SolForge Receives iPhone Support, New Cards, Tournaments, and More in its Latest Update:
SolForge Receives iPhone Support, New Cards, Tournaments, and More in its Latest Update Posted by Rob Rich on December 19th, 2013 [ permalink ] Universal App - Designed for iPhone and iPad Looks like a bunch of new stuff
Friday, December 20, 2013
General: Nether: Community-Chosen Features Added
General: Nether: Community-Chosen Features Added:
Nether, using input from its community, has been updated with several new features in its first major content upgrade. Include in the patch are features such as a subway system, new in-game items and more.
Nether, using input from its community, has been updated with several new features in its first major content upgrade. Include in the patch are features such as a subway system, new in-game items and more.
General: Warfare: Two New Alliance Modes Added
General: Warfare: Two New Alliance Modes Added:
With the recent update to Warfare, NGames has added two new Alliance Modes to give strategic and tactical players new challenges. The new content is now available in the ongoing beta.
With the recent update to Warfare, NGames has added two new Alliance Modes to give strategic and tactical players new challenges. The new content is now available in the ongoing beta.
ChangYou – 2 more massive Korean titles reportedly signed for next year
ChangYou – 2 more massive Korean titles reportedly signed for next year:
After confirming the signing of Bless and Project Black Sheep just last week, it was reported today that ChangYou has signed both Cabal II: The Neoforce Era and Kingdom Under Fire II for the world’s largest gaming market, China.
After confirming the signing of Bless and Project Black Sheep just last week, it was reported today that ChangYou has signed both Cabal II: The Neoforce Era and Kingdom Under Fire II for the world’s largest gaming market, China.
Hands-on with Albion Online's alpha
Hands-on with Albion Online's alpha:
Filed under: Betas, Fantasy, Culture, Game Mechanics, Previews, Opinion, Hands-On, First Impressions, Miscellaneous Ever miss the old MMO days when crafting had meaning? When your friend could join up with you and on
Filed under: Betas, Fantasy, Culture, Game Mechanics, Previews, Opinion, Hands-On, First Impressions, Miscellaneous Ever miss the old MMO days when crafting had meaning? When your friend could join up with you and on
Hearthstone Open Beta Pushed Back to TBA 2014 | Ten Ton Hammer
Hearthstone Open Beta Pushed Back to TBA 2014 | Ten Ton Hammer:
The Hearthstone open beta has suffered a slight delay but that doesn’t mean you can’t join the closed beta.
The Hearthstone open beta has suffered a slight delay but that doesn’t mean you can’t join the closed beta.
Top 10 best sports games for Android
Top 10 best sports games for Android:
What constitutes a good sports game? Good question, but one that's almost impossible to answer. For starters, the term 'sports game' can be attributed to a dizzying range of games. Driving's a sport. Skateboarding's a sport. Heck,
What constitutes a good sports game? Good question, but one that's almost impossible to answer. For starters, the term 'sports game' can be attributed to a dizzying range of games. Driving's a sport. Skateboarding's a sport. Heck,
Monetizer: Heroes of Dragon Age
Monetizer: Heroes of Dragon Age:
When it comes to proper card-battling games, I don't have a clue. But I'm very interested in the mechanic and so happy to see westernised versions of the highly popular and lucrative Asia genre hitting app stores. To-date, I've
When it comes to proper card-battling games, I don't have a clue. But I'm very interested in the mechanic and so happy to see westernised versions of the highly popular and lucrative Asia genre hitting app stores. To-date, I've
SDK consolidation and data-led actionable insights are two key trends for 2014
SDK consolidation and data-led actionable insights are two key trends for 2014:
As VP of marketing at Vungle, Andrea Sharfin is an expert on mobile gaming monetization. She has previously held positions at Playdom, Facebook, and Flixster. PlayHaven and Kontagent recently announced a merger. This means
As VP of marketing at Vungle, Andrea Sharfin is an expert on mobile gaming monetization. She has previously held positions at Playdom, Facebook, and Flixster. PlayHaven and Kontagent recently announced a merger. This means
Chart of the Week: 63% of lifetime IAP spend happens on day-one
Chart of the Week: 63% of lifetime IAP spend happens on day-one:
Numbers can be dangerous things. I think that's the context in which to view Playnomics latest report. Its Player Engagement Study for Q3 2013 compares user behaviour for web games against that of mobile games and apps
Numbers can be dangerous things. I think that's the context in which to view Playnomics latest report. Its Player Engagement Study for Q3 2013 compares user behaviour for web games against that of mobile games and apps
Disney kills F2P energy system in Where's My Water? 2 update
Disney kills F2P energy system in Where's My Water? 2 update:
In reaction to fan feedback, Disney has removed the controversial energy system at the heart of Where's My Water? 2. Previously, you would be stopped in your tracks after about nine consecutive goes. You'd then be forced to wait
In reaction to fan feedback, Disney has removed the controversial energy system at the heart of Where's My Water? 2. Previously, you would be stopped in your tracks after about nine consecutive goes. You'd then be forced to wait
Ridge Racer Slipstream Review
Ridge Racer Slipstream Review:
Ridge Racer Slipstream Review By Jennifer Allen on December 19th, 2013 Our Rating: :: DRIFTING THRILLSUniversal App - Designed for iPhone and iPad Fast and stylish, Ridge Racer Slipstream is a highly enjoyable arcade
Ridge Racer Slipstream Review By Jennifer Allen on December 19th, 2013 Our Rating: :: DRIFTING THRILLSUniversal App - Designed for iPhone and iPad Fast and stylish, Ridge Racer Slipstream is a highly enjoyable arcade
The Shadow Sun Review
The Shadow Sun Review:
The Shadow Sun Review By Rob Rich on December 19th, 2013 Our Rating: :: ROUGH AND TUMBLEUniversal App - Designed for iPhone and iPad The Shadow Sun is a bit awkward to play and needs some polishing, but look
The Shadow Sun Review By Rob Rich on December 19th, 2013 Our Rating: :: ROUGH AND TUMBLEUniversal App - Designed for iPhone and iPad The Shadow Sun is a bit awkward to play and needs some polishing, but look
Pet Zoometery Review
Pet Zoometery Review:
Pet Zoometery Review By Jennifer Allen on December 19th, 2013 Our Rating: :: SLOW BUT CUTEiPad Only App - Designed for the iPad It’ll take a while for Pet Zoometery to truly develop, but it’s a quite charming twist on the typical city
Pet Zoometery Review By Jennifer Allen on December 19th, 2013 Our Rating: :: SLOW BUT CUTEiPad Only App - Designed for the iPad It’ll take a while for Pet Zoometery to truly develop, but it’s a quite charming twist on the typical city
The Shadow Sun Review
The Shadow Sun Review:
As Santa once said, good things come to those who wait. Wait, maybe that wasn't Santa. In any case, mobile gamers have been patiently anticipating The Shadow Sun, a fantasy RPG from Ossian Studios, since it was
As Santa once said, good things come to those who wait. Wait, maybe that wasn't Santa. In any case, mobile gamers have been patiently anticipating The Shadow Sun, a fantasy RPG from Ossian Studios, since it was
Colossatron: Massive World Threat Review
Colossatron: Massive World Threat Review:
If they ever add the world Halfbrick to the dictionary, I'm pretty sure the definition will read "guaranteed mobile gold." After all, we've come to expect nothing less from the house that Fruit Ninja and Jetpack Joyride built. Their
If they ever add the world Halfbrick to the dictionary, I'm pretty sure the definition will read "guaranteed mobile gold." After all, we've come to expect nothing less from the house that Fruit Ninja and Jetpack Joyride built. Their
Cut the Rope 2 Review
Cut the Rope 2 Review:
Monsters are infamous for having voracious appetites that cannot be sated, hence why they prowl the countryside and gobble up reams of sheep. Not little Om Nom, though. The star of the hugely popular Cut the Rope physics puzzler
Monsters are infamous for having voracious appetites that cannot be sated, hence why they prowl the countryside and gobble up reams of sheep. Not little Om Nom, though. The star of the hugely popular Cut the Rope physics puzzler
The Walking Dead: Season 2, Episode 1 - All That Remains Review
The Walking Dead: Season 2, Episode 1 - All That Remains Review:
Telltale's highly anticipated The Walking Dead: Season Two is finally here with its brisk and brutal first episode, All That Remains. While the main story picks up 16 months after the end of Season One, the game wastes no time in
Telltale's highly anticipated The Walking Dead: Season Two is finally here with its brisk and brutal first episode, All That Remains. While the main story picks up 16 months after the end of Season One, the game wastes no time in
République Episode 1: Exordium Review
République Episode 1: Exordium Review:
It's a surveillance society, and we're all just living in it. At my day job, I have to admit that I happily contribute to it. Other times I do wonder about the implications of it all, and the folks at Camouflaj obviously do too. Their sci-fi
It's a surveillance society, and we're all just living in it. At my day job, I have to admit that I happily contribute to it. Other times I do wonder about the implications of it all, and the folks at Camouflaj obviously do too. Their sci-fi
Ridge Racer Slipstream Review
Ridge Racer Slipstream Review:
Riiiiiiiiiiiidge Racer!With two decades and a ton of releases under its belt, Ridge Racer is one of the golden standards in the realm of arcade racing games, and Ridge Racer Slipstream is no different. The latest installment in
Riiiiiiiiiiiidge Racer!With two decades and a ton of releases under its belt, Ridge Racer is one of the golden standards in the realm of arcade racing games, and Ridge Racer Slipstream is no different. The latest installment in
Cut the Rope 2 Review
Cut the Rope 2 Review:
Cut the Rope 2 Review By Rob Rich on December 19th, 2013 Our Rating: :: STILL SWEETUniversal App - Designed for iPhone and iPad It’s a little heavy-handed with some of the in-app purchase suggestions, but Cut the Rope 2 is
Cut the Rope 2 Review By Rob Rich on December 19th, 2013 Our Rating: :: STILL SWEETUniversal App - Designed for iPhone and iPad It’s a little heavy-handed with some of the in-app purchase suggestions, but Cut the Rope 2 is
World of Warplanes' first update brings planes and also planes
World of Warplanes' first update brings planes and also planes:
Filed under: Historical, Launches, Patches, PvP, News Items, War, Free-to-Play, World of Warplanes Pilots of World of Warplanes likely noticed that Update 1.1, the game's first content patch, is now live. Update 1.1 brings two
Filed under: Historical, Launches, Patches, PvP, News Items, War, Free-to-Play, World of Warplanes Pilots of World of Warplanes likely noticed that Update 1.1, the game's first content patch, is now live. Update 1.1 brings two
Trove will rejuvenate MMO worlds by blowing them up
Trove will rejuvenate MMO worlds by blowing them up:
Filed under: Betas, Fantasy, Interviews, Previews, Free-to-Play, Sandbox I'll confess that even after having chatted with Trion Worlds CEO Scott Hartsman about this new Trove project and reading Shawn's very early impressions
Filed under: Betas, Fantasy, Interviews, Previews, Free-to-Play, Sandbox I'll confess that even after having chatted with Trion Worlds CEO Scott Hartsman about this new Trove project and reading Shawn's very early impressions
MechWarrior Online's Bullock on golden mechs and future content
MechWarrior Online's Bullock on golden mechs and future content:
Filed under: Sci-Fi, Video, Business Models, Interviews, PvP, Free-to-Play, MMOFPS, Post-Apocalyptic, MechWarrior Online Pirahna Game's president Russ Bullock is listening to the playerbase of MechWarrior Online. He is very
Filed under: Sci-Fi, Video, Business Models, Interviews, PvP, Free-to-Play, MMOFPS, Post-Apocalyptic, MechWarrior Online Pirahna Game's president Russ Bullock is listening to the playerbase of MechWarrior Online. He is very
Sneaky République Tricked Me Into Enjoying A Stealth Game
Sneaky République Tricked Me Into Enjoying A Stealth Game:
I do not enjoy stealth-action games. Kickstarter success story République is a game with deep roots in the Metal Gear Solid franchise — the pinnacle of the stealth-action genre. Why am I enjoying it so much? It's a matter of
I do not enjoy stealth-action games. Kickstarter success story République is a game with deep roots in the Metal Gear Solid franchise — the pinnacle of the stealth-action genre. Why am I enjoying it so much? It's a matter of
Cut The Rope 2 Is A Great Reason To Give Its Creators More Money
Cut The Rope 2 Is A Great Reason To Give Its Creators More Money:
For three years the creators of Cut the Rope have been adding new free level packs to the original game. Both the prequel, Cut the Rope: Time Travel and the spin-off, Cut the Rope: Experiments, have gotten free new content this
For three years the creators of Cut the Rope have been adding new free level packs to the original game. Both the prequel, Cut the Rope: Time Travel and the spin-off, Cut the Rope: Experiments, have gotten free new content this
EverQuest Next: Landmark: Smed Lets Loose Alpha News
EverQuest Next: Landmark: Smed Lets Loose Alpha News:
According to a Twitter post from Sony Online Entertainment's John Smedley, fans of EverQuest Next: Landmark can look forward to the latter half of January for the alpha test phase of development.
According to a Twitter post from Sony Online Entertainment's John Smedley, fans of EverQuest Next: Landmark can look forward to the latter half of January for the alpha test phase of development.
Review: Cut the Rope 2
Review: Cut the Rope 2:
They say that a champion has to work doubly hard to keep her position at the top of her chosen profession. It's a saying that Om Nom, the star of Cut the Rope and its two follow-ups to date, has taken to heart for this - the first
They say that a champion has to work doubly hard to keep her position at the top of her chosen profession. It's a saying that Om Nom, the star of Cut the Rope and its two follow-ups to date, has taken to heart for this - the first
Review: Fighting Fantasy: Island of the Lizard King
Review: Fighting Fantasy: Island of the Lizard King:
Island of the Lizard King shows the confidence that Tin Man Games has in its ability to craft the finest digital gamebook adventures. And it's a well-earned confidence, after a year where the company has had solid hit after solid hit.
Island of the Lizard King shows the confidence that Tin Man Games has in its ability to craft the finest digital gamebook adventures. And it's a well-earned confidence, after a year where the company has had solid hit after solid hit.
Review: Colossatron: Massive World Threat
Review: Colossatron: Massive World Threat:
Colossatron: Massive World Threat is a strange beast. It mashes together a hardcore arcade concept with a casual play style, and just about manages to reconcile the two into a playable and entertaining experience. While there's
Colossatron: Massive World Threat is a strange beast. It mashes together a hardcore arcade concept with a casual play style, and just about manages to reconcile the two into a playable and entertaining experience. While there's
RAPTR’S MOST PLAYED GAMES: NOVEMBER 2013 — CALL OF DUTY: GHOSTS VERSUS BATTLEFIELD 4
RAPTR’S MOST PLAYED GAMES: NOVEMBER 2013 — CALL OF DUTY: GHOSTS VERSUS BATTLEFIELD 4:
All hail our new Most Played overlord, Call of Duty: Ghosts, which bested Grand Theft Auto V by 1/100th of a share point even though it wasn’t on sale for the whole month (launched on November 5). We’ll see if it can hold — it’s tracking about 35% lower than Call of Duty: Black Ops II so far, though some of that is due to part of the playerbase moving to next-gen consoles.
Note: This list, based on playtime data from Raptr’s 19+ million users, includes PC and Xbox 360 games only — Sony and Nintendo don’t let players share gameplay data publicly. We can’t track Xbox One or PlayStation 4 gameplay time or achievements/trophies yet, but we’re working to change that. PC gamers must run the Raptr Desktop App or associate their Steam ID with Raptr to track playtime.
The Share number by each game represents that title’s gameplay time as a percentage of the total time spent on all the PC and Xbox 360 games played by Raptr members, and is useful for comparing the relative amount of playtime between particular games.
All hail our new Most Played overlord, Call of Duty: Ghosts, which bested Grand Theft Auto V by 1/100th of a share point even though it wasn’t on sale for the whole month (launched on November 5). We’ll see if it can hold — it’s tracking about 35% lower than Call of Duty: Black Ops II so far, though some of that is due to part of the playerbase moving to next-gen consoles.
Note: This list, based on playtime data from Raptr’s 19+ million users, includes PC and Xbox 360 games only — Sony and Nintendo don’t let players share gameplay data publicly. We can’t track Xbox One or PlayStation 4 gameplay time or achievements/trophies yet, but we’re working to change that. PC gamers must run the Raptr Desktop App or associate their Steam ID with Raptr to track playtime.
The Share number by each game represents that title’s gameplay time as a percentage of the total time spent on all the PC and Xbox 360 games played by Raptr members, and is useful for comparing the relative amount of playtime between particular games.
Korean News and Beta Test Announcements
- ENP Games RPG “Zema” starts formal service on December 26.
- N2 Games gun shooting MMORPG “Metal Reaper Online” holds 4th CBT from December 20 to 21.
- Neowiz Bless Studio MMORPG “Bless” CBT alert service opens.
- ESTsoft signs China publishing contract with Changyou for action MMORPG “Cabal 2,” planned for China service in 2nd half of 2014.
- Chukong mobile RPG “Angel RPG” released in Google Play store, T-store, N-store on December 20.
- Funigloo “Guilty Dragon” iOS version released.
- Alive Games signs publishing contract with Daou for mobile game “Cheonsangbi-Cheonhajijon” planned for released in first half of 2014.
- Maiet Entertainment mobile game “Cooking Star” released.
- Jelly Oasis tower defense game “Lich Defense 2” released in T-store.
Perfect World – Company to expand business with new console division
Perfect World – Company to expand business with new console division:
[Source] First expanding from free-to-play client titles to social and mobile games, Perfect World Entertainment announced the formation of its new console division recently. According to the source, existing and future free-to-
[Source] First expanding from free-to-play client titles to social and mobile games, Perfect World Entertainment announced the formation of its new console division recently. According to the source, existing and future free-to-
Diablo III: Reaper of Souls – Expansion launching March 2014
Diablo III: Reaper of Souls – Expansion launching March 2014:
[Press release] On March 25, the crusade against death itself begins when Diablo® III: Reaper of Souls™ charges forth to challenge Windows® and Mac® gamers around the world. Brave heroes willing to
[Press release] On March 25, the crusade against death itself begins when Diablo® III: Reaper of Souls™ charges forth to challenge Windows® and Mac® gamers around the world. Brave heroes willing to
Warframe update 11.5.0 goes live and adds the Paladin frame Oberon
Warframe update 11.5.0 goes live and adds the Paladin frame Oberon:
I’d be lying if I claimed that I haven’t been obsessively playing Warframe recently. So this update news from...
I’d be lying if I claimed that I haven’t been obsessively playing Warframe recently. So this update news from...
Final Fantasy XIV: A Realm Reborn: Diving into A Realm Awoken
Final Fantasy XIV: A Realm Reborn: Diving into A Realm Awoken:
This week Square Enix finally added in the highly anticipated patch 2.1 known as A Realm Awoken. ARA is the first major content update for SEs reimagined Final Fantasy XIV: A Realm Reborn. Guild housing, player versus player
This week Square Enix finally added in the highly anticipated patch 2.1 known as A Realm Awoken. ARA is the first major content update for SEs reimagined Final Fantasy XIV: A Realm Reborn. Guild housing, player versus player
Cyber Front, Japanese publisher of Portal, Skullgirls, dissolved
Cyber Front, Japanese publisher of Portal, Skullgirls, dissolved:
Prominent publisher of Western games including The Walking Dead and Crusader Kings II has announced its dissolution today -- with no warning. .
Prominent publisher of Western games including The Walking Dead and Crusader Kings II has announced its dissolution today -- with no warning. .
Study suggests players spend faster on mobile, bigger on web
Study suggests players spend faster on mobile, bigger on web:
The latest player engagement study from Playnomics suggests that social games on the web still rely on whales for long-term profits, while social games on mobile are making a lot more money up front. ...
The latest player engagement study from Playnomics suggests that social games on the web still rely on whales for long-term profits, while social games on mobile are making a lot more money up front. ...
TERA China – First test phase to being early next year with exclusive content
TERA China – First test phase to being early next year with exclusive content:
In a rare situation where the China market usually gets the first overseas server for most Korean online games, TERA China will be the last to launch after several regional launches dating from years back. The first test phase
In a rare situation where the China market usually gets the first overseas server for most Korean online games, TERA China will be the last to launch after several regional launches dating from years back. The first test phase
'The Shadow Sun' Review - An Exotic Adventure Years in the Making
'The Shadow Sun' Review - An Exotic Adventure Years in the Making:
If you’ve been following iOS games for a while, then you’ve probably heard of The Shadow Sun at some point or another. Originally announced way back in August 2010, RPG fans were instantly intrigued at the idea of an original, 3D,
If you’ve been following iOS games for a while, then you’ve probably heard of The Shadow Sun at some point or another. Originally announced way back in August 2010, RPG fans were instantly intrigued at the idea of an original, 3D,
'Cut the Rope 2' Review - The Candy Chomping Creature Returns for More Gravity Puzzle Fun
'Cut the Rope 2' Review - The Candy Chomping Creature Returns for More Gravity Puzzle Fun:
The first BAFTA winning Cut the Rope did something that is almost unheard of outside of mobile gaming circles. It created a game that looked, sounded and even played like something designed for young children that could be just
The first BAFTA winning Cut the Rope did something that is almost unheard of outside of mobile gaming circles. It created a game that looked, sounded and even played like something designed for young children that could be just
'Colossatron: Massive World Threat' Review - It's the End of the World As We Know It and It Feels Fun
'Colossatron: Massive World Threat' Review - It's the End of the World As We Know It and It Feels Fun:
Halfbrick Studios, the folks behind the wildly successful Fruit Ninja and Jetpack Joyride , has taken an interesting risk with their newest title. They've gone from games with wide appeal and cute but infectious concepts to
Halfbrick Studios, the folks behind the wildly successful Fruit Ninja and Jetpack Joyride , has taken an interesting risk with their newest title. They've gone from games with wide appeal and cute but infectious concepts to
'Republique' Review - Everything I Hoped For
'Republique' Review - Everything I Hoped For:
It has become cliché to call Camouflaj’s Kickstarter-baby Republique ambitious, but that doesn’t mean it’s not true. This undeniably is the most ambitious iOS game I’ve ever played, showing off AAA production value at
It has become cliché to call Camouflaj’s Kickstarter-baby Republique ambitious, but that doesn’t mean it’s not true. This undeniably is the most ambitious iOS game I’ve ever played, showing off AAA production value at
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