'In-App Backing' - A free-to-play alternative for mobile?:
"Free-to-play is no good for independent developers," argues Nico Saraintaris, but we all know it's hard to sell a game at even 99 cents. So why not entice your
Wednesday, August 7, 2013
Ex-Zynga devs form Kidcore in Mainz, Germany
Ex-Zynga devs form Kidcore in Mainz, Germany:
Child-focused studio to avoid all IAP and advertising
Child-focused studio to avoid all IAP and advertising
Namco Bandai's Vancouver studio opens its door
Namco Bandai's Vancouver studio opens its door:
Japanese video game giant Namco Bandai opened a new online social games studio in Vancouver this week, with the aim to produce more titles for
Japanese video game giant Namco Bandai opened a new online social games studio in Vancouver this week, with the aim to produce more titles for
Shanda Entertainment Unveils PK Online - A MMO Born For PvP
Shanda Entertainment Unveils PK Online - A MMO Born For PvP:
Shanda Entertainment, a Chinese game developer and publisher, recently unveiled its new MMO PK Online to gamers. The game features 4 classic
Shanda Entertainment, a Chinese game developer and publisher, recently unveiled its new MMO PK Online to gamers. The game features 4 classic
Zumba Fitness' Majesco joins the social casino gaming space
Zumba Fitness' Majesco joins the social casino gaming space:
Zumba Fitness company Majesco hasn't had much luck in the console game business as of late, with a swing to losses. Now the studio is looking to join
Zumba Fitness company Majesco hasn't had much luck in the console game business as of late, with a swing to losses. Now the studio is looking to join
Korean News and Beta Test Announcements
- NHN Entertainment to release 4 MMORPGs in latter half of 2013: “Drakensang,” “Asta,” “EOS,” and “PAL Online.”
- Dragonfly AOS “Kingdom Under Fire Online: Age of Storn” official launching on August 8.
- ENP Games web action RPG “Mujang Jaengpae” revealed for the first time, CBT planed in 3Q 2013.
What Games Are: Self-Publishing On Console Will Not Create The Next SuperCell. But Microconsoles Might.
What Games Are: Self-Publishing On Console Will Not Create The Next SuperCell. But Microconsoles Might.:
To the joy of many, Microsoft announced another Xbox One pivot: Rather than try to maintain a fortress of solitude, the console will support indie publishing. You’ll be able to use your console as a dev kit (traditionally dev kit licenses could be very expensive) to make and publish your games. Microsoft even promises to remove some of the category barriers that segregated indie games to a backwater page in the Xbox dashboard.
To the joy of many, Microsoft announced another Xbox One pivot: Rather than try to maintain a fortress of solitude, the console will support indie publishing. You’ll be able to use your console as a dev kit (traditionally dev kit licenses could be very expensive) to make and publish your games. Microsoft even promises to remove some of the category barriers that segregated indie games to a backwater page in the Xbox dashboard.
Can EverQuest Next claim the $2.5 billion free-to-play MMO category?
Can EverQuest Next claim the $2.5 billion free-to-play MMO category?:
Initially launched in 1999, EverQuest is one of the longest running MMO franchises in the industry. And after last week’s announcements and previews of EverQuest Next in Las Vegas, it’s clear that Sony has no intention of slowing down, setting its sights on claiming a piece of the free-to-play MMO market. Our early estimates for the US market put the total spending for 2013E at $2.5 billion, growing 57% year-over-year.
Initially launched in 1999, EverQuest is one of the longest running MMO franchises in the industry. And after last week’s announcements and previews of EverQuest Next in Las Vegas, it’s clear that Sony has no intention of slowing down, setting its sights on claiming a piece of the free-to-play MMO market. Our early estimates for the US market put the total spending for 2013E at $2.5 billion, growing 57% year-over-year.
SwapMob raises $1M for in-game virtual goods marketplace
SwapMob raises $1M for in-game virtual goods marketplace:
SwapMob, a social-trading network for free-to-play games, is announcing its platform and funding today. The service enables players to buy and sell their premium virtual items to others regardless of the game or operating system.
SwapMob, a social-trading network for free-to-play games, is announcing its platform and funding today. The service enables players to buy and sell their premium virtual items to others regardless of the game or operating system.
How East Meets West in Mobile Gaming, and Why Yodo1 May Be the Future of Game Publishing
How East Meets West in Mobile Gaming, and Why Yodo1 May Be the Future of Game Publishing:
The biggest mobile game market may still be the US, but the real Wild West of gaming continues to be China. The Chinese games market is diverse,
The biggest mobile game market may still be the US, but the real Wild West of gaming continues to be China. The Chinese games market is diverse,
Elder Scrolls Online: A Noob's First Steps in ESO
Elder Scrolls Online: A Noob's First Steps in ESO:
Everybody is a noob at one time or another and so it is with our Richard Cox who recently attended QuakeCon and had the opportunity to check out Elder
Everybody is a noob at one time or another and so it is with our Richard Cox who recently attended QuakeCon and had the opportunity to check out Elder
Xbox Co-Founder Warns Publishers May Vanish
Xbox Co-Founder Warns Publishers May Vanish:
"Who knows if there'll be big publishers in the future? There don't have to be”
"Who knows if there'll be big publishers in the future? There don't have to be”
Levine says tech like Chromecast is where gaming will go
Levine says tech like Chromecast is where gaming will go:
Irrational Games head says the future lies in allowing players the experience to play on whatever device they like. Irrational Games head Ken Levine has
Irrational Games head says the future lies in allowing players the experience to play on whatever device they like. Irrational Games head Ken Levine has
Social game company Zattikka goes under
Social game company Zattikka goes under:
As social game developer Zattikka goes into administration -- the UK equivalent of bankruptcy -- the company has sold off a number of its studios in a bid to ease the
As social game developer Zattikka goes into administration -- the UK equivalent of bankruptcy -- the company has sold off a number of its studios in a bid to ease the
rymdkapsel Review
rymdkapsel Review:
The space station is densely packed, with cramped corridors leading from the soft blue glow of the energy reactor to the unexpected green of the hydroponic
The space station is densely packed, with cramped corridors leading from the soft blue glow of the energy reactor to the unexpected green of the hydroponic
Social media trumps official forums for Tribes Ascend dev
Social media trumps official forums for Tribes Ascend dev:
Tribes Ascend studio Hi-Rez made a notable shift in its community management this week, as the company announced that it is scrapping its official
Tribes Ascend studio Hi-Rez made a notable shift in its community management this week, as the company announced that it is scrapping its official
The iOS/Android mobile game divide in the UK - study
The iOS/Android mobile game divide in the UK - study:
Research firm ComScore has released a new infographic centred around the mobile game space in the UK, offering some interesting figures in particular
Research firm ComScore has released a new infographic centred around the mobile game space in the UK, offering some interesting figures in particular
Counter-Strike Online 2 to Enter Final Closed Beta on August 7
Counter-Strike Online 2 to Enter Final Closed Beta on August 7:
Nexon Korea is getting ready for the final closed beta for their first person shooter Counter-Strike Online 2. The closed beta was originally set on August 1, due to the
Nexon Korea is getting ready for the final closed beta for their first person shooter Counter-Strike Online 2. The closed beta was originally set on August 1, due to the
Ouya/Shield, BBC, Village Life! talks added for GDC Europe
Ouya/Shield, BBC, Village Life! talks added for GDC Europe:
New GDC Europe talks include a panel on Ouya, Nvidia's (Project) Shield, GameStick, MOGA and other 'unconsoles', plus Playdemic on the
New GDC Europe talks include a panel on Ouya, Nvidia's (Project) Shield, GameStick, MOGA and other 'unconsoles', plus Playdemic on the
Fantasy Frontier Unveils Open Beta TV Commercial
Fantasy Frontier Unveils Open Beta TV Commercial:
The highly anticipated Taiwanese 3D fantasy MMORPG Fantasy Frontier today unveiled its latest TV commercial for the upcoming open beta on August 8. The
The highly anticipated Taiwanese 3D fantasy MMORPG Fantasy Frontier today unveiled its latest TV commercial for the upcoming open beta on August 8. The
SOE Live 2013: Dragon's Prophet on what makes it so metal
SOE Live 2013: Dragon's Prophet on what makes it so metal:
Filed under: Fantasy, Business Models, Game Mechanics, Guilds, Free-to-Play, Events (Massively's Coverage), Dragon's Prophet One of the more eye-raising
Filed under: Fantasy, Business Models, Game Mechanics, Guilds, Free-to-Play, Events (Massively's Coverage), Dragon's Prophet One of the more eye-raising
Star Wars: The Old Republic: Titans of Industry Goes Live
Star Wars: The Old Republic: Titans of Industry Goes Live:
Star Wars: The Old Republic players will want to check into the game for the latest game update, Titans of Industry. The update brings a new Flashpoint, a new
Star Wars: The Old Republic players will want to check into the game for the latest game update, Titans of Industry. The update brings a new Flashpoint, a new
EverQuest Next: Landmark - Creatives & Crafters Rejoice
EverQuest Next: Landmark - Creatives & Crafters Rejoice:
During last weekend's SOE Live, the team introduced the world to the EverQuest Next companion world, Landmark. We sat in on the Landmark
During last weekend's SOE Live, the team introduced the world to the EverQuest Next companion world, Landmark. We sat in on the Landmark
SOE Live 2013: DCUO's Sons of Trigon DLC and beyond
SOE Live 2013: DCUO's Sons of Trigon DLC and beyond:
Filed under: Super-hero, Expansions, Interviews, Lore, PvP, Free-to-Play, Events (Massively's Coverage), DC Universe Online, Dungeons Just before
Filed under: Super-hero, Expansions, Interviews, Lore, PvP, Free-to-Play, Events (Massively's Coverage), DC Universe Online, Dungeons Just before
Elder Scrolls Online: On Guilds, Being Emperor, and Much More
Elder Scrolls Online: On Guilds, Being Emperor, and Much More:
During last weekend's QuakeCon, we had boots on the ground to check out the latest build for Elder Scrolls Online. While there, we also managed to corral Lead
During last weekend's QuakeCon, we had boots on the ground to check out the latest build for Elder Scrolls Online. While there, we also managed to corral Lead
Guild Wars 2: Queen's Jubilee Now Live
Guild Wars 2: Queen's Jubilee Now Live:
The latest update to Guild Wars 2, Queen's Jubilee, is now live according the latest press announcement from ArenaNet. Players can fly into Divinity's
The latest update to Guild Wars 2, Queen's Jubilee, is now live according the latest press announcement from ArenaNet. Players can fly into Divinity's
Dragon Nest Taiwan Server Shutting Down on Nov.11
Dragon Nest Taiwan Server Shutting Down on Nov.11:
Taiwanese game publisher Gamania has announced that Dragon Nest Taiwan and Hongkong server will be shut down on Nov.11,2013. Due to the expiration of
Taiwanese game publisher Gamania has announced that Dragon Nest Taiwan and Hongkong server will be shut down on Nov.11,2013. Due to the expiration of
SOE Live 2013: PlanetSide 2 highlights Hossin and more
SOE Live 2013: PlanetSide 2 highlights Hossin and more:
Filed under: Sci-Fi, Game Mechanics, Interviews, Patches, PvP, Free-to-Play, Events (Massively's Coverage), PlanetSide 2 This year's SOE Live event
Filed under: Sci-Fi, Game Mechanics, Interviews, Patches, PvP, Free-to-Play, Events (Massively's Coverage), PlanetSide 2 This year's SOE Live event
Webzen puts Arctic Combat on ice
Webzen puts Arctic Combat on ice:
Filed under: MMO Industry, News Items, War, Free-to-Play, MMOFPS, Sunsets Longevity in free-to-play games is odd. Some seem to last forever while others
Filed under: MMO Industry, News Items, War, Free-to-Play, MMOFPS, Sunsets Longevity in free-to-play games is odd. Some seem to last forever while others
Defiance: Season 2 Production Begins
Defiance: Season 2 Production Begins:
The second season of the Syfy television series, Defiance, has started in Toronto, Ontario. The series and the Trion Worlds' game of the same name, are tied
The second season of the Syfy television series, Defiance, has started in Toronto, Ontario. The series and the Trion Worlds' game of the same name, are tied
We'd Be Happier People If We Lived In This Colorful, Blocky Paradise
We'd Be Happier People If We Lived In This Colorful, Blocky Paradise:
What could possibly be more welcome than colorful geometric shapes with corners gently rounded for virtual safety? How about if they had googly eyes? What
What could possibly be more welcome than colorful geometric shapes with corners gently rounded for virtual safety? How about if they had googly eyes? What
Disney Interactive sales down 7%, losses growing
Disney Interactive sales down 7%, losses growing:
Gaming business lags with no major releases as Walt Disney Company grows overall revenues, profits
Gaming business lags with no major releases as Walt Disney Company grows overall revenues, profits
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