Review: Deemo:
Deemo is an accomplished pianist – stop sniggering at the back – a strangely sinister figure with elongated limbs who dwells alone, perfecting his craft. Until, one day, a mysterious girl falls through his window and onto his
Thursday, November 21, 2013
EA: Facebook is a “lifeline” for Battlefield 4 promotion
EA: Facebook is a “lifeline” for Battlefield 4 promotion:
When it comes to social media, Facebook is EA's focus for Battlefield 4 PR.
When it comes to social media, Facebook is EA's focus for Battlefield 4 PR.
Korean News and Beta Test Announcements
- Galaxy Gate action RPG “Legend of Fighters” starts 2nd test on November 29.
- Ubi Nuri card RPG “LOA: The Lost Legend of Avalon” released in Olleh market and LGU+ store.
- Dragonfly mobile FPS “Special Force First Mission” released.
Knights of Glory Released
Knights of Glory Released:
Knights of Glory was just released on the popular Japanese Mobage platform. This was one of those Mobage titles that I was really looking forward to sinking a lot of time in, but after finding out that it's not on a separate
Knights of Glory was just released on the popular Japanese Mobage platform. This was one of those Mobage titles that I was really looking forward to sinking a lot of time in, but after finding out that it's not on a separate
Garfield and friends come to Gourmet Ranch in special Thanksgiving event
Garfield and friends come to Gourmet Ranch in special Thanksgiving event:
Just in time for Thanksgiving, Garfield and his pals Odie, Nermal, and Pooky will all be getting their chow on this week in a food-filled trip to Gourmet Ranch, the popular Facebook game from Playdemic. In the game, players can
Just in time for Thanksgiving, Garfield and his pals Odie, Nermal, and Pooky will all be getting their chow on this week in a food-filled trip to Gourmet Ranch, the popular Facebook game from Playdemic. In the game, players can
'Pocket God' and 'Amateur Surgeon 3' Converge in New Crossover Updates
'Pocket God' and 'Amateur Surgeon 3' Converge in New Crossover Updates:
Pocket God is no stranger to cameos and crossover promotions, and the latest evidence of this is a brand new update which injects all sorts of Adult Swim Games goodness into everyone's favorite Pygmy torture simulator. First
Pocket God is no stranger to cameos and crossover promotions, and the latest evidence of this is a brand new update which injects all sorts of Adult Swim Games goodness into everyone's favorite Pygmy torture simulator. First
Wolfknights – New introduction trailer details the seasonal game process
Wolfknights – New introduction trailer details the seasonal game process:
While the focus is currently on Tree of Savior, IMC Games will be launching Wolfknights first. A large scale PvE and PvP title, each round ends after 1 of the 3 factions wins. An image guide is available in my previous post, with a
While the focus is currently on Tree of Savior, IMC Games will be launching Wolfknights first. A large scale PvE and PvP title, each round ends after 1 of the 3 factions wins. An image guide is available in my previous post, with a
A Remarkable Rhythm Game With A Touching Tale To Tell
A Remarkable Rhythm Game With A Touching Tale To Tell:
There are plenty of rhythm games out there that deliver snippets of story in-between bouts of tempo-matching finger tapping. The haunting Deemo is the first one I've played that lets the music tell the tale.
There are plenty of rhythm games out there that deliver snippets of story in-between bouts of tempo-matching finger tapping. The haunting Deemo is the first one I've played that lets the music tell the tale.
Neon Shadow Review
Neon Shadow Review:
Neon Shadow Review By Arron Hirst on November 20th, 2013 Our Rating: :: PURE ACTIONUniversal App - Designed for iPhone and iPad Neon Shadow hits the mark at almost every turn, providing players with the authentic space-
Neon Shadow Review By Arron Hirst on November 20th, 2013 Our Rating: :: PURE ACTIONUniversal App - Designed for iPhone and iPad Neon Shadow hits the mark at almost every turn, providing players with the authentic space-
Review: GT Racing 2: The Real Car Experience
Review: GT Racing 2: The Real Car Experience:
The Real Car Experience, eh? That doesn't sound too good. In my dozen or so years of driving, "the real car experience" involves dodgy electrics, oil spillages, head gasket failures, and limping home from Cornwall in engine
The Real Car Experience, eh? That doesn't sound too good. In my dozen or so years of driving, "the real car experience" involves dodgy electrics, oil spillages, head gasket failures, and limping home from Cornwall in engine
LEGO Lord of the Rings Review
LEGO Lord of the Rings Review:
LEGO Lord of the Rings Review By Carter Dotson on November 20th, 2013 Our Rating: :: A MERRY QUESTUniversal App - Designed for iPhone and iPad Go on a light-hearted version of the quest to throw the One Ring into the fires
LEGO Lord of the Rings Review By Carter Dotson on November 20th, 2013 Our Rating: :: A MERRY QUESTUniversal App - Designed for iPhone and iPad Go on a light-hearted version of the quest to throw the One Ring into the fires
Dragon Season Review
Dragon Season Review:
Wouldn't it be great to soar through the sky as a powerful dragon, feeling the wind whipping at your scales, and spitting out fireballs whenever something tries to get in the way of your peaceful voyage? Well now you'll actually get to
Wouldn't it be great to soar through the sky as a powerful dragon, feeling the wind whipping at your scales, and spitting out fireballs whenever something tries to get in the way of your peaceful voyage? Well now you'll actually get to
BeBop Blox Review
BeBop Blox Review:
BeBop Blox Review By Amy Solomon on November 20th, 2013 Our Rating: :: MUSICAL BUILDING BLOCKSUniversal App - Designed for iPhone and iPad BeBop Blox is an early building block app with puzzle elements as well as
BeBop Blox Review By Amy Solomon on November 20th, 2013 Our Rating: :: MUSICAL BUILDING BLOCKSUniversal App - Designed for iPhone and iPad BeBop Blox is an early building block app with puzzle elements as well as
Review: Blur Overdrive
Review: Blur Overdrive:
Blur is considered by many to be the game that sealed the fate of UK studio Bizarre Creations - its commercial failure forced owner Activision to shut down its creator. That makes the decision to license the game for smartphones all
Blur is considered by many to be the game that sealed the fate of UK studio Bizarre Creations - its commercial failure forced owner Activision to shut down its creator. That makes the decision to license the game for smartphones all
Tower Dwellers Review
Tower Dwellers Review:
Tower Dwellers Review By Jennifer Allen on November 20th, 2013 Our Rating: :: STEADY TOWER DEFENSE FUNUniversal App - Designed for iPhone and iPad A solidly dependable Tower Defense game, Tower Dwellers
Tower Dwellers Review By Jennifer Allen on November 20th, 2013 Our Rating: :: STEADY TOWER DEFENSE FUNUniversal App - Designed for iPhone and iPad A solidly dependable Tower Defense game, Tower Dwellers
Warhammer 40.000: Eternal Crusade: Looking Forward to the Beta
Warhammer 40.000: Eternal Crusade: Looking Forward to the Beta:
After the recent release of a game play video from Warhammer 40k: Eternal Crusade, the anticipation of the beta has only gotten keener. In our latest column, we take a look at the reasons we're impressed and at the venerable
After the recent release of a game play video from Warhammer 40k: Eternal Crusade, the anticipation of the beta has only gotten keener. In our latest column, we take a look at the reasons we're impressed and at the venerable
EverQuest Next: Landmark: The Value of Claim-Staking
EverQuest Next: Landmark: The Value of Claim-Staking:
Claim-staking in the world of EverQuest Next Landmark is going to be as exciting as the Oklahoma Land Rush in the late 19th century. In today's column, we take a look at the value of land claims and a lot more. Read on
Claim-staking in the world of EverQuest Next Landmark is going to be as exciting as the Oklahoma Land Rush in the late 19th century. In today's column, we take a look at the value of land claims and a lot more. Read on
Age of Conan Unchains Three More Dungeons | Ten Ton Hammer
Age of Conan Unchains Three More Dungeons | Ten Ton Hammer:
Funcom overhauls three more classic Age of Conan dungeons with new loot and tougher challenges.
Funcom overhauls three more classic Age of Conan dungeons with new loot and tougher challenges.
Pocket Gamer Explainer: MFi game controllers for iPhone, iPod, and iPad in iOS 7
Pocket Gamer Explainer: MFi game controllers for iPhone, iPod, and iPad in iOS 7:
The controller revolution has begun. Apple's first officially licensed joypads are here, the first controller-compatible games are on the App Store, and the days of having your thumbs obscure the action is over. But what are all these
The controller revolution has begun. Apple's first officially licensed joypads are here, the first controller-compatible games are on the App Store, and the days of having your thumbs obscure the action is over. But what are all these
Dragon Nest: New Chapter in Apocrypha 2 Released
Dragon Nest: New Chapter in Apocrypha 2 Released:
Nexon has announced that the next chapter in the Dragon Nest Apocrypha 2 has been released. Players can find two new dungeon expansions, new accessories and crests and what devs are calling all new game types in the
Nexon has announced that the next chapter in the Dragon Nest Apocrypha 2 has been released. Players can find two new dungeon expansions, new accessories and crests and what devs are calling all new game types in the
Monetizer: EA and King had the perfect October, but Rovio and Disney need to do better
Monetizer: EA and King had the perfect October, but Rovio and Disney need to do better:
Data is great but analysis trumps it every time. At least, that's my thinking as I look at the top 10 charts for the top downloads and revenue ranked game publishers that App Annie has estimated for October 2013. In terms of the
Data is great but analysis trumps it every time. At least, that's my thinking as I look at the top 10 charts for the top downloads and revenue ranked game publishers that App Annie has estimated for October 2013. In terms of the
Blade and Soul China: The Long Wait Is Finally Over! OBT in 8 Days!
Blade and Soul China: The Long Wait Is Finally Over! OBT in 8 Days!:
The time is now! I have received CONFIRMED news on the Official Open Beta Test from a trusted source. As usual I am unable to name him/her here due to confidentiality reasons. Guys, get your wallets ready OBT is just 8 days away
The time is now! I have received CONFIRMED news on the Official Open Beta Test from a trusted source. As usual I am unable to name him/her here due to confidentiality reasons. Guys, get your wallets ready OBT is just 8 days away
Right answer: QuizUp dev Plain Vanilla raises $2 million in funding
Right answer: QuizUp dev Plain Vanilla raises $2 million in funding:
Having previously raised $3.6 million, Icelandic/US studio Plain Vanilla Games has added a further $2 million to its investment pot. The money was invested by Sequoia Capital and e.ventures and closed before its signature
Having previously raised $3.6 million, Icelandic/US studio Plain Vanilla Games has added a further $2 million to its investment pot. The money was invested by Sequoia Capital and e.ventures and closed before its signature
Obsession with metrics is killing our love for the games: Finnish studio Rammin' Speed talks modern day mobile
Obsession with metrics is killing our love for the games: Finnish studio Rammin' Speed talks modern day mobile:
Jim Stenman used to be a singer – a profession that 'put him through college'. Now he's a serial entrepreneur in the technology space, and his latest venture is Finnish development studio Rammin' Speed. Yes, the name
Jim Stenman used to be a singer – a profession that 'put him through college'. Now he's a serial entrepreneur in the technology space, and his latest venture is Finnish development studio Rammin' Speed. Yes, the name
Stateside: The 'indie bubble' won't burst, but the one around King and Supercell just might
Stateside: The 'indie bubble' won't burst, but the one around King and Supercell just might:
Lately, an idea has been floating around about the idea of the "indie bubble" – essentially, that the current conditions that support the success of some independent developers will disappear as the market gets saturated with
Lately, an idea has been floating around about the idea of the "indie bubble" – essentially, that the current conditions that support the success of some independent developers will disappear as the market gets saturated with
Air Supply Infinite Review
Air Supply Infinite Review:
Air Supply Infinite Review By Carter Dotson on November 20th, 2013 Our Rating: :: JUST BREATHEUniversal App - Designed for iPhone and iPad Tired of frantic endless runners? Air Supply Infinite is a slow burn. An endurance
Air Supply Infinite Review By Carter Dotson on November 20th, 2013 Our Rating: :: JUST BREATHEUniversal App - Designed for iPhone and iPad Tired of frantic endless runners? Air Supply Infinite is a slow burn. An endurance
Space Chicks Review
Space Chicks Review:
Let's get this out of the way right up front: Space Chicks is the next Jetpack Joyride. It's the next 'endless play, buy new upgrades, can't put it down' addiction that fits snuggly in your pocket. You're going to play it, love it, and
Let's get this out of the way right up front: Space Chicks is the next Jetpack Joyride. It's the next 'endless play, buy new upgrades, can't put it down' addiction that fits snuggly in your pocket. You're going to play it, love it, and
Stop wasting your UA budget. Use our Acquisition Value Predictor, says Playnomics
Stop wasting your UA budget. Use our Acquisition Value Predictor, says Playnomics:
US outfit Playnomics sounds like the sort of place I'd like to work. Formally, it describes itself as a "predictive data and personalized marketing platform". The fun bit, however, is that is comes up with crazy products such as its
US outfit Playnomics sounds like the sort of place I'd like to work. Formally, it describes itself as a "predictive data and personalized marketing platform". The fun bit, however, is that is comes up with crazy products such as its
4 approaches to making companion apps for video games
4 approaches to making companion apps for video games:
Companion apps aren't exactly a new phenomenon in video games, but they're certainly becoming more and more popular these days. ...
Companion apps aren't exactly a new phenomenon in video games, but they're certainly becoming more and more popular these days. ...
Lord of the Rings MMO adds Helm's Deep expansion
Lord of the Rings MMO adds Helm's Deep expansion:
Helm's Deep, the fifth major expansion for Tubine's free-to-play MMO Lord of the Rings Online, was released today across North America and Europe. The content was previously scheduled to be released on Monday, but a power
Helm's Deep, the fifth major expansion for Tubine's free-to-play MMO Lord of the Rings Online, was released today across North America and Europe. The content was previously scheduled to be released on Monday, but a power
EA holds onto Star Wars games license for 10 years, says SWTOR is 'profitable'
EA holds onto Star Wars games license for 10 years, says SWTOR is 'profitable':
Filed under: Sci-Fi, MMO Industry, Free-to-Play, Star Wars: The Old Republic Electronic Arts' recent deal with Disney over the Star Wars video game license will extend for the next decade, meaning that any dreams of a non-EA Star
Filed under: Sci-Fi, MMO Industry, Free-to-Play, Star Wars: The Old Republic Electronic Arts' recent deal with Disney over the Star Wars video game license will extend for the next decade, meaning that any dreams of a non-EA Star
PlanetSide 2: Celebrating Its First Year with Live-Stream Goodness
PlanetSide 2: Celebrating Its First Year with Live-Stream Goodness:
Sony Online Entertainment has announced the first anniversary of PlanetSide 2. The team released some fascinating statistics for the past year and that there will be a special first anniversary live stream from now through 6:00 pm
Sony Online Entertainment has announced the first anniversary of PlanetSide 2. The team released some fascinating statistics for the past year and that there will be a special first anniversary live stream from now through 6:00 pm
Pirates of the Burning Sea opens new account creation
Pirates of the Burning Sea opens new account creation:
Filed under: Fantasy, Historical, Pirates of the Burning Sea, MMO Industry, Sandbox Pirates of the Burning Sea continues its voyage of transition from the old days of SOE to the new ones under Portalus Games. As such, the team
Filed under: Fantasy, Historical, Pirates of the Burning Sea, MMO Industry, Sandbox Pirates of the Burning Sea continues its voyage of transition from the old days of SOE to the new ones under Portalus Games. As such, the team
Perfect World International: New Horizons Expansion Announced
Perfect World International: New Horizons Expansion Announced:
Perfect World International will be expanding later this winter. Called "New Horizons", the expansion will feature a new Ascension system, a card trading and battling system, and much, much more. No firm release date has been
Perfect World International will be expanding later this winter. Called "New Horizons", the expansion will feature a new Ascension system, a card trading and battling system, and much, much more. No firm release date has been
New iOS Games Tonight: Space Chicks, Touchgrind Skate 2 and more!
New iOS Games Tonight: Space Chicks, Touchgrind Skate 2 and more!:
I've really got to hand it to all of the characters that we play as in our favorite mobile games: it takes some serious energy and stamina to do the things they do along their respective adventures! I mean, I get exhausted just sitting
I've really got to hand it to all of the characters that we play as in our favorite mobile games: it takes some serious energy and stamina to do the things they do along their respective adventures! I mean, I get exhausted just sitting
Vindictus heralds upcoming Episode 3
Vindictus heralds upcoming Episode 3:
Filed under: Fantasy, Trailers, Video, Patches, Previews, Free-to-Play, Vindictus Episode 3 will be coming to Vindictus next week featuring a new area full of challenging monsters. In it, Vindictus players will be able to
Filed under: Fantasy, Trailers, Video, Patches, Previews, Free-to-Play, Vindictus Episode 3 will be coming to Vindictus next week featuring a new area full of challenging monsters. In it, Vindictus players will be able to
Time for another big TF2 update, Valve kicking off something called "Two Cities".
Time for another big TF2 update, Valve kicking off something called "Two Cities".:
Time for another big TF2 update, Valve kicking off something called "Two Cities". There's new maps, new weapons, new achievements.
Time for another big TF2 update, Valve kicking off something called "Two Cities". There's new maps, new weapons, new achievements.
KongZhong predicts better times ahead but Q3 FY13 mobile sales down 12% to $4.7 million
KongZhong predicts better times ahead but Q3 FY13 mobile sales down 12% to $4.7 million:
Chinese mobile and online gaming company KongZhong (NASDAQ: KONG) has announced its unaudited Q3 results for the three months ending 30 September 2013. Total revenues were $44 million, down 12 percent year-on-
Chinese mobile and online gaming company KongZhong (NASDAQ: KONG) has announced its unaudited Q3 results for the three months ending 30 September 2013. Total revenues were $44 million, down 12 percent year-on-
WeChat growth boosts Tencent to #2 on chart of top global publishers by download
WeChat growth boosts Tencent to #2 on chart of top global publishers by download:
As many have hoped (or feared), the opening up of Tencent's WeChat platform for mobile games is having a big impact on the Chinese market. With around 200 million users in China, the mobile messaging service is
As many have hoped (or feared), the opening up of Tencent's WeChat platform for mobile games is having a big impact on the Chinese market. With around 200 million users in China, the mobile messaging service is
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