Interview with Riot Games' Guy Costantini about League of Legends Community Programs:
During League of Legends Season 3 Worlds in Los Angeles, I had the opportunity to talk to Guy Costantini about Riot Games’ Community Programs division. What exactly does Community Programs do? In Guy’s own words, his job is to make people happy. What’s not to like about that? The whole League of Legends “viewing party” initiative is a large portion of this division.
Tuesday, November 5, 2013
Hearthstone Preview: Hearth of the cards
Hearthstone Preview: Hearth of the cards:
It’s been interesting getting back into Magic: the Gathering and hearing people talk about Hearthstone, Blizzard’s online collectible card game.
It’s been interesting getting back into Magic: the Gathering and hearing people talk about Hearthstone, Blizzard’s online collectible card game.
WildStar preview: An MMO that I want to play with a controller
WildStar preview: An MMO that I want to play with a controller:
WildStar has been flaunting its active combat and colorful, light-hearted presentation at many a convention, and I finally had an opportunity to get my hands on it during this year’s New York Comic Con. As a more console-focused gamer, I’ve only dabbled in MMOs, but even I could spot the differences almost immediately. WildStar has many of the hallmarks of MMORPGs, but its combat seems inspired by character action games like Devil May Cry and God of War.
WildStar has been flaunting its active combat and colorful, light-hearted presentation at many a convention, and I finally had an opportunity to get my hands on it during this year’s New York Comic Con. As a more console-focused gamer, I’ve only dabbled in MMOs, but even I could spot the differences almost immediately. WildStar has many of the hallmarks of MMORPGs, but its combat seems inspired by character action games like Devil May Cry and God of War.
How Magicka Wizard Wars plans to stand out in the MOBA genre
How Magicka Wizard Wars plans to stand out in the MOBA genre:
One of the questions asked to Paradox Interactive during a press preview of Magicka Wizard Wars last week was how it plans to compete with other MOBAs on the market. The answer emphasized a point that the game itself would soon reinforce: this isn’t a MOBA like League of Legends or Dota 2. This is a separate entity, a quick fired, mayhem filled, multiplayer arena for Magicka fans.
One of the questions asked to Paradox Interactive during a press preview of Magicka Wizard Wars last week was how it plans to compete with other MOBAs on the market. The answer emphasized a point that the game itself would soon reinforce: this isn’t a MOBA like League of Legends or Dota 2. This is a separate entity, a quick fired, mayhem filled, multiplayer arena for Magicka fans.
Why Bobby Kotick has been correct on Call of Duty and the video game industry
Why Bobby Kotick has been correct on Call of Duty and the video game industry:
Dear Bobby:
I have heard you loud and clear for the past five years when you have made the point: video games are one of the cheapest forms of entertainment. You have presented many powerpoint slides showing how much cheaper video game entertainment is on a time or consumption basis vs. the movie industry, TV, etc.
Dear Bobby:
I have heard you loud and clear for the past five years when you have made the point: video games are one of the cheapest forms of entertainment. You have presented many powerpoint slides showing how much cheaper video game entertainment is on a time or consumption basis vs. the movie industry, TV, etc.
Battle of the Gods – New game details revealed for Tencent’s MOBA
Battle of the Gods – New game details revealed for Tencent’s MOBA:
Announced a couple of months ago, gamers were quite surprised that the owner of Riot Games (League of Legends) is developing its own MOBA title. I am talking about Tencent Games of course, with its upcoming Chinese MOBA loosely translated as Battle of the Gods.
Announced a couple of months ago, gamers were quite surprised that the owner of Riot Games (League of Legends) is developing its own MOBA title. I am talking about Tencent Games of course, with its upcoming Chinese MOBA loosely translated as Battle of the Gods.
MediaSpike raises $5.2m for in-game product placement
MediaSpike raises $5.2m for in-game product placement:
Company continues to develop services for social and mobile games
Company continues to develop services for social and mobile games
Facebook Mobile Ad Revenue Rockets 478% Year–Over–Year
Facebook Mobile Ad Revenue Rockets 478% Year–Over–Year:
Today, Facebook released its results for the third quarter. With $2.02 billion in revenue, the company beat expectations and its share price surged, rising at least
Today, Facebook released its results for the third quarter. With $2.02 billion in revenue, the company beat expectations and its share price surged, rising at least
EA Wants You To Feel Like Their Games Are a Steal
EA Wants You To Feel Like Their Games Are a Steal:
Many years ago, Andrew Wilson, the new boss of Electronic Arts, met rap impresario Russell Simmons. The man behind Run DMC, LL Cool J and other
Many years ago, Andrew Wilson, the new boss of Electronic Arts, met rap impresario Russell Simmons. The man behind Run DMC, LL Cool J and other
Blog: The emergence of the 'software artist'
Blog: The emergence of the 'software artist':
Joseph Kim argues that current market conditions are crushing the potential for developers to be artists -- but sees some hopeful trends that may yet liberate them.
Joseph Kim argues that current market conditions are crushing the potential for developers to be artists -- but sees some hopeful trends that may yet liberate them.
Xsyon gets Steam Greenlight, plans PvE server
Xsyon gets Steam Greenlight, plans PvE server:
Filed under: Game Mechanics, MMO Industry, PvP, News Items, PvE, Free-to-Play, Xsyon, Post-Apocalyptic, Sandbox, Player-Generated Content Xsyon has
Filed under: Game Mechanics, MMO Industry, PvP, News Items, PvE, Free-to-Play, Xsyon, Post-Apocalyptic, Sandbox, Player-Generated Content Xsyon has
Facebook: Devs need to make cross-platform games
Facebook: Devs need to make cross-platform games:
Sean Ryan talks about the evolution of Facebook as a gaming platform
Sean Ryan talks about the evolution of Facebook as a gaming platform
Console resurgence starts with PS4, Xbox One launches - Riccitiello
Console resurgence starts with PS4, Xbox One launches - Riccitiello:
Ex-EA CEO bullish on living room segment, dismayed with abundance of cloning in mobile
Ex-EA CEO bullish on living room segment, dismayed with abundance of cloning in mobile
Console revenues to grow 29% by 2017
Console revenues to grow 29% by 2017:
Report finds Xbox One, PS4 will draw 61% of revenues from packaged goods, predicts "blood bath" for control of living room
Report finds Xbox One, PS4 will draw 61% of revenues from packaged goods, predicts "blood bath" for control of living room
A Game About Dinner Parties, Dancing And Wooing Gentlemen. Yes.
A Game About Dinner Parties, Dancing And Wooing Gentlemen. Yes.:
Ever, Jane is the name of an MMO that's, well, it's different from any MMO you've ever played before. Or game, for that
Ever, Jane is the name of an MMO that's, well, it's different from any MMO you've ever played before. Or game, for that
Stack Rabbit Review
Stack Rabbit Review:
Nature needed a palatable, easily-digestible meal for its carnivores, so it designed the bunny rabbit. That's not to say rabbits sit around and wait to be eaten. Anyone familiar with Watership
Nature needed a palatable, easily-digestible meal for its carnivores, so it designed the bunny rabbit. That's not to say rabbits sit around and wait to be eaten. Anyone familiar with Watership
City of Titans wraps up Kickstarter project with over $675,000
City of Titans wraps up Kickstarter project with over $675,000:
Filed under: Super-hero, News Items, Crowdfunding, Buy-to-Play When a company shuts down your favorite game,
Filed under: Super-hero, News Items, Crowdfunding, Buy-to-Play When a company shuts down your favorite game,
Seize an island in NGame's Pockie Pirates
Seize an island in NGame's Pockie Pirates:
Filed under: Game Mechanics, Guilds, Patches, PvP, News Items, Free-to-Play NGames knows that a good pirate needs more than just a ship, a parrot, and a
Filed under: Game Mechanics, Guilds, Patches, PvP, News Items, Free-to-Play NGames knows that a good pirate needs more than just a ship, a parrot, and a
Becoming a Demigod: Tencent's Asura Online Ascends Chinese MMOs
Becoming a Demigod: Tencent's Asura Online Ascends Chinese MMOs:
Journey to the West is a classic Chinese tale that has been retold millions of times. It's been referenced by a variety of
Journey to the West is a classic Chinese tale that has been retold millions of times. It's been referenced by a variety of
General: Mobile ARG MMO Ingress Exits Open Beta on 12/14
General: Mobile ARG MMO Ingress Exits Open Beta on 12/14:
The cult favorite Indie MMO from the creators of Google Earth, Maps, and Streetview is currently only on Android devices (with iOS coming), but it's one to
The cult favorite Indie MMO from the creators of Google Earth, Maps, and Streetview is currently only on Android devices (with iOS coming), but it's one to
BIT.TRIP RUN! Review
BIT.TRIP RUN! Review:
BIT.TRIP RUN! is a shining example of how to port a game to mobile. The tightly responsive, elegantly fluid experience of BIT.TRIP Presents Runner2: Future Legend of Rhythm Alienon PC and
BIT.TRIP RUN! is a shining example of how to port a game to mobile. The tightly responsive, elegantly fluid experience of BIT.TRIP Presents Runner2: Future Legend of Rhythm Alienon PC and
Blog: Retention - the secret of mid-core success
Blog: Retention - the secret of mid-core success:
Former Rovio and Supercell dev Michail Katkoff lays out the secrets of keeping players coming back for more in mid-core tablet and smartphone games. ...
Former Rovio and Supercell dev Michail Katkoff lays out the secrets of keeping players coming back for more in mid-core tablet and smartphone games. ...
Five million players reported in War Thunder
Five million players reported in War Thunder:
Filed under: Culture, News Items, War, Free-to-Play, MMOFPS The takeaway from War Thunder's latest set of player numbers is that while war may be hell,
Filed under: Culture, News Items, War, Free-to-Play, MMOFPS The takeaway from War Thunder's latest set of player numbers is that while war may be hell,
Breaking down the League of Legends first time experience
Breaking down the League of Legends first time experience:
League of Legends is a success -- but key to free-to-play games is getting players in, playing and hopefully paying. Ethan Levy takes a hard look at its first
League of Legends is a success -- but key to free-to-play games is getting players in, playing and hopefully paying. Ethan Levy takes a hard look at its first
Backyard Monsters: Unleashed Review
Backyard Monsters: Unleashed Review:
What was once a Facebook game is now a self-contained mobile experience. Backyard Monsters: Unleashed from KIXEYE is an upgraded version of the
What was once a Facebook game is now a self-contained mobile experience. Backyard Monsters: Unleashed from KIXEYE is an upgraded version of the
Medieval Fantasy MMORPG Wolfknights (KR) Launches Official Website
Medieval Fantasy MMORPG Wolfknights (KR) Launches Official Website:
IMC Games announced the official website for their upcoming medieval fantasy MMORPG WolfKnights Online
IMC Games announced the official website for their upcoming medieval fantasy MMORPG WolfKnights Online
Kingdom Online: A Blood Pledge's Gameplay Videos of First Closed Beta
Kingdom Online: A Blood Pledge's Gameplay Videos of First Closed Beta:
The Korean game developer, Noah System's latest title - Kingdom Online: A Blood Pledge just ended its first Closed
The Korean game developer, Noah System's latest title - Kingdom Online: A Blood Pledge just ended its first Closed
130+ Games In Two Weeks? Time to Slow Down, Steam
130+ Games In Two Weeks? Time to Slow Down, Steam:
The Steam community is certainly a productive bunch. In total, the last two weeks gave us one-hundred and thirty seven new Greenlight titles to look
The Steam community is certainly a productive bunch. In total, the last two weeks gave us one-hundred and thirty seven new Greenlight titles to look
EA founder: Women have taken over tech-purchasing
EA founder: Women have taken over tech-purchasing:
Women have taken over technology-purchasing for their households, and games are next, Electronic Arts founder Trip Hawkins said during the GamesBeat
Women have taken over technology-purchasing for their households, and games are next, Electronic Arts founder Trip Hawkins said during the GamesBeat
New iOS Games Tonight: Papa Sangre II, Pocket God: Ooga Jump and more!
New iOS Games Tonight: Papa Sangre II, Pocket God: Ooga Jump and more!:
Halloween has always been one of my favorite times of the year. It's spookily close to my birthday, you get to dress up
Halloween has always been one of my favorite times of the year. It's spookily close to my birthday, you get to dress up
Not So Massively: Dota 2's Diretide controversy, Extra-Life fund-raising, and Star Citizen breaks $26m
Not So Massively: Dota 2's Diretide controversy, Extra-Life fund-raising, and Star Citizen breaks $26m:
Filed under: Video, Business Models, Expansions, Game Mechanics, MMO
Filed under: Video, Business Models, Expansions, Game Mechanics, MMO
Video: Free-to-Play the Wrong Way in Age of Empires Online
Video: Free-to-Play the Wrong Way in Age of Empires Online:
"I thought fixing the business model was all that was needed. I was wrong." Microsoft's Kevin Perry reflects on how he tackled the many issues that plagued
"I thought fixing the business model was all that was needed. I was wrong." Microsoft's Kevin Perry reflects on how he tackled the many issues that plagued
Captain's Log: Star Trek Online's Sphere of Influence, Season Eight, and reruns
Captain's Log: Star Trek Online's Sphere of Influence, Season Eight, and reruns:
Filed under: Betas, Sci-Fi, Lore, Patches, Opinion, Star Trek Online, Free-to-Play, Captain's Log Just ask the Massively
Filed under: Betas, Sci-Fi, Lore, Patches, Opinion, Star Trek Online, Free-to-Play, Captain's Log Just ask the Massively
Blog: Tablet players more likely to engage with in-game ads
Blog: Tablet players more likely to engage with in-game ads:
Tablet players "more relaxed and open to advertising," compared to those on other platforms, former eBay marketer and current Spil Games CMO Oscar Diele. ...
Tablet players "more relaxed and open to advertising," compared to those on other platforms, former eBay marketer and current Spil Games CMO Oscar Diele. ...
With the luster of social games gone, what now?
With the luster of social games gone, what now?:
Social network games were supposed to be the Next Big Thing. Now that reality has sunk in, game designers who were once proponents of social games
Social network games were supposed to be the Next Big Thing. Now that reality has sunk in, game designers who were once proponents of social games
Goo Technologies launches Goo Create for creation of high-end web graphics with HTML5
Goo Technologies launches Goo Create for creation of high-end web graphics with HTML5:
Image via Goo Technologies Goo Technologies has announced the launch of Goo Create, a professional platform for
Image via Goo Technologies Goo Technologies has announced the launch of Goo Create, a professional platform for
Hero of the Obelisk Second Closed Beta Is Finally Here!
Hero of the Obelisk Second Closed Beta Is Finally Here!:
Hero of the Obelisk Second Closed Beta Test will start later today, hurry up HOTO fans, get ready for the CBT2 at 2PM server time today (Nov.5th). You can head
Hero of the Obelisk Second Closed Beta Test will start later today, hurry up HOTO fans, get ready for the CBT2 at 2PM server time today (Nov.5th). You can head
Kritika KR Large-Scale Update: 'Graze' Replaces 'Miss' in Hit Combo
Kritika KR Large-Scale Update: 'Graze' Replaces 'Miss' in Hit Combo:
Kiritika KR will have some changes in the upcoming large-scale update on Oct 31st. Kritika is an action game, so Hit
Kiritika KR will have some changes in the upcoming large-scale update on Oct 31st. Kritika is an action game, so Hit
Make My MMO: Crowdfunding October 20 - November 2, 2013
Make My MMO: Crowdfunding October 20 - November 2, 2013:
Filed under: MMO Industry, Massively Meta, Miscellaneous, Crowdfunding, Make My MMO The news meter for crowdfunding keeps right on ticking. The
Filed under: MMO Industry, Massively Meta, Miscellaneous, Crowdfunding, Make My MMO The news meter for crowdfunding keeps right on ticking. The
New publisher Relevant Games to target North Carolina devs
New publisher Relevant Games to target North Carolina devs:
Publisher/developer is staffed by a team of Ubisoft, EA, Epic and Insomniac veterans
Publisher/developer is staffed by a team of Ubisoft, EA, Epic and Insomniac veterans
Perfect World International: A New Look at the Chinese Veteran
Perfect World International: A New Look at the Chinese Veteran:
At MMORPG.com, we periodically like to re-review games that have shown longevity and continued development
At MMORPG.com, we periodically like to re-review games that have shown longevity and continued development
World of Tanks rolls out team battles today
World of Tanks rolls out team battles today:
Filed under: Historical, Galleries, Screenshots, Trailers, Video, Game Mechanics, PvP, News Items, War, Free-to-Play, World of Tanks, MOBA Previously,
Filed under: Historical, Galleries, Screenshots, Trailers, Video, Game Mechanics, PvP, News Items, War, Free-to-Play, World of Tanks, MOBA Previously,
Steam accounts now over 65 million
Steam accounts now over 65 million:
The popular digital distribution platform has seen 30 percent growth in the last 12 months
The popular digital distribution platform has seen 30 percent growth in the last 12 months
Jagex Previews the Future of RuneScape at RuneFest 2013 | Ten Ton Hammer
Jagex Previews the Future of RuneScape at RuneFest 2013 | Ten Ton Hammer:
Jagex reflects on a successful year of RuneScape and looks to the future at their biggest RuneFest gathering thus far.
Jagex reflects on a successful year of RuneScape and looks to the future at their biggest RuneFest gathering thus far.
Funcom Opens Closed Beta Registration for LEGO Minifigures | Ten Ton Hammer
Funcom Opens Closed Beta Registration for LEGO Minifigures | Ten Ton Hammer:
Now you can register to join the LEGO Minifigures beta and get your LEGO fix online once again.
Now you can register to join the LEGO Minifigures beta and get your LEGO fix online once again.
Korean News and Beta Test Announcements
- Estsoft signs Philippine export contract with Asiasoft Corporation PCL for MMORPG “Cabal 2,” Asiasoft paid additional $1,000,000 (with running (?) royalty) for 3-year Philippine contract (Thailand, Singapore, and Malaysia contract cost $4,000,000).
- Kunlun web game “Jeoldae Ssanggyo” starts open service on November 5.
Final Fantasy XI's newest update offers up artifact armor... again
Final Fantasy XI's newest update offers up artifact armor... again:
Filed under: Fantasy, Final Fantasy XI, Game Mechanics, Patches, News Items, Consoles, Subscription There was a time when Final Fantasy XI's Artifact Armor
Filed under: Fantasy, Final Fantasy XI, Game Mechanics, Patches, News Items, Consoles, Subscription There was a time when Final Fantasy XI's Artifact Armor
Gameloft posts record third-quarter sales of $83.4 million
Gameloft posts record third-quarter sales of $83.4 million:
Free-to-play business drives Gameloft's growth for the quarter
Free-to-play business drives Gameloft's growth for the quarter
Dragon’s Prophet Producer Talks New Content and Level Cap Boost | Ten Ton Hammer
Dragon’s Prophet Producer Talks New Content and Level Cap Boost | Ten Ton Hammer:
Senior Producer Todd Carson talks about the new zone of Arentia, a level cap increase, and the first 10-player raid
Senior Producer Todd Carson talks about the new zone of Arentia, a level cap increase, and the first 10-player raid
Blizzard, Riot vet founds Octopus 8 Studios
Blizzard, Riot vet founds Octopus 8 Studios:
Rich Barham, Chris Cox and Justin Parsler start new dev with focus on emerging talent
Rich Barham, Chris Cox and Justin Parsler start new dev with focus on emerging talent
EVE Online: Dev Blog Details Rubicon's "Ghost Sites"
EVE Online: Dev Blog Details Rubicon's "Ghost Sites":
A new dev blog has surfaced on the EVE site detailing one of the many features being added to the MMO when the Rubicon expansion lands on November
A new dev blog has surfaced on the EVE site detailing one of the many features being added to the MMO when the Rubicon expansion lands on November
Angry Birds's Rovio in cross-promo with Puzzle & Dragons's GungHo
Angry Birds's Rovio in cross-promo with Puzzle & Dragons's GungHo:
Finnish mobile developer Rovio is partnering with Japanese mobile giant GungHo for a cross-promotion event, in
Finnish mobile developer Rovio is partnering with Japanese mobile giant GungHo for a cross-promotion event, in
Betawatch: October 26 - November 1, 2013
Betawatch: October 26 - November 1, 2013:
Filed under: Betas, MMO Industry, News Items, Betawatch, Miscellaneous WildStar is not yet into the open testing phase, but it is ready for another round of
Filed under: Betas, MMO Industry, News Items, Betawatch, Miscellaneous WildStar is not yet into the open testing phase, but it is ready for another round of
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