launch in just over two months, we caught up with game director Naoki Yosihda at this year's E3 to find out how
Activision ups licensing partnerships to 150
Activision ups licensing partnerships to 150:
More than doubled its portfolio in the past year
More than doubled its portfolio in the past year
Shaiya: Iron Invasion Content Update Deployed
Shaiya: Iron Invasion Content Update Deployed:
Aeria Games has announced that the latest update to Shaiya has been deployed. Called the "Iron Invasion", the new content will pit players against
Aeria Games has announced that the latest update to Shaiya has been deployed. Called the "Iron Invasion", the new content will pit players against
Elder Scrolls Online: ESO at E3 2013
Elder Scrolls Online: ESO at E3 2013:
Elder Scrolls Online is poised as one of the next "big games" to hit live service as 2013 rolls along. During last week's E3 convention, we check out the latest ESO
Elder Scrolls Online is poised as one of the next "big games" to hit live service as 2013 rolls along. During last week's E3 convention, we check out the latest ESO
Alone in the Park Review
Alone in the Park Review:
If you had a stalker, and if one day this stalker told you he had hidden nine pieces of a treasure map in various places around the local National Park,
If you had a stalker, and if one day this stalker told you he had hidden nine pieces of a treasure map in various places around the local National Park,
BioWare Posts Summer Plans for SWTOR | Ten Ton Hammer
BioWare Posts Summer Plans for SWTOR | Ten Ton Hammer:
BioWare lays out the schedule for Double XP Weekends and new content updates for SWTOR through the summer.
BioWare lays out the schedule for Double XP Weekends and new content updates for SWTOR through the summer.
Firefall: Richard Pearsey Tasked with Game's Story
Firefall: Richard Pearsey Tasked with Game's Story:
Red 5 has announced that the writer of Spec Ops: The Line has joined the Firefall team and will be heading up the development of the story line.
Red 5 has announced that the writer of Spec Ops: The Line has joined the Firefall team and will be heading up the development of the story line.
The End of Google+ Games
The End of Google+ Games:
Photo via Google Plus Games directory To say that the Google+ Games program performed well under expectations would be an understatement. The near clone of
Photo via Google Plus Games directory To say that the Google+ Games program performed well under expectations would be an understatement. The near clone of
WAKFU's Haven Worlds update postponed
WAKFU's Haven Worlds update postponed:
Filed under: Fantasy, Video, Patches, Free-to-Play, Dev Diaries WAKFU is pushing back its Haven Worlds update a week to June 25th as the team cites
Filed under: Fantasy, Video, Patches, Free-to-Play, Dev Diaries WAKFU is pushing back its Haven Worlds update a week to June 25th as the team cites
More layoffs at EA - Report
More layoffs at EA - Report:
Source says Battlefield publisher let go of a "small number" of employees recently as part of company-wide restructuring. The layoffs at Electronic Arts are
Source says Battlefield publisher let go of a "small number" of employees recently as part of company-wide restructuring. The layoffs at Electronic Arts are
Quickdraw added to MechWarrior Online's hangar
Quickdraw added to MechWarrior Online's hangar:
Filed under: Sci-Fi, Video, Patches, News Items, Free-to-Play, MechWarrior Online It can be hard to get close to someone. Especially in MechWarrior Online, where
Filed under: Sci-Fi, Video, Patches, News Items, Free-to-Play, MechWarrior Online It can be hard to get close to someone. Especially in MechWarrior Online, where
Video: How Western mobile games conquered China
Video: How Western mobile games conquered China:
Google Play, Twitter, Facebook and YouTube are blocked in China -- so how can Western mobile games succeed? Yodo1's Henry Fong suggests a
Google Play, Twitter, Facebook and YouTube are blocked in China -- so how can Western mobile games succeed? Yodo1's Henry Fong suggests a
GDC Europe 2013 adds Kick Off classic postmortem
GDC Europe 2013 adds Kick Off classic postmortem:
Organizers have confirmed a classic postmortem of Kick Off from Dino Dini for August's GDC Europe, also adding talks on Warface's low-end PC optimizations
Organizers have confirmed a classic postmortem of Kick Off from Dino Dini for August's GDC Europe, also adding talks on Warface's low-end PC optimizations
Supercell aims to replicate its mobile success in Japan
Supercell aims to replicate its mobile success in Japan:
Supercell today announced that it has launched its hugely popular Clash of Clans free-to-play game in Japan -- and a cross-promotion with GungHo will no
Supercell today announced that it has launched its hugely popular Clash of Clans free-to-play game in Japan -- and a cross-promotion with GungHo will no
Exient opens Leamington Spa studio
Exient opens Leamington Spa studio:
"Perfectly aligns with our self publishing plans"
"Perfectly aligns with our self publishing plans"
Group monetization: Building MMOs so people will play together
Group monetization: Building MMOs so people will play together:
When your game must be played in a group, you should design your business around fostering great group dynamics and not "rewarding narcissists," argues
When your game must be played in a group, you should design your business around fostering great group dynamics and not "rewarding narcissists," argues
Blog: The world doesn't need another mobile card battle game
Blog: The world doesn't need another mobile card battle game:
Rage of Bahamut launched a card battle crazy, but is enough enough? Mobile developer Joseph Kim takes a look at the market after speaking to too many devs
Rage of Bahamut launched a card battle crazy, but is enough enough? Mobile developer Joseph Kim takes a look at the market after speaking to too many devs
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