Amiga Games acquired for $500,000:
Distribution company snaps up rights to over 300 titles
Tuesday, July 9, 2013
Chasing the Whale: Examining the ethics of free-to-play games
Chasing the Whale: Examining the ethics of free-to-play games:
Who are these free-to-play "whales"? What are their lives like? And should designers stop targeting them? This in-depth piece examines the ethics around all angles on the issue. ...
Who are these free-to-play "whales"? What are their lives like? And should designers stop targeting them? This in-depth piece examines the ethics around all angles on the issue. ...
Counter Strike, free-to-play and the future of the FPS
Counter Strike, free-to-play and the future of the FPS:
Minh Le, co-creator of Counter Strike, on the problems facing his latest project and the end of innovation in first-person shooters
Minh Le, co-creator of Counter Strike, on the problems facing his latest project and the end of innovation in first-person shooters
Korean News and Beta Test Announcements
- ANB Soft signs with Gameforge for a worldwide (excluding Asia) publishing contract for quarter view 3D action RPG Animas Online, defense action and card battle game “Devil Mon,” and RPG “Crimson Heart 2,” starts European service at end of July.
- Dragonfly “Kingdom Under Fire Online: Age of Storm” opens teaser page, holds final test from July 31, grand open on August 8.
- Tok Tok Plus rhythm game “EZ2On” starts open service on July 16.
- Entermate action RPG “Kingdom Fighters” to hold CBT in mid-July.
- ENP Games web RPG “Yongtu” revealed for the first time.
Webgame and Client Game Enterprises Flock into Mobile Game Market
Webgame and Client Game Enterprises Flock into Mobile Game Market:
From market share of China online game segments from 2007 to 2016, we can see that, client game is still the kernel of online game industry. But its market is gradually saturated and serious homogenization of games result in the decrease of its market share year by year. Meanwhile, with substantial development in recent years, browser game gradually stands out in online game market. Besides, strong earning power of web game also attracts huge numbers of internet enterprises. Therefore, there appears a fiercer competition in web game market.
From market share of China online game segments from 2007 to 2016, we can see that, client game is still the kernel of online game industry. But its market is gradually saturated and serious homogenization of games result in the decrease of its market share year by year. Meanwhile, with substantial development in recent years, browser game gradually stands out in online game market. Besides, strong earning power of web game also attracts huge numbers of internet enterprises. Therefore, there appears a fiercer competition in web game market.
Arcane Saga Online: The world of Prius Has Opened Its Doors Once Again
Arcane Saga Online: The world of Prius Has Opened Its Doors Once Again:
Last year many Prius fans were in shocked after Gpotato announced that one of its most known titles was about to get shut down. Prius Online was, in fact
Last year many Prius fans were in shocked after Gpotato announced that one of its most known titles was about to get shut down. Prius Online was, in fact
General: Second Bite of the Apple
General: Second Bite of the Apple:
Square Enix is getting an unheard of second chance to attract and maintain an audience for Final Fantasy XIV after a disastrous earlier launch. In today's
Square Enix is getting an unheard of second chance to attract and maintain an audience for Final Fantasy XIV after a disastrous earlier launch. In today's
The Mog Log: Believing in Final Fantasy XIV
The Mog Log: Believing in Final Fantasy XIV:
Filed under: Betas, Fantasy, Culture, Opinion, Consoles, Final Fantasy XIV, The Mog Log This week, I'm going to do something different. I'm going to talk
Filed under: Betas, Fantasy, Culture, Opinion, Consoles, Final Fantasy XIV, The Mog Log This week, I'm going to do something different. I'm going to talk
Savant Is A “Little Summer Game Of Yore”. With Explosions.
Savant Is A “Little Summer Game Of Yore”. With Explosions.:
On July 30, D-Pad Studios - they of "please hurry up and finish Owlboy" fame - will be releasing Savant for the PC, iOS and Android.Read more...
On July 30, D-Pad Studios - they of "please hurry up and finish Owlboy" fame - will be releasing Savant for the PC, iOS and Android.Read more...
Chaos Theory Extra: Touring The Secret World's Issue #7
Chaos Theory Extra: Touring The Secret World's Issue #7:
Filed under: Horror, Real-Life, Screenshots, Interviews, Patches, Opinion, Hands-On, The Secret World, First Impressions, Chaos Theory, Buy-to-
Filed under: Horror, Real-Life, Screenshots, Interviews, Patches, Opinion, Hands-On, The Secret World, First Impressions, Chaos Theory, Buy-to-
General: Up to 90% of MMO Real Estate is Wasted
General: Up to 90% of MMO Real Estate is Wasted:
Raise your hand if you remember the tutorial starter zone in your first MMO. It's sometimes hard to stretch back that far and it proves one of the points in Mark
Raise your hand if you remember the tutorial starter zone in your first MMO. It's sometimes hard to stretch back that far and it proves one of the points in Mark
Rift: Returning to RIFT
Rift: Returning to RIFT:
Now that Rift has officially hit free to play, it's only natural that our very own Tourist will once again darken Telara's doorways. See what he thinks of the new
Now that Rift has officially hit free to play, it's only natural that our very own Tourist will once again darken Telara's doorways. See what he thinks of the new
Massively's video preview of Guild Wars 2's Bazaar of the Four Winds
Massively's video preview of Guild Wars 2's Bazaar of the Four Winds:
Filed under: Fantasy, Video, Events (In-Game), Previews, Guild Wars 2, Hands-On, Buy-to-Play The Bazaar of the Four Winds content update for Guild Wars 2
Filed under: Fantasy, Video, Events (In-Game), Previews, Guild Wars 2, Hands-On, Buy-to-Play The Bazaar of the Four Winds content update for Guild Wars 2
Captain's Log: Interview with Star Trek Online's Al Rivera, part one
Captain's Log: Interview with Star Trek Online's Al Rivera, part one:
Filed under: Sci-Fi, Events (In-Game), Expansions, Interviews, Endgame, Opinion, Star Trek Online, Free-to-Play, Captain's Log, Neverwinter Late last
Filed under: Sci-Fi, Events (In-Game), Expansions, Interviews, Endgame, Opinion, Star Trek Online, Free-to-Play, Captain's Log, Neverwinter Late last
Defiance Contest Will Bring One Player’s Character to the Show | Ten Ton Hammer
Defiance Contest Will Bring One Player’s Character to the Show | Ten Ton Hammer:
A new Defiance contest will give you a chance to have your character written into a Season 2 episode of the television show.
A new Defiance contest will give you a chance to have your character written into a Season 2 episode of the television show.
SWTOR Updates Talk Czerka, KOTOR Anniversary, and Bounty Contract Week | Ten Ton Hammer
SWTOR Updates Talk Czerka, KOTOR Anniversary, and Bounty Contract Week | Ten Ton Hammer:
BioWare celebrate the 10th anniversary of KOTOR, previews Update 2.4, and reveals Bounty Contract Week coming mid-August.
BioWare celebrate the 10th anniversary of KOTOR, previews Update 2.4, and reveals Bounty Contract Week coming mid-August.
Hidden Shadows Review
Hidden Shadows Review:
Gracetown is a city dripping in corruption. It's the kind of place you wouldn't visit even if there were 100 Batmans living there. You're an honest cop with the
Gracetown is a city dripping in corruption. It's the kind of place you wouldn't visit even if there were 100 Batmans living there. You're an honest cop with the
KLASH: Psychic Warfare - Korean Superpower Themed MMOFPS Debut
KLASH: Psychic Warfare - Korean Superpower Themed MMOFPS Debut:
Announced a couple of years ago, KLASH: Psychic Warfare announced recently that Pang Game will be its publisher in Korea. Pang Game releases
Announced a couple of years ago, KLASH: Psychic Warfare announced recently that Pang Game will be its publisher in Korea. Pang Game releases
EVE Evolved: The battle of Z9PP-H caught on camera
EVE Evolved: The battle of Z9PP-H caught on camera:
Filed under: Sci-Fi, Video, EVE Online, Business Models, Culture, Events (In-Game), Game Mechanics, Guilds, Lore, PvP, Endgame, News Items, Opinion,
Filed under: Sci-Fi, Video, EVE Online, Business Models, Culture, Events (In-Game), Game Mechanics, Guilds, Lore, PvP, Endgame, News Items, Opinion,
Darkfall market system coming this week
Darkfall market system coming this week:
Filed under: Fantasy, Darkfall, Economy, Game Mechanics, MMO Industry, News Items, Sandbox Darkfall's getting a new market system in this week's patch,
Filed under: Fantasy, Darkfall, Economy, Game Mechanics, MMO Industry, News Items, Sandbox Darkfall's getting a new market system in this week's patch,
Rise and Shiny revisit: Global Agenda
Rise and Shiny revisit: Global Agenda:
Filed under: Sci-Fi, Video, Bugs, Game Mechanics, PvP, Opinion, Free-to-Play, MMOFPS, Global Agenda, Rise and Shiny, Livestream Ah, I had some
Filed under: Sci-Fi, Video, Bugs, Game Mechanics, PvP, Opinion, Free-to-Play, MMOFPS, Global Agenda, Rise and Shiny, Livestream Ah, I had some
Mabinogi Heroes Gets New Summer Update
Mabinogi Heroes Gets New Summer Update:
While the new character, Hurk, is the first part of Season 2 Episode 3′s content update, Action Shock I is aimed at introducing a new area as well as some
While the new character, Hurk, is the first part of Season 2 Episode 3′s content update, Action Shock I is aimed at introducing a new area as well as some
MMObility: Tynon forces players to come to grips with automatic gameplay
MMObility: Tynon forces players to come to grips with automatic gameplay:
Filed under: Fantasy, Culture, Previews, Opinion, Free-to-Play, Browser, Casual, MMObility It's been over a year since I last looked at Tynon, a browser-based
Filed under: Fantasy, Culture, Previews, Opinion, Free-to-Play, Browser, Casual, MMObility It's been over a year since I last looked at Tynon, a browser-based
MetalStorm: Aces Review
MetalStorm: Aces Review:
The sequel to Z2Live's rather popular arcade-style aerial combat game is here, and it's chock full of more dogfighting goodness. Things in MetalStorm: Aces
The sequel to Z2Live's rather popular arcade-style aerial combat game is here, and it's chock full of more dogfighting goodness. Things in MetalStorm: Aces
Action MORPG LAF (KR) to Start CBT in Mid-August
Action MORPG LAF (KR) to Start CBT in Mid-August:
Uniana announced the market strategy for its action MORPG Loya Attack Force(LAF) in which they were immersed in the first half of 2013. Continue reading
Uniana announced the market strategy for its action MORPG Loya Attack Force(LAF) in which they were immersed in the first half of 2013. Continue reading
Korean Cel-shaded MMORPG Hench Debut
Korean Cel-shaded MMORPG Hench Debut:
Korean game company Aurora Games recently announced their cel-shaded MMORPG Hench at their facebook page, gathering lots of attention. Hench is the
Korean game company Aurora Games recently announced their cel-shaded MMORPG Hench at their facebook page, gathering lots of attention. Hench is the
Pocket League Story 2 Review
Pocket League Story 2 Review:
I should be absolutely sick of Kairosoft games. After recent releases Pocket Stables and Dream House Days, along with a few years of other titles, the
I should be absolutely sick of Kairosoft games. After recent releases Pocket Stables and Dream House Days, along with a few years of other titles, the
Dice Venture Review
Dice Venture Review:
On the outside, Netmarble's Dice Venture looks like a cute reimagining of Monopoly, with anime-style character models, chat rooms, and free daily
On the outside, Netmarble's Dice Venture looks like a cute reimagining of Monopoly, with anime-style character models, chat rooms, and free daily
World of Warplanes: First Impressions
World of Warplanes: First Impressions:
It's time for Phase Two in Wargaming.net's plan to take over the world. Not the whole world, mind you, just the part of it that enjoys pitting 20th
It's time for Phase Two in Wargaming.net's plan to take over the world. Not the whole world, mind you, just the part of it that enjoys pitting 20th
Block Block Block review
Block Block Block review:
Block Block Block is an iOS and Android release from Noodlecake Studios Inc. It is available now as a free download from the App Store and Google Play and
Block Block Block is an iOS and Android release from Noodlecake Studios Inc. It is available now as a free download from the App Store and Google Play and
The Toughest Foe You'll Face In Cross Horizon Is The Paywall
The Toughest Foe You'll Face In Cross Horizon Is The Paywall:
During my first ten minutes playing MarvelousAQL's Cross Horizon I was asked if I wanted to purchase a key to open a chest I'd found on the battlefield.
During my first ten minutes playing MarvelousAQL's Cross Horizon I was asked if I wanted to purchase a key to open a chest I'd found on the battlefield.
Escape the Titanic Review
Escape the Titanic Review:
Ohhh they built the ship Titanic to sail the ocean blue, for they thought they had a ship that the water would never go through. Spoiler alert: it all ended badly.
Ohhh they built the ship Titanic to sail the ocean blue, for they thought they had a ship that the water would never go through. Spoiler alert: it all ended badly.
Greedy Dwarf Review
Greedy Dwarf Review:
Your Wario-esque approach to finance has landed you in hot lava, literally. The lizard from The Magic School Bus has taken a hit of Ninja Turtle mutagen, and is
Your Wario-esque approach to finance has landed you in hot lava, literally. The lizard from The Magic School Bus has taken a hit of Ninja Turtle mutagen, and is
Circuit Panic Review
Circuit Panic Review:
Circuit Panic has helped me discover the cure to angriness. The game begins with three comically rendered birds named Rob, Larry, and Gus perched on three
Circuit Panic has helped me discover the cure to angriness. The game begins with three comically rendered birds named Rob, Larry, and Gus perched on three
Deus Ex: The Fall launching July 11
Deus Ex: The Fall launching July 11:
$7 iOS title based on Square Enix action franchise arriving later this week across the world. Deus Ex: The Fall--the first mobile game based on the Square Enix
$7 iOS title based on Square Enix action franchise arriving later this week across the world. Deus Ex: The Fall--the first mobile game based on the Square Enix
Phantasy Star Online 2 to Release in Asian Countries in 2014
Phantasy Star Online 2 to Release in Asian Countries in 2014:
Phantasy Star Online 2 plans to release in several Asian countries in 2014. Gamania Digital Entertainment will launch PSO2 in Taiwan, Hong Kong, and
Phantasy Star Online 2 plans to release in several Asian countries in 2014. Gamania Digital Entertainment will launch PSO2 in Taiwan, Hong Kong, and
King overtakes Zynga as top Facebook app developer
King overtakes Zynga as top Facebook app developer:
Social and casual games company King (formerly King.com) has passed Zynga to become the top app developer on Facebook by monthly active users. The
Social and casual games company King (formerly King.com) has passed Zynga to become the top app developer on Facebook by monthly active users. The
Gambling MMO Dragon's Tale prepares for beta
Gambling MMO Dragon's Tale prepares for beta:
Filed under: Betas, New Titles, Free-to-Play, Miscellaneous Gambling? On the internet? Perish the thought! Or don't perish it, because eGenesis would like to
Filed under: Betas, New Titles, Free-to-Play, Miscellaneous Gambling? On the internet? Perish the thought! Or don't perish it, because eGenesis would like to
Gree closes London offices, focuses on US for Western development
Gree closes London offices, focuses on US for Western development:
"Challenging economic climate" to blame says Japanese publisher
"Challenging economic climate" to blame says Japanese publisher
Hasbro buys majority stake in Backflip
Hasbro buys majority stake in Backflip:
Toy maker pays $112 million for 70% of mobile studio behind DragonVale, Paper Toss
Toy maker pays $112 million for 70% of mobile studio behind DragonVale, Paper Toss
Starr Long joins Garriott's Shroud of the Avatar
Starr Long joins Garriott's Shroud of the Avatar:
Ultima Online producer re-teams with Lord British for Kickstarted online fantasy RPG
Ultima Online producer re-teams with Lord British for Kickstarted online fantasy RPG
Ragnarok Online: Prequel coming to browsers
Ragnarok Online: Prequel coming to browsers:
Filed under: Fantasy, New Titles, Free-to-Play, Browser The long-running Ragnarok Online will seek to reinvent itself on browsers in the near future.
Filed under: Fantasy, New Titles, Free-to-Play, Browser The long-running Ragnarok Online will seek to reinvent itself on browsers in the near future.
Kritika (KR) Awakening Update Trailer
Kritika (KR) Awakening Update Trailer:
Korean developer All-M has recently launched its summer update for Kritika, coming in 4 different parts over the next few months. Around 340 new active and
Korean developer All-M has recently launched its summer update for Kritika, coming in 4 different parts over the next few months. Around 340 new active and
Dragon Nest SEA Free Item Key Giveaway Event
Dragon Nest SEA Free Item Key Giveaway Event:
To celebrate MMOsite 8th Anniversary, we've teamed up with Cherry Credits to bring you Dragon Nest free item key giveaway event. Continue reading Dragon
To celebrate MMOsite 8th Anniversary, we've teamed up with Cherry Credits to bring you Dragon Nest free item key giveaway event. Continue reading Dragon
Microtransactions? In World of Warcraft? It Could Happen.
Microtransactions? In World of Warcraft? It Could Happen.:
In-game purchases? In World of Warcraft? Could happen, says a Blizzard community manager.Read more...
In-game purchases? In World of Warcraft? Could happen, says a Blizzard community manager.Read more...
An Ouya indie postmortem: Bombball
An Ouya indie postmortem: Bombball:
Supporting a new platform, committing to a "small" project, and concentrating on a core set of features that may not have broad appeal can lead, at times, to
Supporting a new platform, committing to a "small" project, and concentrating on a core set of features that may not have broad appeal can lead, at times, to
Are developers afraid of the MMO label?
Are developers afraid of the MMO label?:
Filed under: Culture, MMO Industry, Miscellaneous MMOs are dead! Long live MMOs! In a recent editorial at Eurogamer, several top MMO developers chime in on
Filed under: Culture, MMO Industry, Miscellaneous MMOs are dead! Long live MMOs! In a recent editorial at Eurogamer, several top MMO developers chime in on
3D Animated MMORPG Fantasy Frontier To Enter Beta Test on July 11
3D Animated MMORPG Fantasy Frontier To Enter Beta Test on July 11:
Taiwanese developer X-Legend today unveils the latest world view trailer for their 3D fantasy MMORPG Fantasy Frontier with scene screenshots. The
Taiwanese developer X-Legend today unveils the latest world view trailer for their 3D fantasy MMORPG Fantasy Frontier with scene screenshots. The
Betawatch: June 29 - July 5, 2013
Betawatch: June 29 - July 5, 2013:
Filed under: Betas, MMO Industry, News Items, Opinion, Betawatch, Miscellaneous If you can't get enough of vintage war machines blowing one
Filed under: Betas, MMO Industry, News Items, Opinion, Betawatch, Miscellaneous If you can't get enough of vintage war machines blowing one
Not So Massively: Star Citizen hits $14 million, Valve partners with Twitch, and Path of Exile goes back in time
Not So Massively: Star Citizen hits $14 million, Valve partners with Twitch, and Path of Exile goes back in time:
Filed under: Betas, Fantasy, Sci-Fi, Screenshots, Trailers, Video, EVE Online, Business Models, Events (In-Game), Game Mechanics, New Titles, Patches,
Filed under: Betas, Fantasy, Sci-Fi, Screenshots, Trailers, Video, EVE Online, Business Models, Events (In-Game), Game Mechanics, New Titles, Patches,
Linden Lab CEO shares some surprising Second Life figures
Linden Lab CEO shares some surprising Second Life figures:
Second Life's death has been greatly exaggerated any number of times. According to figures from CEO Rod Humble, the game is attracting plenty of new users -- and a lot of them are sticking around.
Second Life's death has been greatly exaggerated any number of times. According to figures from CEO Rod Humble, the game is attracting plenty of new users -- and a lot of them are sticking around.
Warhammer 40k: Eternal Crusade Devs Field Community Questions on Twitch | Ten Ton Hammer
Warhammer 40k: Eternal Crusade Devs Field Community Questions on Twitch | Ten Ton Hammer:
The devs behind the upcoming Warhammer 40k: Eternal Crusade MMOG took some time to tackle a round of questions over the weekend.
The devs behind the upcoming Warhammer 40k: Eternal Crusade MMOG took some time to tackle a round of questions over the weekend.
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