Archlord 2 Open Beta Merge Servers in 22 Days:
As you may remember our previous reports on Archlord 2 KR server's bugs, logging problem, hack issues and "pay" to play in Open Beta. Today Webzen has
Thursday, November 7, 2013
Xuanyuan Sword Online – Developer aiming for Closed Beta later this year
Xuanyuan Sword Online – Developer aiming for Closed Beta later this year:
In the English market, ChangYou isn’t really known for making waves with its games, relying only on Dragon Oath for some mainstream news. Over in China, the developer/ publisher is preparing to launch its next-generation games, starting with Xuanyuan Sword Online.
In the English market, ChangYou isn’t really known for making waves with its games, relying only on Dragon Oath for some mainstream news. Over in China, the developer/ publisher is preparing to launch its next-generation games, starting with Xuanyuan Sword Online.
Make a hole! Breaking into the free-to-play shooter market (Warface).
Make a hole! Breaking into the free-to-play shooter market.:
Online first person shooter games have long been a staple in the free-to-play segment. Its game mechanics are a nice fit with the sale of unique items and boosters to give players an edge in combat. Especially popular titles like Crossfire (SmileGate) and Counter-Strike Online (Nexon) managed to exceed industry averages when it comes to monthly active users and monetization.
The biggest threat today for free-to-play shooters is not more shooter titles flooding the market. Rather it’s the overwhelming success of MOBA titles like League of Legends (Riot Games) and DoTA2 (Valve). Offering fast-paced action and an emphasis on online player-vs-player is arguably the biggest rival for gamers’ attention today.
Online first person shooter games have long been a staple in the free-to-play segment. Its game mechanics are a nice fit with the sale of unique items and boosters to give players an edge in combat. Especially popular titles like Crossfire (SmileGate) and Counter-Strike Online (Nexon) managed to exceed industry averages when it comes to monthly active users and monetization.
The biggest threat today for free-to-play shooters is not more shooter titles flooding the market. Rather it’s the overwhelming success of MOBA titles like League of Legends (Riot Games) and DoTA2 (Valve). Offering fast-paced action and an emphasis on online player-vs-player is arguably the biggest rival for gamers’ attention today.
Knack companion app contains rewards for the PS4 game
Knack companion app contains rewards for the PS4 game:
Knack, the upcoming action-platformer and PlayStation 4 launch title, now has a free companion app that ties in to the main...
Knack, the upcoming action-platformer and PlayStation 4 launch title, now has a free companion app that ties in to the main...
Shroud of the Avatar Announces Early Access Schedule | Ten Ton Hammer
Shroud of the Avatar Announces Early Access Schedule | Ten Ton Hammer:
Executive Producer Starr Long lays out early access plans to welcome players to Richard Garriott’s new kingdom.
Executive Producer Starr Long lays out early access plans to welcome players to Richard Garriott’s new kingdom.
Shroud of the Avatar: Six Months In
Shroud of the Avatar: Six Months In:
After a successful KickStarter campaign, the Shroud of the Avatar team has been hard at work. A recently released video detailed the past six months and we've
After a successful KickStarter campaign, the Shroud of the Avatar team has been hard at work. A recently released video detailed the past six months and we've
Amazing World: Ganz Studios’ colorful browser MMO for kids
Amazing World: Ganz Studios’ colorful browser MMO for kids:
Image via Ganz Studios Webkinz creator Ganz Studios has officially introduced its newest game, Amazing World, a colorful free-to-play browser game, powered by
Image via Ganz Studios Webkinz creator Ganz Studios has officially introduced its newest game, Amazing World, a colorful free-to-play browser game, powered by
Project Spark: An Ocean of Possibilities
Project Spark: An Ocean of Possibilities:
I burst with creative energy, and I long to make the places and people of my imagination a digital reality. I've long been able to release the poetry of my mind in
I burst with creative energy, and I long to make the places and people of my imagination a digital reality. I've long been able to release the poetry of my mind in
Nightbird Trigger X Review
Nightbird Trigger X Review:
Nightbird Trigger X, the new puzzle/shooter hybrid from COLOPL Inc. had potential for greatness locked in its sights. But in the end, a forced social element and a few perplexing
Nightbird Trigger X, the new puzzle/shooter hybrid from COLOPL Inc. had potential for greatness locked in its sights. But in the end, a forced social element and a few perplexing
Pocket God: Ooga Jump Review
Pocket God: Ooga Jump Review:
Pocket Jump: Ooga God is a game with two feet firmly planted in the past. It's the latest installment in the venerable Pocket God franchise: a mobile brand that once touted countless followers, cool toys, and
Pocket Jump: Ooga God is a game with two feet firmly planted in the past. It's the latest installment in the venerable Pocket God franchise: a mobile brand that once touted countless followers, cool toys, and
Korean News and Beta Test Announcements
- NS Studio shows upgraded version of FPS “Viper Circle.”
- Image2Joycity “Freestyle 2” holds China final CBT from November 7 to 15 via Tian City.
- Galaxy Gate action RPG “Legend of Fighters” starts client download prior to CBT on November 8.
- NHN Entertainment 2013 3Q sales: 153,400,000,000 won, operating income: 36,800,000,000 won, net profit: 15,700,000,000 won.
- Daum G-star 2013 lineup: MMORPG “Black Desert,” MMOFPS “Planetside 2,” and golf game “Winning Putt.”
PlayPhone Enters The Asian Market In Partnership With SingTel
PlayPhone Enters The Asian Market In Partnership With SingTel:
PlayPhone, Inc., which provides a social gaming platform for carriers, Sprint, Verizon, AT&T, Brazil’s Claro and others, announced today that they will now partner with Singapore-based SingTel to provide mobile social gaming for SingTel’s 480 million customers in Singapore, India, Indonesia, Australia, and other countries.
PlayPhone, Inc., which provides a social gaming platform for carriers, Sprint, Verizon, AT&T, Brazil’s Claro and others, announced today that they will now partner with Singapore-based SingTel to provide mobile social gaming for SingTel’s 480 million customers in Singapore, India, Indonesia, Australia, and other countries.
Join the November Party with Mstar's New Music Patch and Events
Join the November Party with Mstar's New Music Patch and Events:
At the beginning of November, the K-pop dancing MMO Mstar has launched a brand new music patch along with a set
At the beginning of November, the K-pop dancing MMO Mstar has launched a brand new music patch along with a set
DotA 2 pink war dog courier sells for $38,000
DotA 2 pink war dog courier sells for $38,000:
Filed under: Fantasy, News Items, MOBA Pricey items aren't just for MMOs -- MOBAs are getting in on the action as well. DotA 2 secured its place in the
Filed under: Fantasy, News Items, MOBA Pricey items aren't just for MMOs -- MOBAs are getting in on the action as well. DotA 2 secured its place in the
Blog: What gets your game into the top free and top grossing iOS charts?
Blog: What gets your game into the top free and top grossing iOS charts?:
Yaniv Nizan takes a stab at analyzing what the games from developers big and small have in common -- and what it
Yaniv Nizan takes a stab at analyzing what the games from developers big and small have in common -- and what it
New report highlights how much kids spend on in-app purchases
New report highlights how much kids spend on in-app purchases:
Following an investigation by the Office of Fair Trading into free-to-play apps and games aimed at children, there's plenty of heat on how mobile developers
Following an investigation by the Office of Fair Trading into free-to-play apps and games aimed at children, there's plenty of heat on how mobile developers
Monster Hunter Online 2nd Close Beta Review
Monster Hunter Online 2nd Close Beta Review:
Monster Hunter Online is an action MMORPG on PC platform and has recently started its second close beta test in China on 24th of Oct 2013. Continue
Monster Hunter Online is an action MMORPG on PC platform and has recently started its second close beta test in China on 24th of Oct 2013. Continue
Hi-ho, hi-ho, it's off to Drakensang Online the dwarves go
Hi-ho, hi-ho, it's off to Drakensang Online the dwarves go:
Filed under: Fantasy, Classes, Game Mechanics, News Items, Free-to-Play, Browser Do you like guns, machinery,
Filed under: Fantasy, Classes, Game Mechanics, News Items, Free-to-Play, Browser Do you like guns, machinery,
The Art of Wushu: Thoughts on the winter expansion
The Art of Wushu: Thoughts on the winter expansion:
Filed under: Historical, Expansions, PvE, Opinion, Free-to-Play, Age of Wushu, The Art of Wushu We looked at a lot of the details of Age of Wushu's Ultimate
Filed under: Historical, Expansions, PvE, Opinion, Free-to-Play, Age of Wushu, The Art of Wushu We looked at a lot of the details of Age of Wushu's Ultimate
Granado Espada Online: Granado Espada Official European Service to Re-Launch
Granado Espada Online: Granado Espada Official European Service to Re-Launch:
Granado Espada Official European Service will be re-launched by EuroGamez GmbH. EuroGamez said that
Granado Espada Official European Service will be re-launched by EuroGamez GmbH. EuroGamez said that
Understanding social mechanics in mid-core games
Understanding social mechanics in mid-core games:
What makes Puzzle & Dragons and Clash of Clans social? Scopely's Michail Katkoff (formerly of Rovio and Supercell) takes a peek inside their design. ...
What makes Puzzle & Dragons and Clash of Clans social? Scopely's Michail Katkoff (formerly of Rovio and Supercell) takes a peek inside their design. ...
RIFT launches update 2.5, Song of Dreams
RIFT launches update 2.5, Song of Dreams:
Filed under: Fantasy, Trailers, Video, Patches, News Items, Free-to-Play, RIFT A major patch is always a good thing for a game. And Song of Dreams, or RIFT
Filed under: Fantasy, Trailers, Video, Patches, News Items, Free-to-Play, RIFT A major patch is always a good thing for a game. And Song of Dreams, or RIFT
Life is Feudal: Out to Defy the Odds
Life is Feudal: Out to Defy the Odds:
Life is Feudal has been receiving a lot of attention the last few weeks due to the launch of an Indigogo funding project and after releasing tons of new information
Life is Feudal has been receiving a lot of attention the last few weeks due to the launch of an Indigogo funding project and after releasing tons of new information
Thor: The Dark World Is A Game Unworthy Of The God Of Thunder
Thor: The Dark World Is A Game Unworthy Of The God Of Thunder:
While the movie doesn't launch for a couple of days, the official video game for Thor: The Dark World has been out since
While the movie doesn't launch for a couple of days, the official video game for Thor: The Dark World has been out since
Newest producer's letter discusses the next major Allods Online update
Newest producer's letter discusses the next major Allods Online update:
Filed under: Fantasy, Business Models, Patches, Previews, News Items, Free-to-Play, Allods Online, Subscription Allods
Filed under: Fantasy, Business Models, Patches, Previews, News Items, Free-to-Play, Allods Online, Subscription Allods
New iOS Games Tonight: Steve Jackson's Sorcery! 2, Dwice and more!
New iOS Games Tonight: Steve Jackson's Sorcery! 2, Dwice and more!:
Have you ever heard of the old saying that good things always happen in threes? Well I don't know who the genius was that
Have you ever heard of the old saying that good things always happen in threes? Well I don't know who the genius was that
World of Warcraft subs fall 100k in three months
World of Warcraft subs fall 100k in three months:
World of Warcraft now has 7.6 million subscribers, Activision Blizzard announced today, down only 100,000 from the 7.7 million figure reported in
World of Warcraft now has 7.6 million subscribers, Activision Blizzard announced today, down only 100,000 from the 7.7 million figure reported in
SMITE introduces new playable god Ah Muzen Cab
SMITE introduces new playable god Ah Muzen Cab:
Filed under: Fantasy, Trailers, Video, Patches, News Items, Free-to-Play, MOBA Hi-Rez Studios' SMITE already has a formidable roster of gods and
Filed under: Fantasy, Trailers, Video, Patches, News Items, Free-to-Play, MOBA Hi-Rez Studios' SMITE already has a formidable roster of gods and
NCsoft Reveals New Details for Lineage II’s Valiance Expansion | Ten Ton Hammer
NCsoft Reveals New Details for Lineage II’s Valiance Expansion | Ten Ton Hammer:
More details emerge about the returning raids and new content coming with the next Lineage II expansion later this year.
More details emerge about the returning raids and new content coming with the next Lineage II expansion later this year.
DDO Update 20: The past lives of robots and vampires
DDO Update 20: The past lives of robots and vampires:
Filed under: Fantasy, Dungeons and Dragons Online, Patches, Previews, Free-to-Play With two Forgotten Realms-themed expansions under its belt,
Filed under: Fantasy, Dungeons and Dragons Online, Patches, Previews, Free-to-Play With two Forgotten Realms-themed expansions under its belt,
The current state of FFXIV and Square Enix's plans for future Dragon Quest games
The current state of FFXIV and Square Enix's plans for future Dragon Quest games:
Final Fantasy XIV: A Realm Reborn, Square Enix's reboot of their MMO franchise, has already surpassed the
Final Fantasy XIV: A Realm Reborn, Square Enix's reboot of their MMO franchise, has already surpassed the
Here's Final Fantasy XIV's influence on Square Enix's earnings
Here's Final Fantasy XIV's influence on Square Enix's earnings:
Final Fantasy XIV: A Realm Reborn, Square Enix's rebooted MMO which launched last August, has sold 1.5
Final Fantasy XIV: A Realm Reborn, Square Enix's rebooted MMO which launched last August, has sold 1.5
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