Tencent Shifts to Chat:
Last August Tencent Holdings Limited added a game center to its WeChat Messenger service. The mobile app was launched in 2011 and is available on all major platforms and features mobile text and voice messaging. According to Tencent half of all Chinese smartphone owners use WeChat. Somewhat like the arrival of social games on Facebook, WeChat is growing in popularity within China as a social network for mobile gameplay. Games on the service require a WeChat login to play. Despite the recent arrival of WeChat games, Android app store Wandoujia reported that two of its top three game downloads – Rhythm Master and WeRunner – were WeChat titles.
Wednesday, November 20, 2013
Novus AEterno announces Kickstarter campaign, expected to launch in 'next six months'
Novus AEterno announces Kickstarter campaign, expected to launch in 'next six months':
Filed under: Sci-Fi, News Items, MMORTS, Sandbox, Crowdfunding Taitale Studios has announced today that its upcoming MMORTS, Novus AEterno, is nearing completion and is "expected to launch within the next six months." In
Filed under: Sci-Fi, News Items, MMORTS, Sandbox, Crowdfunding Taitale Studios has announced today that its upcoming MMORTS, Novus AEterno, is nearing completion and is "expected to launch within the next six months." In
Attack On Titan Closed Beta Draws Near
Attack On Titan Closed Beta Draws Near:
After numerous Attack on Titan Online Closed Beta delays, S&P MY GG will kick a new beta test early next week starting on November 26th. I'm not sure if you can still sign up for the beta, but I think a lot of my readers signed up for
After numerous Attack on Titan Online Closed Beta delays, S&P MY GG will kick a new beta test early next week starting on November 26th. I'm not sure if you can still sign up for the beta, but I think a lot of my readers signed up for
Kingdom Under Fire II Is Still on the Way. Honest!
Kingdom Under Fire II Is Still on the Way. Honest!:
RTS-MMO hybrid Kingdom Under Fire II has been in development for a long time. A long, long time. So long, in fact, that some people might be giving up hope—well, don't. We've got some news for you.
RTS-MMO hybrid Kingdom Under Fire II has been in development for a long time. A long, long time. So long, in fact, that some people might be giving up hope—well, don't. We've got some news for you.
Maze Crusade Review
Maze Crusade Review:
Maze Crusade Review By Jennifer Allen on November 19th, 2013 Our Rating: :: ENDLESS WANDERINGUniversal App - Designed for iPhone and iPad Endless running through a maze? Who’d have thought it could be a winning
Maze Crusade Review By Jennifer Allen on November 19th, 2013 Our Rating: :: ENDLESS WANDERINGUniversal App - Designed for iPhone and iPad Endless running through a maze? Who’d have thought it could be a winning
'Joe Dever's Lone Wolf' Review - A Cool Take On Gamebooks, But Not Without Problems
'Joe Dever's Lone Wolf' Review - A Cool Take On Gamebooks, But Not Without Problems:
Even if you've never heard of the Lone Wolf series of gamebooks written by Joe Dever (with their sporadic publishing history I wouldn't blame you), Joe Dever's Lone Wolf , a new adventure made specifically for mobile platforms,
Even if you've never heard of the Lone Wolf series of gamebooks written by Joe Dever (with their sporadic publishing history I wouldn't blame you), Joe Dever's Lone Wolf , a new adventure made specifically for mobile platforms,
General: Ever, Jane: Bringing Women's Fantasies to Video Games
General: Ever, Jane: Bringing Women's Fantasies to Video Games:
Ever, Jane: The Virtual World of Jane Austen is a game in the making that is simultaneously bringing new game play elements to the MMO genre. We caught up with project founder and 3 Turn Productions' CEO Judy Tyrer to talk
Ever, Jane: The Virtual World of Jane Austen is a game in the making that is simultaneously bringing new game play elements to the MMO genre. We caught up with project founder and 3 Turn Productions' CEO Judy Tyrer to talk
MONOPOLY Bingo Review
MONOPOLY Bingo Review:
My day job is in a casino, so I've seen on slot machines how the Monopoly brand gets people excited. EA is hoping to tap into that feeling in a different way as it unleashes Monopoly Bingo,a freemiumgame for mobile devices.
My day job is in a casino, so I've seen on slot machines how the Monopoly brand gets people excited. EA is hoping to tap into that feeling in a different way as it unleashes Monopoly Bingo,a freemiumgame for mobile devices.
Review: Neon Shadow
Review: Neon Shadow:
Neon Shadow mixes nostalgia and modernity to create a consistently entertaining blend of gorgeous graphics and classic FPS gaming. It's smooth, it handles the limitations of touchscreen controls well, and it thrills
Neon Shadow mixes nostalgia and modernity to create a consistently entertaining blend of gorgeous graphics and classic FPS gaming. It's smooth, it handles the limitations of touchscreen controls well, and it thrills
'Classic MMORPG' Arcane Hearts launches
'Classic MMORPG' Arcane Hearts launches:
Filed under: Fantasy, Launches, New Titles, Free-to-Play, Browser Looking for a brand-new MMO to play today? G4Box probably wouldn't mind if you checked out Arcane Hearts, which transitioned from open beta to launch on this
Filed under: Fantasy, Launches, New Titles, Free-to-Play, Browser Looking for a brand-new MMO to play today? G4Box probably wouldn't mind if you checked out Arcane Hearts, which transitioned from open beta to launch on this
MoviePop Review
MoviePop Review:
Half the fun of seeing a movie is recalling the film's best moments for years to come. What's better than sitting with a fellow enthusiast over some beers and jabbing one another in the shoulder while hooting, "Ooh! Ooh! Do you
Half the fun of seeing a movie is recalling the film's best moments for years to come. What's better than sitting with a fellow enthusiast over some beers and jabbing one another in the shoulder while hooting, "Ooh! Ooh! Do you
Oceanhorn Review
Oceanhorn Review:
Oceanhorn Review By Carter Dotson on November 19th, 2013 Our Rating: :: SET ADRIFTUniversal App - Designed for iPhone and iPad Oceanhorn is a beautiful and ambitious game, but it’s missing that special something to
Oceanhorn Review By Carter Dotson on November 19th, 2013 Our Rating: :: SET ADRIFTUniversal App - Designed for iPhone and iPad Oceanhorn is a beautiful and ambitious game, but it’s missing that special something to
Review: Monsters Rising
Review: Monsters Rising:
Monsters Rising is an eccentric grab bag of ideas, one that borrows from real-time strategy games, Streets of Rage-style brawlers, and Chinese folklore in near-equal measure. And its narrative setup is pretty exuberant to
Monsters Rising is an eccentric grab bag of ideas, one that borrows from real-time strategy games, Streets of Rage-style brawlers, and Chinese folklore in near-equal measure. And its narrative setup is pretty exuberant to
Asteroid Smash Review
Asteroid Smash Review:
Asteroid Smash Review By Angela LaFollette on November 19th, 2013 Our Rating: :: HECTIC YET FUNiPad Only App - Designed for the iPad A multiplayer game where the goal is to mine friends’ asteroids and build attack
Asteroid Smash Review By Angela LaFollette on November 19th, 2013 Our Rating: :: HECTIC YET FUNiPad Only App - Designed for the iPad A multiplayer game where the goal is to mine friends’ asteroids and build attack
Galactic Revolution Begins with the Launch of EVE Online: Rubicon | Ten Ton Hammer
Galactic Revolution Begins with the Launch of EVE Online: Rubicon | Ten Ton Hammer:
CCP launches New Eden into a new galactic power struggle with the 20th free expansion to EVE Online.
CCP launches New Eden into a new galactic power struggle with the 20th free expansion to EVE Online.
Tilt to Live 2: Redonkulous Review
Tilt to Live 2: Redonkulous Review:
We've all had our App Store obsessions. Whether it's the sneakers you've burned through in Temple Run, the mileage you've logged in Real Racing 3, or the family you've spent more time with in The Sims Freeplay than you have
We've all had our App Store obsessions. Whether it's the sneakers you've burned through in Temple Run, the mileage you've logged in Real Racing 3, or the family you've spent more time with in The Sims Freeplay than you have
Core Puzzle Review
Core Puzzle Review:
Core Puzzle Review By Arron Hirst on November 19th, 2013 Our Rating: :: LOGICALLY NICEiPhone App - Designed for the iPhone, compatible with the iPad Core Puzzle is a logic-based puzzler with all the elements one would
Core Puzzle Review By Arron Hirst on November 19th, 2013 Our Rating: :: LOGICALLY NICEiPhone App - Designed for the iPhone, compatible with the iPad Core Puzzle is a logic-based puzzler with all the elements one would
Gran Turismo 6 will let you buy in-game credits for real money
Gran Turismo 6 will let you buy in-game credits for real money:
PlayStation 3 driving sim Gran Turismo 6 will offer the option to purchase in-game credits for real money, Sony has said.Credits will be sold in 500,000, 1 million, 2.5 million, and 7 million denominations, though Sony did not offer
PlayStation 3 driving sim Gran Turismo 6 will offer the option to purchase in-game credits for real money, Sony has said.Credits will be sold in 500,000, 1 million, 2.5 million, and 7 million denominations, though Sony did not offer
Fighting Star – New arena fighting game revealed by CrossFire developer
Fighting Star – New arena fighting game revealed by CrossFire developer:
Smilegate is currently 1 of the biggest independent developer in Korea, largely thanks to CrossFire, its 1-hit wonder which continues to rake in big money in China. Over at a private G-Star media conference, Fighting Star
Smilegate is currently 1 of the biggest independent developer in Korea, largely thanks to CrossFire, its 1-hit wonder which continues to rake in big money in China. Over at a private G-Star media conference, Fighting Star
Aqueduct Flow Review
Aqueduct Flow Review:
Aqueduct Flow Review By Jennifer Allen on November 19th, 2013 Our Rating: :: SIMPLE PIPE MANIPULATIONUniversal App - Designed for iPhone and iPad Manipulate the pipes to reconnect the water supply in this simple yet
Aqueduct Flow Review By Jennifer Allen on November 19th, 2013 Our Rating: :: SIMPLE PIPE MANIPULATIONUniversal App - Designed for iPhone and iPad Manipulate the pipes to reconnect the water supply in this simple yet
Review: The King of Fighters '97
Review: The King of Fighters '97:
The original The King of Fighters '97, which was released in the arcades and on home consoles of the time, is an immense piece of work. Since developer SNK was releasing a new version of its crossover 2D fighting game every
The original The King of Fighters '97, which was released in the arcades and on home consoles of the time, is an immense piece of work. Since developer SNK was releasing a new version of its crossover 2D fighting game every
Review: Deadly Bullet
Review: Deadly Bullet:
Some surprises are bad - for example, a lion in your kitchen. While other surprises are good - for example, a lion in Piers Morgan's kitchen. Odd, brisk, addictive, and simplistic projectile-based casual game Deadly Bullet is the
Some surprises are bad - for example, a lion in your kitchen. While other surprises are good - for example, a lion in Piers Morgan's kitchen. Odd, brisk, addictive, and simplistic projectile-based casual game Deadly Bullet is the
Operation7 II: Rise of Condota – Sequel set for Closed Beta next year
Operation7 II: Rise of Condota – Sequel set for Closed Beta next year:
I know, the trailer was out for over a month now, but I did not expect the game to be showcased at G-Star’s business hall. This is Operation7 II: Rise of Condota, somewhat a sleeper hit online shooter in the Western market.
I know, the trailer was out for over a month now, but I did not expect the game to be showcased at G-Star’s business hall. This is Operation7 II: Rise of Condota, somewhat a sleeper hit online shooter in the Western market.
Review: Football Manager Handheld 2014
Review: Football Manager Handheld 2014:
If a football manager isn't careful they can be typecast, just like an actor. Perfectly decent, dependable managers such as Sam Allardyce and Tony Pulis will probably never get a crack at a top job. Whether it's down to their not
If a football manager isn't careful they can be typecast, just like an actor. Perfectly decent, dependable managers such as Sam Allardyce and Tony Pulis will probably never get a crack at a top job. Whether it's down to their not
Keep track of your footballing career with myPES2014 for iPhone
Keep track of your footballing career with myPES2014 for iPhone:
Konami's myPES2014 app is now live on the App Store, meaning you can keep track of your PES scores, stats, and other important information while you're out and about. You can use the app to create a group of friends with
Konami's myPES2014 app is now live on the App Store, meaning you can keep track of your PES scores, stats, and other important information while you're out and about. You can use the app to create a group of friends with
How Much Is A Pinterest Pin Worth? Much More Than A Tweet
How Much Is A Pinterest Pin Worth? Much More Than A Tweet:
Unlike a tweet, the gift of a pin just keeps on giving, commercially.We know just how much Pinterest has been valued at--$3.8 billion--but how much is a pin on the social media cork board worth to brands?Read Full Story
Unlike a tweet, the gift of a pin just keeps on giving, commercially.We know just how much Pinterest has been valued at--$3.8 billion--but how much is a pin on the social media cork board worth to brands?Read Full Story
Korean News and Beta Test Announcements
- SEGA soccer simulation game “Football Manager Online” planned to holds CBT in February 2014.
- Onnate golf game “Winning Putt” holds 1st CBT from November 20 to December 10.
- Smilegate action game “Fighting Star” holds 1st test tester recruitment until December 8.
- Gamevil invests in Finland developer Ocean View Games, signs publishing contract with Colombia developer Brainz and Ukraine developer Zadzen Games.
- Palmple signs Taiwan publishing contract with Gameflier for card battle RPG “Devil Maker.”
Fed up with tricky cross-platform development and overcrowded app stores? HTML5 is coming to the rescue
Fed up with tricky cross-platform development and overcrowded app stores? HTML5 is coming to the rescue:
Over the course of the last few years, there's been endless debate about the power and potential of HTML5 as a serious platform for mobile games. As things stand, much of that potential remains unproven. That hasn't stopped
Over the course of the last few years, there's been endless debate about the power and potential of HTML5 as a serious platform for mobile games. As things stand, much of that potential remains unproven. That hasn't stopped
Project Pentakill – Marvel goes missing from its own MOBA title
Project Pentakill – Marvel goes missing from its own MOBA title:
First announced back in November last year, the secretive Project PK made another secret appearance at ChinaJoy in July. At Korean developer Smilegate’s recent G-Star media event, the tentative name “Project Pentakill”
First announced back in November last year, the secretive Project PK made another secret appearance at ChinaJoy in July. At Korean developer Smilegate’s recent G-Star media event, the tentative name “Project Pentakill”
Ex-Rovio employees launch new licensing agency for mobile's next generation
Ex-Rovio employees launch new licensing agency for mobile's next generation:
Three former Rovio employees have come together to launch a new licensing agency designed to create and execute global licensing programs for 'the next wave of mobile games'. Called 5th Wave Brands, the company's founding
Three former Rovio employees have come together to launch a new licensing agency designed to create and execute global licensing programs for 'the next wave of mobile games'. Called 5th Wave Brands, the company's founding
The Soapbox: Instant high-level characters are a terrible, horrible, very bad, no good idea
The Soapbox: Instant high-level characters are a terrible, horrible, very bad, no good idea:
Filed under: Game Mechanics, Opinion, The Soapbox, Miscellaneous While handing players the keys to a high-level character isn't something brand-new that studios are doing, it does seem to be more en vogue these days, from
Filed under: Game Mechanics, Opinion, The Soapbox, Miscellaneous While handing players the keys to a high-level character isn't something brand-new that studios are doing, it does seem to be more en vogue these days, from
General: Troy Hewitt Joins Motiga
General: Troy Hewitt Joins Motiga:
Former Carbine Studios' developer Troy Hewitt has announced that he has joined a new Seattle-based studio called "Motiga". The studio also features an impressive array of MMO developers, likely hinting at a new MMO in the
Former Carbine Studios' developer Troy Hewitt has announced that he has joined a new Seattle-based studio called "Motiga". The studio also features an impressive array of MMO developers, likely hinting at a new MMO in the
Unity adds free GameAnalytics tools for users
Unity adds free GameAnalytics tools for users:
Unity Technologies is bringing GameAnalytics' free services to the Unity Asset Store Online Services Program, providing analytics tools designed "to follow up where the Unity engine ends." ...
Unity Technologies is bringing GameAnalytics' free services to the Unity Asset Store Online Services Program, providing analytics tools designed "to follow up where the Unity engine ends." ...
Guild Wars 2 Fractured Update Coming November 26th | Ten Ton Hammer
Guild Wars 2 Fractured Update Coming November 26th | Ten Ton Hammer:
Guild Wars 2 players had the chance to vote for their candidate back in July and the next content update will reflect that choice.
Guild Wars 2 players had the chance to vote for their candidate back in July and the next content update will reflect that choice.
Elder Scrolls Online: More Beta Invites Headed to an Inbox Near You
Elder Scrolls Online: More Beta Invites Headed to an Inbox Near You:
Zenimax has announced that more beta codes have been sent out to lucky recipients. The team didn't announce how many Elder Scrolls Online codes were sent out, only that they were. So be sure to check your email account's
Zenimax has announced that more beta codes have been sent out to lucky recipients. The team didn't announce how many Elder Scrolls Online codes were sent out, only that they were. So be sure to check your email account's
Marvel Heroes Adds New PvP Mode, Looks Beyond Asgard Update | Ten Ton Hammer
Marvel Heroes Adds New PvP Mode, Looks Beyond Asgard Update | Ten Ton Hammer:
Marvel Heroes gets Fire & Ice PvP mode and David Brevik updates on the future beyond the 2.0 Asgard patch.
Marvel Heroes gets Fire & Ice PvP mode and David Brevik updates on the future beyond the 2.0 Asgard patch.
RIFT's single most engaged in activity is artifact harvesting
RIFT's single most engaged in activity is artifact harvesting:
Filed under: Fantasy, Game Mechanics, MMO Industry, News Items, Free-to-Play, RIFT, Dev Diaries Trion data guru Barish Orhon is the author of the latest RIFT-centric dev blog. The piece touches on Trion's propensity for collecting
Filed under: Fantasy, Game Mechanics, MMO Industry, News Items, Free-to-Play, RIFT, Dev Diaries Trion data guru Barish Orhon is the author of the latest RIFT-centric dev blog. The piece touches on Trion's propensity for collecting
Ragnarok Online 2 – Korea server announces game closure
Ragnarok Online 2 – Korea server announces game closure:
After being in service for 1 year and 9 months, Gravity has announced that Ragnarok Online 2 will be shutting down in Korea on 23rd December 2013, which is late next month. Gravity also claimed that the current services in
After being in service for 1 year and 9 months, Gravity has announced that Ragnarok Online 2 will be shutting down in Korea on 23rd December 2013, which is late next month. Gravity also claimed that the current services in
Command & Conquer to Resume Production Under New Studio | Ten Ton Hammer
Command & Conquer to Resume Production Under New Studio | Ten Ton Hammer:
Command and Conquer gets a new lease on life with a new studio set to take the helm of future production.
Command and Conquer gets a new lease on life with a new studio set to take the helm of future production.
Opinion: Does Puzzle & Dragons prove that games can become platforms?
Opinion: Does Puzzle & Dragons prove that games can become platforms?:
When talking about mobile gaming platforms, we used to refer to operating systems - iOS and Android; perhaps Amazon. An alternative - more indie - conversation concerned networks like OpenFeint, Plus+, GREE and
When talking about mobile gaming platforms, we used to refer to operating systems - iOS and Android; perhaps Amazon. An alternative - more indie - conversation concerned networks like OpenFeint, Plus+, GREE and
Tree of Savior Online Preview
Tree of Savior Online Preview:
Tree of Savior Online is one of the hottest upcoming open world MMORPG's and I wanted to share a lot more information on this game. I decided to translate the latest interview and a couple few articles here and there. This
Tree of Savior Online is one of the hottest upcoming open world MMORPG's and I wanted to share a lot more information on this game. I decided to translate the latest interview and a couple few articles here and there. This
Chart of the Week: Similarities and differences of the Russian mobile market
Chart of the Week: Similarities and differences of the Russian mobile market:
Surprisingly it wasn't snowing last week in Moscow. But that's one of the joys of travelling. You find out that stereotypes are not always true, or at least they are not true all the time. And more generally, as the global market for goods,
Surprisingly it wasn't snowing last week in Moscow. But that's one of the joys of travelling. You find out that stereotypes are not always true, or at least they are not true all the time. And more generally, as the global market for goods,
Choice? There is no choice. Leanplum on why you should use its A/B testing platform
Choice? There is no choice. Leanplum on why you should use its A/B testing platform:
A/B testing is one of those pressure points that excites some mobile game developers while sending others into a spiral of analytical despair. There's no doubting the power of a well-organising testing program, however, particularly
A/B testing is one of those pressure points that excites some mobile game developers while sending others into a spiral of analytical despair. There's no doubting the power of a well-organising testing program, however, particularly
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