Three Worlds: Monetising the MMO:
The Elder Scrolls Online, Wildstar and Rift - three different solutions to the same thorny problem
Thursday, September 5, 2013
Japanese and Korean News and Beta Test Announcements
- Mgame MMORPG “Yeolgang Kangho Online” extends Thailand contract service until 2015 with Asiasoft.
- Nvius MMORPG “EOS” holds final test from September 5 to 7.
- Joun Game strategy simulation game “Samguk Seryeokjeon” opens official homepage, planned to start service in September.
- Fix Korea FPS “Tactical Intervention” to start formal service on September 12 (Europe, NA, and Russia) via Steam, by October 1, it will be available in Asia, Australia, and SA region.
- Nexon signs China service contract with publisher Tian City for FPS “Counter Strike Online 2.”
- SEGA started location test of “PUYO PUYO!! Quest Arcade” today, which is the first free-to-play arcade game.
Conquering the $1.1B Russian online games market
Conquering the $1.1B Russian online games market:
Video games, or видеоигр as they are known in Russia, continue to capture audiences. In just two years the market for online, mobile and social games has exploded in Russia, growing from $460M in 2011 to an estimated $1.1B this year. This makes the Russian online games market the second largest in Europe.
Video games, or видеоигр as they are known in Russia, continue to capture audiences. In just two years the market for online, mobile and social games has exploded in Russia, growing from $460M in 2011 to an estimated $1.1B this year. This makes the Russian online games market the second largest in Europe.
PAX Prime '13 Interview with David Brevik
Marvel Heroes: PAX Prime '13 Interview with David Brevik:
We had a chance to catch up with Gazillion CEO David Brevik at this year's PAX Prime to discuss all things Marvel Heroes. Read on for all the details!
We had a chance to catch up with Gazillion CEO David Brevik at this year's PAX Prime to discuss all things Marvel Heroes. Read on for all the details!
District 187 Will Close on October 3rd
District 187 Will Close on October 3rd:
After much consideration, CJ Games have made the difficult decision to close District 187. On October 3rd, 2013, the game servers will go offline. Continue
After much consideration, CJ Games have made the difficult decision to close District 187. On October 3rd, 2013, the game servers will go offline. Continue
Myrina(Pirate Fleet) - A New 3D Cute Pirate Theme MMO is Setting Sail
Myrina(Pirate Fleet) - A New 3D Cute Pirate Theme MMO is Setting Sail:
GameCyber recently announced to be the publisher of PlayCoo's new MMO - Myrina(English translated name: Pirate
GameCyber recently announced to be the publisher of PlayCoo's new MMO - Myrina(English translated name: Pirate
GDC Next 2013 adds Jill Murray on 'diversifying feminine archetypes'
GDC Next 2013 adds Jill Murray on 'diversifying feminine archetypes':
GDC Next talks to include Ubisoft's Jill Murray on narrative and gameplay options for female characters, and
GDC Next talks to include Ubisoft's Jill Murray on narrative and gameplay options for female characters, and
Exclusive: March of War heads for the jungle in Episode II Tropical Thunder
Exclusive: March of War heads for the jungle in Episode II Tropical Thunder:
Filed under: Historical, Trailers, Video, Patches, News Items, War, Miscellaneous March of War might be set
Filed under: Historical, Trailers, Video, Patches, News Items, War, Miscellaneous March of War might be set
MMO Family: First impressions of Dreamworks' School of Dragons
MMO Family: First impressions of Dreamworks' School of Dragons:
Filed under: Opinion, Free-to-Play, First Impressions, Kids, MMO Family, Family Who knew that the rough, barren cliffs of
Filed under: Opinion, Free-to-Play, First Impressions, Kids, MMO Family, Family Who knew that the rough, barren cliffs of
Samsung Reveals Its Wearable Tech Play, The Galaxy Gear Smartwatch
Samsung Reveals Its Wearable Tech Play, The Galaxy Gear Smartwatch:
Samsung's smartwatch has been long talked about, but it's now a real thing––Samsung's launched the Gear at its
Samsung's smartwatch has been long talked about, but it's now a real thing––Samsung's launched the Gear at its
BRAVOMAN: Binja Bash! Review
BRAVOMAN: Binja Bash! Review:
Bravoman is a Namco Bandai character from the days of the TurboGrafx-16, who is celebrating his 25th anniversary and has recently become the star of his own
Bravoman is a Namco Bandai character from the days of the TurboGrafx-16, who is celebrating his 25th anniversary and has recently become the star of his own
Dragon Eternity launches on Android, iPhone, and Facebook
Dragon Eternity launches on Android, iPhone, and Facebook:
Filed under: Fantasy, Trailers, Video, Launches, PvP, News Items, Free-to-Play, Browser, Mobile Always touted as a cross-platform MMO since its introduction at E3 2012, Dragon Eternity was initially
Filed under: Fantasy, Trailers, Video, Launches, PvP, News Items, Free-to-Play, Browser, Mobile Always touted as a cross-platform MMO since its introduction at E3 2012, Dragon Eternity was initially
ArcheAge: Disheartening Talk
ArcheAge: Disheartening Talk:
Trion recently underwent a restructuring round due to financial pressure. As those changes affect ArcheAge is unknown as Trion has remained silent. We take a look at the possible impact the restructuring
Trion recently underwent a restructuring round due to financial pressure. As those changes affect ArcheAge is unknown as Trion has remained silent. We take a look at the possible impact the restructuring
Neverwinter: Delving Into Fury of the Feywild
Neverwinter: Delving Into Fury of the Feywild:
Fury of the Feywild is Neverwinter's first major content expansion that brings new features, a couple of new races and the new "campaign system" into the game.
Fury of the Feywild is Neverwinter's first major content expansion that brings new features, a couple of new races and the new "campaign system" into the game.
Famous Zelda Artist Returns With New Game
Famous Zelda Artist Returns With New Game:
Japanese artist Katsuya Terada is a man whose work you should all be familiar with, mostly because he's one of the main visionaries behind Zelda's
Japanese artist Katsuya Terada is a man whose work you should all be familiar with, mostly because he's one of the main visionaries behind Zelda's
PAX Prime 2013: Guild Wars 2's Jon Peters on the state of PvP
PAX Prime 2013: Guild Wars 2's Jon Peters on the state of PvP:
Filed under: Fantasy, Events (Real-World), Interviews, Guild Wars 2, Events (Massively's Coverage), MMORPG, Buy-to-Play At this year's PAX Prime, we
Filed under: Fantasy, Events (Real-World), Interviews, Guild Wars 2, Events (Massively's Coverage), MMORPG, Buy-to-Play At this year's PAX Prime, we
Star Wars Force Collection Review
Star Wars Force Collection Review:
Star Wars Force Collection is yet another addition to the crowded and bafflingly popular collectible card battle game genre that's entirely unremarkable save
Star Wars Force Collection is yet another addition to the crowded and bafflingly popular collectible card battle game genre that's entirely unremarkable save
PSO2 Update Brings One Nasty Bug
PSO2 Update Brings One Nasty Bug:
Earlier today, Sega launched a new Phantasy Star Online 2 update for the PC version. New areas! New bosses! New quests! Sounds great, huh? It also
Earlier today, Sega launched a new Phantasy Star Online 2 update for the PC version. New areas! New bosses! New quests! Sounds great, huh? It also
Kabam Off-Key With Wartune
Kabam Off-Key With Wartune:
Free-to-play firm's legitimacy hurt by continued association with objectionably advertised game
Free-to-play firm's legitimacy hurt by continued association with objectionably advertised game
Xbox One release set for November 22
Xbox One release set for November 22:
Microsoft sets simultaneous launch for 13 markets
Microsoft sets simultaneous launch for 13 markets
New iOS Games Tonight: 2013: Infected Wars, Giant Boulder of Death and more!
New iOS Games Tonight: 2013: Infected Wars, Giant Boulder of Death and more!:
There's nothing I love more than when all of the new iOS games coming up on the horizon neatly work together to form
There's nothing I love more than when all of the new iOS games coming up on the horizon neatly work together to form
2K Drive skids onto iTunes at $6.99 this morning. 2K cares not for your traditional free-to-play non
2K Drive skids onto iTunes at $6.99 this morning. 2K cares not for your traditional free-to-play non:
2K Drive skids onto iTunes at $6.99 this morning. 2K cares not for your traditional
2K Drive skids onto iTunes at $6.99 this morning. 2K cares not for your traditional
Hawken’s Ascension Update Launches Tomorrow | Ten Ton Hammer
Hawken’s Ascension Update Launches Tomorrow | Ten Ton Hammer:
Hawken’s largest update yet launches September 5th to bring new features, mechs, and other changes.
Hawken’s largest update yet launches September 5th to bring new features, mechs, and other changes.
The trials and tribulations of balancing your in-game economy
The trials and tribulations of balancing your in-game economy:
In this reprint from the September 2008 issue of Game Developer magazine, Civ 4 lead designer Soren Johnson takes a
In this reprint from the September 2008 issue of Game Developer magazine, Civ 4 lead designer Soren Johnson takes a
DeNA announces weekly new content episodes for Transformers: Legends
DeNA announces weekly new content episodes for Transformers: Legends:
Alongside all of the buzz and hype over the upcoming Transformers 4: Age of Extinction movie that's set for release next
Alongside all of the buzz and hype over the upcoming Transformers 4: Age of Extinction movie that's set for release next
PlayFirst acquires Big Head Mode IP
PlayFirst acquires Big Head Mode IP:
Two of Douche Defender studio's founders also joining Diner Dash publisher
Two of Douche Defender studio's founders also joining Diner Dash publisher
Another round of The Elder Scrolls Online beta invites sent out
Another round of The Elder Scrolls Online beta invites sent out:
Check your email, folks. Bethesda has confirmed that another batch of invites to The Elder Scrolls Online's beta has...
Check your email, folks. Bethesda has confirmed that another batch of invites to The Elder Scrolls Online's beta has...
Kickstarter UK: Examining the first half of 2013
Kickstarter UK: Examining the first half of 2013:
Thomas Bidaux with market research firm ICO Partners reviews Kickstarter crowdfunding in the UK for the first half of the year, and finds some interesting
Thomas Bidaux with market research firm ICO Partners reviews Kickstarter crowdfunding in the UK for the first half of the year, and finds some interesting
A Mild-Mannered Reporter: All the superheroic news that was fit to print in August
A Mild-Mannered Reporter: All the superheroic news that was fit to print in August:
Filed under: Super-hero, Culture, Opinion, Free-to-Play, Marvel Heroes, Champions Online, DC Universe Online,
Filed under: Super-hero, Culture, Opinion, Free-to-Play, Marvel Heroes, Champions Online, DC Universe Online,
MechWarrior Online adds Protector Orion and new tutorial
MechWarrior Online adds Protector Orion and new tutorial:
Filed under: Betas, Sci-Fi, Trailers, Video, Patches, Free-to-Play, MechWarrior Online, MOBA Are you amped up for this
Filed under: Betas, Sci-Fi, Trailers, Video, Patches, Free-to-Play, MechWarrior Online, MOBA Are you amped up for this
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