B&N Pulls Back From Tablets:
After posting a $118.6 million loss for the quarter ending April 30th, including a $18.3 million impairment charge on a 34% drop in sales of its tablet hardware, Barnes & Noble has made the decision to cease manufacturing its Nook Color devices. This follows a $133 million fourth-quarter write-down for unsold tablets, and a total $222 million write-down for the entire 2013 fiscal year. Unable to boost sales during the holidays, Barnes & Noble deeply discounted Nook Color hardware, as well as encouraging Nook HD+ purchases by throwing in a free Nook e-reader. In a financial conference call the retailer disclosed that its basic e-readers sell much more digital content than the more fully featured Nooks. As a result, Barnes & Noble will turn over manufacturing of the more expensive tablets to third-parties who will be extended co-branding opportunities. The dealer will still continue to develop and sell its own e-readers. In the meantime, Barnes & Noble will further discount its Nook Color tablets to clear inventory before the holidays.
Thursday, June 27, 2013
Kingdom Under Fire II - Game Client Downsized from 70G to 11G
Kingdom Under Fire II - Game Client Downsized from 70G to 11G:
Kingdom Under Fire II develop team has comfirmed that Kingdom Under Fire II game client has been downsized from 70G to 11G, compressed about 85%,
Kingdom Under Fire II develop team has comfirmed that Kingdom Under Fire II game client has been downsized from 70G to 11G, compressed about 85%,
Final Fantasy XIV: A Realm Reborn Previews: First Impressions of ARR
Final Fantasy XIV: A Realm Reborn Previews: First Impressions of ARR:
To say that Final Fantasy XIV 1.0 was underwhelming would be akin to saying the Goodyear blimp is just a balloon. Very few could argue that it was a good, much less, a great game. While it came as a surprise to many that Square Enix was willing to reboot the game the reasons for the makeover were painfully evident. But how is the beta version for FFXIV: A Realm Reborn fairing in comparison? I spent some time with it over the weekend, and am pleased to say that a turnaround is definitely possible.
To say that Final Fantasy XIV 1.0 was underwhelming would be akin to saying the Goodyear blimp is just a balloon. Very few could argue that it was a good, much less, a great game. While it came as a surprise to many that Square Enix was willing to reboot the game the reasons for the makeover were painfully evident. But how is the beta version for FFXIV: A Realm Reborn fairing in comparison? I spent some time with it over the weekend, and am pleased to say that a turnaround is definitely possible.
Win a Wyvern Pet for Elsword UK
Win a Wyvern Pet for Elsword UK:
Elsword is a manga inspired action MMORPG that Gameforge is preparing to publish in the UK. Featuring action packed battles and its trademark outfits, Elsword UK is preparing to begin alpha testing on July 3rd, 2013. To celebrate the alpha, we’ve teamed up with Gameforge for a little contest that could score you an alpha account and a dragon!
Elsword is a manga inspired action MMORPG that Gameforge is preparing to publish in the UK. Featuring action packed battles and its trademark outfits, Elsword UK is preparing to begin alpha testing on July 3rd, 2013. To celebrate the alpha, we’ve teamed up with Gameforge for a little contest that could score you an alpha account and a dragon!
Activision: Microsoft has to prove Xbox One's premium price is worth it
Activision: Microsoft has to prove Xbox One's premium price is worth it:
Eric Hirshberg talks to us about next-gen, how consoles will continue to be a stable market, and why ATVI is very careful with investments in mobile
Eric Hirshberg talks to us about next-gen, how consoles will continue to be a stable market, and why ATVI is very careful with investments in mobile
The economics of used video games
The economics of used video games:
It turns out that there's enough publicly-available information to build a model that helps us better understand the real impact of the used video game market. ...
It turns out that there's enough publicly-available information to build a model that helps us better understand the real impact of the used video game market. ...
Pokki, Zynga and Acer partner to offer arcade preloaded on new PCs
Pokki, Zynga and Acer partner to offer arcade preloaded on new PCs:
Despite the industry shift from desktop gaming to mobile platforms, Zynga is still trying to reach players on computer platforms. The social gaming company
Despite the industry shift from desktop gaming to mobile platforms, Zynga is still trying to reach players on computer platforms. The social gaming company
Bravely Default developer unveils Monster Takt
Bravely Default developer unveils Monster Takt:
Upcoming free-to-play RPG to be out this summer in Japan for Android devices. Silicon Studio, the maker of Nintendo 3DS RPG, Bravely Default, has revealed
Upcoming free-to-play RPG to be out this summer in Japan for Android devices. Silicon Studio, the maker of Nintendo 3DS RPG, Bravely Default, has revealed
Valve introduces Steam Trading Cards for community rewards
Valve introduces Steam Trading Cards for community rewards:
Today Valve officially unveiled Steam Trading Cards, a new feature that enhances community profiles and provides extra...
Today Valve officially unveiled Steam Trading Cards, a new feature that enhances community profiles and provides extra...
Charlie Hop Review
Charlie Hop Review:
Prepare to doff your metaphorical hats, gentlemen and gentlewomen. Charlie Hop, the Chap-inspired action/puzzler from Madarina Games, is more than
Prepare to doff your metaphorical hats, gentlemen and gentlewomen. Charlie Hop, the Chap-inspired action/puzzler from Madarina Games, is more than
A New Look and Game For One Of The Most Successful Women In Gaming
A New Look and Game For One Of The Most Successful Women In Gaming:
With more than 700 million downloads between PC and mobile, the Diner Dash franchise is one of casual gaming's biggest success stories. That success is
With more than 700 million downloads between PC and mobile, the Diner Dash franchise is one of casual gaming's biggest success stories. That success is
Korean News and Beta Test Announcements
- Tencent 3D Diablo-style MMORPG “Asura” starts CBT.
- Playworks web MMORPG “Arcane Wars” holds CBT tester recruitment until July 14.
- Gamevil signs mobile game service contract with China company Chukong for “Zenonia5,” “Cartoon Wars 2.”
In the Android console war, don't forget about GameStick
In the Android console war, don't forget about GameStick:
Ouya launched this week, but GameStick's portable form factor and healthy game dev interest may make it a viable Android console alternative. ...
Ouya launched this week, but GameStick's portable form factor and healthy game dev interest may make it a viable Android console alternative. ...
CocoaChina on resurrecting a legend with Contra: Evolution on iOS
CocoaChina on resurrecting a legend with Contra: Evolution on iOS:
Reviving the original hard-as-nails 2D shooter Contra on touchscreen devices is either a very brave or very foolish move, depending on your
Reviving the original hard-as-nails 2D shooter Contra on touchscreen devices is either a very brave or very foolish move, depending on your
Limbo hitting iOS next week
Limbo hitting iOS next week:
Playdead's black-and-white platformer coming to iOS devices July 3 for $5; series sales climb to 3 million. Playdead's black-and-white puzzle
Playdead's black-and-white platformer coming to iOS devices July 3 for $5; series sales climb to 3 million. Playdead's black-and-white puzzle
How free-to-play breathed new life into DC Universe Online
How free-to-play breathed new life into DC Universe Online:
Gamasutra spoke with Sony Online Entertainment's Jens Andersen about how DC Universe Online's free-to-play transition boosted the game to 11 million
Gamasutra spoke with Sony Online Entertainment's Jens Andersen about how DC Universe Online's free-to-play transition boosted the game to 11 million
Big data and games: Why ask why?
Big data and games: Why ask why?:
As long as you have the answer, do you care why it works? Nick Lim blogs about the black box that can lie at the center of big data -- and how you can learn to trust
As long as you have the answer, do you care why it works? Nick Lim blogs about the black box that can lie at the center of big data -- and how you can learn to trust
Age of Wushu: Legends of Mount Hua Full Feature List
Age of Wushu: Legends of Mount Hua Full Feature List:
Age of Wushu: Legends of Mount Hua is almost here. The sneak peeks at E3 2013 can't satisfy your desire to conquer the whole Wulin, but now it’s time to
Age of Wushu: Legends of Mount Hua is almost here. The sneak peeks at E3 2013 can't satisfy your desire to conquer the whole Wulin, but now it’s time to
Plants vs. Zombies 2 delayed
Plants vs. Zombies 2 delayed:
PopCap Games pushes iOS title from July 18 to "later in the summer"; no rationale provided for delay. PopCap Games today announced that Plants vs.
PopCap Games pushes iOS title from July 18 to "later in the summer"; no rationale provided for delay. PopCap Games today announced that Plants vs.
One Day Before Launch, Nvidia's Shield Slips To July
One Day Before Launch, Nvidia's Shield Slips To July:
Remember last week, when Nvidia announced their Shield portable Android gaming system was launching tomorrow? Yeah, about that...Read
Remember last week, when Nvidia announced their Shield portable Android gaming system was launching tomorrow? Yeah, about that...Read
WildStar: Closed Beta 3 Patch Notes Released
WildStar: Closed Beta 3 Patch Notes Released:
Carbine Studios has released the patch notes for the next phase of the WildStar closed beta. Players will be able to take part in two-faction PvP though the team
Carbine Studios has released the patch notes for the next phase of the WildStar closed beta. Players will be able to take part in two-faction PvP though the team
Hawken: Partnership with Rixty Announced
Hawken: Partnership with Rixty Announced:
Hawken players can now take advantage of the just-announced partnership agreement between Meteor Entertainment and Rixty. Over 500,000
Hawken players can now take advantage of the just-announced partnership agreement between Meteor Entertainment and Rixty. Over 500,000
Crytek refuses to comment on Trion relationship following Warface silence
Crytek refuses to comment on Trion relationship following Warface silence:
Update: Exec producer says another closed beta coming soon, "very optimistic about Warface's future"
Update: Exec producer says another closed beta coming soon, "very optimistic about Warface's future"
Ragnarok Online: Mobile Version Updated
Ragnarok Online: Mobile Version Updated:
Fans of Ragnarok Online: Valkyrie Chronicles will be happy to hear that the game has been updated and that a new city, Valder, City of the Dead has been
Fans of Ragnarok Online: Valkyrie Chronicles will be happy to hear that the game has been updated and that a new city, Valder, City of the Dead has been
Aion 4.0: Dark Betrayal Launches Today | Ten Ton Hammer
Aion 4.0: Dark Betrayal Launches Today | Ten Ton Hammer:
Aion’s 4.0 Dark Betrayal deployed to live servers this morning but patcher problems have been plaguing some players following the update.
Aion’s 4.0 Dark Betrayal deployed to live servers this morning but patcher problems have been plaguing some players following the update.
Jagex sales top £50 million
Jagex sales top £50 million:
Developer touts best year yet, begins pursuit of emerging markets with Runescape Brazil
Developer touts best year yet, begins pursuit of emerging markets with Runescape Brazil
Yoichi Wada's New Job at Square Enix Might Surprise You
Yoichi Wada's New Job at Square Enix Might Surprise You:
This spring, former Square Enix honcho Yoichi Wada stepped down. Stepped down into what, you ask? Chairman of the Board. Read more...
This spring, former Square Enix honcho Yoichi Wada stepped down. Stepped down into what, you ask? Chairman of the Board. Read more...
The Secret World updated 1.7 features today, not Issue #7 content
The Secret World updated 1.7 features today, not Issue #7 content:
Filed under: Horror, Real-Life, Patches, News Items, The Secret World, Buy-to-Play The Secret World fans who might have gotten overly excited for a stealth
Filed under: Horror, Real-Life, Patches, News Items, The Secret World, Buy-to-Play The Secret World fans who might have gotten overly excited for a stealth
SearchMan unveils Top 10 SEO Tips for mobile developers
SearchMan unveils Top 10 SEO Tips for mobile developers:
For all you mobile game developers out there: ever wonder if the length of your app name affects your ranking in an App Store search? Do those lower star
For all you mobile game developers out there: ever wonder if the length of your app name affects your ranking in an App Store search? Do those lower star
Codemasters brings Colin McRae Rally 2.0 to iOS
Codemasters brings Colin McRae Rally 2.0 to iOS:
Update: Colin McRae Rally released on New Zealand app store. Update: Colin McRae Rally has been released on Apple's New Zealand app store, which
Update: Colin McRae Rally released on New Zealand app store. Update: Colin McRae Rally has been released on Apple's New Zealand app store, which
SMITE throws a disco party with new update
SMITE throws a disco party with new update:
Filed under: Fantasy, Video, Patches, Free-to-Play, MOBA SMITE's boogying down with a new patch today, so heads-up for all of you wanna-be deities out
Filed under: Fantasy, Video, Patches, Free-to-Play, MOBA SMITE's boogying down with a new patch today, so heads-up for all of you wanna-be deities out
New iOS Games Tonight: Siegecraft TD, Layton Brothers: Mystery Room and more!
New iOS Games Tonight: Siegecraft TD, Layton Brothers: Mystery Room and more!:
There seems to be this constant debate in the gaming community lately, about sequels and spin-offs vs. brand-spanking new original ideas. Now while
There seems to be this constant debate in the gaming community lately, about sequels and spin-offs vs. brand-spanking new original ideas. Now while
Todd Hollenshead leaves id Software
Todd Hollenshead leaves id Software:
Bethesda confirms departure of Doom developer's president "to pursue other personal interests"
Bethesda confirms departure of Doom developer's president "to pursue other personal interests"
World of Tanks 8.6 Rolls Out in NA | Ten Ton Hammer
World of Tanks 8.6 Rolls Out in NA | Ten Ton Hammer:
Better late than never: Wargaming brings the latest World of Tanks’ update to North America.
Better late than never: Wargaming brings the latest World of Tanks’ update to North America.
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