Infographic: The Global Mobile Landscape:
Together with mobile games marketing platform AppLift, we have developed an extensive infographic featuring key global and regional mobile games metrics. This new joint market investigates the appeal of different regions for mobile game publishers and sheds light onto growth opportunities, monetization potential and user acquisition costs.
Wednesday, October 30, 2013
The Nintendo Wii U continues to sell poorly
The Nintendo Wii U continues to sell poorly:
Although Nintendo swung to profits for the first half of the 2013 fiscal year, the company admitted that its Nintendo Wii U console is still selling rather poorly, and
Although Nintendo swung to profits for the first half of the 2013 fiscal year, the company admitted that its Nintendo Wii U console is still selling rather poorly, and
Korean MOBA Core Masters Second Closed Beta Gameplay Review
Korean MOBA Core Masters Second Closed Beta Gameplay Review:
The popular Korean AOS MOBA Core Masters has just ended its Second Closed Beta in Korea. If you think Korean
The popular Korean AOS MOBA Core Masters has just ended its Second Closed Beta in Korea. If you think Korean
Madoka Magica Online Is a Cute (if Derivative) Social Game
Madoka Magica Online Is a Cute (if Derivative) Social Game:
In preparation for the release of Madoka Magica: Rebellion in Japanese theaters this past weekend, I decided to look at one of the series' forays into the gaming
In preparation for the release of Madoka Magica: Rebellion in Japanese theaters this past weekend, I decided to look at one of the series' forays into the gaming
Learn everything you need to know about the app business at ADC
Learn everything you need to know about the app business at ADC:
Talks by App Annie on app store trends, GamesAnalytics on analytics-driven design, and Mindgrub CEO on six steps
Talks by App Annie on app store trends, GamesAnalytics on analytics-driven design, and Mindgrub CEO on six steps
Why one developer decided he was done with the iOS App Store
Why one developer decided he was done with the iOS App Store:
Is iOS becoming an untenable market for all but the biggest of mobile developers? PWN developer Erik Asmussen thinks so, in a postmortem explaining why he's
Is iOS becoming an untenable market for all but the biggest of mobile developers? PWN developer Erik Asmussen thinks so, in a postmortem explaining why he's
Do publishers have a place on mobile?
Do publishers have a place on mobile?:
Supercell board member Kristian Segarstrale says they're not needed now, but may serve a purpose in the future
Supercell board member Kristian Segarstrale says they're not needed now, but may serve a purpose in the future
General: Naruto Saga Open Beta Kicks Off
General: Naruto Saga Open Beta Kicks Off:
Fans of the Naruto anime series and of MMOs will definitely want to check out the open beta of Naruto Saga Online. The open beta has kicked off with an
Fans of the Naruto anime series and of MMOs will definitely want to check out the open beta of Naruto Saga Online. The open beta has kicked off with an
The Next Generation Fantasy MMORPG - The Lost Titans To Launch On Oct 31st
The Next Generation Fantasy MMORPG - The Lost Titans To Launch On Oct 31st:
GBE Games today announced that the popular browser-based fantasy MMORPG, The Lost Titans, will be
GBE Games today announced that the popular browser-based fantasy MMORPG, The Lost Titans, will be
Enter The Demon World in The Aurora World
Enter The Demon World in The Aurora World:
The Aurora World has opened up the new contents for level 79 - the Demon World. You have battle valiantly and defeated the hordes of evil that made themselves
The Aurora World has opened up the new contents for level 79 - the Demon World. You have battle valiantly and defeated the hordes of evil that made themselves
3 New Gameplay Videos of Legend of Figthers Showing Great Fighting Experience
3 New Gameplay Videos of Legend of Figthers Showing Great Fighting Experience:
Legend of Fighters KR kicked off second beta test on Oct 24th. The same as the first test, this test focused on stress test
Legend of Fighters KR kicked off second beta test on Oct 24th. The same as the first test, this test focused on stress test
The Tiniest Gaming Keyboard You Ever Did See
The Tiniest Gaming Keyboard You Ever Did See:
Who says a tablet-sized keyboard has to be rectangular, lifeless, and look like the inside of a leather case? Not Mad Catz. I reckon if they did say that it could
Who says a tablet-sized keyboard has to be rectangular, lifeless, and look like the inside of a leather case? Not Mad Catz. I reckon if they did say that it could
Uncharted Waters Online Service Migrating to OGPlanet | Ten Ton Hammer
Uncharted Waters Online Service Migrating to OGPlanet | Ten Ton Hammer:
Uncharted Waters Online sets sail for new waters this Fall as Netmarble service discontinues for a planned re-
Uncharted Waters Online sets sail for new waters this Fall as Netmarble service discontinues for a planned re-
Critiquing StarCraft II and League of Legends' player ranking
Critiquing StarCraft II and League of Legends' player ranking:
Klei Entertainment designer and avid online player James Lantz takes an in-depth look at the flows in how League of
Klei Entertainment designer and avid online player James Lantz takes an in-depth look at the flows in how League of
Heroes & Havoc Review
Heroes & Havoc Review:
Mobage and free-to-play mobile games have been, and always will be, a thing. On the one hand it means we can pretty much know what to expect before ever loading up one of their titles. On the other
Mobage and free-to-play mobile games have been, and always will be, a thing. On the one hand it means we can pretty much know what to expect before ever loading up one of their titles. On the other
Spirit Stones Review
Spirit Stones Review:
Generally speaking, match-three gamers don't run with role-playing gamers or trading card gamers, but Gamevil, one of South Korea's largest mobile game publishers, plans to alter that. Aiming to
Generally speaking, match-three gamers don't run with role-playing gamers or trading card gamers, but Gamevil, one of South Korea's largest mobile game publishers, plans to alter that. Aiming to
What A Strange Place For A Batman: Arkham Origins Crossover
What A Strange Place For A Batman: Arkham Origins Crossover:
With the recent release of the third game in the award-winning Batman: Arkham series upon us, there are plenty of places
With the recent release of the third game in the award-winning Batman: Arkham series upon us, there are plenty of places
Fright Heights Review
Fright Heights Review:
A lot of justifiable complaints are leveled against modern games' obsession with tutorials. Those of us that grew up plugging a cartridge into an NES and then praying for clarity tend to get
A lot of justifiable complaints are leveled against modern games' obsession with tutorials. Those of us that grew up plugging a cartridge into an NES and then praying for clarity tend to get
Mega Dead Pixel Review
Mega Dead Pixel Review:
We've done endless runners, and endless jumpers, and endless shooters, and all sorts of other endless objectives in video games. How about a little bit of endless falling? Mega Dead Pixel tasks
We've done endless runners, and endless jumpers, and endless shooters, and all sorts of other endless objectives in video games. How about a little bit of endless falling? Mega Dead Pixel tasks
Asian markets "two years ahead" of West in mobile monetization
Asian markets "two years ahead" of West in mobile monetization:
Venture partners talk about where they see money making opportunities in the future.
Venture partners talk about where they see money making opportunities in the future.
Tower of Nightmares Arrives in Guild Wars 2
Tower of Nightmares Arrives in Guild Wars 2:
Today, ArenaNet brings its third content update of the month to life in Guild Wars 2, as players logging in to Tyria will be haunted by Tower of Nightmares. New
Today, ArenaNet brings its third content update of the month to life in Guild Wars 2, as players logging in to Tyria will be haunted by Tower of Nightmares. New
Defiance Arkbreaker DLC lands in December
Defiance Arkbreaker DLC lands in December:
Filed under: Real-Life, Sci-Fi, Expansions, PvP, News Items, PvE, Consoles, Post-Apocalyptic, Miscellaneous, Defiance, MMORPG, Buy-
Filed under: Real-Life, Sci-Fi, Expansions, PvP, News Items, PvE, Consoles, Post-Apocalyptic, Miscellaneous, Defiance, MMORPG, Buy-
Apple posts first earnings decline in 11 years
Apple posts first earnings decline in 11 years:
Apple ended the 2013 fiscal year with its first earnings decline in 11 years, the company revealed this week -- although its next quarter is looking bullish. ...
Apple ended the 2013 fiscal year with its first earnings decline in 11 years, the company revealed this week -- although its next quarter is looking bullish. ...
Rumble CEO: Tablets will be the clear winner of the console war
Rumble CEO: Tablets will be the clear winner of the console war:
Nexon invests in Rumble Entertainment as it closes a $17.5 million second round of funding.
Nexon invests in Rumble Entertainment as it closes a $17.5 million second round of funding.
Neverwinter: The Ranger We've Been Waiting For
Neverwinter: The Ranger We've Been Waiting For:
It comes as no surprise to most that the first new class to be added to Cryptic's Neverwinter is the much asked-for Ranger. We had the opportunity to check
It comes as no surprise to most that the first new class to be added to Cryptic's Neverwinter is the much asked-for Ranger. We had the opportunity to check
EA Cancels Command & Conquer
EA Cancels Command & Conquer:
And another Command & Conquer game bites the dust: EA has just axed the latest in the longrunning strategy series, the company announced today.
And another Command & Conquer game bites the dust: EA has just axed the latest in the longrunning strategy series, the company announced today.
SEA Players Now Are Able to Play on International Ragnarok Online Servers
SEA Players Now Are Able to Play on International Ragnarok Online Servers:
Malaysia Ragnarok Online (mRO) announced server shutdown on Oct 2nd, and Malaysian and Singaporean
Malaysia Ragnarok Online (mRO) announced server shutdown on Oct 2nd, and Malaysian and Singaporean
RuneScape Claims Gold Farming Nearly Eradicated | Ten Ton Hammer
RuneScape Claims Gold Farming Nearly Eradicated | Ten Ton Hammer:
Jagex claims to be winning the war against gold sellers in RuneScape since the launch of its Bonds.
Jagex claims to be winning the war against gold sellers in RuneScape since the launch of its Bonds.
Consoles and mobile devices merging, says Nexon CFO
Consoles and mobile devices merging, says Nexon CFO:
Owen Mahoney says the power gap is closing fast, talks about the wrong approach to free-to-play
Owen Mahoney says the power gap is closing fast, talks about the wrong approach to free-to-play
Marvel Heroes: Loki Joins the Cast in Asgard
Marvel Heroes: Loki Joins the Cast in Asgard:
The Marvel Heroes story continues next week with a major update to the game bringing players into Asgard. We've got all the details and even some exclusive juicy
The Marvel Heroes story continues next week with a major update to the game bringing players into Asgard. We've got all the details and even some exclusive juicy
Grand Theft Auto V a sales milestone for Take-Two
Grand Theft Auto V a sales milestone for Take-Two:
Publisher Take-Two had a huge financial quarter, thanks to sales of blockbuster title Grand Theft Auto V that drove over a billion dollars in revenue. ...
Publisher Take-Two had a huge financial quarter, thanks to sales of blockbuster title Grand Theft Auto V that drove over a billion dollars in revenue. ...
EA boosts digital revenues in Q2
EA boosts digital revenues in Q2:
Publisher loses $273 million but games like Plants vs. Zombies 2 and Real Racing 3 continue to bring in huge digital sales
Publisher loses $273 million but games like Plants vs. Zombies 2 and Real Racing 3 continue to bring in huge digital sales
Worldwide industry sales to reach $93 billion in 2013 - Report
Worldwide industry sales to reach $93 billion in 2013 - Report:
Total worldwide industry sales for 2013 will reach $93 billion, up from $79 billion in 2012, according to a new report released by research firm Gartner Inc.
Total worldwide industry sales for 2013 will reach $93 billion, up from $79 billion in 2012, according to a new report released by research firm Gartner Inc.
RIFT merges away English EU servers, then adds another one
RIFT merges away English EU servers, then adds another one:
Filed under: Fantasy, Culture, News Items, Free-to-Play, RIFT. Remember when RIFT merged servers recently? You might not have noticed, but it also
Filed under: Fantasy, Culture, News Items, Free-to-Play, RIFT. Remember when RIFT merged servers recently? You might not have noticed, but it also
Korean News and Beta Test Announcements
- Mgame “Darkfall” enters Korea and Japan OBT on October 30.
- Wemade MMORPG “Icarus” ends last CBT.
- Kunlun 3D MMORPG “Jeoldae Ssangyo” starts OBT on November 5.
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