Epic's Sweeney: Studios need to react to the changing industry to survive:
The game companies that react early to the constantly changing industry are the ones that come out the other end as survivors, says Epic's Tim Sweeney. ...
Friday, July 12, 2013
Epic's Tim Sweeney on the problem with photo-realism
Epic's Tim Sweeney on the problem with photo-realism:
Graphics will be "indistinguishable from reality" within 10 years, but that's where the real problems begin
Graphics will be "indistinguishable from reality" within 10 years, but that's where the real problems begin
'Everyone ran off to mobile and left the door unlocked for us'
'Everyone ran off to mobile and left the door unlocked for us':
Just because there is a major shift going on in the industry, doesn't mean that is the best direction for your studio, argues Thomas Was Alone's Mike Bithell. ...
Just because there is a major shift going on in the industry, doesn't mean that is the best direction for your studio, argues Thomas Was Alone's Mike Bithell. ...
Game Pricing Under Fire
Game Pricing Under Fire:
The delicate issue of pricing is something that hardware and software marketers and designers will need to tackle
The delicate issue of pricing is something that hardware and software marketers and designers will need to tackle
Build anything in Minecraft with 3D-scanning app for iOS
Build anything in Minecraft with 3D-scanning app for iOS:
A small San Francisco-based studio has developed an app that lets you scan a 3D object in the real world and reconstruct its...
A small San Francisco-based studio has developed an app that lets you scan a 3D object in the real world and reconstruct its...
Seige On Stars First Server Kicks off
Seige On Stars First Server Kicks off:
After success in the launch of Chrono Tales, Ray Media has launches Seige On Stars first server at 22:00 of July 10th EDT. Seige On Stars (SOS), a new
After success in the launch of Chrono Tales, Ray Media has launches Seige On Stars first server at 22:00 of July 10th EDT. Seige On Stars (SOS), a new
Guns of Icarus adds new ship, upgrades chat and more
Guns of Icarus adds new ship, upgrades chat and more:
Filed under: Sci-Fi, Game Mechanics, MMO Industry, Patches, PvP, News Items, Steampunk, Buy-to-Play Now might be a good time to check in with Guns of Icarus
Filed under: Sci-Fi, Game Mechanics, MMO Industry, Patches, PvP, News Items, Steampunk, Buy-to-Play Now might be a good time to check in with Guns of Icarus
iPhone to EyePhone: The Next Gaming Frontier?
iPhone to EyePhone: The Next Gaming Frontier?:
Mind Pirate CEO sees games driving wearable device space, says privacy issues just a "speed bump" for Google Glass
Mind Pirate CEO sees games driving wearable device space, says privacy issues just a "speed bump" for Google Glass
Microsoft suggests small businesses buy an Xbox One for the workplace
Microsoft suggests small businesses buy an Xbox One for the workplace:
Microsoft says its upcoming next-generation console would be excellent at servicing networking and conferencing needs in the workplace. Alongside
Microsoft says its upcoming next-generation console would be excellent at servicing networking and conferencing needs in the workplace. Alongside
Free-to-play: Shut up about money, talk about games
Free-to-play: Shut up about money, talk about games:
Free-to-play games have an image problem - and always will, until we stop talking like accountants and start talking like creators
Free-to-play games have an image problem - and always will, until we stop talking like accountants and start talking like creators
World War II: TCG Coming Soon to iOS, Android & PC
World War II: TCG Coming Soon to iOS, Android & PC:
FrozenShard is proud to announce World War II: TCG for release on PC, iOS and Android in the last quarter of 2013, which will be a free-to-play trading card game
FrozenShard is proud to announce World War II: TCG for release on PC, iOS and Android in the last quarter of 2013, which will be a free-to-play trading card game
David Brevik Details the New Eternity Splinter Currency for Marvel Heroes | Ten Ton Hammer
David Brevik Details the New Eternity Splinter Currency for Marvel Heroes | Ten Ton Hammer:
Earning your favorite characters in Marvel Heroes is about to get a little easier.
Earning your favorite characters in Marvel Heroes is about to get a little easier.
Korean News and Beta Test Announcements
- Entermate action RPG “Kingdom Fighters” holds CBT from July 18 to 22.
- KunLun Korea 3D web MMORPG “Jeoldae Ssanggyo” holds CBT from July 16 to 29.
Sprinkle review
Sprinkle review:
Sprinkle: Water splashing fire fighting fun! is an iOS and Android release from Mediocre AB. It is currently available as a free download on the App Store and for
Sprinkle: Water splashing fire fighting fun! is an iOS and Android release from Mediocre AB. It is currently available as a free download on the App Store and for
Sprinkle Islands Review
Sprinkle Islands Review:
Some series get better with age, often hitting their stride with the magical number "2." Mega Man 2, Sonic the Hedgehog 2, Street Fighter II, Mortal
Some series get better with age, often hitting their stride with the magical number "2." Mega Man 2, Sonic the Hedgehog 2, Street Fighter II, Mortal
Team17 Finally Making Worms 3. No, Worms 3D Didn't Count.
Team17 Finally Making Worms 3. No, Worms 3D Didn't Count.:
The battle of the non-arthropod invertebrates that begin way back in 1997 finally reaches its third stage later this year, as Team17 prepares Worms 3 for
The battle of the non-arthropod invertebrates that begin way back in 1997 finally reaches its third stage later this year, as Team17 prepares Worms 3 for
There's A Game Called Turd Birds. Okay.
There's A Game Called Turd Birds. Okay.:
Added to my lexicon of phrases to use when I'm angry or frustrated and can't drop an f-bomb, it's Turd Birds, available on iOS and Android today from Cat Daddy
Added to my lexicon of phrases to use when I'm angry or frustrated and can't drop an f-bomb, it's Turd Birds, available on iOS and Android today from Cat Daddy
Holy King (CN) Launches CBT 1 with New Trailer
Holy King (CN) Launches CBT 1 with New Trailer:
Perfect World China today announces the first closed beta for its 3D action MMORPG -- Holy King, which is based on a popular onlien novel. Holy King features
Perfect World China today announces the first closed beta for its 3D action MMORPG -- Holy King, which is based on a popular onlien novel. Holy King features
Wonderland team launch JiggeryPokery
Wonderland team launch JiggeryPokery:
Matthew Wiggins, Alan Harding and Tamsin Nunley start new iOS studio
Matthew Wiggins, Alan Harding and Tamsin Nunley start new iOS studio
Blog: The social casino siren song: It is, of course, about the money
Blog: The social casino siren song: It is, of course, about the money:
Of course the money behind gambling is what attracts developers to social casino games -- but this blog post illustrates stark difference in profitability between
Of course the money behind gambling is what attracts developers to social casino games -- but this blog post illustrates stark difference in profitability between
Blog: Removing the stigma of free-to-play
Blog: Removing the stigma of free-to-play:
Longtime MMO developer David Paris (Pirates of the Caribbean Online) writes about why, as a player and as a designer, he can't come to grips with free-to-play in
Longtime MMO developer David Paris (Pirates of the Caribbean Online) writes about why, as a player and as a designer, he can't come to grips with free-to-play in
Knightmare Tower coming to iOS August 1
Knightmare Tower coming to iOS August 1:
A few weeks ago I wrote a list of 5 games that every OUYA owner should check out at launch. I still stand by my choices, but I also feel I owe something of an apology
A few weeks ago I wrote a list of 5 games that every OUYA owner should check out at launch. I still stand by my choices, but I also feel I owe something of an apology
Earn your wings at World of Warplanes flight school
Earn your wings at World of Warplanes flight school:
Filed under: Betas, Historical, Video, PvP, War, Free-to-Play, World of Warplanes If you've been interested in jumping into World of Warplanes now that it's in open
Filed under: Betas, Historical, Video, PvP, War, Free-to-Play, World of Warplanes If you've been interested in jumping into World of Warplanes now that it's in open
Former Activision exec Robin Kaminsky joins Trion
Former Activision exec Robin Kaminsky joins Trion:
Trion Worlds, the publisher behind Defiance and Rift, has added Kaminsky to its board
Trion Worlds, the publisher behind Defiance and Rift, has added Kaminsky to its board
Big Microsoft Vision Statement Mentions Gaming (Phew!), ‘Serious Fun’
Big Microsoft Vision Statement Mentions Gaming (Phew!), ‘Serious Fun’:
The Xbox officially has a new boss today—former Windows boss and long-time Microsoft veteran Julie Larson-Green. No big gaming experience, unlike former
The Xbox officially has a new boss today—former Windows boss and long-time Microsoft veteran Julie Larson-Green. No big gaming experience, unlike former
League of Legends Season 3 World Championships to be held at Staples Center
League of Legends Season 3 World Championships to be held at Staples Center:
Riot Games announces League of Legends Season 3 World Championships to be held at Staples Center in Los Angeles, California.
Riot Games announces League of Legends Season 3 World Championships to be held at Staples Center in Los Angeles, California.
Rift: Raptr Announces Most Played Games for June
Rift: Raptr Announces Most Played Games for June:
Raptr has announced the most played games according to its data for June 2013. Rift tops the list of all games played during the month followed by #2
Raptr has announced the most played games according to its data for June 2013. Rift tops the list of all games played during the month followed by #2
Layoffs at Capcom
Layoffs at Capcom:
Staff reorganization reportedly leads to unspecified layoffs at Dead Rising studio; senior vice president Christian Svensson volunteers to leave. Capcom today
Staff reorganization reportedly leads to unspecified layoffs at Dead Rising studio; senior vice president Christian Svensson volunteers to leave. Capcom today
Trion Prepping Reveal for Revamped End of Nations MOBA RTS | Ten Ton Hammer
Trion Prepping Reveal for Revamped End of Nations MOBA RTS | Ten Ton Hammer:
Trion sneaks in under the radar and gives the End of Nations website a new look and readies for the revamp reveal.
Trion sneaks in under the radar and gives the End of Nations website a new look and readies for the revamp reveal.
Firefall: Monthly 'Go4Firefall' Tournaments & Prizes Slated
Firefall: Monthly 'Go4Firefall' Tournaments & Prizes Slated:
Red 5 has announced both European and North American Firefall tournaments will take place on a weekly basis with over 9000 Euros and US Dollars to be
Red 5 has announced both European and North American Firefall tournaments will take place on a weekly basis with over 9000 Euros and US Dollars to be
City of Steam: Review in Progress #1
City of Steam: Review in Progress #1:
City of Steam is currently in open beta testing. Being developed by Mechanist Games and published by R2 Games, City of Steam is a game looking to fill a void in
City of Steam is currently in open beta testing. Being developed by Mechanist Games and published by R2 Games, City of Steam is a game looking to fill a void in
PC sales suffering - Report
PC sales suffering - Report:
New research from Gartner claims worldwide PC shipments dropped to 76 million in second quarter of 2013. According to data published by research
New research from Gartner claims worldwide PC shipments dropped to 76 million in second quarter of 2013. According to data published by research
Microsoft cutting Surface RT price by $150 - Report
Microsoft cutting Surface RT price by $150 - Report:
Sources say price cuts will be announced as early as next week alongside news of battery-equipped keyboard. Microsoft will implement a significant price cut for its
Sources say price cuts will be announced as early as next week alongside news of battery-equipped keyboard. Microsoft will implement a significant price cut for its
Infinity Blade: Dungeons canceled
Infinity Blade: Dungeons canceled:
Epic Games' iOS game officially canned after Impossible Studios was shut down earlier this year; developer Chair has more plans for the series. Infinity Blade:
Epic Games' iOS game officially canned after Impossible Studios was shut down earlier this year; developer Chair has more plans for the series. Infinity Blade:
Netmarble announces the shutdown of Arcane Saga
Netmarble announces the shutdown of Arcane Saga:
Filed under: Fantasy, MMO Industry, News Items, Free-to-Play, Sunsets It can only be hoped that during your brief time with Arcane Saga you have not gotten too
Filed under: Fantasy, MMO Industry, News Items, Free-to-Play, Sunsets It can only be hoped that during your brief time with Arcane Saga you have not gotten too
Fantasy Frontier (TW) Enters Closed Beta Test with Lv 40 Content Available
Fantasy Frontier (TW) Enters Closed Beta Test with Lv 40 Content Available:
The 3D Animated MMORPG Fantasy Frontier today kicks off its first closed beta in Taiwan. This test opens all the contents of Lv 40, including quests,
The 3D Animated MMORPG Fantasy Frontier today kicks off its first closed beta in Taiwan. This test opens all the contents of Lv 40, including quests,
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