New Dragon Nest Is Now Live in Taiwan:
Taiwanese game publisher Gameflier today has announced their action MMORPG Dragon Nest Taiwan server is officially launched with a new name: New
Tuesday, November 12, 2013
Review: Blocky Roads
Review: Blocky Roads:
If Blocky Roads were a vehicle, it would be one of those ridiculously souped up vans that you see on the road sometimes. The type that seem like solid, functional utility vehicles as you
If Blocky Roads were a vehicle, it would be one of those ridiculously souped up vans that you see on the road sometimes. The type that seem like solid, functional utility vehicles as you
We're waiting for WhatsApp to open up for games, says Game Insight's Chumachenko
We're waiting for WhatsApp to open up for games, says Game Insight's Chumachenko:
Kicking off its two-day Live Mobile! 2013 conference, Game Insight CEO Alisa Chumachenko provided the State of Play
Kicking off its two-day Live Mobile! 2013 conference, Game Insight CEO Alisa Chumachenko provided the State of Play
Breaking down barriers: iOS devs launching Objective-C games on Android
Breaking down barriers: iOS devs launching Objective-C games on Android:
More iOS developers than ever are taking Objective-C based games across to Android, with cross-platform solution
More iOS developers than ever are taking Objective-C based games across to Android, with cross-platform solution
Chart of the Week: China's top OS and app distribution channels
Chart of the Week: China's top OS and app distribution channels:
A lot is written about China, but it's always good to get some numbers to back up the speculation. For example, while we
A lot is written about China, but it's always good to get some numbers to back up the speculation. For example, while we
Sony's Yoshida talks software and tough decisions in the run-up to PlayStation 4
Sony's Yoshida talks software and tough decisions in the run-up to PlayStation 4:
Gamasutra interviews the head of Sony's Worldwide Studios, Shuhei Yoshida, to find out how his thinking governs the
Gamasutra interviews the head of Sony's Worldwide Studios, Shuhei Yoshida, to find out how his thinking governs the
Path of Exile Review
Path of Exile Review:
The first leg of the journey is a familiar one: within moments of waking on a lonely beach, you are fending off the lurching undead, receiving only a few words of encouragement to help you find your bearings. And that's just fine. Clicking on monsters until they die is now a role-playing tradition, and Path of Exile trusts your instincts. It allows you to discover its world's mysteries without immediately overwhelming you with its complexities. And it all starts with the clicking, as it so often does.
The first leg of the journey is a familiar one: within moments of waking on a lonely beach, you are fending off the lurching undead, receiving only a few words of encouragement to help you find your bearings. And that's just fine. Clicking on monsters until they die is now a role-playing tradition, and Path of Exile trusts your instincts. It allows you to discover its world's mysteries without immediately overwhelming you with its complexities. And it all starts with the clicking, as it so often does.
Warface Review
Warface Review:
Mandatory teamwork is the glue that holds everything together in Warface, Crytek's latest slick-looking first-person shooter which takes the fight deep into free-to-play territory. Whether you're hoisting a squad member up to higher ground, replenishing dwindling ammo supplies, or using a defibrillator to revive a fallen teammate, a sense of compulsory camaraderie drives the intense co-op missions. If your team doesn't work together as a cohesive unit, everyone dies. It's a cool hook that can alternately forge strong bonds or throw your crew into bickering turmoil. But beyond its spirited cooperative battles, Warface just doesn't do enough to set itself apart from other military shooters pushing up to the front lines this year.
Mandatory teamwork is the glue that holds everything together in Warface, Crytek's latest slick-looking first-person shooter which takes the fight deep into free-to-play territory. Whether you're hoisting a squad member up to higher ground, replenishing dwindling ammo supplies, or using a defibrillator to revive a fallen teammate, a sense of compulsory camaraderie drives the intense co-op missions. If your team doesn't work together as a cohesive unit, everyone dies. It's a cool hook that can alternately forge strong bonds or throw your crew into bickering turmoil. But beyond its spirited cooperative battles, Warface just doesn't do enough to set itself apart from other military shooters pushing up to the front lines this year.
Mathematical! New Adventure Time game coming to mobile this winter
Mathematical! New Adventure Time game coming to mobile this winter :
Cartoon Network wants to get more into mobile games, and it spotted an opportunity to do exactly that by combining one of its biggest properties with one of its closest development partner’s app.
Publisher Cartoon Network Games is working on an Adventure Time adaptation of developer Defiant’s Ski Safari for mobile devices. This will have Adventure Time heroes Finn the dog and Jake the human skiing down a slope to escape the villainous Ice King. Players will team up with familiar faces and use special power-ups to ski faster and jump higher.
Cartoon Network wants to get more into mobile games, and it spotted an opportunity to do exactly that by combining one of its biggest properties with one of its closest development partner’s app.
Publisher Cartoon Network Games is working on an Adventure Time adaptation of developer Defiant’s Ski Safari for mobile devices. This will have Adventure Time heroes Finn the dog and Jake the human skiing down a slope to escape the villainous Ice King. Players will team up with familiar faces and use special power-ups to ski faster and jump higher.
Kickstarter Interview: Take to the skies for dog fighting action in Dragons of Elanthia
Kickstarter Interview: Take to the skies for dog fighting action in Dragons of Elanthia:
The whole “dog fighting” genre has been done over and over again with everything from biplanes to futuristic jetfighters. Children of the 80s go through their Top Gun phase and feel the need for speed. There are few feelings better than maneuvering behind your opponent, getting your target in your sights, and then pulling the trigger. Have you ever wondered where else the dog fighting genre could take off to (see what I did there)?
The whole “dog fighting” genre has been done over and over again with everything from biplanes to futuristic jetfighters. Children of the 80s go through their Top Gun phase and feel the need for speed. There are few feelings better than maneuvering behind your opponent, getting your target in your sights, and then pulling the trigger. Have you ever wondered where else the dog fighting genre could take off to (see what I did there)?
Insider Q&A: GameHouse’s Ken Murphy
Insider Q&A: GameHouse’s Ken Murphy:
Seattle-based GameHouse has been one of the most dominant casual game developers, publishers, and distributors for years, boasting a playlist of popular titles including Bayou Blast and Slotorama.
“GameHouse was one of the earliest developers of casual games, so back in 2004, when RealNetworks looked to expand, GameHouse was their very first acquisition,” explains Ken Murphy, VP GameHouse Studios. “Fast forward over the years, and our business expanded into mobile gaming and social mobile gaming, and we came to the determination that the GameHouse brand itself was really a terrific one to keep going to market with.
Seattle-based GameHouse has been one of the most dominant casual game developers, publishers, and distributors for years, boasting a playlist of popular titles including Bayou Blast and Slotorama.
“GameHouse was one of the earliest developers of casual games, so back in 2004, when RealNetworks looked to expand, GameHouse was their very first acquisition,” explains Ken Murphy, VP GameHouse Studios. “Fast forward over the years, and our business expanded into mobile gaming and social mobile gaming, and we came to the determination that the GameHouse brand itself was really a terrific one to keep going to market with.
Insider Q&A: Rumble Entertainment’s Greg Richardson
Insider Q&A: Rumble Entertainment’s Greg Richardson:
Rumble Entertainment is starting to make some serious noise in the gaming space.
Not only did the company announce $17.5M in Series B financing led by free-to-play giant Nexon, but their first game, KingsRoad, already attracts over 1 million players per month in its open web and Facebook beta, with 40-percent of players joining in real-time cooperative play daily while spending an average playing time of over 1 hour per session.
Rumble Entertainment is starting to make some serious noise in the gaming space.
Not only did the company announce $17.5M in Series B financing led by free-to-play giant Nexon, but their first game, KingsRoad, already attracts over 1 million players per month in its open web and Facebook beta, with 40-percent of players joining in real-time cooperative play daily while spending an average playing time of over 1 hour per session.
Surprisingly, One PS4 Game Supports Mouse and Keyboard
Surprisingly, One PS4 Game Supports Mouse and Keyboard:
War Thunder's one of those games flying around in its own orbit. Lots of players—5 million PC players currently in an open beta—not a lot of hype. The guys making
War Thunder's one of those games flying around in its own orbit. Lots of players—5 million PC players currently in an open beta—not a lot of hype. The guys making
Devs can't "create magic" with a spreadsheet in front of them
Devs can't "create magic" with a spreadsheet in front of them:
Sociologist Jen Whitson examines how analytics are shaping the industry for better and, more pressingly, for worse
Sociologist Jen Whitson examines how analytics are shaping the industry for better and, more pressingly, for worse
Devs shouldn't dismiss complainers despite what metrics say
Devs shouldn't dismiss complainers despite what metrics say:
Kingdoms at War producer says community feedback key to making data-driven design make sense
Kingdoms at War producer says community feedback key to making data-driven design make sense
General: BlizzCon Overview Panel Report
General: BlizzCon Overview Panel Report:
Blizzard gave fans a basic drilldown of what Heroes of the Storm is all about during an overview panel at this year's BlizzCon and we've got all the details.
Blizzard gave fans a basic drilldown of what Heroes of the Storm is all about during an overview panel at this year's BlizzCon and we've got all the details.
World of Warcraft: Hands On with Frostfire Ridge
World of Warcraft: Hands On with Frostfire Ridge:
With Blizzcon 2013 safely behind us, it's time to start looking more closely at World of Warcraft: Warlords of Draenor. Our team managed some hands on time
With Blizzcon 2013 safely behind us, it's time to start looking more closely at World of Warcraft: Warlords of Draenor. Our team managed some hands on time
Trion: Non-combat features 'provided a needed dose of RPG' in RIFT
Trion: Non-combat features 'provided a needed dose of RPG' in RIFT:
Filed under: Fantasy, Game Mechanics, MMO Industry, News Items, PvE, Free-to-Play, RIFT, Housing RIFT's dimension
Filed under: Fantasy, Game Mechanics, MMO Industry, News Items, PvE, Free-to-Play, RIFT, Housing RIFT's dimension
EverQuest Next: Landmark: Hands On with EverQuest Next Landmark
EverQuest Next: Landmark: Hands On with EverQuest Next Landmark:
EverQuest Next Landmark has received a lot of attention with its world building abilities and much more. We recently had
EverQuest Next Landmark has received a lot of attention with its world building abilities and much more. We recently had
Building a Better Sandbox in EverQuest Next Landmark
Building a Better Sandbox in EverQuest Next Landmark:
If the world is only what you make of it, then it’s only fitting that we should be granted the right tools to make our mark. I greatly admire Minecraft, but I’m ready for
If the world is only what you make of it, then it’s only fitting that we should be granted the right tools to make our mark. I greatly admire Minecraft, but I’m ready for
Hands-on with EQ Next Landmark: Building my castle of dreams
Hands-on with EQ Next Landmark: Building my castle of dreams:
Filed under: Fantasy, Game Mechanics, Interviews, New Titles, Opinion, Free-to-Play, Hands-On, First Impressions,
Filed under: Fantasy, Game Mechanics, Interviews, New Titles, Opinion, Free-to-Play, Hands-On, First Impressions,
Tank Battles Review
Tank Battles Review:
Remember Combat for the Atari? No, I suppose not. Well, it was essentially a game where two player-controlled tanks faced-off in an arena while trying to decimate each other for points. Tank
Remember Combat for the Atari? No, I suppose not. Well, it was essentially a game where two player-controlled tanks faced-off in an arena while trying to decimate each other for points. Tank
FIFA 14 downloads exceed 26 million on mobile
FIFA 14 downloads exceed 26 million on mobile:
FIFA 14 has been downloaded more than 26 million times, and it's not even on PlayStation 4 or Xbox One yet. The iOS...
FIFA 14 has been downloaded more than 26 million times, and it's not even on PlayStation 4 or Xbox One yet. The iOS...
Korean News and Beta Test Announcements
- Aurora Games MMORPG “Hench” holds CBT on November 14.
- NHN signs channeling service contract with Naver for MMORPG “Asta.”
- Neowiz Games 2013 3Q sales: 91,600,000,000 won, operating income: 34,900,000,000 won, net income: 9,600,000,000 won.
- Gamevil slot card battle game “Phantom Rumble” released in Korea Apple Appstore.
Not So Massively: Dota 2's Diretide fiasco, D3's Adventure Mode, and HoN's Rift Wars
Not So Massively: Dota 2's Diretide fiasco, D3's Adventure Mode, and HoN's Rift Wars:
Filed under: Fantasy, Sci-Fi, Video, Business Models, Events (Real-World), Expansions, Game Mechanics, MMO
Filed under: Fantasy, Sci-Fi, Video, Business Models, Events (Real-World), Expansions, Game Mechanics, MMO
American McGee’s The Gate is like ‘Pokemon in hell’
American McGee’s The Gate is like ‘Pokemon in hell’:
A free-to-play action game where players collect demons while battling in hell, and it’s created by legendary designer American McGee? Count us in (even if it
A free-to-play action game where players collect demons while battling in hell, and it’s created by legendary designer American McGee? Count us in (even if it
AdvenChewers Review
AdvenChewers Review:
As we have all learned from cartoons, one can easily float into the air by blowing a really big bubble with some extra sticky bubblegum. The hero of AdvenChewers uses this to his advantage to float and fly
As we have all learned from cartoons, one can easily float into the air by blowing a really big bubble with some extra sticky bubblegum. The hero of AdvenChewers uses this to his advantage to float and fly
New Call of Duty app released
New Call of Duty app released:
Following the release of Call of Duty: Ghosts last week, Activision has launched an all-new free Call of Duty app for iOS, Android, Windows Phone devices, and Windows 8. The app is free
Following the release of Call of Duty: Ghosts last week, Activision has launched an all-new free Call of Duty app for iOS, Android, Windows Phone devices, and Windows 8. The app is free
QuizUp Review
QuizUp Review:
QuizUp Review By Jennifer Allen on November 11th, 2013 Our Rating: :: PLENTIFUL TRIVIAiPhone App - Designed for the iPhone, compatible with the iPad Rightfully capturing the attention
QuizUp Review By Jennifer Allen on November 11th, 2013 Our Rating: :: PLENTIFUL TRIVIAiPhone App - Designed for the iPhone, compatible with the iPad Rightfully capturing the attention
Strand Review
Strand Review:
Strand Review By Angela LaFollette on November 11th, 2013 Our Rating: :: PERPLEXINGiPhone App - Designed for the iPhone, compatible with the iPad Bend, stretch, and teleport strands to
Strand Review By Angela LaFollette on November 11th, 2013 Our Rating: :: PERPLEXINGiPhone App - Designed for the iPhone, compatible with the iPad Bend, stretch, and teleport strands to
Humble Bundle goes 24/7 with new digital storefront
Humble Bundle goes 24/7 with new digital storefront:
The Humble Bundle is best known for semi-regular pay-what-you-want game collections, with the option to give money to charity. Now Humble is going full-time
The Humble Bundle is best known for semi-regular pay-what-you-want game collections, with the option to give money to charity. Now Humble is going full-time
Why Moscow Matters: Russia is an emerging market you should keep an eye on
Why Moscow Matters: Russia is an emerging market you should keep an eye on:
When mobile game developers and other business-minded folks throw around the term "emerging markets," their thoughts
When mobile game developers and other business-minded folks throw around the term "emerging markets," their thoughts
Runic Sorcerer Review
Runic Sorcerer Review:
Runic Sorcerer Review By Arron Hirst on November 11th, 2013 Our Rating: :: WORTHY SORCERYiPad Only App - Designed for the iPad Runic Sorcerer is a mystical adventure that will take players
Runic Sorcerer Review By Arron Hirst on November 11th, 2013 Our Rating: :: WORTHY SORCERYiPad Only App - Designed for the iPad Runic Sorcerer is a mystical adventure that will take players
Final Fantasy XI celebrates 11 years 11 ways
Final Fantasy XI celebrates 11 years 11 ways:
Filed under: Fantasy, Final Fantasy XI, Events (In-Game), News Items, Consoles, Anniversaries, Subscription Final Fantasy XI is 11 years old this year
Filed under: Fantasy, Final Fantasy XI, Events (In-Game), News Items, Consoles, Anniversaries, Subscription Final Fantasy XI is 11 years old this year
Review: Spirit Stones
Review: Spirit Stones:
A rose by any other name smells just as sweet. And let's face it - Puzzle & Dragons by any other name is still a time-sink. Gamevil’s Spirit Stones is yet another puzzle-battle game that will gobble up at
A rose by any other name smells just as sweet. And let's face it - Puzzle & Dragons by any other name is still a time-sink. Gamevil’s Spirit Stones is yet another puzzle-battle game that will gobble up at
Game Of War – Fire Age Review
Game Of War – Fire Age Review:
Game Of War – Fire Age Review By Jennifer Allen on November 11th, 2013 Our Rating: :: LACKLUSTRE TAPPINGUniversal App - Designed for iPhone and iPad Building an empire
Game Of War – Fire Age Review By Jennifer Allen on November 11th, 2013 Our Rating: :: LACKLUSTRE TAPPINGUniversal App - Designed for iPhone and iPad Building an empire
Garfield Kart Review
Garfield Kart Review:
Ever since Super Mario Kart came on the scene back in 1992, there have been dozens of imitators. Some have come from established properties, such as Crash Bandicoot or Sonic & SEGA All-
Ever since Super Mario Kart came on the scene back in 1992, there have been dozens of imitators. Some have come from established properties, such as Crash Bandicoot or Sonic & SEGA All-
Disney consolidating games business, John Pleasants out
Disney consolidating games business, John Pleasants out:
The Walt Disney Company is consolidating Disney Interactive under president Jimmy Pitaro (on left in picture)
The Walt Disney Company is consolidating Disney Interactive under president Jimmy Pitaro (on left in picture)
Can PS4 and Xbox One save console gaming?
Can PS4 and Xbox One save console gaming?:
We speak with industry veterans about the console sales slump in recent years, if innovation has been a problem, and what next-gen will do for business
We speak with industry veterans about the console sales slump in recent years, if innovation has been a problem, and what next-gen will do for business
Warframe Joins the Bigpoint Gaming Portal | Ten Ton Hammer
Warframe Joins the Bigpoint Gaming Portal | Ten Ton Hammer:
Over 330 million Bigpoint players gain direct access to the space ninjas of Warframe starting today.
Over 330 million Bigpoint players gain direct access to the space ninjas of Warframe starting today.
'Hearthstone: Heroes of Warcraft' - A Deeper Look Into Card Collection
'Hearthstone: Heroes of Warcraft' - A Deeper Look Into Card Collection:
It’s been an exciting day for iOS users anticipating Hearthstone. In addition to the news that an iPhone version would
It’s been an exciting day for iOS users anticipating Hearthstone. In addition to the news that an iPhone version would
Aster Gate Open Beta
Aster Gate Open Beta:
The Japanese version of Aster Gate just hit Open Beta today and is currently experiencing a lot of server issues. The browser based TCG title is easily playable outside of Japan with no VPN
The Japanese version of Aster Gate just hit Open Beta today and is currently experiencing a lot of server issues. The browser based TCG title is easily playable outside of Japan with no VPN
Here's a list of iOS and Android apps to accompany your PS4 and Xbox One games
Here's a list of iOS and Android apps to accompany your PS4 and Xbox One games:
As we approach the PS4 and Xbox One launch days, it's time for us to take a look at which games will interact with our
As we approach the PS4 and Xbox One launch days, it's time for us to take a look at which games will interact with our
Captain's Log: Star Trek Online's Season Eight Preview
Captain's Log: Star Trek Online's Season Eight Preview:
Filed under: Sci-Fi, Patches, Opinion, Star Trek Online, Free-to-Play, Captain's Log It's almost here: Season Eight in Star Trek Online releases tomorrow,
Filed under: Sci-Fi, Patches, Opinion, Star Trek Online, Free-to-Play, Captain's Log It's almost here: Season Eight in Star Trek Online releases tomorrow,
New Star Soccer goes free-to-play on Android with a ton of new features added
New Star Soccer goes free-to-play on Android with a ton of new features added:
New Star Soccer is now free-to-play on Android as of today, following an update which also adds a ton of new features. As
New Star Soccer is now free-to-play on Android as of today, following an update which also adds a ton of new features. As
Romans From Mars Review
Romans From Mars Review:
Romans From Mars Review By Arron Hirst on November 11th, 2013 Our Rating: :: DON'T BLINKUniversal App - Designed for iPhone and iPad Romans From Mars has all the elements one
Romans From Mars Review By Arron Hirst on November 11th, 2013 Our Rating: :: DON'T BLINKUniversal App - Designed for iPhone and iPad Romans From Mars has all the elements one
Video previews Wednesday's Path of Exile update 1.0.1
Video previews Wednesday's Path of Exile update 1.0.1:
Filed under: Fantasy, Video, New Titles, Patches, News Items, Free-to-Play, Path of Exile Players interested in Path of Exile's upcoming 1.0.1, which is hitting
Filed under: Fantasy, Video, New Titles, Patches, News Items, Free-to-Play, Path of Exile Players interested in Path of Exile's upcoming 1.0.1, which is hitting
Wakfu – Turn-based cartoon online game enters the China market
Wakfu – Turn-based cartoon online game enters the China market:
First launched in 2012 for English gamers, Wakfu has now entered Closed Beta in China. Developed by Anakama
First launched in 2012 for English gamers, Wakfu has now entered Closed Beta in China. Developed by Anakama
Microconsole GameStick delayed, now going head-to-head with PS4
Microconsole GameStick delayed, now going head-to-head with PS4:
Due to production delays, the Android-powered microconsole GameStick will now be released on November 15--a
Due to production delays, the Android-powered microconsole GameStick will now be released on November 15--a
Turn-based League of Angels plans closed beta for late 2013
Turn-based League of Angels plans closed beta for late 2013:
Filed under: Fantasy, New Titles, Free-to-Play, Browser League of Angels, a turn-based browser MMO, will be going into closed beta by the end of the year, studio
Filed under: Fantasy, New Titles, Free-to-Play, Browser League of Angels, a turn-based browser MMO, will be going into closed beta by the end of the year, studio
Metal Reaper Online – Overseas servers to be announced at G-Star
Metal Reaper Online – Overseas servers to be announced at G-Star:
Having just ended Closed Beta 3 in South Korea yesterday, it was reported that Metal Reaper Online will be
Having just ended Closed Beta 3 in South Korea yesterday, it was reported that Metal Reaper Online will be
Morphopolis Review
Morphopolis Review:
Morphopolis Review By Lucy Ingram on November 11th, 2013 Our Rating: :: A BUG'S LIFEUniversal App - Designed for iPhone and iPad Morphopolis is a visually stunning hidden object adventure
Morphopolis Review By Lucy Ingram on November 11th, 2013 Our Rating: :: A BUG'S LIFEUniversal App - Designed for iPhone and iPad Morphopolis is a visually stunning hidden object adventure
Spark City World: Fuel Entertainment brings virtual boys to girl-centric browser game
Spark City World: Fuel Entertainment brings virtual boys to girl-centric browser game:
Image via Fuel Entertainment In an effort to keep young female players coming
Image via Fuel Entertainment In an effort to keep young female players coming
China's Answer to Pokémon Is... In Space
China's Answer to Pokémon Is... In Space:
Pokémon is huge. The Chinese people love it, I love it. But with the console ban, China hasn't had any legally translated copies of Pokémon until recently, with the
Pokémon is huge. The Chinese people love it, I love it. But with the console ban, China hasn't had any legally translated copies of Pokémon until recently, with the
Brasil Game Show attracts over 150,000 visitors
Brasil Game Show attracts over 150,000 visitors:
Over 1000 business meetings scheduled at Latin American event
Over 1000 business meetings scheduled at Latin American event
Square Enix: 'Games as a service' doesn't resonate with players
Square Enix: 'Games as a service' doesn't resonate with players:
FFXIV has focused the whole company during period of overhaul, says CEO
FFXIV has focused the whole company during period of overhaul, says CEO
It's The Biggest Week In Gaming Apps Ever
It's The Biggest Week In Gaming Apps Ever:
Seventeen amazing games — that's got to be some sort of Week in Gaming Apps record. I go on vacation for a week, and all the good games come out at once.
Seventeen amazing games — that's got to be some sort of Week in Gaming Apps record. I go on vacation for a week, and all the good games come out at once.
These Are China's Favourite Homegrown Mobile Games
These Are China's Favourite Homegrown Mobile Games:
Mobile games in China are huge — heck, they're huge everywhere in the world. However, China is probably the only place in the world where the number of
Mobile games in China are huge — heck, they're huge everywhere in the world. However, China is probably the only place in the world where the number of
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