Supercell deal helps push games M&A over $5 billion:
2013 investment hits record figure driven by Chinese, Japanese and South Korean buyers
Monday, October 21, 2013
Rise and Shiny: World of Battles
Rise and Shiny: World of Battles:
Filed under: Fantasy, Video, Business Models, Game Mechanics, Opinion, Free-to-Play, Browser, Hands-On, Casual, First Impressions, Rise and Shiny, Livestream, Miscellaneous World of
Filed under: Fantasy, Video, Business Models, Game Mechanics, Opinion, Free-to-Play, Browser, Hands-On, Casual, First Impressions, Rise and Shiny, Livestream, Miscellaneous World of
TUG prepares Survival Games servers
TUG prepares Survival Games servers:
Filed under: Betas, Fantasy, Previews, PvP, Sandbox TUG's hardcore survival mode will get its first iteration of testing with the so-called "Survival Games"
Filed under: Betas, Fantasy, Previews, PvP, Sandbox TUG's hardcore survival mode will get its first iteration of testing with the so-called "Survival Games"
MMObility: Checking in on location-based MMO Life is Magic
MMObility: Checking in on location-based MMO Life is Magic:
Filed under: Fantasy, Real-Life, Game Mechanics, Previews, PvP, PvE, Opinion, Free-to-Play, Mobile, Hands-On, Casual,
Filed under: Fantasy, Real-Life, Game Mechanics, Previews, PvP, PvE, Opinion, Free-to-Play, Mobile, Hands-On, Casual,
Worms 3 gets new Terraria-themed update
Worms 3 gets new Terraria-themed update:
There's nothing cooler to me than when two successful and respectable mobile games decide to team up for a special event that bridges together some of our
There's nothing cooler to me than when two successful and respectable mobile games decide to team up for a special event that bridges together some of our
Elsword: Free Costumes for All
Elsword: Free Costumes for All:
As part of our weekend coverage, and with the approach of Halloween, we're making sure that players of all sorts of games are made aware of the thrills and chills of the season in their favorite titles.
As part of our weekend coverage, and with the approach of Halloween, we're making sure that players of all sorts of games are made aware of the thrills and chills of the season in their favorite titles.
Archlord 2 launches in Korea
Archlord 2 launches in Korea:
Filed under: Fantasy, Launches, PvP Archlord 2 has gone from beta to live... in Korea, that is. Webzen announced that the PvP-centric title released in South Korea this week, with plans to bring it to
Filed under: Fantasy, Launches, PvP Archlord 2 has gone from beta to live... in Korea, that is. Webzen announced that the PvP-centric title released in South Korea this week, with plans to bring it to
$50M funding for Chukong Technologies
$50M funding for Chukong Technologies:
Series D round led by New Horizon Capital
Series D round led by New Horizon Capital
Samurai Siege Review
Samurai Siege Review:
Samurai Siege enters a crowded field of mobile combat simulation games whose notable members include Clash of Clans and Greed for Glory. The basic concepts of building your village, strengthening
Samurai Siege enters a crowded field of mobile combat simulation games whose notable members include Clash of Clans and Greed for Glory. The basic concepts of building your village, strengthening
Samurai Siege earning $65K per day
Samurai Siege earning $65K per day:
Space Ape’s Samurai Siege is rocketing up the iOS and Google Play charts, earning $65K per day on 950,000+ installs in just under two weeks. How did
Space Ape’s Samurai Siege is rocketing up the iOS and Google Play charts, earning $65K per day on 950,000+ installs in just under two weeks. How did
SOE Sunsetting Magic: The Gathering Tactics in 2014 | Ten Ton Hammer
SOE Sunsetting Magic: The Gathering Tactics in 2014 | Ten Ton Hammer:
SOE announces that it will discontinue service for Magic: The Gathering – Tactics in March 2014.
SOE announces that it will discontinue service for Magic: The Gathering – Tactics in March 2014.
Korean News and Beta Test Announcements
- Galaxy Gate signs Korea publishing contract with Mplanet for online action RPG “Legend of Fighters.”
- Galaxy Gate action RPG “Legend of Fighters” holds closed FGT.
- NHN Entertainment opens new brand site “TOAST.”
- ENP Games web MMORPG “Cheonshinjeon” holds CBT from October 15 to 17.
- ENP Games MMORPG “Cheonshinjeon” starts OBT on October 23.
- Valve AOS “Dota 2” enters official service on October 25.
- IPOPCORN RPG “Yongjaenghotu” starts Ilbe channeling service on October 17.
- Aventurine “Darkfall” holds open rehearsal on October 28, open service on October 30.
- Soft Bigbang MOBA “Core Masters” starts OBT from October 23.
- IX2 Games MMORPG “Runes of Magic” starts official service via game portal Nolto.
- Nox Game MMORPG “Chakan Game” holds free OBT on October 29.
- KOG extreme action “Hero Fighters Club” opens on October 31.
- Joycity “Freestyle Football” starts China CBT on October 24 via Tencent.
- NCsoft MMORPG “Blade & Soul” starts China CBT on October 29 via Tencent.
- Gamevil invests in Thailand game publisher CMT Thai Co., Ltd.’s strategic affiliate GMT (?) Soft.
- YJ Network mobile TCG “Kangho Yeongwoong Jeon” to be released in October.
- Ubi Nuri card RPG “LOA: The Lost Legend of Avalon” released in Google Play store and Apple Appstore.
- Andamul Korea mobile card battle game “Sword Girls S” to be released in China via Qihoo360.
Postmortem: The Blockheads - an iPad game with 7 million downloads
Postmortem: The Blockheads - an iPad game with 7 million downloads:
This postmortem dives into the importance of making a game that matters to you, personally, the pros and
This postmortem dives into the importance of making a game that matters to you, personally, the pros and
Betawatch: October 12 - 18, 2013
Betawatch: October 12 - 18, 2013:
Filed under: Betas, MMO Industry, News Items, Betawatch, Miscellaneous Black Gold is not in testing in the west yet, alas, but there is hope over the horizon, as the game is probably going to enter testing in
Filed under: Betas, MMO Industry, News Items, Betawatch, Miscellaneous Black Gold is not in testing in the west yet, alas, but there is hope over the horizon, as the game is probably going to enter testing in
It's Not Counter-Strike. Actually, It's Better.
It's Not Counter-Strike. Actually, It's Better.:
Leo and I decided to try out this free-to-play game called Tactical Intervention as a fallback when another game wasn't working. We didn't have very high hopes
Leo and I decided to try out this free-to-play game called Tactical Intervention as a fallback when another game wasn't working. We didn't have very high hopes
Punching Bears And Devil Dice In One Hell Of A Week In Gaming Apps
Punching Bears And Devil Dice In One Hell Of A Week In Gaming Apps:
Any week where you can punch a couple hundred bears in the face is a good week. Add the return of one of the
Any week where you can punch a couple hundred bears in the face is a good week. Add the return of one of the
SOE to run EQNext Landmark for all regions, offers beta sign-ups
SOE to run EQNext Landmark for all regions, offers beta sign-ups:
Filed under: Betas, Fantasy, MMO Industry, New Titles, News Items, Free-to-Play, EverQuest Next European fans hesitant about working with
Filed under: Betas, Fantasy, MMO Industry, New Titles, News Items, Free-to-Play, EverQuest Next European fans hesitant about working with
Gazillion brings Squirrel Girl to Marvel Heroes
Gazillion brings Squirrel Girl to Marvel Heroes:
Filed under: Super-hero, Trailers, Video, MMO Industry, News Items, Free-to-Play, Marvel Heroes Squirrel Girl is now available in Marvel Heroes, according to a
Filed under: Super-hero, Trailers, Video, MMO Industry, News Items, Free-to-Play, Marvel Heroes Squirrel Girl is now available in Marvel Heroes, according to a
EverQuest Mac shutting down
EverQuest Mac shutting down:
Filed under: Fantasy, EverQuest, Free-to-Play, Sunsets After a stay of execution last year, EverQuest Mac will be shut down on November 18th. SOE cited the need to devote its resources to upcoming
Filed under: Fantasy, EverQuest, Free-to-Play, Sunsets After a stay of execution last year, EverQuest Mac will be shut down on November 18th. SOE cited the need to devote its resources to upcoming
Make My MMO: Crowdfunding October 6 - 19, 2013
Make My MMO: Crowdfunding October 6 - 19, 2013:
Filed under: MMO Industry, Massively Meta, Miscellaneous, Crowdfunding, Make My MMO This was quite a fortnight in the realm of crowdfunding, and for
Filed under: MMO Industry, Massively Meta, Miscellaneous, Crowdfunding, Make My MMO This was quite a fortnight in the realm of crowdfunding, and for
TERA: Rising: Banquet of Blood Arrives
TERA: Rising: Banquet of Blood Arrives:
As part of our weekend coverage, and with the approach of Halloween, we're making sure that players of all sorts of games are made aware of the thrills and
As part of our weekend coverage, and with the approach of Halloween, we're making sure that players of all sorts of games are made aware of the thrills and
Rumor: PSO2 may not be heading to the West, despite being 'fully localized'
Rumor: PSO2 may not be heading to the West, despite being 'fully localized':
Filed under: Fantasy, Sci-Fi, Launches, New Titles, News Items, Free-to-Play, Rumors, MMORPG It looks as though
Filed under: Fantasy, Sci-Fi, Launches, New Titles, News Items, Free-to-Play, Rumors, MMORPG It looks as though
Red 5 doubles Firefall's internal QA team, focuses on bug-squashing
Red 5 doubles Firefall's internal QA team, focuses on bug-squashing:
Filed under: Sci-Fi, Game Mechanics, MMO Industry, New Titles, News Items, Free-to-Play, Dev Diaries, Firefall Red 5
Filed under: Sci-Fi, Game Mechanics, MMO Industry, New Titles, News Items, Free-to-Play, Dev Diaries, Firefall Red 5
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