Parting thoughts from the Game Developer team:
In this reprint from the final (June/July 2013) issue of GD Mag, the editorial staff reflect back on the publication's history and offer some parting thoughts on the
Thursday, July 4, 2013
Jetpack Joyride revenue jumped 4x with 'timed-to-free' DLC
Jetpack Joyride revenue jumped 4x with 'timed-to-free' DLC:
Jetpack Joyride's latest DLC, which asked people to pay for an item yet told them it was going to be free later in the week, has turned out to be "a big
Jetpack Joyride's latest DLC, which asked people to pay for an item yet told them it was going to be free later in the week, has turned out to be "a big
Android security hole could endanger 99% of devices
Android security hole could endanger 99% of devices:
APK code loophole leaves door open for malware
APK code loophole leaves door open for malware
According to the latest issue of Famitsu, Dragon Quest X gets a Windows release in Japan on Septembe
According to the latest issue of Famitsu, Dragon Quest X gets a Windows release in Japan on Septembe:
According to the latest issue of Famitsu, Dragon Quest X gets a Windows release in Japan on September 26.Read more...
According to the latest issue of Famitsu, Dragon Quest X gets a Windows release in Japan on September 26.Read more...
Remedy: Bringing the box set binge to Xbox One
Remedy: Bringing the box set binge to Xbox One:
How the Finnish developer is forging ahead on its ambitious game and TV project, Quantum Break, with the help of Microsoft
How the Finnish developer is forging ahead on its ambitious game and TV project, Quantum Break, with the help of Microsoft
Korean News and Beta Test Announcements
- Cykan Entertainment “Lime Odyssey” starts OBT on July 4.
- Nexon “Warface” reveals new update “South America Region.”
- Kirin Games MMORPG “Nine-Tailed Fox: Tower of Temptation” opens teaser site and reveals play video.
- N Dolphin Soft “Eclipse War” starts channeling service via iMBC, OnDisk, KDisk, File Guri, Freechal, etc.
- Wowsoft web MMORPG “God War Online” starts Gameangel channeling service.
- NCsoft developing an FPS using Unreal Engine 4.
- Gamevil mobile SNG “Train City” and casual game “Air Penguin Friends” starts Facebook service.
Free-to-play rant: It's not what you think it is
Free-to-play rant: It's not what you think it is:
You can't survive in the app ecosystem unless you go free-to-play, argues Rubicon Development's Paul Johnson, in this well considered "rant" which
You can't survive in the app ecosystem unless you go free-to-play, argues Rubicon Development's Paul Johnson, in this well considered "rant" which
Firefall: The Miracle Patch?
Firefall: The Miracle Patch?:
Red 5 is ready to unleash a patch of massive proportion in preparation for next week's Firefall open beta launch. Is it enough to make the game a great one?
Red 5 is ready to unleash a patch of massive proportion in preparation for next week's Firefall open beta launch. Is it enough to make the game a great one?
Final Fantasy XIV: A Realm Reborn: More Beta Impressions
Final Fantasy XIV: A Realm Reborn: More Beta Impressions:
Over the past weekend, the final beta phase of Final Fantasy XIV: A Realm Reborn took place and we managed to slide into the game to learn more about it.
Over the past weekend, the final beta phase of Final Fantasy XIV: A Realm Reborn took place and we managed to slide into the game to learn more about it.
Guild Wars 2 might never have an expansion
Guild Wars 2 might never have an expansion:
Filed under: Fantasy, Business Models, Expansions, News Items, Guild Wars 2, Buy-to-Play Whether or not you like the "Living World" style of Guild Wars 2, you
Filed under: Fantasy, Business Models, Expansions, News Items, Guild Wars 2, Buy-to-Play Whether or not you like the "Living World" style of Guild Wars 2, you
Mabinogi: The Saga: Iria Episode 1, Fate's Origin Released
Mabinogi: The Saga: Iria Episode 1, Fate's Origin Released:
Mabinogi players will have lots to do in the new content that has arrived with The Saga: Iria Episode 1, Fate's Origin. To celebrate the release of the new material,
Mabinogi players will have lots to do in the new content that has arrived with The Saga: Iria Episode 1, Fate's Origin. To celebrate the release of the new material,
Free for All: You got your e-sport in my PlanetSide 2
Free for All: You got your e-sport in my PlanetSide 2:
Filed under: Video, Culture, Game Mechanics, PvP, Opinion, Free-to-Play, MMOFPS, Free for All, PlanetSide 2, MOBA I promised myself that I would not
Filed under: Video, Culture, Game Mechanics, PvP, Opinion, Free-to-Play, MMOFPS, Free for All, PlanetSide 2, MOBA I promised myself that I would not
Wizardry Online hit by duping and hacking, bans issued
Wizardry Online hit by duping and hacking, bans issued:
Filed under: Fantasy, Bugs, Culture, Economy, News Items, Free-to-Play, Wizardry Online Some things never presage good news. Case in point:
Filed under: Fantasy, Bugs, Culture, Economy, News Items, Free-to-Play, Wizardry Online Some things never presage good news. Case in point:
Xbox One Reputation system explained
Xbox One Reputation system explained:
If you're an intentional griefer or troll, you'll soon know exactly how it feels to play against your kind....
If you're an intentional griefer or troll, you'll soon know exactly how it feels to play against your kind....
ZeniMax talks Kwama, dungeon roles, and TESO beta invites
ZeniMax talks Kwama, dungeon roles, and TESO beta invites:
Filed under: Betas, Fantasy, Video, Game Mechanics, MMO Industry, New Titles, News Items, PvE, Dungeons, The Elder Scrolls Online ZeniMax updated its Elder
Filed under: Betas, Fantasy, Video, Game Mechanics, MMO Industry, New Titles, News Items, PvE, Dungeons, The Elder Scrolls Online ZeniMax updated its Elder
Webzen Launches Closed Beta Testing for MU REBIRTH
Webzen Launches Closed Beta Testing for MU REBIRTH:
Webzen launches closed beta testing (CBT) for MU REBIRTH, a new adaption of the popular fantasy RPG, MU ONLINE. The official CBT for this adrenaline-
Webzen launches closed beta testing (CBT) for MU REBIRTH, a new adaption of the popular fantasy RPG, MU ONLINE. The official CBT for this adrenaline-
This Game Feels Like an Underground Rock Zine. That’s a Good Thing.
This Game Feels Like an Underground Rock Zine. That’s a Good Thing.:
Demon Chic feels like something my teenage niece would make, like an alt-comix zine, photocopied at a Kinko's and stapled over a couple of beers with
Demon Chic feels like something my teenage niece would make, like an alt-comix zine, photocopied at a Kinko's and stapled over a couple of beers with
RuneScape 3 Launching July 22nd | Ten Ton Hammer
RuneScape 3 Launching July 22nd | Ten Ton Hammer:
RuneScape's transformative update goes live later this month with new systems, community-focused world events, and the transition to the HTML 5 engine.
RuneScape's transformative update goes live later this month with new systems, community-focused world events, and the transition to the HTML 5 engine.
The Secret World Celebrates First Anniversary with New Events | Ten Ton Hammer
The Secret World Celebrates First Anniversary with New Events | Ten Ton Hammer:
Funcom celebrates the first anniversary of The Secret World with five days of rampaging monsters and bonuses.
Funcom celebrates the first anniversary of The Secret World with five days of rampaging monsters and bonuses.
Ouya: The Kotaku Review
Ouya: The Kotaku Review:
If I was writing a book of personal gaming records, I'd mark up a page for the Ouya: New console that stayed in the box, unplayed, longer than any other one I've
If I was writing a book of personal gaming records, I'd mark up a page for the Ouya: New console that stayed in the box, unplayed, longer than any other one I've
Caesar Interactive Entertainment surpasses Zynga in social casino games
Caesar Interactive Entertainment surpasses Zynga in social casino games:
According to a new report by Eilers Research, Caesar Interactive Entertainment has displaced Zynga as the number one social casino game
According to a new report by Eilers Research, Caesar Interactive Entertainment has displaced Zynga as the number one social casino game
Neverwinter Review Diary #1: Rolling a character and rolling over some undead
Neverwinter Review Diary #1: Rolling a character and rolling over some undead:
Proper MMORPG reviews are difficult to do. Except for power levelers, the whole idea of playing a game in that genre is that it's a marathon, not a sprint. That
Proper MMORPG reviews are difficult to do. Except for power levelers, the whole idea of playing a game in that genre is that it's a marathon, not a sprint. That
The Atlus Brand Will Carry On, Says Japanese HQ
The Atlus Brand Will Carry On, Says Japanese HQ:
Atlus's parent company is in trouble. It's being investigated and going through what sounds like bankruptcy. Scary times. But wait!Read more...
Atlus's parent company is in trouble. It's being investigated and going through what sounds like bankruptcy. Scary times. But wait!Read more...
ArcheAge F2P today, adds houses and dungeon
ArcheAge F2P today, adds houses and dungeon:
Filed under: Fantasy, Business Models, Patches, Free-to-Play, ArcheAge, Sandbox, Dungeons, Housing Last month we learned that ArcheAge was
Filed under: Fantasy, Business Models, Patches, Free-to-Play, ArcheAge, Sandbox, Dungeons, Housing Last month we learned that ArcheAge was
Arena of Heroes Review
Arena of Heroes Review:
No matter how well you know your way around your favorite MOBA, one thing can still hold you back when the action heats up: not being fast enough on the mouse
No matter how well you know your way around your favorite MOBA, one thing can still hold you back when the action heats up: not being fast enough on the mouse
Limbo is releasing today for iOS
Limbo is releasing today for iOS:
You can take your depression of Limbo on the go. Playdead has announced the release of its atmospheric puzzle-platformer for...
You can take your depression of Limbo on the go. Playdead has announced the release of its atmospheric puzzle-platformer for...
Counter-Strike Co-Creator's New FPS Arrives on Steam Next Month
Counter-Strike Co-Creator's New FPS Arrives on Steam Next Month:
Minh Le's Tactical Intervention had a long, arduous journey. Now, many years of development and one not-so-successful launch later, the multiplayer shooter is
Minh Le's Tactical Intervention had a long, arduous journey. Now, many years of development and one not-so-successful launch later, the multiplayer shooter is
Sony brings mobile top-ups to PlayStation wallets
Sony brings mobile top-ups to PlayStation wallets:
In collaboration with Boku, all major UK phone networks on board
In collaboration with Boku, all major UK phone networks on board
Chrono Tales Launches Version 2.0 Update
Chrono Tales Launches Version 2.0 Update:
Breaking News! Chrono Tales Version 2.0 launches! After this update, the new Lv75 World Boss “Snow Bansbee” will emerge at the Snow Swirl with her vicious
Breaking News! Chrono Tales Version 2.0 launches! After this update, the new Lv75 World Boss “Snow Bansbee” will emerge at the Snow Swirl with her vicious
Ragnarok Online Going F2P with No Cash Shop in China
Ragnarok Online Going F2P with No Cash Shop in China:
Launching a couple of months back to with a P2P business model, China publisher Kunlun Games announced earlier that Ragnarok Online China will
Launching a couple of months back to with a P2P business model, China publisher Kunlun Games announced earlier that Ragnarok Online China will
MechWarrior Online runs the numbers and announces a launch date
MechWarrior Online runs the numbers and announces a launch date:
Filed under: Sci-Fi, Culture, Launches, News Items, Free-to-Play, MMOFPS, MechWarrior Online There are a lot of people stomping around in MechWarrior
Filed under: Sci-Fi, Culture, Launches, News Items, Free-to-Play, MMOFPS, MechWarrior Online There are a lot of people stomping around in MechWarrior
Every PS4 comes pre-loaded with AR app The PlayRoom
Every PS4 comes pre-loaded with AR app The PlayRoom:
Every PlayStation 4 console will come bundled with a pre-loaded copy of The PlayRoom, an augmented-reality game designed to...
Every PlayStation 4 console will come bundled with a pre-loaded copy of The PlayRoom, an augmented-reality game designed to...
EA: Future tablets capable of graphics similar to Xbox 360/PS3
EA: Future tablets capable of graphics similar to Xbox 360/PS3:
Electronic Arts president Frank Gibeau believes the next wave of tablets and phones will have graphics similar to that of...
Electronic Arts president Frank Gibeau believes the next wave of tablets and phones will have graphics similar to that of...
Dragon's Prophet to Launch Open Beta Update Mega-Metal on July 15th
Dragon's Prophet to Launch Open Beta Update Mega-Metal on July 15th:
Fireworks in the sky are pretty neat, but dragons filling the sky are #SUPERMETAL. Sony Online Entertainment is getting ready for the 4th
Fireworks in the sky are pretty neat, but dragons filling the sky are #SUPERMETAL. Sony Online Entertainment is getting ready for the 4th
Ubisoft announces Prince of Persia: The Shadow and the Flame for mobile
Ubisoft announces Prince of Persia: The Shadow and the Flame for mobile:
New Prince of Persia game will be released for iOS and Android devices and is set 10 years after the original game. Ubisoft has announced a new Prince of
New Prince of Persia game will be released for iOS and Android devices and is set 10 years after the original game. Ubisoft has announced a new Prince of
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