Review: The Room 2:
Halfway through my first play through of The Room 2 I realised I was sat in total darkness. The only light in the whole of the house spilling out from the screen of my iPad. It was a window into another world, dark and full of danger,
Thursday, December 12, 2013
InAppFuel’s Ilya Nikolayev talks mobile monetization
InAppFuel’s Ilya Nikolayev talks mobile monetization:
One of the more intriguing panels at this year’s inaugural Inside Mobile Apps conference (New York; December 3-4) will be Mobile Monetization: How to convert free to play into paying customers.
One of the speakers scheduled will be Ilya Nikolayev, a social and mobile vet whose mini-game monetization product, InAppFuel, launched just last week.
Inside Mobile Apps caught up with Nikolayev to find out more about his new unique brand, how it works, and why he thinks it will help drive both engagement and monetization to the games that utilize its functionality.
One of the more intriguing panels at this year’s inaugural Inside Mobile Apps conference (New York; December 3-4) will be Mobile Monetization: How to convert free to play into paying customers.
One of the speakers scheduled will be Ilya Nikolayev, a social and mobile vet whose mini-game monetization product, InAppFuel, launched just last week.
Inside Mobile Apps caught up with Nikolayev to find out more about his new unique brand, how it works, and why he thinks it will help drive both engagement and monetization to the games that utilize its functionality.
Infographic: The Brazilian Games Market
Infographic: The Brazilian Games Market:
Brazil is currently number 11 in the terms of games revenues, making it the highest ranking country in the LATAM region. Brazil has one of the highest player/payer ratios in the world with 61% of its 48.8 million gamers spending money. Despite healthy growth figures, spending on mobile games in Brazil is lagging behind, representing only a fraction of the total Brazilian games market. This is illustrated by relatively low rankings in the iPhone and GooglePlay app stores. For the moment, Brazil is more geared towards MMO and social gaming on the PC and is experiencing enormous console gaming growth.
Brazil is currently number 11 in the terms of games revenues, making it the highest ranking country in the LATAM region. Brazil has one of the highest player/payer ratios in the world with 61% of its 48.8 million gamers spending money. Despite healthy growth figures, spending on mobile games in Brazil is lagging behind, representing only a fraction of the total Brazilian games market. This is illustrated by relatively low rankings in the iPhone and GooglePlay app stores. For the moment, Brazil is more geared towards MMO and social gaming on the PC and is experiencing enormous console gaming growth.
Legacy of a Thousand Suns – 5th Planet Games Embraces Cross-Platform Play, With a Slight Catch
Legacy of a Thousand Suns – 5th Planet Games Embraces Cross-Platform Play, With a Slight Catch:
Legacy of a Thousand Suns – 5th Planet Games Embraces Cross-Platform Play, With a Slight Catch Posted by Rob Rich on December 11th, 2013 [ permalink ] iPhone App - Designed for the iPhone, compatible with the iPad
Legacy of a Thousand Suns – 5th Planet Games Embraces Cross-Platform Play, With a Slight Catch Posted by Rob Rich on December 11th, 2013 [ permalink ] iPhone App - Designed for the iPhone, compatible with the iPad
Small World 2 lands on Android with cross-platform play
Small World 2 lands on Android with cross-platform play:
While the Silver Award-winning digital board game Small World 2 has been charming iOS players since September, only today have Android players had a chance to join in. That's right, Small World 2 is now available on Google
While the Silver Award-winning digital board game Small World 2 has been charming iOS players since September, only today have Android players had a chance to join in. That's right, Small World 2 is now available on Google
CCP lays off 15 in Atlanta, but World of Darkness MMO continues dev
CCP lays off 15 in Atlanta, but World of Darkness MMO continues dev:
CCP games today laid off approximately 15 developers working on its long-in-development World of Darkness MMORPG at its Atlanta, Georgia offices, Gamasutra confirms. ...
CCP games today laid off approximately 15 developers working on its long-in-development World of Darkness MMORPG at its Atlanta, Georgia offices, Gamasutra confirms. ...
Crytek working with DeNA to develop F2P mobile game
Crytek working with DeNA to develop F2P mobile game:
The Collectables, a 3D squad shooter coming in 2014, will be the first mobile free-to-play game powered by CryEngine. ...
The Collectables, a 3D squad shooter coming in 2014, will be the first mobile free-to-play game powered by CryEngine. ...
Side-scrolling Blade Hunter starts alpha tomorrow
Side-scrolling Blade Hunter starts alpha tomorrow:
Filed under: Betas, Trailers, Video, New Titles, News Items, Free-to-Play, Browser What do you do when you just have an urge to log in and beat something up? R2Games invites you to come try Blade Hunter, a new free-to-
Filed under: Betas, Trailers, Video, New Titles, News Items, Free-to-Play, Browser What do you do when you just have an urge to log in and beat something up? R2Games invites you to come try Blade Hunter, a new free-to-
Dynasty Warriors Online shutting down in North America
Dynasty Warriors Online shutting down in North America:
Filed under: Fantasy, Free-to-Play, Sunsets Aeria Games is not having a good month, apparently. Shortly after the company announced the closure of Lime Odyssey in Korea, it broke the news to the Dynasty Warriors community that
Filed under: Fantasy, Free-to-Play, Sunsets Aeria Games is not having a good month, apparently. Shortly after the company announced the closure of Lime Odyssey in Korea, it broke the news to the Dynasty Warriors community that
'The Wolf Among Us' Review - Red in Tooth and Claw
'The Wolf Among Us' Review - Red in Tooth and Claw:
The first thing that happens in Telltale Games’ The Wolf Among Us is that Sheriff Bigby Wolf talks to a toad in a cardigan. The second thing, at least for me, is that he gets beaten to death (twice). Apparent cause of death is an axe
The first thing that happens in Telltale Games’ The Wolf Among Us is that Sheriff Bigby Wolf talks to a toad in a cardigan. The second thing, at least for me, is that he gets beaten to death (twice). Apparent cause of death is an axe
Robotslayer – Volume 1 Review
Robotslayer – Volume 1 Review:
Robotslayer – Volume 1 Review By Jennifer Allen on December 11th, 2013 Our Rating: :: INTRIGUING STORYLINEiPad Only App - Designed for the iPad Some text issues aside, Robotslayer – Volume 1 tells an entertaining story of
Robotslayer – Volume 1 Review By Jennifer Allen on December 11th, 2013 Our Rating: :: INTRIGUING STORYLINEiPad Only App - Designed for the iPad Some text issues aside, Robotslayer – Volume 1 tells an entertaining story of
contine?9876543210 Review
contine?9876543210 Review:
contine?9876543210 Review By Mike Deneen on December 11th, 2013 Our Rating: :: EXISTENTIAL MIND TRIP Universal App - Designed for iPhone and iPad A very peculiar game that answers the age-old questions: What happens
contine?9876543210 Review By Mike Deneen on December 11th, 2013 Our Rating: :: EXISTENTIAL MIND TRIP Universal App - Designed for iPhone and iPad A very peculiar game that answers the age-old questions: What happens
Sirtet Review
Sirtet Review:
Sirtet Review By Arron Hirst on December 11th, 2013 Our Rating: :: TWIST ON AN OLD CLASSICiPad Only App - Designed for the iPad Sirtet may initially look like that familiar tile-matching arcade title we’re all likely familiar with, but
Sirtet Review By Arron Hirst on December 11th, 2013 Our Rating: :: TWIST ON AN OLD CLASSICiPad Only App - Designed for the iPad Sirtet may initially look like that familiar tile-matching arcade title we’re all likely familiar with, but
Korean News and Beta Test Announcements
- Smilegate action game “Fighting Star” holds 1st test from December 12 to 15.
- Smilegate FPS “Crossfire” starts formal service today.
- Nine Board Games smartphone social dating rhythm game “Rhythm N Joy” released in Korea Apple Store.
- YD Online mobile simulation RPG “Runes of Dragon” released in T-store.
Angry Birds Go! Review
Angry Birds Go! Review:
Angry Birds Go! Review By Arron Hirst on December 11th, 2013 Our Rating: :: BIRDTASTICUniversal App - Designed for iPhone and iPad Rovio has built a certain polish around the Angry Birds brand, and this new entry to the
Angry Birds Go! Review By Arron Hirst on December 11th, 2013 Our Rating: :: BIRDTASTICUniversal App - Designed for iPhone and iPad Rovio has built a certain polish around the Angry Birds brand, and this new entry to the
Heroes of Dragon Age Review
Heroes of Dragon Age Review:
Heroes of Dragon Age Review By Arron Hirst on December 11th, 2013 Our Rating: :: TOO DETAILEDUniversal App - Designed for iPhone and iPad Part of a genre where every strategic battle title begins to look familiar, Heroes of
Heroes of Dragon Age Review By Arron Hirst on December 11th, 2013 Our Rating: :: TOO DETAILEDUniversal App - Designed for iPhone and iPad Part of a genre where every strategic battle title begins to look familiar, Heroes of
Angry Birds Go! Review
Angry Birds Go! Review:
Angry Birds helped us fall in love with the physics of speed all over again. Bad Piggies taught us how much fun could be had with pigs on wheels. With titles like these in the series past, I suppose an Angry Birds kart racer was
Angry Birds helped us fall in love with the physics of speed all over again. Bad Piggies taught us how much fun could be had with pigs on wheels. With titles like these in the series past, I suppose an Angry Birds kart racer was
Click to play: Video sharing generating up to 7.5% of daily installs for Everyplay games
Click to play: Video sharing generating up to 7.5% of daily installs for Everyplay games:
Video sharing is becoming an increasingly powerful promo tool for indie games, with Applifier's Everyplay platform accounting for up to 7.5 percent of daily installs for games signed up for the service. Indeed, in the last 12
Video sharing is becoming an increasingly powerful promo tool for indie games, with Applifier's Everyplay platform accounting for up to 7.5 percent of daily installs for games signed up for the service. Indeed, in the last 12
The Elder Scrolls Online release date announced, console versions coming later
The Elder Scrolls Online release date announced, console versions coming later:
Along with the first and awesome look at PVP content in Bethesda's Elder Scrolls Online, we now know when we can finally...
Along with the first and awesome look at PVP content in Bethesda's Elder Scrolls Online, we now know when we can finally...
DC Universe Online's War of the Light DLC and Armories
DC Universe Online's War of the Light DLC and Armories:
Filed under: Sci-Fi, Super-hero, Screenshots, Video, Expansions, Game Mechanics, Patches, Previews, PvP, PvE, Free-to-Play, Consoles, DC Universe Online, Livestream If you are a follower of DC Universe Online, you
Filed under: Sci-Fi, Super-hero, Screenshots, Video, Expansions, Game Mechanics, Patches, Previews, PvP, PvE, Free-to-Play, Consoles, DC Universe Online, Livestream If you are a follower of DC Universe Online, you
Leisure Suit Larry creator leaves Replay Games
Leisure Suit Larry creator leaves Replay Games:
Al Lowe has decided that it is time to return to retirement
Al Lowe has decided that it is time to return to retirement
Report: Independent studio Terminal Reality has shut down
Report: Independent studio Terminal Reality has shut down:
Social media comments by a former longtime employee suggest that the Texas-based studio has closed down, though details are scant. ...
Social media comments by a former longtime employee suggest that the Texas-based studio has closed down, though details are scant. ...
Cabal Online – The mighty Gladiator arrives as 7th character class
Cabal Online – The mighty Gladiator arrives as 7th character class:
Cabal Online today announce a massive content update, with new maps, gears and stuff. The spotlight fell on the 7th and new class to join the fight, Gladiator. First teased quite a number of months back, Gladiator uses a
Cabal Online today announce a massive content update, with new maps, gears and stuff. The spotlight fell on the 7th and new class to join the fight, Gladiator. First teased quite a number of months back, Gladiator uses a
Lineage 2: Valiance Goes Live
Lineage 2: Valiance Goes Live:
Lineage II players will want to head back into the game now that the Valiance content expansion is in service. Valiance gives players a chance to revisit old haunts such as the Hellbound hunting area and to check out returning raid
Lineage II players will want to head back into the game now that the Valiance content expansion is in service. Valiance gives players a chance to revisit old haunts such as the Hellbound hunting area and to check out returning raid
Kontagent, PlayHaven to merge
Kontagent, PlayHaven to merge:
Companies teaming up to help app developers "understand user behavior, decide what it means, and act immediately to impact their businesses"
Companies teaming up to help app developers "understand user behavior, decide what it means, and act immediately to impact their businesses"
Ship-spinning perfected: Hands-on with World of Warplanes' launch
Ship-spinning perfected: Hands-on with World of Warplanes' launch:
Filed under: Historical, Game Mechanics, Launches, MMO Industry, New Titles, PvP, Opinion, War, Free-to-Play, Hands-On, First Impressions, World of Warplanes On paper, World of Warplanes is a game I should love. I've been
Filed under: Historical, Game Mechanics, Launches, MMO Industry, New Titles, PvP, Opinion, War, Free-to-Play, Hands-On, First Impressions, World of Warplanes On paper, World of Warplanes is a game I should love. I've been
ArcheAge – XLGAMES details library dungeon for upcoming 1.0 update
ArcheAge – XLGAMES details library dungeon for upcoming 1.0 update:
Teased just recently, developer XLGAMES confirmed that the upcoming library dungeon will be 1 of the core content found in the version 1.0 update, scheduled for January 2014. There is a long story behind this magical place
Teased just recently, developer XLGAMES confirmed that the upcoming library dungeon will be 1 of the core content found in the version 1.0 update, scheduled for January 2014. There is a long story behind this magical place
Vindictus: Bringing Vindictus Back into the Limelight
Vindictus: Bringing Vindictus Back into the Limelight:
Nexon's Vindictus has been quietly undergoing major update cycles and making big game improvements over time. We caught up with Matthew McCullough to talk about the recent changes to Vindictus and what the future
Nexon's Vindictus has been quietly undergoing major update cycles and making big game improvements over time. We caught up with Matthew McCullough to talk about the recent changes to Vindictus and what the future
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