Tuesday, December 17, 2013

Smartphone MMO Avabel Online releases new content

Smartphone MMO Avabel Online releases new content:
Filed under: Fantasy, Classes, News Items, Mobile While it didn't impress too much in the beginning, Avabel Online is hoping its latest major content update changes a few minds. A mobile 3-D action game available on both

Jagged Alliance Online starts Spanish open beta

Jagged Alliance Online starts Spanish open beta:
Filed under: Betas, War, Free-to-Play Jagged Alliance Online's community has expanded to include our Spanish-speaking gaming brethren, as the open beta has started today for Spanish and Latin American markets. The Spanish

R2Games goes retro with Magic Barrage

R2Games goes retro with Magic Barrage:
Filed under: Betas, Fantasy, MMO Industry, New Titles, News Items, Free-to-Play, Browser If smooth graphics have lost their luster and you yearn for the days of yore with pronounced pixels, you should take a look at Magic Barrage,

Kabam brings robot fighting game Blastron to Facebook

Kabam brings robot fighting game Blastron to Facebook:
Image via Kabam Core game developer Kabam has announced the launch of its Blastron robot shooting game on Facebook. Originally released on iPhone and Android (our review), the game sees players controlling robots in side-

The Three Main Classes in Naruto Spirit

The Three Main Classes in Naruto Spirit:
Naruto Spirit is a tactical browser MMO based on the famous manga Naruto. Joining the ninja world of Naruto Spirit, players can choose one of the 3 Main Jutsu Classes: Ninjutsu, Genjutsu, & Taijutsu, for their character. Continue

Not So Massively: Novus AEterno's kickstarter, LoL's Yasuo spotlight, and Elite's first alpha test

Not So Massively: Novus AEterno's kickstarter, LoL's Yasuo spotlight, and Elite's first alpha test:
Filed under: Betas, Sci-Fi, Video, EVE Online, Business Models, Game Mechanics, MMO Industry, New Titles, Patches, PvP, News Items, PvE, Free-to-Play, Mobile, Casual, MMORTS, Dev Diaries, Not So Massively, Sandbox,

Hotel Enigma Review

Hotel Enigma Review:
Hotels are weird places. Whether it's a scream-worthy shower at the Bates or an extended stay at The Overlook, something strange is always bound to happen. Before you arrived at Hotel Enigma, one of the guests disappeared.

Circus Life Review

Circus Life Review:
Circus Life Review By Lucy Ingram on December 16th, 2013 Our Rating: :: SLIGHT FUN IN SHORT SPELLSiPhone App - Designed for the iPhone, compatible with the iPad Light-hearted and intriguing, Circus Life has a ton of

Review: Galaxy Run

Review: Galaxy Run:
In space, no-one can hear you yell, "whee!", but that doesn't stop plucky spaceman Rez from doing it anyway. Galaxy Run is a single-screen endless-running/puzzle hybrid game that takes inspiration from 5th Cell's classic Run

Quarriors Review

Quarriors Review:
Quarriors Review By Rob Rich on December 16th, 2013 Our Rating: :: DICEYiPad Only App - Designed for the iPad Quarriors is a faithful adaptation of the table-top game, but doesn’t *quite* hit all the right notes. Developer:

Panda Pop Review

Panda Pop Review:
We don't want to, you know, spread rumors, but word around the jungle is that pandas are having a hard time propagating. For whatever reason, the beloved black-and-white bears just don't like getting freaky and making babies.The

Korean News and Beta Test Announcements

  • Onnate golf game “Winning Putt” ends its 1st CBT, 5,000 players participated.
  • Enox strategy defense web game “Samguk Yongpap” holds CBT from December 18 to 20.
  • Mgame signs Turkey publishing contract with Toyo Games for action MMORPG “Yeolhyeol Kangho 2,” planned for test in Singapore, Malaysia, and Philippines in 2013 and Thailand in 1Q 2014.
  • EXE Games UCC shooting game “Brick Force” holds pre-OBT from December 19 to 23.
  • Netmarble to release to following games in the 1st half of 2014: strategy action game “Pirates: Treasure Hunters,” shooting game “Brick Force,” action MMORPG “ELOA,” puzzle action RPG “Puzzle & Knights,” action game “Mystic Fighter,” and hero management game “World Heroes Online.” 
  • ENP Games side-scroll RPG “Zema” holds CBT from December 17 to 19.
  • NHN Entertainment establishes three corporations: NHN BlackPick, NHN Studio 629, and NHN PoxelCube.
  • YT Studio mobile MORPG “Tower of Ascension” released in Apple Store.

Toca Mini Review

Toca Mini Review:
Toca Mini Review By Amy Solomon on December 16th, 2013 Our Rating: :: CREATIVE CHARACTER BUILDERUniversal App - Designed for iPhone and iPad Toca Mini allows children to to choose their favorite features to create

The Walk Review

The Walk Review:
The Walk Review By Lee Hamlet on December 16th, 2013 Our Rating: :: WALK ON THE WILD SIDEiPhone App - Designed for the iPhone, compatible with the iPad With a captivating storyline and accurate pedometer recordings,

Shifts Review

Shifts Review:
Shifts Review By Campbell Bird on December 16th, 2013 Our Rating: :: SAVE THE WORLD, ONE SHIFT AT A TIMEiPad Only App - Designed for the iPad In this sci-fi single player board game, players must choose their crew’s work

'Sonic The Hedgehog 2 Remastered' Review - Setting Right What Once Went Wrong

'Sonic The Hedgehog 2 Remastered' Review - Setting Right What Once Went Wrong:
Poor ol' Sonic sometimes feels like the video game equivalent of a child actor. He blasted onto the scene in his youth, becoming a huge multimedia star and the darling of the industry, with a hugely successful comic, several animated

World of Warcraft: Adventure Time

World of Warcraft: Adventure Time:
In this week's WoW Factor, we take a look at all the WoW news of the past week including a film update and a first look at the new quest helper. Read on before heading to the comments.

The Most Brilliant iPad Game I've Played All Year

The Most Brilliant iPad Game I've Played All Year:
This is Blek. It's a simple name for a simple game, one in which all you have to do to win is draw a single line. Which single line? That's the complicated bit.

Mythos: The Sun Sets on January 22nd

Mythos: The Sun Sets on January 22nd:
T3Fun has announced that Mythos Global will shut down on January 22, 2014. No reason is cited for the closure. As a result of the announcement, the game's cash shop will close on December 18th and players will be

China's mobile gaming market booming thanks to WeChat

China's mobile gaming market booming thanks to WeChat:
China's mobile gaming market experienced unprecedented growth last quarter, thanks mostly to Tencent's decision to add games to its mega-popular WeChat social network. ...

The Nexus Telegraph: Talking a bit about WildStar's beta

The Nexus Telegraph: Talking a bit about WildStar's beta:
Filed under: Betas, Sci-Fi, Game Mechanics, Opinion, WildStar, The Nexus Telegraph, Subscription, Buy-to-Play As you probably saw last Thursday, the 1-15 beta experience in WildStar had its NDA lifted for us schlubs in the

Reality TV company Endemol invests $13m in social casino dev Plumbee

Reality TV company Endemol invests $13m in social casino dev Plumbee:
Endemol, producers of reality TV and game shows like Fear Factor and Deal or No Deal hopes to expand its digital reach via investing in Plumbee, a social casino dev started by ex-Playfish execs. ...

Hench: The Mix Master – Final test phase set for early next year

Hench: The Mix Master – Final test phase set for early next year:
If you have played or heard of the MMORPG once known as Mix Master, give yourself a pat on the shoulder. Korean developer Aurora Games revealed its sequel, Hench, a couple of years back, and it is ready for the final test phase

Yulgang 2 – Contract agreement confirmed for localized Turkish server

Yulgang 2 – Contract agreement confirmed for localized Turkish server:
Earlier today, it was reported that Yulgang 2 will be getting its own server located in Turkey. The publisher responsible will be Toyo Games. It is also unknown if developer Mgame will be hosting the North America server on its