Playnery raises lifetime investment to more than $6 million:
New $2.8 million round will help Korean developer to finish and launch debut title Mother of Myth
Wednesday, December 4, 2013
Building on Million Arthur success, Shanda licenses Sega's Chain Chronicle
Building on Million Arthur success, Shanda licenses Sega's Chain Chronicle:
Having experienced strong success with Square Enix's Million Arthur, Chinese publisher Shanda Games is now looking to Sega for its next hit. It's signed a deal with Sega Networks - its mobile F2P arm - over new role-
Having experienced strong success with Square Enix's Million Arthur, Chinese publisher Shanda Games is now looking to Sega for its next hit. It's signed a deal with Sega Networks - its mobile F2P arm - over new role-
Onigiri Online Open Beta in Japan
Onigiri Online Open Beta in Japan:
Open Beta for the Japanese version of Onigiri Online is just a few days away! Some of you may already have tried out the English version of the game that was in Alpha Test about... uhh... I can't remember how long ago. If you're
Open Beta for the Japanese version of Onigiri Online is just a few days away! Some of you may already have tried out the English version of the game that was in Alpha Test about... uhh... I can't remember how long ago. If you're
The Game That Lets You Create for Xbox One Is Now In Open Beta
The Game That Lets You Create for Xbox One Is Now In Open Beta:
Project Spark—a game creation suite that lets players make platformers, RPGs and much more—might be Microsoft's secret weapon for the Xbox One. Today, you can sign up to be among the first to try it out as long as you're
Project Spark—a game creation suite that lets players make platformers, RPGs and much more—might be Microsoft's secret weapon for the Xbox One. Today, you can sign up to be among the first to try it out as long as you're
EA's new CEO spells out long-term plans, expectations
EA's new CEO spells out long-term plans, expectations:
"Platform is important, analytics are important, marketing is important, but at the end of the day, the future of this company will live and die based on hit, quality software," says EA's recently-appointed CEO Andrew Wilson. ...
"Platform is important, analytics are important, marketing is important, but at the end of the day, the future of this company will live and die based on hit, quality software," says EA's recently-appointed CEO Andrew Wilson. ...
Dungeon Fighter x Sword Art Online
Dungeon Fighter x Sword Art Online:
The Japanese version of Dungeon Fighter has an interesting collaboration going on with Sword Art Online. The event started last month, I totally forgot about it! If you're interested enough to roleplay some SAO in Arad Senki (DnF)
The Japanese version of Dungeon Fighter has an interesting collaboration going on with Sword Art Online. The event started last month, I totally forgot about it! If you're interested enough to roleplay some SAO in Arad Senki (DnF)
Project AX Debut Action MORPG
Project AX Debut Action MORPG:
Project AX was announced today and it's an upcoming quarter view MORPG which has a bit of an Anime'ish theme to it. NGINE, the company that developed this game created their own Engine for Project AX. The game
Project AX was announced today and it's an upcoming quarter view MORPG which has a bit of an Anime'ish theme to it. NGINE, the company that developed this game created their own Engine for Project AX. The game
The 69p debate: It's 'not worth' launching a game that sells for less than a cup of coffee, says Bossa Studios
The 69p debate: It's 'not worth' launching a game that sells for less than a cup of coffee, says Bossa Studios:
How much can a game's price point say about the quality of its content in the eyes of the consumer? According to panellists speaking at Game Connection Europe in Paris today, quite a bit. The panel, hosted by Applifier's Oscar Clark,
How much can a game's price point say about the quality of its content in the eyes of the consumer? According to panellists speaking at Game Connection Europe in Paris today, quite a bit. The panel, hosted by Applifier's Oscar Clark,
Retro Platformer + Creative Community = Something Magical
Retro Platformer + Creative Community = Something Magical:
What you see above is just one of the many amazing creations the community of Below Kryll, a free metroidvania platformer, has come up with—and you might be surprised to learn that behind all the pixel art, there is a quite
What you see above is just one of the many amazing creations the community of Below Kryll, a free metroidvania platformer, has come up with—and you might be surprised to learn that behind all the pixel art, there is a quite
5 billion phones, but only 1 billion credit cards: Fortumo on how to monetize the unbanked gamer
5 billion phones, but only 1 billion credit cards: Fortumo on how to monetize the unbanked gamer:
With the cost of user acquisition rising in the United States, Europe, Canada, and Australia, it's tempting to look into emerging markets like Latin America and India. Bringing your game to these regions certainly isn't a traditional
With the cost of user acquisition rising in the United States, Europe, Canada, and Australia, it's tempting to look into emerging markets like Latin America and India. Bringing your game to these regions certainly isn't a traditional
Storm of Vengeance – New mobile title for Warhammer 40K revealed
Storm of Vengeance – New mobile title for Warhammer 40K revealed:
UK developer Eutechnyx recently announced a new Warhammr 40K title, Storm of Vengeance. While it is not confirmed if is a multiplayer game, it will be playable on the PC (seen by the Steam logo) and also on both iOS and
UK developer Eutechnyx recently announced a new Warhammr 40K title, Storm of Vengeance. While it is not confirmed if is a multiplayer game, it will be playable on the PC (seen by the Steam logo) and also on both iOS and
Blek Review
Blek Review:
Blek Review By Carter Dotson on December 3rd, 2013 Our Rating: :: LINED UPUniversal App - Designed for iPhone and iPad Blek is a beautfiul minimalist puzzle game that has players drawing lines to follow a path that
Blek Review By Carter Dotson on December 3rd, 2013 Our Rating: :: LINED UPUniversal App - Designed for iPhone and iPad Blek is a beautfiul minimalist puzzle game that has players drawing lines to follow a path that
Toca Hair Salon Me Review
Toca Hair Salon Me Review:
For the last fifteen years I've sported a military-grade buzz cut, but not today. Today I am resplendent in an enormous shock of pink curls. Yesterday, it was long and green. Tomorrow, I think I might try an orange Mohawk.This is not
For the last fifteen years I've sported a military-grade buzz cut, but not today. Today I am resplendent in an enormous shock of pink curls. Yesterday, it was long and green. Tomorrow, I think I might try an orange Mohawk.This is not
Review: Burn the Rope 3D
Review: Burn the Rope 3D:
There are several levels of 3D in Hollywood. There's the conceived-from-the-ground-up technical showcase of Avatar. There's the cynical post-production rubbish in almost every other action film. And then there's the odd 3D film that
There are several levels of 3D in Hollywood. There's the conceived-from-the-ground-up technical showcase of Avatar. There's the cynical post-production rubbish in almost every other action film. And then there's the odd 3D film that
Henri Le Worm Review
Henri Le Worm Review:
Henri Le Worm Review By Jennifer Allen on December 3rd, 2013 Our Rating: :: CUTE AND EDUCATIONALUniversal App - Designed for iPhone and iPad Charming, educational, and cute, Henri Le Worm is an ideal way to teach kids
Henri Le Worm Review By Jennifer Allen on December 3rd, 2013 Our Rating: :: CUTE AND EDUCATIONALUniversal App - Designed for iPhone and iPad Charming, educational, and cute, Henri Le Worm is an ideal way to teach kids
'Skulls Of The Shogun' Review - Don't Miss This Fantastic Strategy Game
'Skulls Of The Shogun' Review - Don't Miss This Fantastic Strategy Game:
Have you ever found yourself playing a great strategy game and thought to yourself, "All this carnage and killing is great, but wouldn't it be even greater if I could eat the remains of my enemies to gain strength?" If so, I have got two
Have you ever found yourself playing a great strategy game and thought to yourself, "All this carnage and killing is great, but wouldn't it be even greater if I could eat the remains of my enemies to gain strength?" If so, I have got two
Review: Zuki's Quest
Review: Zuki's Quest:
Sometimes, the worst worries in a young girl's life involve homework or melodramatic friends. Other times, the biggest problem a young girl faces is navigating spike-lined hallways while being held at gravity's mercy. Zuki's
Sometimes, the worst worries in a young girl's life involve homework or melodramatic friends. Other times, the biggest problem a young girl faces is navigating spike-lined hallways while being held at gravity's mercy. Zuki's
Spirit Tales: Level Cap Increased
Spirit Tales: Level Cap Increased:
Spirit Tales players have a new level cap increase to entice them to further explore new maps and instances that will arrive with the next update on December 4th. Players will finally get to explore the undersea kingdom along
Spirit Tales players have a new level cap increase to entice them to further explore new maps and instances that will arrive with the next update on December 4th. Players will finally get to explore the undersea kingdom along
Winning Eleven Online 2014 – First gameplay trailer revealed
Winning Eleven Online 2014 – First gameplay trailer revealed:
Co-developed by Japanese IP owner Konami and South Korea’s NHN Entertainment, the first gameplay trailer for Winning Eleven Online 2014 was revealed earlier today. Built using the latest engine and enhancing features
Co-developed by Japanese IP owner Konami and South Korea’s NHN Entertainment, the first gameplay trailer for Winning Eleven Online 2014 was revealed earlier today. Built using the latest engine and enhancing features
Oceanhorn’s Success at $8.99: Thomas Kern of FDG Entertainment on Why the Game Has Been a Financial Success
Oceanhorn’s Success at $8.99: Thomas Kern of FDG Entertainment on Why the Game Has Been a Financial Success:
Cornfox & Bros. and publisher FDG Entertainment’s Oceanhorn has been an anomaly in the rise of free-to-play games on the App Store: it’s one of the few attempts at making a grand-scale game on iOS and priced at an $8.99 cost
Cornfox & Bros. and publisher FDG Entertainment’s Oceanhorn has been an anomaly in the rise of free-to-play games on the App Store: it’s one of the few attempts at making a grand-scale game on iOS and priced at an $8.99 cost
Battlefield 4 China Rising expansion now available for Premium members
Battlefield 4 China Rising expansion now available for Premium members:
China Rising, the first expansion for Battlefield 4, is now available for Xbox 360, Xbox One, PS3, PS4, and PC. Those of you...
China Rising, the first expansion for Battlefield 4, is now available for Xbox 360, Xbox One, PS3, PS4, and PC. Those of you...
Giving Away Your Game is Hard
Giving Away Your Game is Hard:
Frogmind COO Teemu Mäki-Patola (developer of Badland) on how to choose a business model for your mobile game, why F2P may not be best for some
Frogmind COO Teemu Mäki-Patola (developer of Badland) on how to choose a business model for your mobile game, why F2P may not be best for some
Tic Tactics Review
Tic Tactics Review:
Tic Tactics Review By Carter Dotson on December 3rd, 2013 Our Rating: :: DEEPLY SIMPLEUniversal App - Designed for iPhone and iPad Tic-Tac-Toe with intense strategy? Tic Tactics provides just that. Developer: Hidden
Tic Tactics Review By Carter Dotson on December 3rd, 2013 Our Rating: :: DEEPLY SIMPLEUniversal App - Designed for iPhone and iPad Tic-Tac-Toe with intense strategy? Tic Tactics provides just that. Developer: Hidden
Gary Chalk’s Gun Dogs Review
Gary Chalk’s Gun Dogs Review:
Gary Chalk’s Gun Dogs Review By Jennifer Allen on December 3rd, 2013 Our Rating: :: COMFORTABLY TWISTINGUniversal App - Designed for iPhone and iPad With an original story to tell, Gun Dogs will enthrall adventure gamebook
Gary Chalk’s Gun Dogs Review By Jennifer Allen on December 3rd, 2013 Our Rating: :: COMFORTABLY TWISTINGUniversal App - Designed for iPhone and iPad With an original story to tell, Gun Dogs will enthrall adventure gamebook
'Clumsy Ninja' Review - This Interactive Ninja Has Some Real Smooth Moves
'Clumsy Ninja' Review - This Interactive Ninja Has Some Real Smooth Moves:
The vast majority of virtual or interactive pet games might offer a fun, regular distraction of caring for something without any real consequences if you forget to feed it or fail to keep it happy over a regular period of time but they lack a
The vast majority of virtual or interactive pet games might offer a fun, regular distraction of caring for something without any real consequences if you forget to feed it or fail to keep it happy over a regular period of time but they lack a
Review: The Inner World
Review: The Inner World:
I don't think I've played a point-and-click adventure with such an inventive fantasy world since Rincewind and his walking suitcase roamed the streets of Discworld's Ankh-Morpork. German game The Inner World takes place in
I don't think I've played a point-and-click adventure with such an inventive fantasy world since Rincewind and his walking suitcase roamed the streets of Discworld's Ankh-Morpork. German game The Inner World takes place in
Counter-Strike Online 2 – 3rd faction appears in latest content update
Counter-Strike Online 2 – 3rd faction appears in latest content update:
Counter-Strike Online 2 entered Open Beta late last month in South Korea, with developer and publisher Nexon holding several events. In the latest update, a 3rd faction loosely translated as “Masked Red Apes” appeared as
Counter-Strike Online 2 entered Open Beta late last month in South Korea, with developer and publisher Nexon holding several events. In the latest update, a 3rd faction loosely translated as “Masked Red Apes” appeared as
Doctor Who: Legacy Review
Doctor Who: Legacy Review:
There have been a few attempts at creating Doctor Who games that didn't feel like glorified cash grabs, but mobile games have never been at the top of the list. Doctor Who: Legacy is a free-to-play effort that, while mired in the
There have been a few attempts at creating Doctor Who games that didn't feel like glorified cash grabs, but mobile games have never been at the top of the list. Doctor Who: Legacy is a free-to-play effort that, while mired in the
Division Cell Review
Division Cell Review:
Division Cell Review By Jennifer Allen on December 3rd, 2013 Our Rating: :: MINIMALISTIC MANIPULATIONSUniversal App - Designed for iPhone and iPad Simple to look at and learn to play, Division Cell is quite a satisfying
Division Cell Review By Jennifer Allen on December 3rd, 2013 Our Rating: :: MINIMALISTIC MANIPULATIONSUniversal App - Designed for iPhone and iPad Simple to look at and learn to play, Division Cell is quite a satisfying
Monsta Brick Breaker Review
Monsta Brick Breaker Review:
Monsta Brick Breaker Review By Jennifer Allen on December 3rd, 2013 Our Rating: :: SAFE BRICK BUSTINGUniversal App - Designed for iPhone and iPad Playing a solidly competent game of brick busting, Monsta Brick Breaker
Monsta Brick Breaker Review By Jennifer Allen on December 3rd, 2013 Our Rating: :: SAFE BRICK BUSTINGUniversal App - Designed for iPhone and iPad Playing a solidly competent game of brick busting, Monsta Brick Breaker
PBS Kids Survey Shows 77% of Parents Plan on Purchasing Educational Apps for Their Children This Holiday Season
PBS Kids Survey Shows 77% of Parents Plan on Purchasing Educational Apps for Their Children This Holiday Season:
PBS Kids Survey Shows 77% of Parents Plan on Purchasing Educational Apps for Their Children This Holiday Season Posted by Andrew Stevens on December 3rd, 2013 [ permalink ] PBS Kids recently ran a survey on parents
PBS Kids Survey Shows 77% of Parents Plan on Purchasing Educational Apps for Their Children This Holiday Season Posted by Andrew Stevens on December 3rd, 2013 [ permalink ] PBS Kids recently ran a survey on parents
Back for good: The 8 steps to mastering user engagement
Back for good: The 8 steps to mastering user engagement:
"Engagement is the key to success," opened Stephane Baudet of Behaviour Interactive during his talk at Game Connection Europe in Paris. "If you spend on user acquisition and those users don't engage with your game, that's just
"Engagement is the key to success," opened Stephane Baudet of Behaviour Interactive during his talk at Game Connection Europe in Paris. "If you spend on user acquisition and those users don't engage with your game, that's just
Elsword: Enter the Gate of Darkness
Elsword: Enter the Gate of Darkness:
Kill3r Combo is back with another developer diary hosted by MMORPG.com. In this feature, the team reveals new information and a brand spanking new trailer from the latest Elsword update, Gate of Darkness, a "bat out of hell"
Kill3r Combo is back with another developer diary hosted by MMORPG.com. In this feature, the team reveals new information and a brand spanking new trailer from the latest Elsword update, Gate of Darkness, a "bat out of hell"
FFXIV: A Realm Reborn will launch on PS4 in April
FFXIV: A Realm Reborn will launch on PS4 in April:
Filed under: Fantasy, Events (Real-World), MMO Industry, News Items, Final Fantasy XIV, Livestream, Subscription Final Fantasy XIV: A Realm Reborn can truly be called a special game, and it has a "Special Award" to prove it! The
Filed under: Fantasy, Events (Real-World), MMO Industry, News Items, Final Fantasy XIV, Livestream, Subscription Final Fantasy XIV: A Realm Reborn can truly be called a special game, and it has a "Special Award" to prove it! The
Monetizer: Tank Nation
Monetizer: Tank Nation:
Given its principals' backgrounds - Apple, Google, EA, Funzio - much has been expected of US start-up Wormhole Games' iPad-only debut. Called Tank Nation, it offers an interesting hybridisation in terms of how it combines
Given its principals' backgrounds - Apple, Google, EA, Funzio - much has been expected of US start-up Wormhole Games' iPad-only debut. Called Tank Nation, it offers an interesting hybridisation in terms of how it combines
Star Wars: The Old Republic launches Galactic Starfighter for subscribers
Star Wars: The Old Republic launches Galactic Starfighter for subscribers:
Filed under: Sci-Fi, Trailers, Video, Expansions, Launches, News Items, Free-to-Play, Star Wars: The Old Republic, Subscription Subscribers to Star Wars: The Old Republic don't have to wait another day to start fighting across the
Filed under: Sci-Fi, Trailers, Video, Expansions, Launches, News Items, Free-to-Play, Star Wars: The Old Republic, Subscription Subscribers to Star Wars: The Old Republic don't have to wait another day to start fighting across the
'Freemium' design analysis: Combat Monsters
'Freemium' design analysis: Combat Monsters:
F2P consultant Ben Sipe test-drives the monetization model of the turn-based strategy game to find out what works and what does not -- offering helpful suggestions on improving player conversion. ...
F2P consultant Ben Sipe test-drives the monetization model of the turn-based strategy game to find out what works and what does not -- offering helpful suggestions on improving player conversion. ...
Online game opportunity awaits in Southeast Asia, says report
Online game opportunity awaits in Southeast Asia, says report:
If you're thinking about bringing a game to Southeast Asia, now might be a good time if you're an online game developer. ...
If you're thinking about bringing a game to Southeast Asia, now might be a good time if you're an online game developer. ...
Fun Is Not A Metric
Fun Is Not A Metric:
Developers and publishers can't tweak their way to entertainment, but need to focus on fun
Developers and publishers can't tweak their way to entertainment, but need to focus on fun
PS4, Xbox One to surpass current gen within 5 years - Zelnick
PS4, Xbox One to surpass current gen within 5 years - Zelnick:
Take-Two head expects systems' installed base to outgrow predecessors, barring economic downturn
Take-Two head expects systems' installed base to outgrow predecessors, barring economic downturn
Quiet giant: Colopl hits 60 million downloads
Quiet giant: Colopl hits 60 million downloads:
Japanese gaming powerhouse Colopl has announced that it now has a combined playerbase of 60 million users across iOS and Android. This shouldn't come as a surprise, as Colopl recently shot past GREE with a $2.4
Japanese gaming powerhouse Colopl has announced that it now has a combined playerbase of 60 million users across iOS and Android. This shouldn't come as a surprise, as Colopl recently shot past GREE with a $2.4
Fuse Powered buys app discovery start-up AppHero
Fuse Powered buys app discovery start-up AppHero:
Fuse Powered, the Toronto-based mobile publishing platform, has announced it's acquired app discovery start-up and fellow Canadian company, AppHero. Billed as the first personalized mobile app
Fuse Powered, the Toronto-based mobile publishing platform, has announced it's acquired app discovery start-up and fellow Canadian company, AppHero. Billed as the first personalized mobile app
Dungeons & Dragons Online: The Year in Review & a Sneak Peek at 2014
Dungeons & Dragons Online: The Year in Review & a Sneak Peek at 2014:
The latest State of the Game letter has been published on the Dungeons & Dragons Online forum in which the hits and misses of 2013 are chronicled. From there, the letter looks forward to 2014 and big things in store for players
The latest State of the Game letter has been published on the Dungeons & Dragons Online forum in which the hits and misses of 2013 are chronicled. From there, the letter looks forward to 2014 and big things in store for players
Mail.Ru Group launch Games@Mail.Ru publishing platform
Mail.Ru Group launch Games@Mail.Ru publishing platform:
The Russian company wants to bring more games to its gaming platform
The Russian company wants to bring more games to its gaming platform
LineKong to expand from Chinese heartland into Asia and the west in 2014
LineKong to expand from Chinese heartland into Asia and the west in 2014:
Beijing-based LineKong is no stranger to the world of bringing western themes to Chinese gamers. Its flagship title Excalibur resonates with European mythology, and found a strong audience both in China and the rest
Beijing-based LineKong is no stranger to the world of bringing western themes to Chinese gamers. Its flagship title Excalibur resonates with European mythology, and found a strong audience both in China and the rest
Qihoo 360 takes a 2.6% stake in Japanese game maker KLab
Qihoo 360 takes a 2.6% stake in Japanese game maker KLab:
In an interesting move, Chinese Android app distribution giant Qihoo 360 has invested in Japanese game developer KLab. It's not a large deal in financial terms; Qihoo 360 has taken a 2.56 percent deal - currently worth around $6
In an interesting move, Chinese Android app distribution giant Qihoo 360 has invested in Japanese game developer KLab. It's not a large deal in financial terms; Qihoo 360 has taken a 2.56 percent deal - currently worth around $6
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