Oblivion Online Debut, To Start CBT Soon:
Taiwan game publisher, Mooli Digital recenlty made a debut of its latest MMORPG - Oblivion Online. The game is based on the western mythology and
Monday, September 16, 2013
PS4 $1,136 in Argentina
PS4 $1,136 in Argentina:
Currency fluctuations are an inescapable hurdle in operating globally. Case in point is what the PlayStation 4 will cost in Argentina come November. Sony Computer Entertainment has listed the new console in its official Argentine store at 6,499 pesos ($1,136). The PS4 arrives there on November 29 as well as in other Latin American countries including Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Mexico, Panama and Peru.
Currency fluctuations are an inescapable hurdle in operating globally. Case in point is what the PlayStation 4 will cost in Argentina come November. Sony Computer Entertainment has listed the new console in its official Argentine store at 6,499 pesos ($1,136). The PS4 arrives there on November 29 as well as in other Latin American countries including Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Mexico, Panama and Peru.
The King of Fighters Online Unveiled 5 New Characters, Including Kim, Choi etc.
The King of Fighters Online Unveiled 5 New Characters, Including Kim, Choi etc.:
The King of Fighters Online's Thailand official site announced 5 new characters and their skill demo recenlty. They are
The King of Fighters Online's Thailand official site announced 5 new characters and their skill demo recenlty. They are
Dragon Age Legends developer's tips and tricks for free-to-play
Dragon Age Legends developer's tips and tricks for free-to-play:
Ethan Levy, recently of Quarter Spiral, shares his tips and tricks for building free-to-play games, from smooth
Ethan Levy, recently of Quarter Spiral, shares his tips and tricks for building free-to-play games, from smooth
US digital games market update: August 2013
US digital games market update: August 2013:
During their respective quarterly earnings review, the major publicly traded publishers all emphasized the importance of digital sales. Take-Two Interactive saw its digital revenues grow to $75 million, or 52% of total revenue. For Activision that number was 63%, and for EA 76%. Lastly, Ubisoft revealed that digital represents approximately 12% of total sales. The overall digital games category was $846 million in the month of August, an increase of 4.1% year-over-year.
During their respective quarterly earnings review, the major publicly traded publishers all emphasized the importance of digital sales. Take-Two Interactive saw its digital revenues grow to $75 million, or 52% of total revenue. For Activision that number was 63%, and for EA 76%. Lastly, Ubisoft revealed that digital represents approximately 12% of total sales. The overall digital games category was $846 million in the month of August, an increase of 4.1% year-over-year.
Japanese News and Beta Test Announcements
- X-LEGEND ENTERTAINMENT's fantasy MMORPG “Gensou Shiniki –Fantasy Frontier” will be released in this autumn in Japan.
- MMORPG “Scarlet Blade” increased testers for CBT by 1000.
- A Team announced their consolidated financial results for July 2013, showing significant growth and increased success.
- SEGA released mobile dance game “GO DANCE.”
Why I don't want every game I play to last forever
Why I don't want every game I play to last forever:
CEO of nDreams writes for GamesIndustry International on the problems with free-to-play
CEO of nDreams writes for GamesIndustry International on the problems with free-to-play
Korean News and Beta Test Announcements
- Hanbit Soft rhythm game “World in Audition” starts OBT on September 16, starts formal service on October 2.
- Nvius MMORPG “EOS” already at Top 9 in Gametrics ranking after start of service on September 11.
- Wowsoft oriental MMORPG “Shinryonggi” opens CBT site, holds open CBT from September 25 to October 1.
- Liveplex MMORPG “Kungfu Hero” holds 1st test from September 24 to 28.
BlackRaisons' HeroesGO overdue impressions.
BlackRaisons' HeroesGO overdue impressions.:
I'm sure a few of you have been following the announcement of the OBT for HeroesGO. It's already been a few weeks since OBT has begun for HeroesGO, and
I'm sure a few of you have been following the announcement of the OBT for HeroesGO. It's already been a few weeks since OBT has begun for HeroesGO, and
Hyperspace Beacon Extra: SWTOR's expansion 'refunds'
Hyperspace Beacon Extra: SWTOR's expansion 'refunds':
Filed under: Sci-Fi, Business Models, Expansions, Opinion, Free-to-Play, Star Wars: The Old Republic, Hyperspace Beacon, Subscription, MMORPG On
Filed under: Sci-Fi, Business Models, Expansions, Opinion, Free-to-Play, Star Wars: The Old Republic, Hyperspace Beacon, Subscription, MMORPG On
Rise and Shiny: Vega Conflict
Rise and Shiny: Vega Conflict:
Filed under: Sci-Fi, Video, PvP, Opinion, War, Free-to-Play, Browser, Hands-On, Casual, Rise and Shiny, Livestream You might be familiar with Kixeye for many different reasons, but this week I am
Filed under: Sci-Fi, Video, PvP, Opinion, War, Free-to-Play, Browser, Hands-On, Casual, Rise and Shiny, Livestream You might be familiar with Kixeye for many different reasons, but this week I am
Getting to market fast, the lean development way
Getting to market fast, the lean development way:
Lean development concepts have been moving through startups in Silicon Valley for some time, but haven't made much headway in game development.
Lean development concepts have been moving through startups in Silicon Valley for some time, but haven't made much headway in game development.
General: Sub Standard
General: Sub Standard:
The talk about subscription-based games has been ongoing for the past several weeks since several major titles announced their intentions to utilize subs. In our latest Devil's Advocate, we revisit
The talk about subscription-based games has been ongoing for the past several weeks since several major titles announced their intentions to utilize subs. In our latest Devil's Advocate, we revisit
MMObility: Perfect World's new mobile lineup
MMObility: Perfect World's new mobile lineup:
Filed under: Fantasy, Interviews, New Titles, Previews, PvP, PvE, Free-to-Play, Mobile, Casual, Miscellaneous, MMObility, MOBA When I first heard that
Filed under: Fantasy, Interviews, New Titles, Previews, PvP, PvE, Free-to-Play, Mobile, Casual, Miscellaneous, MMObility, MOBA When I first heard that
Predict the future by preparing for change
Predict the future by preparing for change:
The future is unwritten, but preparing for, or at least thinking about multiple potential eventualities can help you be ready for that future, says Don Daglow,
The future is unwritten, but preparing for, or at least thinking about multiple potential eventualities can help you be ready for that future, says Don Daglow,
Teamwork: It's the key to fighting monsters.
Teamwork: It's the key to fighting monsters.:
Teamwork: It's the key to fighting monsters. Of course, "teamwork" online usually means yelling "Oh shit!" at one another over and over. But the guys in this
Teamwork: It's the key to fighting monsters. Of course, "teamwork" online usually means yelling "Oh shit!" at one another over and over. But the guys in this
An early look at Phosphor's survival pseudo-MMO Nether
An early look at Phosphor's survival pseudo-MMO Nether:
Filed under: Betas, Horror, Galleries, Screenshots, Video, Business Models, Game Mechanics, New Titles, Previews, PvP, PvE, Opinion, First Impressions,
Filed under: Betas, Horror, Galleries, Screenshots, Video, Business Models, Game Mechanics, New Titles, Previews, PvP, PvE, Opinion, First Impressions,
New Assault PvE Mode Added to Third Person MOBA Cyphers
New Assault PvE Mode Added to Third Person MOBA Cyphers:
Cyphers is a Korean third person MOBA from Nexon, which is one of the hottest 3D titles in Korea for many months now. Essentially somewhat similar to SMITE,
Cyphers is a Korean third person MOBA from Nexon, which is one of the hottest 3D titles in Korea for many months now. Essentially somewhat similar to SMITE,
Gloria Victis shows off latest update in screenshots
Gloria Victis shows off latest update in screenshots:
Filed under: Fantasy, Historical, Galleries, Screenshots, Game Mechanics, New Titles, Free-to-Play, Sandbox The last Gloria Victis update
Filed under: Fantasy, Historical, Galleries, Screenshots, Game Mechanics, New Titles, Free-to-Play, Sandbox The last Gloria Victis update
Final Fantasy XIV Adds New World and Third Duty Finder Group
Final Fantasy XIV Adds New World and Third Duty Finder Group:
Following yesterday's gear score launch in Final Fantasy XIV forum, today the second part for the further server and
Following yesterday's gear score launch in Final Fantasy XIV forum, today the second part for the further server and
Blog: Contrasting Sony, Microsoft, and Nintendo's pitch for indies
Blog: Contrasting Sony, Microsoft, and Nintendo's pitch for indies:
James Coote recently attended an Indie Collective event in London where the big three console makers all had reps
James Coote recently attended an Indie Collective event in London where the big three console makers all had reps
Heroes of Loot Review
Heroes of Loot Review:
I've played my fair share of dungeon-crawling roguelikes, with their turn-based tales of slow, tight progression, treasure a-plenty, and endless floors of bloodthirsty enemies. Heroes of Loot,
I've played my fair share of dungeon-crawling roguelikes, with their turn-based tales of slow, tight progression, treasure a-plenty, and endless floors of bloodthirsty enemies. Heroes of Loot,
ADC adds Tumblr talk on bad dev habits, Mixpanel analytics talk
ADC adds Tumblr talk on bad dev habits, Mixpanel analytics talk:
ADC announces new talks for its LA-based November event, with Tumblr's mobile engineering manager reviewing
ADC announces new talks for its LA-based November event, with Tumblr's mobile engineering manager reviewing
Shanda Talks about Dragon Nest 2 Developement Progress
Shanda Talks about Dragon Nest 2 Developement Progress:
First revealed by Shanda Games a few months back, another top executive has now given an update in a chat with the community. Mr Xiangdong Zhang, CEO of
First revealed by Shanda Games a few months back, another top executive has now given an update in a chat with the community. Mr Xiangdong Zhang, CEO of
Strata Review
Strata Review:
Simplicity, elegance, and challenge: the three features developer Graveck has emphasized in their latest gaming excursion, Strata. The one-touch gameplay of this minimalist-designed
Simplicity, elegance, and challenge: the three features developer Graveck has emphasized in their latest gaming excursion, Strata. The one-touch gameplay of this minimalist-designed
Joust Legend Review
Joust Legend Review:
First things first: If you're older than two decades' worth of gaming, then you should be informed right off the bat that this has nothing to do with riding ostriches over lava pools as you (attempt
First things first: If you're older than two decades' worth of gaming, then you should be informed right off the bat that this has nothing to do with riding ostriches over lava pools as you (attempt
Clash of Clans might finally be coming to Android
Clash of Clans might finally be coming to Android:
Clash of Clans is huge. It's a monster of a game; the kind of success that other mobile developers could only dream of. It's been the #2 top grossing app for as
Clash of Clans is huge. It's a monster of a game; the kind of success that other mobile developers could only dream of. It's been the #2 top grossing app for as
LotRO: Helm's Deep purchase required to continue the epic story
LotRO: Helm's Deep purchase required to continue the epic story:
Filed under: Fantasy, Lord of the Rings Online, Expansions, Free-to-Play, Dev Diaries Lord of the Rings Online's epic
Filed under: Fantasy, Lord of the Rings Online, Expansions, Free-to-Play, Dev Diaries Lord of the Rings Online's epic
Second Wind: Final Fantasy XIV: A Realm Reborn, part one
Second Wind: Final Fantasy XIV: A Realm Reborn, part one:
Filed under: Fantasy, Classes, Game Mechanics, Opinion, Hands-On, Final Fantasy XIV, Dungeons, Second Wind The time is finally upon us, everyone:
Filed under: Fantasy, Classes, Game Mechanics, Opinion, Hands-On, Final Fantasy XIV, Dungeons, Second Wind The time is finally upon us, everyone:
Terraria is now on Android, complete with robot mascot exclusive
Terraria is now on Android, complete with robot mascot exclusive:
There was a time when Terraria looked like it was getting ready to step into the sunset. But that was 19 months ago, and
There was a time when Terraria looked like it was getting ready to step into the sunset. But that was 19 months ago, and
Chair's Donald Mustard on the Apple console threat
Chair's Donald Mustard on the Apple console threat:
Infinity Blade III developer excited for iDevices' living room potential, addresses increasing time and cost of mobile development
Infinity Blade III developer excited for iDevices' living room potential, addresses increasing time and cost of mobile development
One Of The World's Best Developers Is Down To 17 Staff
One Of The World's Best Developers Is Down To 17 Staff:
Criterion, the guys behind the Burnout series and the good Need For Speed games (not the movie), are going through what you could call a transitional period.
Criterion, the guys behind the Burnout series and the good Need For Speed games (not the movie), are going through what you could call a transitional period.
Pitbull opens third UK studio in the Midlands
Pitbull opens third UK studio in the Midlands:
Specialising in Unreal Engine 4 and Epic Games' projects
Specialising in Unreal Engine 4 and Epic Games' projects
Final Fantasy XIV: A Realm Reborn: Review in Progress #3
Final Fantasy XIV: A Realm Reborn: Review in Progress #3:
Now that Final Fantasy XIV: A Realm Reborn has "matured" to nearly three weeks since release, we have more thoughts to offer about the game play and
Now that Final Fantasy XIV: A Realm Reborn has "matured" to nearly three weeks since release, we have more thoughts to offer about the game play and
Ragnarok browser game renamed for English market debut
Ragnarok browser game renamed for English market debut:
Filed under: Fantasy, New Titles, News Items, Free-to-Play, Browser A Ragnarok here, a Ragnarok there -- there are
Filed under: Fantasy, New Titles, News Items, Free-to-Play, Browser A Ragnarok here, a Ragnarok there -- there are
Battlefield 4 beta starts October 1
Battlefield 4 beta starts October 1:
Open beta for upcoming DICE-developed military shooter launching next month for Xbox 360, PlayStation 3, and PC; next-gen versions get release dates. An open
Open beta for upcoming DICE-developed military shooter launching next month for Xbox 360, PlayStation 3, and PC; next-gen versions get release dates. An open
Prime World patch slips you some skins
Prime World patch slips you some skins:
Filed under: Fantasy, Patches, Free-to-Play, MOBA Call out "New skins! New skins!" to the MOBA crowd and just watch as they come a-runnin'. Nival's added a
Filed under: Fantasy, Patches, Free-to-Play, MOBA Call out "New skins! New skins!" to the MOBA crowd and just watch as they come a-runnin'. Nival's added a
Betawatch: September 7 - September 13, 2013
Betawatch: September 7 - September 13, 2013:
Filed under: Betas, MMO Industry, News Items, Betawatch, Miscellaneous If you're reading this, odds are you're going to have to wait quite a while for Black
Filed under: Betas, MMO Industry, News Items, Betawatch, Miscellaneous If you're reading this, odds are you're going to have to wait quite a while for Black
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