Chart of the Week: How Disney is dominating Amazon's Android Appstore:
We often talk about the iOS-Android duopoly, but - even ignoring Windows Phone - where does that leave Amazon's own take on Android? Of course, the problem is that, with no official figures on how many Kindle Fire devices are
Tuesday, November 26, 2013
World of Tanks – New branches for Japanese tanks in update 8.10
World of Tanks – New branches for Japanese tanks in update 8.10:
[Press release] Wargaming, the leading free-to-play MMO developer and publisher, today announced the first details for Update 8.10 for its massively popular free-to-play MMO action World of Tanks. The upcoming update will
[Press release] Wargaming, the leading free-to-play MMO developer and publisher, today announced the first details for Update 8.10 for its massively popular free-to-play MMO action World of Tanks. The upcoming update will
Zuki’s Quest is a gravity-flipping ‘turn-based platformer’ that’s perfect for mobile
Zuki’s Quest is a gravity-flipping ‘turn-based platformer’ that’s perfect for mobile:
The term "turn-based puzzle-platformer" sounds like a contradiction. Platforming is about brute action — we think of it and picture the rush for coins in Super Mario Bros. or the panic of wall-jumping and narrowly avoiding deathtraps in Super Meat Boy. But the word “puzzle” slows us down, and that’s what makes turn-based play such a natural fit for a game like Zuki’s Quest.
The term "turn-based puzzle-platformer" sounds like a contradiction. Platforming is about brute action — we think of it and picture the rush for coins in Super Mario Bros. or the panic of wall-jumping and narrowly avoiding deathtraps in Super Meat Boy. But the word “puzzle” slows us down, and that’s what makes turn-based play such a natural fit for a game like Zuki’s Quest.
Brace yourself for the mobile user acquisition bloodbath this holiday season
Brace yourself for the mobile user acquisition bloodbath this holiday season:
The holiday spending spree starts this week. Different this year is the marketing spend by mobile game companies, hoping to gobble up users at the close of the year. Early estimates suggest the cost of user acquisition will reach new heights this year. For 2013, we forecast the total mobile game market in the US at just over $3 billion, an increase from $2.4 billion a year earlier. But marketing spend is largely outpacing consumer spend. And for 99% of mobile game companies, that’s a problem.
The holiday spending spree starts this week. Different this year is the marketing spend by mobile game companies, hoping to gobble up users at the close of the year. Early estimates suggest the cost of user acquisition will reach new heights this year. For 2013, we forecast the total mobile game market in the US at just over $3 billion, an increase from $2.4 billion a year earlier. But marketing spend is largely outpacing consumer spend. And for 99% of mobile game companies, that’s a problem.
The Charticle: Jelly Splash for KakaoTalk
The Charticle: Jelly Splash for KakaoTalk:
As we discussed a couple of weeks ago, getting a game released on KakaoTalk in Korea is not always the gateway to success. There are too many games being released too frequently for the mobile messaging platform to be
As we discussed a couple of weeks ago, getting a game released on KakaoTalk in Korea is not always the gateway to success. There are too many games being released too frequently for the mobile messaging platform to be
It Came From Canada: Boom Beach
It Came From Canada: Boom Beach:
Supercell has made an absolute killing over the past year with two colossal hits in Hay Day and Clash of Clans. The latter particularly has been a rather successful and influential game, spawning countless imitators but only in
Supercell has made an absolute killing over the past year with two colossal hits in Hay Day and Clash of Clans. The latter particularly has been a rather successful and influential game, spawning countless imitators but only in
Grand Chase Allstar – Another online title makes mobile transition
Grand Chase Allstar – Another online title makes mobile transition:
While Grand Chase is known as a side-scroll action game, it has become a turn-based title for mobile platforms. Known as Grand Chase Allstar, players choose between 2 factions at the beginning, with the monster card system
While Grand Chase is known as a side-scroll action game, it has become a turn-based title for mobile platforms. Known as Grand Chase Allstar, players choose between 2 factions at the beginning, with the monster card system
Kabam COO Chris Carvalho to step down
Kabam COO Chris Carvalho to step down:
Mobile social specialist Kabam has revealed that executive VP and general counsel Kent Wakeford will replace COO Chris Carvalho when he leaves at the end of the year. Carvalho, who will stay on as an advisor, was one of the
Mobile social specialist Kabam has revealed that executive VP and general counsel Kent Wakeford will replace COO Chris Carvalho when he leaves at the end of the year. Carvalho, who will stay on as an advisor, was one of the
Boom times as Qihoo 360 sees Q3 FY13 sales up 124% to $188 million
Boom times as Qihoo 360 sees Q3 FY13 sales up 124% to $188 million:
Chinese internet and mobile outfit Qihoo 360 (NYSE: QIHU) has announced its unaudited financials for Q3 2103, the three months ending 30 September 2013. Revenues were $188 million, up 124 percent year-on-year. This was
Chinese internet and mobile outfit Qihoo 360 (NYSE: QIHU) has announced its unaudited financials for Q3 2103, the three months ending 30 September 2013. Revenues were $188 million, up 124 percent year-on-year. This was
Not So Massively: Star Citizen's mining ship, D3's cow level, and Elite's incoming alpha
Not So Massively: Star Citizen's mining ship, D3's cow level, and Elite's incoming alpha:
Filed under: Betas, Fantasy, Sci-Fi, Video, Business Models, Expansions, Game Mechanics, Patches, Endgame, News Items, PvE, Free-to-Play, Casual, Dev Diaries, Miscellaneous, Not So Massively, Sandbox, Dungeons,
Filed under: Betas, Fantasy, Sci-Fi, Video, Business Models, Expansions, Game Mechanics, Patches, Endgame, News Items, PvE, Free-to-Play, Casual, Dev Diaries, Miscellaneous, Not So Massively, Sandbox, Dungeons,
Review: Castle of Illusion Starring Mickey Mouse
Review: Castle of Illusion Starring Mickey Mouse:
Two decades ago, Sega released one of the Mega Drive's defining platform epics: Castle of Illusion Starring Mickey Mouse. Given how bankable nostalgia is with gamers these days, it's perhaps not all that surprising that the
Two decades ago, Sega released one of the Mega Drive's defining platform epics: Castle of Illusion Starring Mickey Mouse. Given how bankable nostalgia is with gamers these days, it's perhaps not all that surprising that the
Castle of Illusion Review
Castle of Illusion Review:
Before we get into this, a disclaimer: This reviewer has never played Castle of Illusion Starring Mickey Mouse in its original release for the SEGA Genesis/Mega Drive. As such, no comparisons to the original game are to be
Before we get into this, a disclaimer: This reviewer has never played Castle of Illusion Starring Mickey Mouse in its original release for the SEGA Genesis/Mega Drive. As such, no comparisons to the original game are to be
Castle of Illusion Review
Castle of Illusion Review:
Castle of Illusion Review By Carter Dotson on November 25th, 2013 Our Rating: :: MAGICALUniversal App - Designed for iPhone and iPad Castle of Illusion resurrects a gaming classic with modern standards. Developer:
Castle of Illusion Review By Carter Dotson on November 25th, 2013 Our Rating: :: MAGICALUniversal App - Designed for iPhone and iPad Castle of Illusion resurrects a gaming classic with modern standards. Developer:
Review: Demon Tribe
Review: Demon Tribe:
Whenever I'm assigned a review, I like to swing by its page on the App Store just to see what sort of experience I'm in for. When I toddled over to Demon Tribe's page and scrutised the carefully selected screenshots, I was left
Whenever I'm assigned a review, I like to swing by its page on the App Store just to see what sort of experience I'm in for. When I toddled over to Demon Tribe's page and scrutised the carefully selected screenshots, I was left
Demon Tribe Review
Demon Tribe Review:
Demon Tribe Review By Arron Hirst on November 25th, 2013 Our Rating: :: LET BATTLE COMMENCE!Universal App - Designed for iPhone and iPad Demon Tribe is a MOBA experience which has SEGA’s classic stamp all over
Demon Tribe Review By Arron Hirst on November 25th, 2013 Our Rating: :: LET BATTLE COMMENCE!Universal App - Designed for iPhone and iPad Demon Tribe is a MOBA experience which has SEGA’s classic stamp all over
Demon Tribe Review
Demon Tribe Review:
Demon Tribe is an ambitious attempt to combine collectible card battle games with MOBA-style action, and it works quite well - as long as you have the patience to figure out what's going on. I've played a lot of CCGs in my time
Demon Tribe is an ambitious attempt to combine collectible card battle games with MOBA-style action, and it works quite well - as long as you have the patience to figure out what's going on. I've played a lot of CCGs in my time
Video: 9 trends for the next decade of games
Video: 9 trends for the next decade of games:
Former project director for Ultima Online Starr Long discusses the 'blurring boundaries' of games, toys, interfaces and more in this projection of game trends. ...
Former project director for Ultima Online Starr Long discusses the 'blurring boundaries' of games, toys, interfaces and more in this projection of game trends. ...
Korean News and Beta Test Announcements
- Panggame web game “Gumong Online” opens official homepage.
- Smilegate FPS “Crossfire” holds countdown test from December 5 to 8, reveals shadow mode, crater map play video and artwork.
- Wise Logic TCG “El Gracia” released in Olleh market and T-store.
Chat happy: LINE passes 300 million global users
Chat happy: LINE passes 300 million global users:
Japanese messaging app LINE has amassed a total of 300 million registered users across the globe according to the company's internal figures. The firm, which had previously announced that it hoped to reach 300
Japanese messaging app LINE has amassed a total of 300 million registered users across the globe according to the company's internal figures. The firm, which had previously announced that it hoped to reach 300
Strike Force Heroes: Extraction Review
Strike Force Heroes: Extraction Review:
Strike Force Heroes: Extraction Review By Lee Hamlet on November 25th, 2013 Our Rating: :: RUN FOR COVERiPhone App - Designed for the iPhone, compatible with the iPad SFH:E implements a cover system and several
Strike Force Heroes: Extraction Review By Lee Hamlet on November 25th, 2013 Our Rating: :: RUN FOR COVERiPhone App - Designed for the iPhone, compatible with the iPad SFH:E implements a cover system and several
Review: Joe Dever's Lone Wolf
Review: Joe Dever's Lone Wolf:
It's impossible to experience Joe Dever's Lone Wolf without thinking of Skyrim. You play as a solitary hero, the last of a powerful race, adventuring through snow-covered lands in a quest to right the wrongs of the world with
It's impossible to experience Joe Dever's Lone Wolf without thinking of Skyrim. You play as a solitary hero, the last of a powerful race, adventuring through snow-covered lands in a quest to right the wrongs of the world with
Skee Ball Arcade Review
Skee Ball Arcade Review:
Skee Ball Arcade Review By Jennifer Allen on November 25th, 2013 Our Rating: :: TRADITIONAL YET MESSYUniversal App - Designed for iPhone and iPad Offering a fairly entertaining adaptation of the popular game of Skee Ball,
Skee Ball Arcade Review By Jennifer Allen on November 25th, 2013 Our Rating: :: TRADITIONAL YET MESSYUniversal App - Designed for iPhone and iPad Offering a fairly entertaining adaptation of the popular game of Skee Ball,
Skee-Ball Arcade Review
Skee-Ball Arcade Review:
The death of arcades threw up a cloud of fallout that subsequently killed almost everything even associated with the neon-lit caves of old. Arcade cabinets weren't the only machines that dissolved into irrelevance: classics
The death of arcades threw up a cloud of fallout that subsequently killed almost everything even associated with the neon-lit caves of old. Arcade cabinets weren't the only machines that dissolved into irrelevance: classics
Excalibur: A Decent RPG with Online Elements
Excalibur: A Decent RPG with Online Elements:
R2 Games' Excalibur: Knights of the King is a new browser-based title that is often billed as an MMO. But does that title fit and how does the game play? Find out in our latest review!
R2 Games' Excalibur: Knights of the King is a new browser-based title that is often billed as an MMO. But does that title fit and how does the game play? Find out in our latest review!
Review: Stellar Wars
Review: Stellar Wars:
Stellar Wars takes the core concept laid down by the fantasy-themed Legendary Wars and blasts it into space, replacing knights with robots and pimple-covered goblins with slavering aliens. That's not the game's only trick,
Stellar Wars takes the core concept laid down by the fantasy-themed Legendary Wars and blasts it into space, replacing knights with robots and pimple-covered goblins with slavering aliens. That's not the game's only trick,
Striker Soccer 2 Review
Striker Soccer 2 Review:
Striker Soccer 2 Review By Jennifer Allen on November 25th, 2013 Our Rating: :: SIMPLE SOCCERUniversal App - Designed for iPhone and iPad Striker Soccer 2 plays a reasonable if unremarkable game of soccer, but it’s
Striker Soccer 2 Review By Jennifer Allen on November 25th, 2013 Our Rating: :: SIMPLE SOCCERUniversal App - Designed for iPhone and iPad Striker Soccer 2 plays a reasonable if unremarkable game of soccer, but it’s
'Pocket Stables' Review - Another Career Simulated By Kairosoft, Several Hundred To Go
'Pocket Stables' Review - Another Career Simulated By Kairosoft, Several Hundred To Go:
Remember back when Game Dev Story released? It was such a fun game, and it seemed like everyone was playing it, even people who weren't really into mobile gaming. At that point in time, the future looked pretty bright for
Remember back when Game Dev Story released? It was such a fun game, and it seemed like everyone was playing it, even people who weren't really into mobile gaming. At that point in time, the future looked pretty bright for
Flick Kick Football Legends Review
Flick Kick Football Legends Review:
Soccer, or football as they call it everywhere but here in America, is a funny game. Sometimes you lose sight of how humorous it can be until a game reminds you, which is what Flick Kick Football Legends does so well. The
Soccer, or football as they call it everywhere but here in America, is a funny game. Sometimes you lose sight of how humorous it can be until a game reminds you, which is what Flick Kick Football Legends does so well. The
Oceanhorn: Monster of Uncharted Seas Review
Oceanhorn: Monster of Uncharted Seas Review:
Let's get this out of the way: Oceanhorn: Monster of Uncharted Seas is the Zelda-like to end all Zelda-likes. Its similarities to and inspirations from The Legend of Zelda--especially Wind Waker and Phantom Hourglass--are
Let's get this out of the way: Oceanhorn: Monster of Uncharted Seas is the Zelda-like to end all Zelda-likes. Its similarities to and inspirations from The Legend of Zelda--especially Wind Waker and Phantom Hourglass--are
Hearthstone beta survey mentions new features including raids, replays, and paid tournaments
Hearthstone beta survey mentions new features including raids, replays, and paid tournaments:
A survey being sent to beta testers of online collectible card game Hearthstone: Heroes of Warcraft has hinted at possible future additions Blizzard is considering for the title.Hearthstone is still in closed beta, with an
A survey being sent to beta testers of online collectible card game Hearthstone: Heroes of Warcraft has hinted at possible future additions Blizzard is considering for the title.Hearthstone is still in closed beta, with an
Lightning strikes in Path of Exile's update 1.0.2
Lightning strikes in Path of Exile's update 1.0.2:
Filed under: Fantasy, Historical, Video, Game Mechanics, Patches, News Items, Path of Exile Just one look at Path of Exile's newest content update preview video from Grinding Gear Games and you know that the upcoming
Filed under: Fantasy, Historical, Video, Game Mechanics, Patches, News Items, Path of Exile Just one look at Path of Exile's newest content update preview video from Grinding Gear Games and you know that the upcoming
What Twitter's Expanded Images Mean For Clicks, Retweets, And Favorites
What Twitter's Expanded Images Mean For Clicks, Retweets, And Favorites:
The changes to how Twitter displays images can make your tweets stand out. Here's how to boost your engagement one image at a time.I recently covered some big changes that Twitter has made, and here is another one. Twitter
The changes to how Twitter displays images can make your tweets stand out. Here's how to boost your engagement one image at a time.I recently covered some big changes that Twitter has made, and here is another one. Twitter
There’s a Map on My Lap! Review
There’s a Map on My Lap! Review:
There’s a Map on My Lap! Review By Amy Solomon on November 25th, 2013 Our Rating: :: MAP APPUniversal App - Designed for iPhone and iPad There’s a Map on my Lap! is an educational app that teaches young children about
There’s a Map on My Lap! Review By Amy Solomon on November 25th, 2013 Our Rating: :: MAP APPUniversal App - Designed for iPhone and iPad There’s a Map on my Lap! is an educational app that teaches young children about
Space Chicks has gone free-to-play just 3 days after going live on the App Store
Space Chicks has gone free-to-play just 3 days after going live on the App Store:
It didn't take long for Space Chicks to become a free-to-play game, did it, folks. You see, the game came out on November 20th with a price tag of 69p / 99c. Three days later, however, it costs precisely nothing. To mollify those who
It didn't take long for Space Chicks to become a free-to-play game, did it, folks. You see, the game came out on November 20th with a price tag of 69p / 99c. Three days later, however, it costs precisely nothing. To mollify those who
'You can't crack Korea's top 10 without KakaoTalk': Yooii Studios on making a mark in Asia
'You can't crack Korea's top 10 without KakaoTalk': Yooii Studios on making a mark in Asia:
On the day when chat app LINE has announced it's passed 300 million users, it should be of no surprise that mobile developers are increasingly reliant on social gaming platforms for success. However, the importance of
On the day when chat app LINE has announced it's passed 300 million users, it should be of no surprise that mobile developers are increasingly reliant on social gaming platforms for success. However, the importance of
APB: Reloaded brings loads of new free content with Version 14
APB: Reloaded brings loads of new free content with Version 14:
Filed under: Patches, Free-to-Play, All Points Bulletin, Crime The team at GamersFirst's Reloaded Productions has been busy on the newest update to APB: Reloaded as the crime-based MMO hits Version 14 today. This latest
Filed under: Patches, Free-to-Play, All Points Bulletin, Crime The team at GamersFirst's Reloaded Productions has been busy on the newest update to APB: Reloaded as the crime-based MMO hits Version 14 today. This latest
EVE Online: Rubicon Certainly Feels Compelling
EVE Online: Rubicon Certainly Feels Compelling:
Rubicon, EVE Online's 2013 Winter Expansion, was recently released and we've taken the new content for a spin. See what we thought of our time in Rubicon before leaving your own impressions in the comments.
Rubicon, EVE Online's 2013 Winter Expansion, was recently released and we've taken the new content for a spin. See what we thought of our time in Rubicon before leaving your own impressions in the comments.
Metaps' zero commission pay-per-click DirectTAP ad network opens its doors
Metaps' zero commission pay-per-click DirectTAP ad network opens its doors:
When it comes to mobile advertising networks, scale is the vital feature. That's one reason Japanese gaming-focused outfit Metaps is opening up access to its DirectTAP pay-per-click network. During its closed beta, it's been
When it comes to mobile advertising networks, scale is the vital feature. That's one reason Japanese gaming-focused outfit Metaps is opening up access to its DirectTAP pay-per-click network. During its closed beta, it's been
Microtransactions, subscriptions will define next-gen, says Avalanche boss
Microtransactions, subscriptions will define next-gen, says Avalanche boss:
Microtransactions and subscriptions will define the next generation of gaming, Just Cause developer Avalanche Studios founder and creative director Christofer Sundberg has said."Micro-transactions, subscriptions, and
Microtransactions and subscriptions will define the next generation of gaming, Just Cause developer Avalanche Studios founder and creative director Christofer Sundberg has said."Micro-transactions, subscriptions, and
Zenonia dev Gamevil buys successful mobile RPG company
Zenonia dev Gamevil buys successful mobile RPG company:
Gamevil, a leading mobile game company based in South Korea, continues its buying spree with the full acquisition of Monster Warlord developer Everple. ...
Gamevil, a leading mobile game company based in South Korea, continues its buying spree with the full acquisition of Monster Warlord developer Everple. ...
City of Steam: Relaunch Coming December 4th
City of Steam: Relaunch Coming December 4th:
Mechanist Games has announced that City of Steam: Arkadia will launch on December 4th. Arkadia is the newest version of City of Steam after Mechanist retook the English language version of the game from R2 Games.
Mechanist Games has announced that City of Steam: Arkadia will launch on December 4th. Arkadia is the newest version of City of Steam after Mechanist retook the English language version of the game from R2 Games.
Legend of Fighters – Closed Beta 2 for action game to begin this week
Legend of Fighters – Closed Beta 2 for action game to begin this week:
Officially revealed just last month, Legend of Fighters is already heading to its 2nd Closed Beta later this week in South Korea. Developed by GalaxyGate (Rosh Online), the game is an action side-scroller with various other MMO
Officially revealed just last month, Legend of Fighters is already heading to its 2nd Closed Beta later this week in South Korea. Developed by GalaxyGate (Rosh Online), the game is an action side-scroller with various other MMO
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