US gaming spend hit $2.88 billion in Q2 - NPD:
Digital sales accounted for more than 61% of the business as research firm finds software tally down 3% year-over-year
Tuesday, September 10, 2013
New Xbox Live Rewards program earns you credit toward real money
New Xbox Live Rewards program earns you credit toward real money:
Microsoft has come up with a new, and rather brilliant way to reward its loyal users by implementing a new rewards
Microsoft has come up with a new, and rather brilliant way to reward its loyal users by implementing a new rewards
World of Warcraft's patch 5.4 launches tomorrow
World of Warcraft's patch 5.4 launches tomorrow:
Filed under: World of Warcraft, Fantasy, Video, Lore, Patches, Previews, Endgame, News Items, Subscription Tomorrow's patch for World of Warcraft
Filed under: World of Warcraft, Fantasy, Video, Lore, Patches, Previews, Endgame, News Items, Subscription Tomorrow's patch for World of Warcraft
Square Enix announced Dragon Quest 10 expansion for Wii, Wii U and PC
Square Enix announced Dragon Quest 10 expansion for Wii, Wii U and PC:
Famitsu reports that an expansion for Dragon Quest 10 is coming to Wii, Wii U and PC for those versions of the
Famitsu reports that an expansion for Dragon Quest 10 is coming to Wii, Wii U and PC for those versions of the
Beta for LOTRO’s Helm’s Deep Expansion Begins | Ten Ton Hammer
Beta for LOTRO’s Helm’s Deep Expansion Begins | Ten Ton Hammer:
Turbine announces the start of beta for LOTRO’s Helm’s Deep expansion and details compensation plans for recent
Turbine announces the start of beta for LOTRO’s Helm’s Deep expansion and details compensation plans for recent
AAA devs form Hinterland
AAA devs form Hinterland:
Relic, Riot, Volition vets set up indie shop to make post-disaster survival simulation The Long Dark
Relic, Riot, Volition vets set up indie shop to make post-disaster survival simulation The Long Dark
EverQuest II Producer on Expansion Delay and Heroic Character Changes | Ten Ton Hammer
EverQuest II Producer on Expansion Delay and Heroic Character Changes | Ten Ton Hammer:
EverQuest II’s latest Producer’s Letter updates on the new Heroic Characters
EverQuest II’s latest Producer’s Letter updates on the new Heroic Characters
Final Fantasy XIV: A Realm Reborn: Companion App Available on iTunes
Final Fantasy XIV: A Realm Reborn: Companion App Available on iTunes:
The iOS version of the Final Fantasy XIV "Libra Eorzea" app is now available on iTunes. The app gives players the chance
The iOS version of the Final Fantasy XIV "Libra Eorzea" app is now available on iTunes. The app gives players the chance
FFXIV PS4 beta coming February 2014, PS3 players get in free
FFXIV PS4 beta coming February 2014, PS3 players get in free:
Filed under: Betas, Fantasy, MMO Industry, News Items, Consoles, Final Fantasy XIV If you play Final Fantasy XIV's
Filed under: Betas, Fantasy, MMO Industry, News Items, Consoles, Final Fantasy XIV If you play Final Fantasy XIV's
Final Fantasy XIV: A Realm Reborn will support PS4 to Vita remote play
Final Fantasy XIV: A Realm Reborn will support PS4 to Vita remote play:
Final Fantasy XIV: A Realm Reborn will support remote play on the PlayStation 4, game director Naoki Yoshida...
Final Fantasy XIV: A Realm Reborn will support remote play on the PlayStation 4, game director Naoki Yoshida...
Final Fantasy XIV: A Realm Reborn: Review In Progress #2
Final Fantasy XIV: A Realm Reborn: Review In Progress #2:
Now that some of the issues plaguing the first week's release of Final Fantasy XIV: A Realm Reborn, we continue our series of Review in Progress articles.
Now that some of the issues plaguing the first week's release of Final Fantasy XIV: A Realm Reborn, we continue our series of Review in Progress articles.
Matthew Bromberg is new head of BioWare
Matthew Bromberg is new head of BioWare:
Formerly general manager of BioWare Austin
Formerly general manager of BioWare Austin
New vice president for Stardock Entertainment
New vice president for Stardock Entertainment:
Derek Paxton gets promotion, "has really transformed the game studio," says CEO
Derek Paxton gets promotion, "has really transformed the game studio," says CEO
AOS Game Mode Announced for Closers Online
AOS Game Mode Announced for Closers Online:
Just announced closed beta schedule days ago, the highly antipated Korean side-scroller MORPG Closers Online today unveiled its brand new AOS mode
Just announced closed beta schedule days ago, the highly antipated Korean side-scroller MORPG Closers Online today unveiled its brand new AOS mode
SMITE Old Character Improvement: Odin Re-Arted in Latest Update Patch
SMITE Old Character Improvement: Odin Re-Arted in Latest Update Patch:
The Allfather, Odin has got a makeover of his 3D Model, FX, animations and loading screen card. The Huntsman skin
The Allfather, Odin has got a makeover of his 3D Model, FX, animations and loading screen card. The Huntsman skin
Allods Online's Everlasting Battle update is now live
Allods Online's Everlasting Battle update is now live:
Filed under: Fantasy, Expansions, Guilds, Launches, PvP, News Items, PvE, Free-to-Play, Allods Online, Subscription, MMORPG Today's a big day in the world
Filed under: Fantasy, Expansions, Guilds, Launches, PvP, News Items, PvE, Free-to-Play, Allods Online, Subscription, MMORPG Today's a big day in the world
Jade Dynasty: Sunstrider Update Deployed
Jade Dynasty: Sunstrider Update Deployed:
Jade Dynasty has been updated with a new patch called "Sunstrider". In addition to two new maps, players will find a new level cap, special events, PvP
Jade Dynasty has been updated with a new patch called "Sunstrider". In addition to two new maps, players will find a new level cap, special events, PvP
Astro Boy Dash Review
Astro Boy Dash Review:
Astro Boy is the classic cartoon that old anime-heads reminisce about rushing home from school to watch when they aren't reminiscing about rushing home to watch Speed Racer or Robotech. It's
Astro Boy is the classic cartoon that old anime-heads reminisce about rushing home from school to watch when they aren't reminiscing about rushing home to watch Speed Racer or Robotech. It's
Ask Massively: The best and worst of PAX Prime 2013
Ask Massively: The best and worst of PAX Prime 2013:
Filed under: Culture, Events (Real-World), MMO Industry, Opinion, Massively Meta, Ask Massively, Events (Massively's Coverage), Miscellaneous PAX Prime is
Filed under: Culture, Events (Real-World), MMO Industry, Opinion, Massively Meta, Ask Massively, Events (Massively's Coverage), Miscellaneous PAX Prime is
The Repopulation: Building Something Grand in the Sand
The Repopulation: Building Something Grand in the Sand:
The Repopulation made its debut at this year's PAX Prime. We managed to get a good look at the upcoming title, one that has made many of our readers' watch
The Repopulation made its debut at this year's PAX Prime. We managed to get a good look at the upcoming title, one that has made many of our readers' watch
Google brings desktop apps to the public, giving more flexibility to devs
Google brings desktop apps to the public, giving more flexibility to devs:
Google has announced that it is bringing its packaged apps to the public, meaning that Chrome apps can now be launched
Google has announced that it is bringing its packaged apps to the public, meaning that Chrome apps can now be launched
Become a Legendary Wushu Master, Age of Wushu Review
Become a Legendary Wushu Master, Age of Wushu Review:
Age of Wushu is an Eastern styled MMORPG being published by Snail games. The game is a Free to Play MMORPG that features VIP features and
Age of Wushu is an Eastern styled MMORPG being published by Snail games. The game is a Free to Play MMORPG that features VIP features and
Make My MMO: Crowdfunding August 25 - September 7, 2013
Make My MMO: Crowdfunding August 25 - September 7, 2013:
Filed under: MMO Industry, Massively Meta, Miscellaneous, Crowdfunding, Make My MMO If you build it, they will come. While that adage hold true for
Filed under: MMO Industry, Massively Meta, Miscellaneous, Crowdfunding, Make My MMO If you build it, they will come. While that adage hold true for
Betawatch: August 31 - September 6, 2013
Betawatch: August 31 - September 6, 2013:
Filed under: Betas, MMO Industry, News Items, Betawatch, Miscellaneous Betawatch only covers some of what could be considered in beta testing. We
Filed under: Betas, MMO Industry, News Items, Betawatch, Miscellaneous Betawatch only covers some of what could be considered in beta testing. We
Opportunities, challenges await PC gaming in the living room
Opportunities, challenges await PC gaming in the living room:
PCs of all shapes and sizes are poised to make their an impact when it comes to the couch-friendly game experience, but there are significant challenges ahead.
PCs of all shapes and sizes are poised to make their an impact when it comes to the couch-friendly game experience, but there are significant challenges ahead.
Rise and Shiny: City of Steam
Rise and Shiny: City of Steam:
Filed under: Fantasy, Sci-Fi, Video, Game Mechanics, Opinion, Free-to-Play, Browser, Casual, Post-Apocalyptic, Rise and Shiny, Livestream, Steampunk The first thing that people say when they see
Filed under: Fantasy, Sci-Fi, Video, Game Mechanics, Opinion, Free-to-Play, Browser, Casual, Post-Apocalyptic, Rise and Shiny, Livestream, Steampunk The first thing that people say when they see
Giant Boulder of Death Review
Giant Boulder of Death Review:
Even if you're the happiest person in the world, there's no avoiding the fact that some days will always be better than others. And on some of those off days, haven't you ever thought of just throwing
Even if you're the happiest person in the world, there's no avoiding the fact that some days will always be better than others. And on some of those off days, haven't you ever thought of just throwing
Not So Massively: Elite's space stations, LoL World Championship, and D3's Mystic revealed
Not So Massively: Elite's space stations, LoL World Championship, and D3's Mystic revealed:
Filed under: Fantasy, Sci-Fi, Video, Bugs, Business Models, Events (Real-World),
Filed under: Fantasy, Sci-Fi, Video, Bugs, Business Models, Events (Real-World),
Video: Balancing free-to-play in Dungeons & Dragons Neverwinter
Video: Balancing free-to-play in Dungeons & Dragons Neverwinter:
Perfect World Europe's Gabriel Hacker discusses best and worst practices for monetizing free-to-play MMOs, citing the
Perfect World Europe's Gabriel Hacker discusses best and worst practices for monetizing free-to-play MMOs, citing the
Yikes! Sales Chart Predicts Gaming Doom For Sony And Nintendo.
Yikes! Sales Chart Predicts Gaming Doom For Sony And Nintendo.:
Hi, gamers! Were you having a good day today? If so, I apologize for bumming you out, but here's a chart from a statistical
Hi, gamers! Were you having a good day today? If so, I apologize for bumming you out, but here's a chart from a statistical
Hit It Rich! Casino Slots Review
Hit It Rich! Casino Slots Review:
Like Janet Van Dyne or Ray Palmer, Zynga has been shrinking furiously as of late. But amid office closings and layoffs, the company did snag Spooky Cool Labs during the summer. Even as Zynga has
Like Janet Van Dyne or Ray Palmer, Zynga has been shrinking furiously as of late. But amid office closings and layoffs, the company did snag Spooky Cool Labs during the summer. Even as Zynga has
New study by Appurify shows that star ratings directly correlate to App Store rankings
New study by Appurify shows that star ratings directly correlate to App Store rankings:
Who says that the proverbial gold star never meant anything? While getting a gold star on your spelling test back in the
Who says that the proverbial gold star never meant anything? While getting a gold star on your spelling test back in the
Polycraft Review
Polycraft Review:
Polycraft combines the simplicity of browser-based gaming with the depth of a persistent strategy world. While the game is entirely controllable by mouse, actions are not limited: players will gather
Polycraft combines the simplicity of browser-based gaming with the depth of a persistent strategy world. While the game is entirely controllable by mouse, actions are not limited: players will gather
The Uncomfortable Line Between Free-To-Play And Premium
The Uncomfortable Line Between Free-To-Play And Premium:
When one downloads a free game for their phone or tablet, there's a fair chance they'll be getting an experience that isn't
When one downloads a free game for their phone or tablet, there's a fair chance they'll be getting an experience that isn't
GDC Next 2013 adds Xbox One Kinect talk, Riot eSports, ex-Bungie indie panels
GDC Next 2013 adds Xbox One Kinect talk, Riot eSports, ex-Bungie indie panels:
Newly confirmed GDC Next 2013 talks for L.A. this November include Microsoft on the Xbox One's enhanced Kinect, plus
Newly confirmed GDC Next 2013 talks for L.A. this November include Microsoft on the Xbox One's enhanced Kinect, plus
Wordly Review
Wordly Review:
Word games are fun and educational, but they can also be a bit stuffy and predictable. But word fights--ah, that's something else entirely. Wordly by Scopely is a fast-paced, highly
Word games are fun and educational, but they can also be a bit stuffy and predictable. But word fights--ah, that's something else entirely. Wordly by Scopely is a fast-paced, highly
The All-Android Week In Gaming Apps, As Foretold By Prophecy
The All-Android Week In Gaming Apps, As Foretold By Prophecy:
What took the promised all-Android Week in Gaming apps so long? If you ask me, I blame Android. Read more...
What took the promised all-Android Week in Gaming apps so long? If you ask me, I blame Android. Read more...
Hawken’s Delayed Ascension Update Launches September 10th | Ten Ton Hammer
Hawken’s Delayed Ascension Update Launches September 10th | Ten Ton Hammer:
Hawken players will finally get their hands on the game’s biggest content update to date tomorrow with the release
Hawken players will finally get their hands on the game’s biggest content update to date tomorrow with the release
The first month of RuneScape 3 by the numbers
The first month of RuneScape 3 by the numbers:
Filed under: Fantasy, Culture, News Items, RuneScape, Free-to-Play, Browser It's been a bit more than a month since RuneScape updated to RuneScape 3 --
Filed under: Fantasy, Culture, News Items, RuneScape, Free-to-Play, Browser It's been a bit more than a month since RuneScape updated to RuneScape 3 --
Heva Clonia Online announces gameplay test on September 19
Heva Clonia Online announces gameplay test on September 19:
Filed under: Betas, Fantasy, Screenshots, Video, New Titles, Free-to-Play OGPlanet has announced today that beta testing for its newest free-to-play
Filed under: Betas, Fantasy, Screenshots, Video, New Titles, Free-to-Play OGPlanet has announced today that beta testing for its newest free-to-play
EA announces closure of Play4Free RTS BattleForge
EA announces closure of Play4Free RTS BattleForge:
Image via Electronic Arts Electronic Arts has announced the closure of its “Play4Free” real-time-strategy game (RTS) BattleForge. The game was first
Image via Electronic Arts Electronic Arts has announced the closure of its “Play4Free” real-time-strategy game (RTS) BattleForge. The game was first
Has Sony just closed the door on the microconsoles?
Has Sony just closed the door on the microconsoles?:
Vita TV has the brand, platform and price to own the market
Vita TV has the brand, platform and price to own the market
Opinion: PS Vita TV poised to shake up the 'microconsole' race
Opinion: PS Vita TV poised to shake up the 'microconsole' race:
No-one could have expected that Sony would be a microconsole contender, especially when the company has its own
No-one could have expected that Sony would be a microconsole contender, especially when the company has its own
PlayStation Vita TV will let you play on the big screen
PlayStation Vita TV will let you play on the big screen:
Micro-console plays Vita, PSP titles, allows PS4 to be streamed to other TVs
Micro-console plays Vita, PSP titles, allows PS4 to be streamed to other TVs
Call of Duty: Strike Team Review
Call of Duty: Strike Team Review:
We'd imagine that gamers accustomed to the increasing quality of this console generation attempting to play toned-down iOS versions of today's most popular
We'd imagine that gamers accustomed to the increasing quality of this console generation attempting to play toned-down iOS versions of today's most popular
Apocoplay unveils new digital CCG, Alteil: Horizons
Apocoplay unveils new digital CCG, Alteil: Horizons:
Filed under: New Titles, News Items, Browser, Trading Card Games, Miscellaneous, Crowdfunding Seems like everyone's getting into the digital card
Filed under: New Titles, News Items, Browser, Trading Card Games, Miscellaneous, Crowdfunding Seems like everyone's getting into the digital card
Inside Kojima Productions' new U.S. studio
Inside Kojima Productions' new U.S. studio:
Kojima Productions, a development studio built out from Konami by Metal Gear lead Hideo Kojima, unveiled its new Los Angeles office last night with an open
Kojima Productions, a development studio built out from Konami by Metal Gear lead Hideo Kojima, unveiled its new Los Angeles office last night with an open
Elsword's EVE Ascends with New Class "Code Battle Seraph"
Elsword's EVE Ascends with New Class "Code Battle Seraph":
Kill3rCombo has introduced its latest class for popular character Eve in Elsword as part of its ongoing
Kill3rCombo has introduced its latest class for popular character Eve in Elsword as part of its ongoing
Qualcomm's Smartwatch Is Designed Mostly To Sell Smartwatch Displays
Qualcomm's Smartwatch Is Designed Mostly To Sell Smartwatch Displays:
With so much attention paid to how Apple and Google will attack the wearable computing market, it's easy to forget that
With so much attention paid to how Apple and Google will attack the wearable computing market, it's easy to forget that
Marvel Heroes: Latest Game Update Brings Emma Frost & Much More
Marvel Heroes: Latest Game Update Brings Emma Frost & Much More:
Marvel Heroes Online has been updated with the v1.2 patch that brings several features and systems changes as well
Marvel Heroes Online has been updated with the v1.2 patch that brings several features and systems changes as well
TERA Dungeon Assault Update Launching September 10th | Ten Ton Hammer
TERA Dungeon Assault Update Launching September 10th | Ten Ton Hammer:
Go down the rabbit hole to find out what En Masse Entertainment has planned for its next TERA update.
Go down the rabbit hole to find out what En Masse Entertainment has planned for its next TERA update.
Age of Conan Server Merger Commences September 10th | Ten Ton Hammer
Age of Conan Server Merger Commences September 10th | Ten Ton Hammer:
US and EU Age of Conan players can expect about 24 hours of downtime starting tomorrow while Funcom merges
US and EU Age of Conan players can expect about 24 hours of downtime starting tomorrow while Funcom merges
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