RAPTR’S MOST PLAYED GAMES: OCTOBER 2013 — GRAND THEFT AUTO V DOMINATES, PATH OF EXILE AND HEARTHSTONE ON THE RISE:
In its first full month in the wild, Grand Theft Auto V accounted for 20% of all playtime among Raptr members — and a whopping 45% share of Xbox 360 game playtime. Meanwhile, a giant content update rocketed Terraria up the charts, while Path of Exile and Heartstone: Heroes of Warcraft make their first appearances in the PC top 20.
Note: This list, based on playtime data from Raptr’s 19+ million users, includes PC and Xbox 360 games only — Sony and Nintendo don’t let players share gameplay data publicly. PC gamers must run the Raptr Desktop App or associate their Steam ID with Raptr to track playtime.
The Share number by each game represents that title’s gameplay time as a percentage of the total time spent on all the PC and Xbox 360 games played by Raptr members, and is useful for comparing the relative amount of playtime between particular games.
Monday, November 18, 2013
Review: Dead on Arrival 2
Review: Dead on Arrival 2:
Dead on Arrival 2 is the archetypal free-to-play twin-stick zombie shooter, save for one important addition. It plays as you'd expect, with a grind-heavy emphasis on grabbing and spending coins, and an arsenal ranging from a
Dead on Arrival 2 is the archetypal free-to-play twin-stick zombie shooter, save for one important addition. It plays as you'd expect, with a grind-heavy emphasis on grabbing and spending coins, and an arsenal ranging from a
Hunter Island Review
Hunter Island Review:
Nintendo is never going to put a full-fledged Pokémon game on iOS, and mobile developers need to stop aping the franchise with their deluge of imitation monster collecting/battling titles. Instead, these studios should look
Nintendo is never going to put a full-fledged Pokémon game on iOS, and mobile developers need to stop aping the franchise with their deluge of imitation monster collecting/battling titles. Instead, these studios should look
Candy Crush Saga – King Celebrates One Year of the Popular Game, Which Has Seen Over Half a Billion Downloads
Candy Crush Saga – King Celebrates One Year of the Popular Game, Which Has Seen Over Half a Billion Downloads:
Candy Crush Saga – King Celebrates One Year of the Popular Game, Which Has Seen Over Half a Billion Downloads Posted by Andrew Stevens on November 15th, 2013 [ permalink ] King is in a celebratory mood today
Candy Crush Saga – King Celebrates One Year of the Popular Game, Which Has Seen Over Half a Billion Downloads Posted by Andrew Stevens on November 15th, 2013 [ permalink ] King is in a celebratory mood today
'Battlefield 4 Tablet Commander' Launches Bringing Second Screen Control to iPad
'Battlefield 4 Tablet Commander' Launches Bringing Second Screen Control to iPad:
"Second screen experiences," as they've been dubbed, have been pretty lame in previous releases. The Call of Duty and Halo second screen content have been the best that I've seen, but even those were basically just a vaguely
"Second screen experiences," as they've been dubbed, have been pretty lame in previous releases. The Call of Duty and Halo second screen content have been the best that I've seen, but even those were basically just a vaguely
This Week in China: Print is dead
This Week in China: Print is dead:
There was a time right here in North America where the newsstands were lined with gaming magazines. EGM, GamePro, Nintendo Power; if you stuck Metroid on the cover, you were going to sell some copies. Over the last few
There was a time right here in North America where the newsstands were lined with gaming magazines. EGM, GamePro, Nintendo Power; if you stuck Metroid on the cover, you were going to sell some copies. Over the last few
Project A – Debut game trailer showcases core summoning feature
Project A – Debut game trailer showcases core summoning feature:
Revealed last year, Project A is the latest MMORPG to be developed by Barunson Games, creator of titles such as Last Chaos (not Dragonica/ DragonSaga). With no official name currently, the game’s main feature will be
Revealed last year, Project A is the latest MMORPG to be developed by Barunson Games, creator of titles such as Last Chaos (not Dragonica/ DragonSaga). With no official name currently, the game’s main feature will be
Trion officially reveals Trove: Endless adventures through endless worlds
Trion officially reveals Trove: Endless adventures through endless worlds:
Filed under: Betas, Fantasy, Trailers, Video, Interviews, New Titles, Free-to-Play, Sandbox, Trove Even with its recent "regroup and reorganize" strategy, there's no doubt that Trion Worlds is an ambitious company that enjoys
Filed under: Betas, Fantasy, Trailers, Video, Interviews, New Titles, Free-to-Play, Sandbox, Trove Even with its recent "regroup and reorganize" strategy, there's no doubt that Trion Worlds is an ambitious company that enjoys
Trove: Trion's Next Big Thing
Trove: Trion's Next Big Thing:
What if you could play a game where the sense of newness and awe never went away, because the worlds you explored were different each time you played? That's the fundamental concept behind Trion's Trove, a game the
What if you could play a game where the sense of newness and awe never went away, because the worlds you explored were different each time you played? That's the fundamental concept behind Trion's Trove, a game the
Big Action Mega Fight! Review
Big Action Mega Fight! Review:
Big Action Mega Fight! Review By Jennifer Allen on November 15th, 2013 Our Rating: :: OLD SCHOOL CHARMINGUniversal App - Designed for iPhone and iPad Invoking the memories of some great old games, Big Action Mega Fight!
Big Action Mega Fight! Review By Jennifer Allen on November 15th, 2013 Our Rating: :: OLD SCHOOL CHARMINGUniversal App - Designed for iPhone and iPad Invoking the memories of some great old games, Big Action Mega Fight!
LEGO The Lord of the Rings Review
LEGO The Lord of the Rings Review:
The Lord of the Rings brand has become an almost sacred property. So beloved are the books and movies that expectations have grown to proportions nearly as epic as the journey the nine must make to Mordor to
The Lord of the Rings brand has become an almost sacred property. So beloved are the books and movies that expectations have grown to proportions nearly as epic as the journey the nine must make to Mordor to
Deadly Bullet Review
Deadly Bullet Review:
Deadly Bullet Review By Lee Hamlet on November 15th, 2013 Our Rating: :: BULLET TIMEUniversal App - Designed for iPhone and iPad Take down dirty cops with a remote-controlled bullet in this infectious, intense, and futuristic
Deadly Bullet Review By Lee Hamlet on November 15th, 2013 Our Rating: :: BULLET TIMEUniversal App - Designed for iPhone and iPad Take down dirty cops with a remote-controlled bullet in this infectious, intense, and futuristic
Monsters Rising Review
Monsters Rising Review:
Monsters Rising Review By Lucy Ingram on November 15th, 2013 Our Rating: :: MONSTERS, MIGHT, AND MYTHOLOGYUniversal App - Designed for iPhone and iPad Monsters Rising looks like a fun-filled, action-packed
Monsters Rising Review By Lucy Ingram on November 15th, 2013 Our Rating: :: MONSTERS, MIGHT, AND MYTHOLOGYUniversal App - Designed for iPhone and iPad Monsters Rising looks like a fun-filled, action-packed
'Star Wars: Tiny Death Star' Review - The Bitizens Strike Back
'Star Wars: Tiny Death Star' Review - The Bitizens Strike Back:
I admit, I was pretty surprised when I heard that the folks at Nimblebit were going to join forces with Disney Interactive to create a Star Wars game. Yet, after a few soft launches here we are with Star Wars: Tiny Death Star , a title
I admit, I was pretty surprised when I heard that the folks at Nimblebit were going to join forces with Disney Interactive to create a Star Wars game. Yet, after a few soft launches here we are with Star Wars: Tiny Death Star , a title
TouchArcade Game of the Week: 'King's League: Odyssey'
TouchArcade Game of the Week: 'King's League: Odyssey':
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 special nod to. Now, before anyone goes over-thinking this, it
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 special nod to. Now, before anyone goes over-thinking this, it
ElForest – East Interactive reveals new title inspired by Journey to the West
ElForest – East Interactive reveals new title inspired by Journey to the West:
Founded by a group of developers who used to work on Dragonica/ DragonSaga, East Interactive recently revealed its first online title, ElForest. The game takes the majority of its references and design based on Journey
Founded by a group of developers who used to work on Dragonica/ DragonSaga, East Interactive recently revealed its first online title, ElForest. The game takes the majority of its references and design based on Journey
Kingdom Under Fire II – Latest game trailer recorded using English client
Kingdom Under Fire II – Latest game trailer recorded using English client:
[Official Facebook page] The developer of Kingdom Under Fire II, Blueside, emailed me this awesome G-Star 2013 trailer earlier, where the English client was used. The new trailer showcases Shining Spring, 1 of the 3-man
[Official Facebook page] The developer of Kingdom Under Fire II, Blueside, emailed me this awesome G-Star 2013 trailer earlier, where the English client was used. The new trailer showcases Shining Spring, 1 of the 3-man
Wild Buster – Space adventure to begin Closed Beta early next year
Wild Buster – Space adventure to begin Closed Beta early next year:
Introduced last year, Wild Buster is primed for Closed Beta early next year by developer Star Ducks. An isometric action RPG, the game plays and looks somewhat similar to a “Diablo in space”, with 2 factions (Guardians and
Introduced last year, Wild Buster is primed for Closed Beta early next year by developer Star Ducks. An isometric action RPG, the game plays and looks somewhat similar to a “Diablo in space”, with 2 factions (Guardians and
World in Audition – 3rd generation dance game heading for Indonesia
World in Audition – 3rd generation dance game heading for Indonesia:
After securing deals for Taiwan and China, World in Audition is now heading towards Indonesia under the wings of publisher, Megaxus Infotech. The 3rd game in the Audition series, the deal was made official at the business hall at
After securing deals for Taiwan and China, World in Audition is now heading towards Indonesia under the wings of publisher, Megaxus Infotech. The 3rd game in the Audition series, the deal was made official at the business hall at
40 Secrets to Making Money with In-App Purchases
40 Secrets to Making Money with In-App Purchases:
Making money with in-app purchases boils down to one question – why do we buy things?
I’ll give you a hint – it’s mostly about satisfying emotional and psychological needs. If you can understand how people think, you’ve got a leg up in your app – and that’s what this article is all about!
In this article, I’ll cover 40 secrets that you can start using right away to make more money in your apps with in-app purchases. Here’s a few of the techniques you’ll learn:
How to use the decoy effect to anchor pricing
How to associate positive feelings to your store
How to optimize your game for “whales”
And over 37 more tips!
Are you ready to start monetizing like the pros? Then let’s dive straight in!
Making money with in-app purchases boils down to one question – why do we buy things?
I’ll give you a hint – it’s mostly about satisfying emotional and psychological needs. If you can understand how people think, you’ve got a leg up in your app – and that’s what this article is all about!
In this article, I’ll cover 40 secrets that you can start using right away to make more money in your apps with in-app purchases. Here’s a few of the techniques you’ll learn:
How to use the decoy effect to anchor pricing
How to associate positive feelings to your store
How to optimize your game for “whales”
And over 37 more tips!
Are you ready to start monetizing like the pros? Then let’s dive straight in!
Korean News and Beta Test Announcements
- Joycity signs South America export (Brazil, Argentina, Mexico + 21 SA countries) contract with Smilegate North America (SG North) for “Freestyle 2” and “Freestyle Football.”
- Palmple signs partnership contract (marketing) with Changyou for RPG “Hero’s Dignity.”
- Joycity basketball game “Freestyle 2” starts China official service on December 19 via Tian City.
- Rhaon Entertainment “Tales Runner” starts Nexon channeling service.
- CJ E&M Netmarble UCC shooting game “Brick Force” trailer video and teaser page revealed, holds 1st test tester recruitment until November 24, holds 1st test from November 28 to December 1.
Betawatch: November 9 - 15, 2013
Betawatch: November 9 - 15, 2013:
Filed under: Betas, MMO Industry, News Items, Betawatch, Miscellaneous City of Steam went into beta as a promising browser title, got a publisher, lost some of its charm, and then died... and now it's heading back to development
Filed under: Betas, MMO Industry, News Items, Betawatch, Miscellaneous City of Steam went into beta as a promising browser title, got a publisher, lost some of its charm, and then died... and now it's heading back to development
Make My MMO: Crowdfunding November 3 - 16, 2013
Make My MMO: Crowdfunding November 3 - 16, 2013:
Filed under: MMO Industry, Massively Meta, Miscellaneous, Crowdfunding, Make My MMO A quiet fortnight in the land of crowdfunding these past two weeks have not been. In fact, with the popularity of this funding model, it may
Filed under: MMO Industry, Massively Meta, Miscellaneous, Crowdfunding, Make My MMO A quiet fortnight in the land of crowdfunding these past two weeks have not been. In fact, with the popularity of this funding model, it may
The Road to Mordor: On the cusp of Helm's Deep
The Road to Mordor: On the cusp of Helm's Deep:
Filed under: Fantasy, Lord of the Rings Online, Expansions, Opinion, Free-to-Play, The Road to Mordor This is it, my friends. There's no going back. In just a couple of short days, Lord of the Rings Online: Helm's Deep will launch,
Filed under: Fantasy, Lord of the Rings Online, Expansions, Opinion, Free-to-Play, The Road to Mordor This is it, my friends. There's no going back. In just a couple of short days, Lord of the Rings Online: Helm's Deep will launch,
GDC Taipei Summit 2013 opens reg, reveals speakers
GDC Taipei Summit 2013 opens reg, reveals speakers:
Registration for the GDC Taipei Summit 2013 has officially begun, with preliminary talks from DeNA, PopCap, Crystal Dynamics, PlayStation, Unity, Ubisoft, and more announced. ...
Registration for the GDC Taipei Summit 2013 has officially begun, with preliminary talks from DeNA, PopCap, Crystal Dynamics, PlayStation, Unity, Ubisoft, and more announced. ...
Killer Mobile Games Don't Need No Shiny New Console
Killer Mobile Games Don't Need No Shiny New Console:
Who needs to spend several hundred dollars on a console when we've already spent several hundred on the latest tablet or smark phone, right? Hey, at least the games are cheap, and this week sees the release of some damn
Who needs to spend several hundred dollars on a console when we've already spent several hundred on the latest tablet or smark phone, right? Hey, at least the games are cheap, and this week sees the release of some damn
Mabinogi: Huge Update Deployed
Mabinogi: Huge Update Deployed:
Mabinogi players have a lot to look forward to the next time they log into the game thanks to one of the largest content additions in recent memory. Among other things, the new Druid class has been added as well as stories from the
Mabinogi players have a lot to look forward to the next time they log into the game thanks to one of the largest content additions in recent memory. Among other things, the new Druid class has been added as well as stories from the
Despite becoming a majority F2P outfit, G5 sees FY13 revenue down 9% to $3.4 million
Despite becoming a majority F2P outfit, G5 sees FY13 revenue down 9% to $3.4 million:
Swedish/Russian publisher G5 Entertainment (STO: G5EN) has announced its nine months financials for the period ending 30 September 2013. Consolidated revenue was $11.1 million (SEK 71.3 million), up 18 percent
Swedish/Russian publisher G5 Entertainment (STO: G5EN) has announced its nine months financials for the period ending 30 September 2013. Consolidated revenue was $11.1 million (SEK 71.3 million), up 18 percent
Ninja strike: GREE cancels 27 games at the cost of $53 million
Ninja strike: GREE cancels 27 games at the cost of $53 million:
After another difficult set of financials, it's all change when it comes to game development at GREE. The Japanese giant has canned 27 games; 22 of which were native smartphone games being developed in its internal
After another difficult set of financials, it's all change when it comes to game development at GREE. The Japanese giant has canned 27 games; 22 of which were native smartphone games being developed in its internal
Living After War – Post-nuclear war online game seeking a revival
Living After War – Post-nuclear war online game seeking a revival:
Scheduled to launch for the English market a couple of years back even before there is a Korean server, Living After War soon went off the radar. Over at G-Star 2013，it seems the developer is promoting the post-nuclear war
Scheduled to launch for the English market a couple of years back even before there is a Korean server, Living After War soon went off the radar. Over at G-Star 2013，it seems the developer is promoting the post-nuclear war
Max Axe Review
Max Axe Review:
Max Axe Review By Lee Hamlet on November 15th, 2013 Our Rating: :: MAX LACKS VARIETYUniversal App - Designed for iPhone and iPad Help Max dispatch a host of mystical monsters by sketching a path for his axe to fly
Max Axe Review By Lee Hamlet on November 15th, 2013 Our Rating: :: MAX LACKS VARIETYUniversal App - Designed for iPhone and iPad Help Max dispatch a host of mystical monsters by sketching a path for his axe to fly
Stellar Wars Review
Stellar Wars Review:
The Mothership Stella has been awakened. Ore and nova crystals have been found, two elements necessary to create new bots. Before the celebration can commence, the war begins, pitting machines and alien creatures against
The Mothership Stella has been awakened. Ore and nova crystals have been found, two elements necessary to create new bots. Before the celebration can commence, the war begins, pitting machines and alien creatures against
NCsoft takes a financial hit in Q3 2013
NCsoft takes a financial hit in Q3 2013:
Filed under: Lineage, MMO Industry, Guild Wars 2, Blade & Soul, Miscellaneous, WildStar NCsoft's latest financial earnings report shows that the publisher took a substantial hit in the third quarter of this year. Sales,
Filed under: Lineage, MMO Industry, Guild Wars 2, Blade & Soul, Miscellaneous, WildStar NCsoft's latest financial earnings report shows that the publisher took a substantial hit in the third quarter of this year. Sales,
Eldevin: Launch Date Pegged for November 30th
Eldevin: Launch Date Pegged for November 30th:
Hunted Cow has announced that Eldevin will officially launch on Saturday, November 30th. Folks interested in an early start to the game will want to grab a Founders' Pack for three days of pre-release mayhem. In addition, the team
Hunted Cow has announced that Eldevin will officially launch on Saturday, November 30th. Folks interested in an early start to the game will want to grab a Founders' Pack for three days of pre-release mayhem. In addition, the team
ArcheAge: Calculations, Schmalculations
ArcheAge: Calculations, Schmalculations:
Recently, MMORPG.com hosted an AMA session with Trion Worlds' Scott Hartsman. In it, he revealed some potentially nifty information which we take a look at in our latest ArcheAge column. See what he said, what we think before
Recently, MMORPG.com hosted an AMA session with Trion Worlds' Scott Hartsman. In it, he revealed some potentially nifty information which we take a look at in our latest ArcheAge column. See what he said, what we think before
Don't Get Cocky, Kid, in Star Wars: The Old Republic - Galactic Starfighter
Don't Get Cocky, Kid, in Star Wars: The Old Republic - Galactic Starfighter:
Considering the importance of space battles in the Star Wars universe, it was disappointing that ship combat was given such a cursory role in Star Wars: The Old Republic. After all, I can't imagine A New Hope without the Battle of
Considering the importance of space battles in the Star Wars universe, it was disappointing that ship combat was given such a cursory role in Star Wars: The Old Republic. After all, I can't imagine A New Hope without the Battle of
Star Wars: The Old Republic: Taking to the Sky in Galactic Starfighter
Star Wars: The Old Republic: Taking to the Sky in Galactic Starfighter:
The Galactic Starfighter expansion for Star Wars: The Old Republic is the most drastic change and largest update to SWTOR since the game went F2P. Our own Blake Morse was on hand for a preview event in California this week,
The Galactic Starfighter expansion for Star Wars: The Old Republic is the most drastic change and largest update to SWTOR since the game went F2P. Our own Blake Morse was on hand for a preview event in California this week,
Peria Chronicles Interview and Features Explained
Peria Chronicles Interview and Features Explained:
Peria Chronicles Online is one of the hottest upcoming sandbox MMORPG in the future and a lot of people have been asking me questions about the games unique system in detail. With that said, I decided to translate a recent
Peria Chronicles Online is one of the hottest upcoming sandbox MMORPG in the future and a lot of people have been asking me questions about the games unique system in detail. With that said, I decided to translate a recent
MMObility: Excalibur provides old-school arcade action
MMObility: Excalibur provides old-school arcade action:
Filed under: Screenshots, Video, Game Mechanics, New Titles, Previews, PvP, Opinion, Free-to-Play, MMObility, Dungeons Excalibur, a new mobile MMO by R2Games, promises to provide fun side-scrolling action that is sure
Filed under: Screenshots, Video, Game Mechanics, New Titles, Previews, PvP, Opinion, Free-to-Play, MMObility, Dungeons Excalibur, a new mobile MMO by R2Games, promises to provide fun side-scrolling action that is sure
'Fist of Awesome' Review - Simply Awesome
'Fist of Awesome' Review - Simply Awesome:
My favorite beat 'em ups have character and personality, tight combat and hit-boxes, and responsive controls that allow for tactical decision making. If they also have referential humor, a great art direction, a kick ass soundtrack, and a
My favorite beat 'em ups have character and personality, tight combat and hit-boxes, and responsive controls that allow for tactical decision making. If they also have referential humor, a great art direction, a kick ass soundtrack, and a
MapleStory: 3D MapleStory 2 Announced
MapleStory: 3D MapleStory 2 Announced:
Nexon has announced that MapleStory 2, a 3D version distinctly different, but related to, the original MapleStory is in the works. The announcement was made at this year's G-Star convention. A teaser site has launched with a 2014
Nexon has announced that MapleStory 2, a 3D version distinctly different, but related to, the original MapleStory is in the works. The announcement was made at this year's G-Star convention. A teaser site has launched with a 2014
Arena1 – A new competitive action fantasy game for web browsers
Arena1 – A new competitive action fantasy game for web browsers:
Powered by the versatile Unity Engine and hidden at the G-Star business hall, Arena1 is apparently the first product from developer Wooriline. Arena1 is a browser-based competitive MMORPG, with teams of 8 fighting to plant their
Powered by the versatile Unity Engine and hidden at the G-Star business hall, Arena1 is apparently the first product from developer Wooriline. Arena1 is a browser-based competitive MMORPG, with teams of 8 fighting to plant their
Dragon Sword Online Review
Dragon Sword Online Review:
Action MMORPG's tend to draw my attention and when I recently remembered about NetEase's Dragon Sword Online I had to drop everything I was working on and jump on this title head on. There are a lot of rumors going around for
Action MMORPG's tend to draw my attention and when I recently remembered about NetEase's Dragon Sword Online I had to drop everything I was working on and jump on this title head on. There are a lot of rumors going around for
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