FIFA Online 3 leading revenue and traffic in Korea:
Free-to-play game at the top of sports charts, EA inks deal with Tencent to take it to China
Wednesday, July 24, 2013
Top Players in Mobile for June 2013
Top Players in Mobile for June 2013:
Google revenues from Android game apps continues to slowly close in on what Apple is making. Looking at global game revenues for June 2013 in their respective app stores, Google Play now stands at 41 percent of revenues compared to the iOS App Store. A year ago, Google revenues were only about 19 percent of what Apple was making. On downloads Google Play leads iOS in most countries except the US and Japan. In Western Europe, growth of Google Play in terms of both revenues and downloads has accelerated significantly over the past few months.
Google revenues from Android game apps continues to slowly close in on what Apple is making. Looking at global game revenues for June 2013 in their respective app stores, Google Play now stands at 41 percent of revenues compared to the iOS App Store. A year ago, Google revenues were only about 19 percent of what Apple was making. On downloads Google Play leads iOS in most countries except the US and Japan. In Western Europe, growth of Google Play in terms of both revenues and downloads has accelerated significantly over the past few months.
US digital games market update: June 2013
US digital games market update: June 2013:
With the announcements of next generation hardware behind us, the overall digital games market recovered from last month and totaled $841 million across all categories. The free-to-play category–consisting of social, mobile and MMO–grew 9% to $489 million, year-over-year.
With the announcements of next generation hardware behind us, the overall digital games market recovered from last month and totaled $841 million across all categories. The free-to-play category–consisting of social, mobile and MMO–grew 9% to $489 million, year-over-year.
Korean News and Beta Test Announcements
- Uniana 3D action MORPG “LAF” holds beta test from July 22 to 28.
Minecraft dev's next game sells 100,000 copies
Minecraft dev's next game sells 100,000 copies:
Collectible card game Scrolls hits new sales milestone during paid beta period, driving $2,000,000 in revenue. The latest title from Minecraft developer Mojang--
Collectible card game Scrolls hits new sales milestone during paid beta period, driving $2,000,000 in revenue. The latest title from Minecraft developer Mojang--
Playtox brings My Farm to the US, increases focus on HTML5
Playtox brings My Farm to the US, increases focus on HTML5:
Browser game developer Playtox has announced the US launch of its successful massively multiplayer online (MMO) game My Farm. The mobile
Browser game developer Playtox has announced the US launch of its successful massively multiplayer online (MMO) game My Farm. The mobile
Crytek, Silent Hunter Online talks late additions to GDC Europe 2013
Crytek, Silent Hunter Online talks late additions to GDC Europe 2013:
Talks on the 3D rendering engine for Silent Hunter Online, Crytek's people management strategy and how to succeed on Facebook with a 'hardcore'
Talks on the 3D rendering engine for Silent Hunter Online, Crytek's people management strategy and how to succeed on Facebook with a 'hardcore'
Gameglobe Diary #2: The Trouble with Trees
Gameglobe Diary #2: The Trouble with Trees:
Gameglobe is a game creation engine and community developed by Square Enix and Bigpoint. The browser-based builder launched in closed beta in
Gameglobe is a game creation engine and community developed by Square Enix and Bigpoint. The browser-based builder launched in closed beta in
Star Conflict adds a fleet of tier five ships
Star Conflict adds a fleet of tier five ships:
Filed under: Betas, Sci-Fi, Patches, Free-to-Play, Browser While it soft launched on Steam a while back, Star Conflict is still in technical beta, awaiting a technical kiss
Filed under: Betas, Sci-Fi, Patches, Free-to-Play, Browser While it soft launched on Steam a while back, Star Conflict is still in technical beta, awaiting a technical kiss
Bonsai Warriors Preview
Bonsai Warriors Preview:
Chop Chop Ninja is moving outside the old familiar dojo this summer with Bonsai Warriors, a new social and action strategy game from Gamerizon that has
Chop Chop Ninja is moving outside the old familiar dojo this summer with Bonsai Warriors, a new social and action strategy game from Gamerizon that has
Lego And Cartoon Network Partner On Mixels, A New Cross-Platform Franchise About “Unlimited Combinations”
Lego And Cartoon Network Partner On Mixels, A New Cross-Platform Franchise About “Unlimited Combinations”:
Take a company known for imaginative toys, and one known for imaginative cartoons, and it should make the creative kids in your life pretty happy. Lego’s
Take a company known for imaginative toys, and one known for imaginative cartoons, and it should make the creative kids in your life pretty happy. Lego’s
Zynga and Hasbro release KRE-O CityVille Invasion game, real world play-sets
Zynga and Hasbro release KRE-O CityVille Invasion game, real world play-sets:
The latest offering from the Zynga and Hasbro merchandising deal has now seen the light, as the pair’s KRE-O CityVille Invasion game has launched on
The latest offering from the Zynga and Hasbro merchandising deal has now seen the light, as the pair’s KRE-O CityVille Invasion game has launched on
Final Fantasy "Go THERE" Collaboration Campaign Detail
Final Fantasy "Go THERE" Collaboration Campaign Detail:
Last week, Square Enix has launched the Final Fantasy "Go There" collaboration campaign, there has been news floating around the web that Square Enix might
Last week, Square Enix has launched the Final Fantasy "Go There" collaboration campaign, there has been news floating around the web that Square Enix might
Fiesta Online: Crusader Class to Deploy This Week
Fiesta Online: Crusader Class to Deploy This Week:
Gamigo has announced that the Crusader class will be added to Fiesta Online later this week. The Crusader is an elf class that is accessible at level 60
Gamigo has announced that the Crusader class will be added to Fiesta Online later this week. The Crusader is an elf class that is accessible at level 60
Flyro Review
Flyro Review:
A capitalist mad scientist mouse has frozen a tropical avian paradise to boost his region's tourism. Breaking free from your frozen prison using powers you
A capitalist mad scientist mouse has frozen a tropical avian paradise to boost his region's tourism. Breaking free from your frozen prison using powers you
Saturn Defense Review
Saturn Defense Review:
In the future, all of Earth's resources have been depleted, forcing mankind into space to search for alternative energy solutions. The rings and moons of
In the future, all of Earth's resources have been depleted, forcing mankind into space to search for alternative energy solutions. The rings and moons of
Playdemic expands Village Life with new lands, iOS development
Playdemic expands Village Life with new lands, iOS development:
Playdemic’s Village Life serves as the poster child for Zynga’s partner network, as the independent developer partnered with Zynga to bring its life simulation
Playdemic’s Village Life serves as the poster child for Zynga’s partner network, as the independent developer partnered with Zynga to bring its life simulation
Xbox certification unacceptable for free-to-play, says World of Tanks dev
Xbox certification unacceptable for free-to-play, says World of Tanks dev:
"One of the biggest challenges with Microsoft was the QA process and certification process takes an extremely long time. Totally unacceptable for a
"One of the biggest challenges with Microsoft was the QA process and certification process takes an extremely long time. Totally unacceptable for a
New Defiance Executive Producer Outlines the Road Ahead | Ten Ton Hammer
New Defiance Executive Producer Outlines the Road Ahead | Ten Ton Hammer:
Chris Lena takes over as executive producer and tells us all about the Castithan Charge Pack and the future of Defiance.
Chris Lena takes over as executive producer and tells us all about the Castithan Charge Pack and the future of Defiance.
Final Fantasy XIV: A Realm Reborn would be shut down without a subscription plan, says Naoki Yoshida
Final Fantasy XIV: A Realm Reborn would be shut down without a subscription plan, says Naoki Yoshida:
Final Fantasy XIV: A Realm Reborn has just finished its Phase 3 beta, and its release date is just a little over a month...
Final Fantasy XIV: A Realm Reborn has just finished its Phase 3 beta, and its release date is just a little over a month...
Final Fantasy XIV: A Realm Reborn: Beta 4 Registration Information
Final Fantasy XIV: A Realm Reborn: Beta 4 Registration Information:
Square Enix has announced that registration for Beta 4 for Final Fantasy XIV: A Realm Reborn will close on July 30th. Players who previously applied and
Square Enix has announced that registration for Beta 4 for Final Fantasy XIV: A Realm Reborn will close on July 30th. Players who previously applied and
The latest on mobile game usage in China
The latest on mobile game usage in China:
With China now beating out the U.S. as the largest and fastest-growing mobile market, a new report from Flurry suggests China is the place to be for
With China now beating out the U.S. as the largest and fastest-growing mobile market, a new report from Flurry suggests China is the place to be for
Zombies!!! Review
Zombies!!! Review:
The original board game of Zombies!!! was a very divisive title. On the one hand, everyone loves the hungry undead, and the game somehow managed to cram a
The original board game of Zombies!!! was a very divisive title. On the one hand, everyone loves the hungry undead, and the game somehow managed to cram a
This Sounds Like The Coolest X-Men Game Ever... Oh, Wait.
This Sounds Like The Coolest X-Men Game Ever... Oh, Wait.:
They had me at drawing on heroes and villains from the X-Men's past, present and future. Then they lost me. Read more...
They had me at drawing on heroes and villains from the X-Men's past, present and future. Then they lost me. Read more...
Record-Setting iPhone Sales, But Declning iPad Numbers Reported In Apple's Third-Quarter Earnings
Record-Setting iPhone Sales, But Declning iPad Numbers Reported In Apple's Third-Quarter Earnings:
The tech giant sold 31 million iPhones, a third-quarter record, but iPad sales decreased from last year's 17 million to 14.6 million. In Apple's just-released
The tech giant sold 31 million iPhones, a third-quarter record, but iPad sales decreased from last year's 17 million to 14.6 million. In Apple's just-released
Apple was EA's largest retail partner last quarter
Apple was EA's largest retail partner last quarter:
COO Peter Moore says iPhone maker was publisher's biggest retailer partner for sales for the first time during June quarter. Apple was Electronic Arts'
COO Peter Moore says iPhone maker was publisher's biggest retailer partner for sales for the first time during June quarter. Apple was Electronic Arts'
EA earnings flat in Q1 as digital sales continue to rise
EA earnings flat in Q1 as digital sales continue to rise:
Mobile titles like The Simpsons: Tapped Out and Real Racing 3 boost digital, as Origin accounts hit 50m, 22m of which are mobile
Mobile titles like The Simpsons: Tapped Out and Real Racing 3 boost digital, as Origin accounts hit 50m, 22m of which are mobile
Massively exclusive: Hands-on with ArcheAge's Japanese open beta
Massively exclusive: Hands-on with ArcheAge's Japanese open beta:
Filed under: Fantasy, Classes, Game Mechanics, MMO Industry, New Titles, PvP, PvE, Opinion, Hands-On, Roleplaying, First Impressions,
Filed under: Fantasy, Classes, Game Mechanics, MMO Industry, New Titles, PvP, PvE, Opinion, Hands-On, Roleplaying, First Impressions,
Korean MOBA Core Masters Is Coming to Western Market
Korean MOBA Core Masters Is Coming to Western Market:
Following the JP server announcement, the highly anticipated Korean MOBA Core Masters was finally announced for the western markets yesterday. Rock Hippo
Following the JP server announcement, the highly anticipated Korean MOBA Core Masters was finally announced for the western markets yesterday. Rock Hippo
Zattikka struggles to meet loan payments
Zattikka struggles to meet loan payments:
UK online firm raises possibility of administration as Hattrick demands loan payment
UK online firm raises possibility of administration as Hattrick demands loan payment
Aion: 4.0 Breathes Life into Atreia
Aion: 4.0 Breathes Life into Atreia:
Aion recently updated with a massive patch, bringing the game to v4.0. We've had wings in the air to check out the update and are ready to offer some
Aion recently updated with a massive patch, bringing the game to v4.0. We've had wings in the air to check out the update and are ready to offer some
Strong 3DS sales lead to Nintendo's highest share price in 2 years
Strong 3DS sales lead to Nintendo's highest share price in 2 years:
At the close of Tokyo trading yesterday, Nintendo's share price finished up at the highest it has been in two years, thanks to strong Nintendo 3DS sales. ...
At the close of Tokyo trading yesterday, Nintendo's share price finished up at the highest it has been in two years, thanks to strong Nintendo 3DS sales. ...
Breach & Clear Review
Breach & Clear Review:
Mobile gamers are used to seeing the occasional "Coming soon" message. A precedent made famous by the Angry Birds series, mobile developers have
Mobile gamers are used to seeing the occasional "Coming soon" message. A precedent made famous by the Angry Birds series, mobile developers have
Ravenmark: Mercenaries Review
Ravenmark: Mercenaries Review:
Witching Hour Studios doesn't play when it comes to its strategy games. After blessing mobile gamers with the well-received Ravenmark: Scourge of
Witching Hour Studios doesn't play when it comes to its strategy games. After blessing mobile gamers with the well-received Ravenmark: Scourge of
General: Dragon Eternity Released to the West
General: Dragon Eternity Released to the West:
Game Insight North America has announced the release of Dragon Eternity, an MMO with over 1,300 quests and the ability for players to partner with
Game Insight North America has announced the release of Dragon Eternity, an MMO with over 1,300 quests and the ability for players to partner with
Fight for your chosen candidate in Guild Wars 2's Cutthroat Politics update
Fight for your chosen candidate in Guild Wars 2's Cutthroat Politics update:
Filed under: Fantasy, Patches, Previews, Guild Wars 2, Buy-to-Play Whether you're a fan of the Black Lion Trading Company's Evon Gnashblade or you're
Filed under: Fantasy, Patches, Previews, Guild Wars 2, Buy-to-Play Whether you're a fan of the Black Lion Trading Company's Evon Gnashblade or you're
Recently, the rights to several classic game franchises, including Master of Orion, Total Annihilati
Recently, the rights to several classic game franchises, including Master of Orion, Total Annihilati:
Recently, the rights to several classic game franchises, including Master of Orion, Total Annihilation, and Star Control, were auctioned off following
Recently, the rights to several classic game franchises, including Master of Orion, Total Annihilation, and Star Control, were auctioned off following
'Just be human': PR tips from Papo & Yo's community manager
'Just be human': PR tips from Papo & Yo's community manager:
Working on community management for Papo & Yo was incredibly rewarding, writes Deborah Chantson -- and here, she offers her tips for interacting with
Working on community management for Papo & Yo was incredibly rewarding, writes Deborah Chantson -- and here, she offers her tips for interacting with
Hasbro grows game business
Hasbro grows game business:
Toy company reports gave revenue up 19 per cent year on year
Toy company reports gave revenue up 19 per cent year on year
What Facebook Learned From Building 3,000 Apps For “Dumb” Phones
What Facebook Learned From Building 3,000 Apps For “Dumb” Phones:
Facebook isn’t taking recent news that it’s losing subscribers sitting down. On the contrary, the social giant is trying its hand at tapping the largest market in the
Facebook isn’t taking recent news that it’s losing subscribers sitting down. On the contrary, the social giant is trying its hand at tapping the largest market in the
This Game Kicks In Tactical Strategy's Door, Takes A Bullet
This Game Kicks In Tactical Strategy's Door, Takes A Bullet:
I love that door-kicking moment. In a military first-person shooter, it's the moment when you rush into the room and everything goes all slow-motion —
I love that door-kicking moment. In a military first-person shooter, it's the moment when you rush into the room and everything goes all slow-motion —
RIFT 3.0 will increase level cap, possibly introduce PvP dimensions
RIFT 3.0 will increase level cap, possibly introduce PvP dimensions:
Filed under: Fantasy, Expansions, PvP, Free-to-Play, RIFT Excitement is building for RIFT 3.0, the unnamed second expansion for the game. While we've
Filed under: Fantasy, Expansions, PvP, Free-to-Play, RIFT Excitement is building for RIFT 3.0, the unnamed second expansion for the game. While we've
Bloons TD Battles Review
Bloons TD Battles Review:
Monkeys that live in the jungle and in zoos are infamous for throwing, uh, stuff. Stuff of their own making. Fortunately, video games can do wonders for a
Monkeys that live in the jungle and in zoos are infamous for throwing, uh, stuff. Stuff of their own making. Fortunately, video games can do wonders for a
Fizzy Factory Review
Fizzy Factory Review:
There's no shortage of Arukone-inspired puzzles on the App Store: Flow Free is the most well-known, but games like Wire Storm, Number Link, and Lost Cubes all
There's no shortage of Arukone-inspired puzzles on the App Store: Flow Free is the most well-known, but games like Wire Storm, Number Link, and Lost Cubes all
Captain's Log: Interview with Star Trek Online's Daniel Stahl, part one
Captain's Log: Interview with Star Trek Online's Daniel Stahl, part one:
Filed under: Sci-Fi, Culture, Expansions, Interviews, Opinion, Star Trek Online, Captain's Log This week I continue the series of interviews I conducted with Star
Filed under: Sci-Fi, Culture, Expansions, Interviews, Opinion, Star Trek Online, Captain's Log This week I continue the series of interviews I conducted with Star
Unity now supports Windows Phone 8, Windows Store and BlackBerry 10
Unity now supports Windows Phone 8, Windows Store and BlackBerry 10:
Popular game engine creator Unity Technologies today launched the latest version of its Unity engine, adding support for Windows Phone 8, Windows
Popular game engine creator Unity Technologies today launched the latest version of its Unity engine, adding support for Windows Phone 8, Windows
GDC 2014 adds board members, calls for talk submissions
GDC 2014 adds board members, calls for talk submissions:
Organizers have opened talk submissions for next March's GDC 2014 through August 29th, also adding Light & Dark Arts' Christina Coffin and TinyCo's
Organizers have opened talk submissions for next March's GDC 2014 through August 29th, also adding Light & Dark Arts' Christina Coffin and TinyCo's
Top Five Online Android Games You Can't Miss
Top Five Online Android Games You Can't Miss:
Speaking of mobile games, what will you think of? I used to think that mobile games are all of single player modes, but actually, they are not. Today, we are going
Speaking of mobile games, what will you think of? I used to think that mobile games are all of single player modes, but actually, they are not. Today, we are going
Designing for extrinsically motivated players
Designing for extrinsically motivated players:
Different players have different motivations for playing -- and some are motivated by the potential of what they can get out of your system. This blog post
Different players have different motivations for playing -- and some are motivated by the potential of what they can get out of your system. This blog post
The Ouya Experience: What game developers think so far
The Ouya Experience: What game developers think so far:
Ouya developers behind games such as Super Crate Box, DubWars and Organ Trail sound off on their experience with the recently-launched console. ...
Ouya developers behind games such as Super Crate Box, DubWars and Organ Trail sound off on their experience with the recently-launched console. ...
Fantasy Frontier to Enter Closed Beta on August 1
Fantasy Frontier to Enter Closed Beta on August 1:
Taiwanese fantasy MMORPG Fantasy Frontier has just ended its core closed beta test, X-Legend Entertainment announces that the game will kick off
Taiwanese fantasy MMORPG Fantasy Frontier has just ended its core closed beta test, X-Legend Entertainment announces that the game will kick off
EVE Evolved: Is DUST 514 a pay-to-win game?
EVE Evolved: Is DUST 514 a pay-to-win game?:
Filed under: Sci-Fi, EVE Online, Business Models, Economy, Game Mechanics, MMO Industry, PvP, Opinion, Free-to-Play, Hands-On, First Impressions, EVE
Filed under: Sci-Fi, EVE Online, Business Models, Economy, Game Mechanics, MMO Industry, PvP, Opinion, Free-to-Play, Hands-On, First Impressions, EVE
Hi-Rez's Todd Harris argues Tribes: Ascend is a 'complete' and 'content-rich' experience
Hi-Rez's Todd Harris argues Tribes: Ascend is a 'complete' and 'content-rich' experience:
Filed under: Sci-Fi, Interviews, MMO Industry, PvP, News Items, Free-to-Play, MMOFPS We reported earlier this week that Hi-Rez decided to stop updating
Filed under: Sci-Fi, Interviews, MMO Industry, PvP, News Items, Free-to-Play, MMOFPS We reported earlier this week that Hi-Rez decided to stop updating
Star Trek Online state of the game update talks Season 8, reputation, and more
Star Trek Online state of the game update talks Season 8, reputation, and more:
Filed under: Sci-Fi, Game Mechanics, MMO Industry, News Items, Star Trek Online, Free-to-Play Star Trek Online executive producer Dan Stahl has posted
Filed under: Sci-Fi, Game Mechanics, MMO Industry, News Items, Star Trek Online, Free-to-Play Star Trek Online executive producer Dan Stahl has posted
CrossFire: Summer Heat Wave Achievement System Announced
CrossFire: Summer Heat Wave Achievement System Announced:
CrossFire introduces a brand new achievement system with over 25 achievements for the players to accomplish. The summer heat will rise
CrossFire introduces a brand new achievement system with over 25 achievements for the players to accomplish. The summer heat will rise
Only 20 of Gentlemen's 3,000 Android players paid for the game
Only 20 of Gentlemen's 3,000 Android players paid for the game:
A report over at Indie Statik about Lucky Frame's title Gentlemen! and Android piracy piqued my interest because, well,...
A report over at Indie Statik about Lucky Frame's title Gentlemen! and Android piracy piqued my interest because, well,...
Nuclear Outrun Review
Nuclear Outrun Review:
All of us harbor a deep-rooted fear of nuclear war. The prospect of a superpower losing control, pushing the button, and leaving us with a world of
All of us harbor a deep-rooted fear of nuclear war. The prospect of a superpower losing control, pushing the button, and leaving us with a world of
Game Developers' New Covenant
Game Developers' New Covenant:
Sergey Titov on the challenges of surviving a new age of development and how studios must "form a marriage with gamers"
Sergey Titov on the challenges of surviving a new age of development and how studios must "form a marriage with gamers"
Dota 2 now available on Mac and Linux
Dota 2 now available on Mac and Linux:
Latest MOBA update also includes new Earthshaker model and effects, along with new user interface and gameplay tweaks. Valve's MOBA title Dota 2 is now
Latest MOBA update also includes new Earthshaker model and effects, along with new user interface and gameplay tweaks. Valve's MOBA title Dota 2 is now
Ryse: Son of Rome gets an interactive comic, earn in-game items for Xbox One
Ryse: Son of Rome gets an interactive comic, earn in-game items for Xbox One:
Xbox One exclusive Ryse: Son of Rome has received a new interactive digital comic that not only gives you a background of...
Xbox One exclusive Ryse: Son of Rome has received a new interactive digital comic that not only gives you a background of...
Firefall: Review in Progress #1
Firefall: Review in Progress #1:
Now that we've had some time to get down and dirty in Red 5's Firefall, it's time to start our Review in Progress series. We kick it off today with our first thoughts
Now that we've had some time to get down and dirty in Red 5's Firefall, it's time to start our Review in Progress series. We kick it off today with our first thoughts
Game consoles' sluggish sales demand a price cut
Game consoles' sluggish sales demand a price cut:
NPD numbers show hardware is hurting; time for the Big Three to cut prices in advance of the holiday season
NPD numbers show hardware is hurting; time for the Big Three to cut prices in advance of the holiday season
End of Nations: Executive Producer Speaks on Revival as Tactical MOBA
End of Nations: Executive Producer Speaks on Revival as Tactical MOBA:
The RTSGuru team caught up with Scot Lane, the Executive Producer on End of Nations to chat about the game's complete revamping and revival as a F2P
The RTSGuru team caught up with Scot Lane, the Executive Producer on End of Nations to chat about the game's complete revamping and revival as a F2P
Sine Mora Review
Sine Mora Review:
Sine Mora was released last year on consoles and PC to a combination of critical praise, but still mostly flew under the radar. Over a year later, the bullet hell-
Sine Mora was released last year on consoles and PC to a combination of critical praise, but still mostly flew under the radar. Over a year later, the bullet hell-
The Nexus Telegraph: WildStar's dirty little secret races
The Nexus Telegraph: WildStar's dirty little secret races:
Filed under: Betas, Sci-Fi, Lore, Races, WildStar, The Nexus Telegraph I'm of two minds about the last two races in WildStar. And I'll be honest, the first mind
Filed under: Betas, Sci-Fi, Lore, Races, WildStar, The Nexus Telegraph I'm of two minds about the last two races in WildStar. And I'll be honest, the first mind
Prime World: Open Beta to Kick Off July 26th
Prime World: Open Beta to Kick Off July 26th:
Folks who've been looking forward to the Prime World open beta only have a few more days to wait. According to the official Prime World forums, the open beta will
Folks who've been looking forward to the Prime World open beta only have a few more days to wait. According to the official Prime World forums, the open beta will
Marvel Heroes: Big Numbers, Big Update, Big News
Marvel Heroes: Big Numbers, Big Update, Big News:
Gazillion Entertainment made a trio of announcements at this week's San Diego Comicon. According to the team, over 1.5 million users have registered to
Gazillion Entertainment made a trio of announcements at this week's San Diego Comicon. According to the team, over 1.5 million users have registered to
EverQuest II: The Darkness Dawns Today
EverQuest II: The Darkness Dawns Today:
The latest in a long string of updates to EverQuest 2, Darkness Dawns, is slated to hit live service today, July 23rd. We were able to attend a tour of Darkness
The latest in a long string of updates to EverQuest 2, Darkness Dawns, is slated to hit live service today, July 23rd. We were able to attend a tour of Darkness
Ex-Eidos Boss Slams Square Enix
Ex-Eidos Boss Slams Square Enix:
Ex-Eidos Montreal boss Stephane D'Astous, who left the studio last Friday, has come out firing shots at his former parent company.Read more...
Ex-Eidos Montreal boss Stephane D'Astous, who left the studio last Friday, has come out firing shots at his former parent company.Read more...
Analysis: How Puzzle & Dragons' free-to-play design makes money
Analysis: How Puzzle & Dragons' free-to-play design makes money:
Mobile game hit Puzzles & Dragons is bringing in hundreds of millions of dollars in sales -- but is it making the money through coercive monetization, or
Mobile game hit Puzzles & Dragons is bringing in hundreds of millions of dollars in sales -- but is it making the money through coercive monetization, or
Overseas localization can be worthwhile - even for a small indie game
Overseas localization can be worthwhile - even for a small indie game:
Christine Love saw unprecedented success for her game Analogue: A Hate Story after Korean audiences took to it, leading to a full, official localization. ...
Christine Love saw unprecedented success for her game Analogue: A Hate Story after Korean audiences took to it, leading to a full, official localization. ...
General: Revival - New Sandbox MMO Announced
General: Revival - New Sandbox MMO Announced:
Revival is a new sandbox MMO just announced by IllFonic. According to a new report over at ShogunGamer.com, the team is creating Revival out of a
Revival is a new sandbox MMO just announced by IllFonic. According to a new report over at ShogunGamer.com, the team is creating Revival out of a
RuneScape 3 goes live
RuneScape 3 goes live:
Filed under: Fantasy, Events (In-Game), Launches, RuneScape, Free-to-Play, Browser This ain't your slightly-older-brother's RuneScape, folks; RuneScape
Filed under: Fantasy, Events (In-Game), Launches, RuneScape, Free-to-Play, Browser This ain't your slightly-older-brother's RuneScape, folks; RuneScape
Survarium: Open Beta for Russian Countries by the End of 2013
Survarium: Open Beta for Russian Countries by the End of 2013:
Vostok Games, developer of the MMOFPS Survarium is going to launch the open beta (PvP mode only) for Russian-speaking countries by the end of 2013.
Vostok Games, developer of the MMOFPS Survarium is going to launch the open beta (PvP mode only) for Russian-speaking countries by the end of 2013.
Elsword Releases New Character Elesis Gameplay
Elsword Releases New Character Elesis Gameplay:
New character Elesis was released today on the Korean version of Elsword. Elesis is good at using her sword, and she can transform to Saber Knight and Pyro
New character Elesis was released today on the Korean version of Elsword. Elesis is good at using her sword, and she can transform to Saber Knight and Pyro
There's a New Star Ocean Game. But Don't Get Excited Yet.
There's a New Star Ocean Game. But Don't Get Excited Yet.:
Hey, guess what! There's a new Star Ocean coming out in Japan. But it's probably not what you expect. Read more...
Hey, guess what! There's a new Star Ocean coming out in Japan. But it's probably not what you expect. Read more...
Zynga launches strategy game Dojo Mojo on Facebook
Zynga launches strategy game Dojo Mojo on Facebook:
Zynga has released its newest game on Facebook: Dojo Mojo, the company’s second action strategy game, following Empires & Allies. Dojo Mojo challenges
Zynga has released its newest game on Facebook: Dojo Mojo, the company’s second action strategy game, following Empires & Allies. Dojo Mojo challenges
Betawatch: July 13 - 19, 2013
Betawatch: July 13 - 19, 2013:
Filed under: Betas, MMO Industry, News Items, Betawatch, Miscellaneous What a long and strange road it's been, End of Nations. At first you were an MMORTS;
Filed under: Betas, MMO Industry, News Items, Betawatch, Miscellaneous What a long and strange road it's been, End of Nations. At first you were an MMORTS;
SMITE God Reveal - Chang'e, Faerie of The Moon
SMITE God Reveal - Chang'e, Faerie of The Moon:
The latest SMITE god has been revealed; Chang'e, Faerie of The Moon. She seems to be a support hero allowing her to heal allies as well as stun opponents from a
The latest SMITE god has been revealed; Chang'e, Faerie of The Moon. She seems to be a support hero allowing her to heal allies as well as stun opponents from a
Death knell sounds for RaiderZ EU
Death knell sounds for RaiderZ EU:
Filed under: Fantasy, Events (Real-World), News Items, Free-to-Play, Sunsets In a move that apparently doesn't surprise some players, RaiderZ
Filed under: Fantasy, Events (Real-World), News Items, Free-to-Play, Sunsets In a move that apparently doesn't surprise some players, RaiderZ
Not So Massively: Path of Exile's Twitch integration, Prime World's open beta, and Elite's IPO
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Filed under: Betas, Fantasy, Sci-Fi, Video, Business Models, Events (Real-World), Game Mechanics, Interviews, MMO Industry, New Titles, Patches, PvP, News
Filed under: Betas, Fantasy, Sci-Fi, Video, Business Models, Events (Real-World), Game Mechanics, Interviews, MMO Industry, New Titles, Patches, PvP, News
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