Review: Sorcery! 2:
Inkle Studios's adaptation of Steve Jackson's seminal fantasy adventure finally gets its second chapter, some six months after the first. It's easy to see where the time went - this feels like a
Monday, November 11, 2013
Blog: 4 insights into the future of mobile monetization
Blog: 4 insights into the future of mobile monetization:
Mobile ad CEO Robert Weber takes a long, hard look at the trends in user acquisition and monetization and offers up best practices from 2013 that will
Mobile ad CEO Robert Weber takes a long, hard look at the trends in user acquisition and monetization and offers up best practices from 2013 that will
Gaming Apps Volume 13
Gaming Apps Volume 13:
This week's Gaming Apps will feature a lot of RPG titles! A lot of my readers and followers have been asking how to play and get started on the apps featured in my Gaming Apps series, so I decided to
This week's Gaming Apps will feature a lot of RPG titles! A lot of my readers and followers have been asking how to play and get started on the apps featured in my Gaming Apps series, so I decided to
Gaming Apps Volume 12
Gaming Apps Volume 12:
Gaming Apps Volume 12 has arrived! Due to my hardcore gaming sessions, I haven't had the time to round up new gaming apps until today. I hope you find an app or two to install on your device
Gaming Apps Volume 12 has arrived! Due to my hardcore gaming sessions, I haven't had the time to round up new gaming apps until today. I hope you find an app or two to install on your device
Review: Juice Cubes
Review: Juice Cubes:
Whatever quirk of human psychology it is that makes forming groups of three so gosh-darn satisfying, it's safe to say to game developers have exploited the heck out of it - mobile game developers more
Whatever quirk of human psychology it is that makes forming groups of three so gosh-darn satisfying, it's safe to say to game developers have exploited the heck out of it - mobile game developers more
TouchArcade Game of the Week: 'Meltdown'
TouchArcade Game of the Week: 'Meltdown':
The idea behind the TouchArcade Game of the Week is that every Friday afternoon we post the one game that came out this week that we think is worth giving a
The idea behind the TouchArcade Game of the Week is that every Friday afternoon we post the one game that came out this week that we think is worth giving a
What Do You Think About Ads in Paid Games?
What Do You Think About Ads in Paid Games?:
Ok, I think I know what the overwhelming opinion will be on this subject, but what the heck, I figured I'd ask anyway. How do you feel when a game you have paid for
Ok, I think I know what the overwhelming opinion will be on this subject, but what the heck, I figured I'd ask anyway. How do you feel when a game you have paid for
Review: Sid Meier's Ace Patrol: Pacific Skies
Review: Sid Meier's Ace Patrol: Pacific Skies:
The progression from World War I to World War II fighter plane technology was staggering. In just 20 years, planes had turned from brittle old moths to swooping,
The progression from World War I to World War II fighter plane technology was staggering. In just 20 years, planes had turned from brittle old moths to swooping,
Review: Pathogen
Review: Pathogen:
Pathogen is a new digital-only abstract boardgame. So it's probably worth knowing my tilt on this: I don't generally care for abstracts. I find their cold austerity off-putting. "Dice and dwarves
Pathogen is a new digital-only abstract boardgame. So it's probably worth knowing my tilt on this: I don't generally care for abstracts. I find their cold austerity off-putting. "Dice and dwarves
Review: Ittle Dew
Review: Ittle Dew:
With Ittle Dew, Ludosity wears its heart and its influences proudly on its cartoon sleeve. It's a block-pushing, torch-lighting top-down dungeon-crawler in which you are rewarded for exploration and in which
With Ittle Dew, Ludosity wears its heart and its influences proudly on its cartoon sleeve. It's a block-pushing, torch-lighting top-down dungeon-crawler in which you are rewarded for exploration and in which
'Ittle Dew' Review - If You're Looking For Adventure, This Will Suffice
'Ittle Dew' Review - If You're Looking For Adventure, This Will Suffice:
There are some franchises in gaming that are so well-known and revered that almost every gamer has played at least
There are some franchises in gaming that are so well-known and revered that almost every gamer has played at least
Nomasaurus Rex Review
Nomasaurus Rex Review:
Nomasaurus Rex Review By Campbell Bird on November 8th, 2013 Our Rating: :: PUZZLY NOMSiPhone App - Designed for the iPhone, compatible with the iPad Nomasaurus Rex combines puzzle
Nomasaurus Rex Review By Campbell Bird on November 8th, 2013 Our Rating: :: PUZZLY NOMSiPhone App - Designed for the iPhone, compatible with the iPad Nomasaurus Rex combines puzzle
Mystery Of The Opera HD Review
Mystery Of The Opera HD Review:
Mystery Of The Opera HD Review By Jennifer Allen on November 8th, 2013 Our Rating: :: THEATRICAL THRILLSiPad Only App - Designed for the iPad With a
Mystery Of The Opera HD Review By Jennifer Allen on November 8th, 2013 Our Rating: :: THEATRICAL THRILLSiPad Only App - Designed for the iPad With a
Beyond the Dead Review
Beyond the Dead Review:
Beyond the Dead Review By Rob Rich on November 8th, 2013 Our Rating: :: RATHER STIFFUniversal App - Designed for iPhone and iPad This zombie-themed pseudo CCG is a real looker, and is an
Beyond the Dead Review By Rob Rich on November 8th, 2013 Our Rating: :: RATHER STIFFUniversal App - Designed for iPhone and iPad This zombie-themed pseudo CCG is a real looker, and is an
Sid Meier’s Ace Patrol: Pacific Skies Review
Sid Meier’s Ace Patrol: Pacific Skies Review:
Sid Meier’s Ace Patrol: Pacific Skies Review By Andrew Stevens on November 8th, 2013 Our Rating: :: ACE IN THE PACIFICUniversal App - Designed for
Sid Meier’s Ace Patrol: Pacific Skies Review By Andrew Stevens on November 8th, 2013 Our Rating: :: ACE IN THE PACIFICUniversal App - Designed for
Naught 2 Review
Naught 2 Review:
Naught 2 Review By Lucy Ingram on November 8th, 2013 Our Rating: :: CURIOSITY KILLED THE CATUniversal App - Designed for iPhone and iPad Naught 2 is an enjoyable time-waster for
Naught 2 Review By Lucy Ingram on November 8th, 2013 Our Rating: :: CURIOSITY KILLED THE CATUniversal App - Designed for iPhone and iPad Naught 2 is an enjoyable time-waster for
ASTA First Expansion Coming Nov, Future Update Content Revealed
ASTA First Expansion Coming Nov, Future Update Content Revealed:
NHN recently held a press conference for ASTA in Seoul, Korea, unveiling some new content of ASTA's upcoming
NHN recently held a press conference for ASTA in Seoul, Korea, unveiling some new content of ASTA's upcoming
A Civilized Man: Soren Johnson's Life After Zynga
A Civilized Man: Soren Johnson's Life After Zynga:
"No one really seems to like free-to-play, it's weird that it kind of feels like we're saddled with it."
"No one really seems to like free-to-play, it's weird that it kind of feels like we're saddled with it."
Boom Beach is Clash of Clans maker Supercell's Clash of Clans clone
Boom Beach is Clash of Clans maker Supercell's Clash of Clans clone:
Whether it's Samurai Siege, Total Conquest, Dungeon Keeper, Jungle Heat, or Call to Arms, it seems like
Whether it's Samurai Siege, Total Conquest, Dungeon Keeper, Jungle Heat, or Call to Arms, it seems like
Korean News and Beta Test Announcements
- Hanbit Soft signs China service contract with Chinese publishing company Paradise Network for rhythm dance game “Audition 3.”
- Galaxy Gate action RPG “Legend of Fighter” 1st CBT ends.
- Studio Nine FPS “Crack Shot” released 3rd video (Team Death Match).
- Bandai Games signs Korea service contract with Funigloo for mobile trading game “Guilty Dragon.”
Everything you need to know about World of Warcraft: Warlords of Draenor
Everything you need to know about World of Warcraft: Warlords of Draenor:
Between the hour and a half long panel at BlizzCon 2013 and the massive FAQ on Blizzard’s site, there’s a lot of new
Between the hour and a half long panel at BlizzCon 2013 and the massive FAQ on Blizzard’s site, there’s a lot of new
General: Heroes of the Storm BlizzCon Hands-On Preview
General: Heroes of the Storm BlizzCon Hands-On Preview:
Mike Bitton is at BlizzCon, taking in all the news, and got some solid hands-on time with Blizzard's MOBA, Heroes of the Storm. Read on for his first impressions!
Mike Bitton is at BlizzCon, taking in all the news, and got some solid hands-on time with Blizzard's MOBA, Heroes of the Storm. Read on for his first impressions!
General: Heroes of the Storm Beta Sign Ups Announced
General: Heroes of the Storm Beta Sign Ups Announced:
Hot off the press from Blizzcon 2013 is the news that beta sign ups for Heroes of the Storm are now being accepted.
Hot off the press from Blizzcon 2013 is the news that beta sign ups for Heroes of the Storm are now being accepted.
Diablo 3 for PS4 has exclusive features, runs at 1080p
Diablo 3 for PS4 has exclusive features, runs at 1080p:
Diablo III on PlayStation 4 will have exclusive features and runs in 1080p at 60fps, Blizzard Entertainment confirmed at BlizzCon this weekend. Senior level
Diablo III on PlayStation 4 will have exclusive features and runs in 1080p at 60fps, Blizzard Entertainment confirmed at BlizzCon this weekend. Senior level
Blizzard talks about new cards and new heroes for Hearthstone
Blizzard talks about new cards and new heroes for Hearthstone:
Following the news that collectible card game Hearthstone: Heroes of Warcraft will be heading into open beta as early as next month, Blizzard has spoken about
Following the news that collectible card game Hearthstone: Heroes of Warcraft will be heading into open beta as early as next month, Blizzard has spoken about
Bella Online Taiwan Server Kicks Off Frontier Test
Bella Online Taiwan Server Kicks Off Frontier Test:
Me2 studio just announced to open Taiwan server along with the original HongKong and Macao servers to Bella Online's Frontier Test which went live on
Me2 studio just announced to open Taiwan server along with the original HongKong and Macao servers to Bella Online's Frontier Test which went live on
Gloria Victis: New Team Members Bring Experience
Gloria Victis: New Team Members Bring Experience:
The Gloria Victus team has expanded with the addition of three experienced developers to help facilitate the smoothing out of animations in the
The Gloria Victus team has expanded with the addition of three experienced developers to help facilitate the smoothing out of animations in the
The rise of the 'Middle Class' mobile game developer
The rise of the 'Middle Class' mobile game developer:
According to a new Flurry report, there is still a good portion of mobile success taken by "Middle Class" developers -- mid-tail devs who focus on fanbases and
According to a new Flurry report, there is still a good portion of mobile success taken by "Middle Class" developers -- mid-tail devs who focus on fanbases and
A Turn-Based RPG Inspired By Final Fantasy Tactics
A Turn-Based RPG Inspired By Final Fantasy Tactics:
Today in Kickstarters That Look Pretty Cool, here's Gridlock Tactics, a "biopunk" role-playing game whose creators say they were inspired by the likes of Final
Today in Kickstarters That Look Pretty Cool, here's Gridlock Tactics, a "biopunk" role-playing game whose creators say they were inspired by the likes of Final
If it comes in 3's, you can bet it's a trend!
If it comes in 3's, you can bet it's a trend!:
Lots of news in the social casino and online gaming space this week. No, it is still illegal to gamble online in the US. Though, there are so many land-based
Lots of news in the social casino and online gaming space this week. No, it is still illegal to gamble online in the US. Though, there are so many land-based
Early Access games no longer appearing as new releases on Steam - Report
Early Access games no longer appearing as new releases on Steam - Report:
Gamasutra is receiving reports that Early Access games are no longer appearing under the 'New Releases' heading on
Gamasutra is receiving reports that Early Access games are no longer appearing under the 'New Releases' heading on
Rise and Shiny revisit: Star Stable
Rise and Shiny revisit: Star Stable:
Filed under: Video, Game Mechanics, Opinion, Free-to-Play, Hands-On, Casual, Roleplaying, Humor, First Impressions, Kids, Family, Rise and Shiny, Livestream
Filed under: Video, Game Mechanics, Opinion, Free-to-Play, Hands-On, Casual, Roleplaying, Humor, First Impressions, Kids, Family, Rise and Shiny, Livestream
Westbound Review
Westbound Review:
Kiwi Inc. may be a young company, but its games have already been numbered among the Top 100 Grossing applications on Google Play. This week, the company attempts to crack the Top
Kiwi Inc. may be a young company, but its games have already been numbered among the Top 100 Grossing applications on Google Play. This week, the company attempts to crack the Top
Rayman Fiesta Run Review
Rayman Fiesta Run Review:
Rayman has always been one of gaming's true platforming greats, and not only has he managed to help define the genre of running and jumping in its early console days, but he's also been able to
Rayman has always been one of gaming's true platforming greats, and not only has he managed to help define the genre of running and jumping in its early console days, but he's also been able to
Notable updates to Marmalade 7 cross-platform dev tools
Notable updates to Marmalade 7 cross-platform dev tools:
The Marmalade cross-platform development tools received a notable update today, adding new tutorials, clearer documentation, and a brand new
The Marmalade cross-platform development tools received a notable update today, adding new tutorials, clearer documentation, and a brand new
Pocket Harvest Review
Pocket Harvest Review:
It's becoming more and more difficult to write about Kairosoft games. The main issue is that they all sort of blur into one after a while - go and read any other Kairosoft review on Gamezebo, and you'll
It's becoming more and more difficult to write about Kairosoft games. The main issue is that they all sort of blur into one after a while - go and read any other Kairosoft review on Gamezebo, and you'll
Star Wars: Tiny Death Star Review
Star Wars: Tiny Death Star Review:
Aw, lookit the tiny Empire and its widdle Death Star! Lookit the teensy aliens living inside! It's hard to believe something so adorable is still capable of turning
Aw, lookit the tiny Empire and its widdle Death Star! Lookit the teensy aliens living inside! It's hard to believe something so adorable is still capable of turning
Digital on track to comprise 34 percent of console market by 2017
Digital on track to comprise 34 percent of console market by 2017:
With the rise of digital distribution within the last console cycle, analysts predict that digital spend will continue its upward
With the rise of digital distribution within the last console cycle, analysts predict that digital spend will continue its upward
Marvel Heroes 2.0 update adds Loki and Asgard
Marvel Heroes 2.0 update adds Loki and Asgard:
Filed under: Sci-Fi, Super-hero, Patches, Free-to-Play, Marvel Heroes Thor: The Dark World is out in theaters today, and in a stunning coincidence, Marvel Heroes is
Filed under: Sci-Fi, Super-hero, Patches, Free-to-Play, Marvel Heroes Thor: The Dark World is out in theaters today, and in a stunning coincidence, Marvel Heroes is
Betawatch: November 2 - 8, 2013
Betawatch: November 2 - 8, 2013:
Filed under: Betas, MMO Industry, News Items, Betawatch, Miscellaneous Are you ready for more brick-based adventures? Because LEGO Minifigures Online is already ramping up to start its beta
Filed under: Betas, MMO Industry, News Items, Betawatch, Miscellaneous Are you ready for more brick-based adventures? Because LEGO Minifigures Online is already ramping up to start its beta
Asta: The War of Tears and Winds – Trailer for new endgame content
Asta: The War of Tears and Winds – Trailer for new endgame content:
Crafted using CryEngine 3 for about 5 years, Asta entered Open Beta just last month in Korea. Recently, publisher
Crafted using CryEngine 3 for about 5 years, Asta entered Open Beta just last month in Korea. Recently, publisher
The Secret World: Spying On The Secret World
The Secret World: Spying On The Secret World:
The Tourist returns with another jaunt into one of today's hottest games. This week, he takes a trip into The Secret World. See what he discovered before heading to the
The Tourist returns with another jaunt into one of today's hottest games. This week, he takes a trip into The Secret World. See what he discovered before heading to the
Albion Online – A cross-platform sandbox where players take charge
Albion Online – A cross-platform sandbox where players take charge:
[Alpha signup] There are several “indie” online titles being developed over in the Western market, and Albion Online
[Alpha signup] There are several “indie” online titles being developed over in the Western market, and Albion Online
Moshi Monsters publisher: US is "definitely a focus"
Moshi Monsters publisher: US is "definitely a focus":
The UK success story is turning its attention towards the US
The UK success story is turning its attention towards the US
Games Republic, a community-based games storefront
Games Republic, a community-based games storefront:
Anomaly developer 11 bit studios has announced Games Republic, a social media hub and storefront for developers and players to connect, blog, sell games
Anomaly developer 11 bit studios has announced Games Republic, a social media hub and storefront for developers and players to connect, blog, sell games
The Game Archaeologist: Classic servers and you
The Game Archaeologist: Classic servers and you:
Filed under: World of Warcraft, Dark Age of Camelot, EverQuest, Opinion, Ultima Online, RuneScape, The Game Archaeologist, Miscellaneous
Filed under: World of Warcraft, Dark Age of Camelot, EverQuest, Opinion, Ultima Online, RuneScape, The Game Archaeologist, Miscellaneous
Diving back into Marvel Heroes
Diving back into Marvel Heroes:
Filed under: Super-hero, Screenshots, Game Mechanics, Previews, Opinion, Free-to-Play, Comics, Marvel Heroes, Hands-On, Casual, Humor, First Impressions When I first heard that
Filed under: Super-hero, Screenshots, Game Mechanics, Previews, Opinion, Free-to-Play, Comics, Marvel Heroes, Hands-On, Casual, Humor, First Impressions When I first heard that
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