Hearthstone: Heroes of Warcraft Review:
The key to understanding Hearthstone lies in its very name. Not only does it refer to the white-and-turquoise rock that has sent the World of Warcraft faithful back to inns since 2004; it also suggests friendly competition far removed from the battles and weighty stratagems of other collectible card games. Its cozy syllables evoke not laborious campaigns lasting hours, but quick matches that take no longer than it takes to gulp down a mug of ale. If World of Warcraft is the everyman's massively multiplayer online game, this is the everyman's collectible card game, and for the most part, Blizzard has justified the fanfare that erupted when it first appeared last March.
Friday, March 21, 2014
Obsidian's Newest Game Isn't Quite What You'd Expect
Obsidian's Newest Game Isn't Quite What You'd Expect :
Last night at GDC in San Francisco, Obsidian Entertainment announced a new game. You might expect the company behind RPGs like Fallout: New Vegas and South Park: The Stick of Truth to have another massive adventure
Allods Team and Obsidian unveil Skyforge announcement trailer
Allods Team and Obsidian unveil Skyforge announcement trailer :
Filed under: Fantasy, Sci-Fi, Trailers, Video, Game Mechanics, MMO Industry, New Titles, News Items, PvE, Free-to-Play Obsidian is getting into the MMO business, as we initially reported almost a year ago. Now, the famed RPG
Filed under: Fantasy, Sci-Fi, Trailers, Video, Game Mechanics, MMO Industry, New Titles, News Items, PvE, Free-to-Play Obsidian is getting into the MMO business, as we initially reported almost a year ago. Now, the famed RPG
Shadowrun Online heading to Steam Early Access on March 31st
Shadowrun Online heading to Steam Early Access on March 31st :
Filed under: Betas, Sci-Fi, Video, Free-to-Play, Community Q&A You might be able to play Shadowrun Online sooner than expected, as the title is heading to Steam Early Access on March 31st. In a new video, Managing Director Jan
Filed under: Betas, Sci-Fi, Video, Free-to-Play, Community Q&A You might be able to play Shadowrun Online sooner than expected, as the title is heading to Steam Early Access on March 31st. In a new video, Managing Director Jan
City of Titans to make use of Unreal 4
City of Titans to make use of Unreal 4 :
Filed under: Betas, Super-hero, News Items, Crowdfunding When a Kickstarted game clears its goals, you kind of expect to see more results from the team. But City of Titans has been quiet except for concept art. Why is that?
Filed under: Betas, Super-hero, News Items, Crowdfunding When a Kickstarted game clears its goals, you kind of expect to see more results from the team. But City of Titans has been quiet except for concept art. Why is that?
Review: Monster Legacy
Review: Monster Legacy :
In some ways Monster Legacy is a terrifying glimpse at what a free-to-play Pokémon might be like. There's base building, multiple currencies, and special moves you can only use if you're willing to throw some rare-but-
In some ways Monster Legacy is a terrifying glimpse at what a free-to-play Pokémon might be like. There's base building, multiple currencies, and special moves you can only use if you're willing to throw some rare-but-
Adventure Beaks Review
Adventure Beaks Review :
Adventure Beaks Review By Nadia Oxford on March 20th, 2014 Our Rating: :: JUST BEAKYUniversal App - Designed for iPhone and iPad Adventure Beaks is a charming platform runner that stands out like a penguin’s black markings
Adventure Beaks Review By Nadia Oxford on March 20th, 2014 Our Rating: :: JUST BEAKYUniversal App - Designed for iPhone and iPad Adventure Beaks is a charming platform runner that stands out like a penguin’s black markings
Bonza Word Puzzle Review
Bonza Word Puzzle Review :
Bonza Word Puzzle Review By Lee Hamlet on March 20th, 2014 Our Rating: :: THE CROSSWORD REINVENTEDiPad Only App - Designed for the iPad Put down the newspaper, Grandma! There’s a newer, more exciting, more
Bonza Word Puzzle Review By Lee Hamlet on March 20th, 2014 Our Rating: :: THE CROSSWORD REINVENTEDiPad Only App - Designed for the iPad Put down the newspaper, Grandma! There’s a newer, more exciting, more
The PocketGamer.biz Top 50 developers of 2014: 20 to 11
The PocketGamer.biz Top 50 developers of 2014: 20 to 11 :
Considering the tens of thousands of publishers and developers who are daily making new mobile games and supporting live titles, the task of picking out the relatively small number of 50 as being 'top' may seem to be a
Considering the tens of thousands of publishers and developers who are daily making new mobile games and supporting live titles, the task of picking out the relatively small number of 50 as being 'top' may seem to be a
Endemol Games appoints new MD
Endemol Games appoints new MD :
Owain Walbyoff will oversee in-house and third-party licensing and monetisation
Owain Walbyoff will oversee in-house and third-party licensing and monetisation
Guild Wars 2 announces 'April 2014 Feature Pack'
Guild Wars 2 announces 'April 2014 Feature Pack' :
Filed under: Fantasy, Galleries, Screenshots, Game Mechanics, Previews, News Items, Guild Wars 2, Dev Diaries, Buy-to-Play ArenaNet has just announced what it's calling Guild Wars 2's first-ever update focused entirely
Filed under: Fantasy, Galleries, Screenshots, Game Mechanics, Previews, News Items, Guild Wars 2, Dev Diaries, Buy-to-Play ArenaNet has just announced what it's calling Guild Wars 2's first-ever update focused entirely
Hands-on with WildStar's PvP
Hands-on with WildStar's PvP :
Filed under: Betas, Sci-Fi, Game Mechanics, PvP, News Items, WildStar, Subscription, Buy-to-Play Oddly, for all that WildStar's development team has talked up combat, we've seen virtually nothing of the game's PvP beyond
Filed under: Betas, Sci-Fi, Game Mechanics, PvP, News Items, WildStar, Subscription, Buy-to-Play Oddly, for all that WildStar's development team has talked up combat, we've seen virtually nothing of the game's PvP beyond
Black Gold's closed alpha starts today
Black Gold's closed alpha starts today :
Filed under: Betas, Fantasy, Sci-Fi, MMO Industry, New Titles, News Items, Free-to-Play, Steampunk, Black Gold Snail has announced that the closed alpha for its steampunk Black Gold MMO begins today. Eligible players will be
Filed under: Betas, Fantasy, Sci-Fi, MMO Industry, New Titles, News Items, Free-to-Play, Steampunk, Black Gold Snail has announced that the closed alpha for its steampunk Black Gold MMO begins today. Eligible players will be
Gameforge CEO resigns from business operations
Gameforge CEO resigns from business operations :
Alexander Rösner passes reins to Carsten van Husen
Alexander Rösner passes reins to Carsten van Husen
Gameloft's FY13 net income down 19% to $10.3 million
Gameloft's FY13 net income down 19% to $10.3 million :
Gameloft (EPA:GFT) has announced its net income for FY13, the 12 months ending 31 December 2013. Net income before tax was €16.1 million ($22.1 million), up 13 percent year-on-year. Net income after tax was down 19 percent
Gameloft (EPA:GFT) has announced its net income for FY13, the 12 months ending 31 December 2013. Net income before tax was €16.1 million ($22.1 million), up 13 percent year-on-year. Net income after tax was down 19 percent
Square Enix's Karl Stewart moves on to Petrol Agency
Square Enix's Karl Stewart moves on to Petrol Agency :
VP for Strategic Marketing, Europe & North America joins ad group
VP for Strategic Marketing, Europe & North America joins ad group
WildStar reboots forums and prepares for weekend beta test
WildStar reboots forums and prepares for weekend beta test :
Filed under: Betas, Sci-Fi, WildStar, Subscription WildStar's ongoing beta forums have been wiped, but weep not for their loss: Carbine Studios has brought a new forum online for all to visit and use. The new forums contain
Filed under: Betas, Sci-Fi, WildStar, Subscription WildStar's ongoing beta forums have been wiped, but weep not for their loss: Carbine Studios has brought a new forum online for all to visit and use. The new forums contain
Meet Civilization Online's four civs
Meet Civilization Online's four civs :
Filed under: Betas, Historical, Classes, MMORTS XLGAMES announced its four civilizations from Civilization Online today, although sadly the Mole People were absent from this list. The four civilizations are China (led by Qin Shi
Filed under: Betas, Historical, Classes, MMORTS XLGAMES announced its four civilizations from Civilization Online today, although sadly the Mole People were absent from this list. The four civilizations are China (led by Qin Shi
Alibaba steps into the Kakao, LINE, WeChat, Viber, WhatsApp battle with Tango investment
Alibaba steps into the Kakao, LINE, WeChat, Viber, WhatsApp battle with Tango investment :
Following Facebook's WhatsApp acquisition and Rakuten's purchase of Viber, Chinese ecommerce giant Alibaba is ensuring it won't be left behind. Its just invested $215 million as part of a $280 million funding round into US mobile
Following Facebook's WhatsApp acquisition and Rakuten's purchase of Viber, Chinese ecommerce giant Alibaba is ensuring it won't be left behind. Its just invested $215 million as part of a $280 million funding round into US mobile
EverQuest Next Landmark going into closed beta next week [Updated]
EverQuest Next Landmark going into closed beta next week [Updated] :
Filed under: Betas, Fantasy, Patches, Free-to-Play, EverQuest Next, Sandbox SOE announced today that EverQuest Next Landmark will be transitioning out of alpha next week and into closed beta on Wednesday, March 26th. During
Filed under: Betas, Fantasy, Patches, Free-to-Play, EverQuest Next, Sandbox SOE announced today that EverQuest Next Landmark will be transitioning out of alpha next week and into closed beta on Wednesday, March 26th. During
Love it or hate it, PlayStation's free-to-play business is booming
Love it or hate it, PlayStation's free-to-play business is booming :
The free-to-play business at PlayStation is booming. Today during a Game Developers Conference presentation, Sony revealed a handful of statistics that the company says speaks to the "huge potential" of free-to-play on
The free-to-play business at PlayStation is booming. Today during a Game Developers Conference presentation, Sony revealed a handful of statistics that the company says speaks to the "huge potential" of free-to-play on
Amazons await in DC Universe Online's 10th DLC this spring
Amazons await in DC Universe Online's 10th DLC this spring :
Filed under: Super-hero, Galleries, Screenshots, Game Mechanics, Patches, News Items, Free-to-Play, Consoles, DC Universe Online DC Universe Online's 10th DLC is coming this spring, and it will pack an Amazonian
Microsoft reveals Direct X12, promises major improvements for Xbox One and PC developers
Microsoft reveals Direct X12, promises major improvements for Xbox One and PC developers :
Today during a presentation at the 2014 Game Developers Conference, Microsoft officially announced Direct X12, the latest version of the graphics API. Microsoft is targeting it to launch for developers in holiday 2015.During
Today during a presentation at the 2014 Game Developers Conference, Microsoft officially announced Direct X12, the latest version of the graphics API. Microsoft is targeting it to launch for developers in holiday 2015.During
A Tale in the Desert is under new management
A Tale in the Desert is under new management :
Filed under: A Tale in the Desert, MMO Industry, Free-to-Play After years of inactivity on the A Tale in the Desert front, you might be forgiven from not noticing that the title changed hands last month. That's OK, we didn't see it
Filed under: A Tale in the Desert, MMO Industry, Free-to-Play After years of inactivity on the A Tale in the Desert front, you might be forgiven from not noticing that the title changed hands last month. That's OK, we didn't see it
Behind the sales numbers of mobile hit Badland
Behind the sales numbers of mobile hit Badland :
One of the developers behind Badland developer Frogmind provides some insight on what worked and what didn't in terms of sales for their popular mobile game. ...
One of the developers behind Badland developer Frogmind provides some insight on what worked and what didn't in terms of sales for their popular mobile game. ...
Ultima Online patches in searchable player vendors
Ultima Online patches in searchable player vendors :
Filed under: Fantasy, Economy, Patches, News Items, Ultima Online, Sandbox, Player-Generated Content, Subscription, MMORPG Ultima Online's new developer Broadsword announced earlier today that the latest patch for
Filed under: Fantasy, Economy, Patches, News Items, Ultima Online, Sandbox, Player-Generated Content, Subscription, MMORPG Ultima Online's new developer Broadsword announced earlier today that the latest patch for
SMITE brings out Ullr right before official release
SMITE brings out Ullr right before official release :
Filed under: Betas, Fantasy, Classes, Launches, Patches, News Items, Free-to-Play, MOBA The official launch of SMITE is just a few days away -- March 25th, to be specific. But there's still time to work in one more deity to the
Filed under: Betas, Fantasy, Classes, Launches, Patches, News Items, Free-to-Play, MOBA The official launch of SMITE is just a few days away -- March 25th, to be specific. But there's still time to work in one more deity to the
Renren tries to reposition as 2013 revenue drops 2% to $157 million
Renren tries to reposition as 2013 revenue drops 2% to $157 million :
Chinese real-name social network Renren (NYSE: RENN) has announced its unaudited financial results for FY13, the twelve months ending 31 December 2013. Total revenues were $157 million, down 2 percent year-on-year. Net
Chinese real-name social network Renren (NYSE: RENN) has announced its unaudited financial results for FY13, the twelve months ending 31 December 2013. Total revenues were $157 million, down 2 percent year-on-year. Net
Thursday, March 20, 2014
GOG.com adds Linux support
GOG.com adds Linux support :
More than 100 games to launch with the service this autumn
More than 100 games to launch with the service this autumn
Chart of the Week: Samsung is #1 OEM in China but hardly dominant
Chart of the Week: Samsung is #1 OEM in China but hardly dominant :
Chinese analytics outfit Umeng has been number-crunching. It's been looking at changes in its domestic market in terms of hardware and software during 2013 to discover the happening trends. There's plenty to digest - you can see
Chinese analytics outfit Umeng has been number-crunching. It's been looking at changes in its domestic market in terms of hardware and software during 2013 to discover the happening trends. There's plenty to digest - you can see
Word Forward Review
Word Forward Review :
Word Forward Review By Jennifer Allen on March 19th, 2014 Our Rating: :: FUN WORDPLAYUniversal App - Designed for iPhone and iPad Create words from tiles in order to get the lowest score in this simple yet enjoyable word
Word Forward Review By Jennifer Allen on March 19th, 2014 Our Rating: :: FUN WORDPLAYUniversal App - Designed for iPhone and iPad Create words from tiles in order to get the lowest score in this simple yet enjoyable word
The PocketGamer.biz Top 50 developers of 2014: 30 to 21
The PocketGamer.biz Top 50 developers of 2014: 30 to 21 :
Considering the tens of thousands of publishers and developers who are daily making new mobile games and supporting live titles, the task of picking out the relatively small number of 50 as being 'top' may seem to be a
Considering the tens of thousands of publishers and developers who are daily making new mobile games and supporting live titles, the task of picking out the relatively small number of 50 as being 'top' may seem to be a
Make My MMO: Crowdfunding March 9 - March 15, 2014
Make My MMO: Crowdfunding March 9 - March 15, 2014 :
Filed under: Business Models, MMO Industry, New Titles, News Items, Crowdfunding, Make My MMO This week we say goodbye to Terrayn's Kickstarter campaign, which came up short of its $300,000 goal. We say hello
Filed under: Business Models, MMO Industry, New Titles, News Items, Crowdfunding, Make My MMO This week we say goodbye to Terrayn's Kickstarter campaign, which came up short of its $300,000 goal. We say hello
The Mighty Quest for Epic Loot Open Beta Review
The Mighty Quest for Epic Loot Open Beta Review :
GameSpot's open beta reviews evaluate unfinished games that are nonetheless available to the public. While the games in question are not considered finished by their creators, you may still devote time and bandwidth
GameSpot's open beta reviews evaluate unfinished games that are nonetheless available to the public. While the games in question are not considered finished by their creators, you may still devote time and bandwidth
Mines of Mars Review
Mines of Mars Review :
Mines of Mars is a genre-bending journey to the Red Planet that starts off like a cross between Minecraft and Metroid, but slowly morphs into something far more intriguing. It could stand a little more polish, but even with the
Mines of Mars is a genre-bending journey to the Red Planet that starts off like a cross between Minecraft and Metroid, but slowly morphs into something far more intriguing. It could stand a little more polish, but even with the
Review: Dudeski
Review: Dudeski :
There's a very good chance I'm going to side-swipe a Yeti. I had no idea that skiing was such a dangerous pastime. It's okay, though, because if I save up enough pine cones, I can pay a penguin and his friends to build me a tunnel.
There's a very good chance I'm going to side-swipe a Yeti. I had no idea that skiing was such a dangerous pastime. It's okay, though, because if I save up enough pine cones, I can pay a penguin and his friends to build me a tunnel.
World of Tanks Blitz maker is rolling out sign-ups for an iOS closed beta right now
World of Tanks Blitz maker is rolling out sign-ups for an iOS closed beta right now :
Tanks are the height of cool now. There was a time when people would point and laugh at you if you drove a tank around. Not any more, though. Now, you see, these armoured rolling weapons command the utmost respect. That's in
Tanks are the height of cool now. There was a time when people would point and laugh at you if you drove a tank around. Not any more, though. Now, you see, these armoured rolling weapons command the utmost respect. That's in
WeChat boasted 335 million monthly active users in Q4 2013
WeChat boasted 335 million monthly active users in Q4 2013 :
WeChat was being used by 335 million users a month throughout Q4 2013 according to a report published by its parent company, Tencent. If accurate, those figures mean that WeChat has seen its user base increase by
WeChat was being used by 335 million users a month throughout Q4 2013 according to a report published by its parent company, Tencent. If accurate, those figures mean that WeChat has seen its user base increase by
Mojang made a $129 million profit in 2013
Mojang made a $129 million profit in 2013 :
And the Minecraft studio paid the same amount to Markus "Notch" Persson in license fees
And the Minecraft studio paid the same amount to Markus "Notch" Persson in license fees
Marmalade announces new iOS-to-Android porting tool
Marmalade announces new iOS-to-Android porting tool :
The cross-platform game development SDK, Marmalade, has announced Marmalade Juice - an iOS to Android porting tool. Juice will allow iOS developers on Marmalade to port their games to Android, giving them access
The cross-platform game development SDK, Marmalade, has announced Marmalade Juice - an iOS to Android porting tool. Juice will allow iOS developers on Marmalade to port their games to Android, giving them access
Pre-orders now open for WildStar
Pre-orders now open for WildStar :
Filed under: Betas, Sci-Fi, Launches, Promotions, WildStar, Subscription Carbine Studios has fired the starting pistol for WildStar's pre-orders, meaning that you can go ahead and secure a copy of the game right now.
Filed under: Betas, Sci-Fi, Launches, Promotions, WildStar, Subscription Carbine Studios has fired the starting pistol for WildStar's pre-orders, meaning that you can go ahead and secure a copy of the game right now.
DC Universe Online's playerbase 'still growing'
DC Universe Online's playerbase 'still growing' :
Filed under: Super-hero, Interviews, MMO Industry, News Items, Free-to-Play, Consoles, DC Universe Online DC Universe Online celebrated its third birthday in January, and unlike many of its contemporaries, SOE's superhero
SWTOR's Galactic Strongholds expansion coming in August
SWTOR's Galactic Strongholds expansion coming in August :
Filed under: Sci-Fi, Expansions, Game Mechanics, MMO Industry, News Items, PvE, Free-to-Play, Star Wars: The Old Republic, Housing Ready for Star Wars: The Old Republic's next expansion? Ready or not, it's called Galactic
Filed under: Sci-Fi, Expansions, Game Mechanics, MMO Industry, News Items, PvE, Free-to-Play, Star Wars: The Old Republic, Housing Ready for Star Wars: The Old Republic's next expansion? Ready or not, it's called Galactic
GDC 2014: Gamevil Reveals Five Upcoming Global Launches, Including Zenonia Online
GDC 2014: Gamevil Reveals Five Upcoming Global Launches, Including Zenonia Online :
Gamevil’s ringing in 2014 at GDC with the announcement of five new games to be released worldwide. Operating under the thought that hardcore online multiplayer games may be big in 2014, here are the new titles they
Gamevil’s ringing in 2014 at GDC with the announcement of five new games to be released worldwide. Operating under the thought that hardcore online multiplayer games may be big in 2014, here are the new titles they
Blog: Fitting mobile games into players' lives
Blog: Fitting mobile games into players' lives :
"It can be tempting to think of mobile devices as 'little consoles,' but this is a mistake. Players use these two platforms in very different ways based on day-part, needs, and motivations." ...
"It can be tempting to think of mobile devices as 'little consoles,' but this is a mistake. Players use these two platforms in very different ways based on day-part, needs, and motivations." ...
GDC 2014 – Conquest of Champions is One Slick-Looking CCG
GDC 2014 – Conquest of Champions is One Slick-Looking CCG :
GDC 2014 – Conquest of Champions is One Slick-Looking CCG Posted by Rob Rich on March 19th, 2014 [ permalink ] Conquest of Champions is a pretty sweet-looking CCG from Kihon, and it’s making its way to the iPad.
GDC 2014 – Conquest of Champions is One Slick-Looking CCG Posted by Rob Rich on March 19th, 2014 [ permalink ] Conquest of Champions is a pretty sweet-looking CCG from Kihon, and it’s making its way to the iPad.
PlanetSide 2 players make thousands from Player Studio
PlanetSide 2 players make thousands from Player Studio :
Filed under: Sci-Fi, Video, Economy, Free-to-Play, MMOFPS, PlanetSide 2 A new video from SOE discussing PlanetSide 2's Player Studio showcased three players who have made $4,000, $7,800, and $12,000 from the program
Filed under: Sci-Fi, Video, Economy, Free-to-Play, MMOFPS, PlanetSide 2 A new video from SOE discussing PlanetSide 2's Player Studio showcased three players who have made $4,000, $7,800, and $12,000 from the program
Facebook sends 735 million referrals to games every day
Facebook sends 735 million referrals to games every day :
In a statistic released to Gamasutra, Facebook explains how mobile/web connectivity boosts game performance -- as Facebook's Dan Morris touts the power of the platform. ...
In a statistic released to Gamasutra, Facebook explains how mobile/web connectivity boosts game performance -- as Facebook's Dan Morris touts the power of the platform. ...
Order of Magic releases on popular GameXP Connect F2P platform
Order of Magic releases on popular GameXP Connect F2P platform :
Filed under: Fantasy, Business Models, New Titles, PvP, Free-to-Play "Hardcore PvP gameplay and [a] Western-style fantasy setting are the basic values to define Russian online gamers' product preferences," says Nikita
Filed under: Fantasy, Business Models, New Titles, PvP, Free-to-Play "Hardcore PvP gameplay and [a] Western-style fantasy setting are the basic values to define Russian online gamers' product preferences," says Nikita
Yahoo! launches Yahoo! Games Network. Better late than never. (Online)
Yahoo! launches Yahoo! Games Network. Better late than never. (Online) :
When Yahoo! bought Playerscale last year, we were wondering when they were going to do with it (much like we've wondered what they plan to do with the other hundred startups they seem to buy every other week). Today, Yahoo!
When Yahoo! bought Playerscale last year, we were wondering when they were going to do with it (much like we've wondered what they plan to do with the other hundred startups they seem to buy every other week). Today, Yahoo!
iPhone version of The Room had 12 percent conversion rate
iPhone version of The Room had 12 percent conversion rate :
Fireproof Studios, the developer responsible for the critically acclaimed mobile titles The Room and The Room Two, have released an infographic that sheds some light on the series' success. According to the infographic, the iPhone
Fireproof Studios, the developer responsible for the critically acclaimed mobile titles The Room and The Room Two, have released an infographic that sheds some light on the series' success. According to the infographic, the iPhone
Korean News and Beta Test Announcements
- CJ E&M Netmarble 2D sidescroll action MORPG “Mystic Fighter” enters OBT on April 3 .
- Pang Game 3D web MMORPG “Queens Sword” starts OBT today.
- Palmple card battle RPG “Qurare: Magic Library” released in Naver Appstore and T-store.
- ENP Games RPG “Murim Kangho” released in T-store.
- NGL card battle RPG “Chohan Jeongi” released in Naver Appstore and Google Play store.
- Sundaytoyz “Anipang 2” reaches 8,000,000 downloads in 2 months after its release.
Wednesday, March 19, 2014
Review: Primal Flame
Review: Primal Flame :
Few of us reared in the city have experienced the utter darkness that falls on a wilderness night. No soft glow of the street lamps, no headlights crawling down the road. Even the light from the stars and the Moon are muted by the
Few of us reared in the city have experienced the utter darkness that falls on a wilderness night. No soft glow of the street lamps, no headlights crawling down the road. Even the light from the stars and the Moon are muted by the
RAPTR’S MOST PLAYED PC GAMES: FEBRUARY 2014 – DIABLO III ON THE RISE
RAPTR’S MOST PLAYED PC GAMES: FEBRUARY 2014 – DIABLO III ON THE RISE:
It was a fairly quiet month in February, with no new releases cracking the top 20. The biggest mover? A resurgent Diablo III.
Note: The Share number by each game represents that title’s gameplay time as a percentage of the total time spent on all the PC games played by Raptr members, and is useful for comparing the relative amount of playtime between particular games.
It was a fairly quiet month in February, with no new releases cracking the top 20. The biggest mover? A resurgent Diablo III.
Note: The Share number by each game represents that title’s gameplay time as a percentage of the total time spent on all the PC games played by Raptr members, and is useful for comparing the relative amount of playtime between particular games.
Post-apocalyptic sandbox Xsyon adds a PvE server
Post-apocalyptic sandbox Xsyon adds a PvE server :
Filed under: Fantasy, Game Mechanics, MMO Industry, PvP, News Items, PvE, Xsyon, Post-Apocalyptic, Player-Generated Content Who says MMO sandboxes are all about PvP? Not Notorious Games, which has announced
Filed under: Fantasy, Game Mechanics, MMO Industry, PvP, News Items, PvE, Xsyon, Post-Apocalyptic, Player-Generated Content Who says MMO sandboxes are all about PvP? Not Notorious Games, which has announced
Perpetuum is dropping its sub fee on April 2nd
Perpetuum is dropping its sub fee on April 2nd :
Filed under: Sci-Fi, Launches, Promotions, Perpetuum, Buy-to-Play As Perpetuum approaches a rebranding of sorts with a new player experience and a new early access status on Steam after a successful Greenlight, the
Filed under: Sci-Fi, Launches, Promotions, Perpetuum, Buy-to-Play As Perpetuum approaches a rebranding of sorts with a new player experience and a new early access status on Steam after a successful Greenlight, the
What Chinese mobile players want: The top 10 games of 2013
What Chinese mobile players want: The top 10 games of 2013 :
"Here I post the top 10 list of Tencent's mobile games in 2013, which is provided by Chinese downloading site pc6.com. I hope this can give you an idea what is hot in China." ...
God of War III creative director leaves Sony Santa Monica
God of War III creative director leaves Sony Santa Monica :
Stig Asmussen departs studio after 11 years on key PlayStation franchise
Stig Asmussen departs studio after 11 years on key PlayStation franchise
Twitch goes mobile, launching with Gameloft's Asphalt 8
Twitch goes mobile, launching with Gameloft's Asphalt 8 :
Underlining that video is the next big thing for mobile games, Twitch has announced the first title to integrate its newly announced game streaming SDK. It's Gameloft's Asphalt 8. The deal will see players of the iOS version of
Underlining that video is the next big thing for mobile games, Twitch has announced the first title to integrate its newly announced game streaming SDK. It's Gameloft's Asphalt 8. The deal will see players of the iOS version of
Tapjoy announces nGen platform to monetise the 'other 95%'
Tapjoy announces nGen platform to monetise the 'other 95%' :
Well known for its monetisation smarts, Tapjoy is now looking to extend its value across the app ecosystem. In development for the past nine months, it's announced its nGen platform. This extends the company's reach from
Well known for its monetisation smarts, Tapjoy is now looking to extend its value across the app ecosystem. In development for the past nine months, it's announced its nGen platform. This extends the company's reach from
Kontagent+PlayHaven emerges as integrated analytics and marketing play - Upsight
Kontagent+PlayHaven emerges as integrated analytics and marketing play - Upsight :
Since the December 2013 merger, it's been known as Kontagent+PlayHaven but those clunky days are over. The joining of the San Francisco-based mobile monetisation and analytics companies is now crowned with the name
Since the December 2013 merger, it's been known as Kontagent+PlayHaven but those clunky days are over. The joining of the San Francisco-based mobile monetisation and analytics companies is now crowned with the name
Beloved Castlevania Producer Koji Igarashi Leaves Konami
Beloved Castlevania Producer Koji Igarashi Leaves Konami :
Koji Igarashi, a veteran game producer best known for his work on the Castlevania series, has left Konami. His last day at the Tokyo-based game company was March 15.Read more...
Koji Igarashi, a veteran game producer best known for his work on the Castlevania series, has left Konami. His last day at the Tokyo-based game company was March 15.Read more...
Not So Massively: Hearthstone's launch, Infinite Crisis' soft launch, and Diablo III's auction house termination
Not So Massively: Hearthstone's launch, Infinite Crisis' soft launch, and Diablo III's auction house termination :
Filed under: Betas, Video, Business Models, Launches, MMO Industry, New Titles, Patches, News Items, Free-to-Play, MMORTS, Miscellaneous, Not So Massively, MOBA, Buy-to-Play Welcome back to No So Massively, where every
Filed under: Betas, Video, Business Models, Launches, MMO Industry, New Titles, Patches, News Items, Free-to-Play, MMORTS, Miscellaneous, Not So Massively, MOBA, Buy-to-Play Welcome back to No So Massively, where every
Surgeon Simulator Review
Surgeon Simulator Review :
Surgeon Simulator Review By Jennifer Allen on March 18th, 2014 Our Rating: :: GRUESOME SLICINGiPad Only App - Designed for the iPad Not for the faint hearted or the squeamish, Surgeon Simulator is often awkward but there
Surgeon Simulator Review By Jennifer Allen on March 18th, 2014 Our Rating: :: GRUESOME SLICINGiPad Only App - Designed for the iPad Not for the faint hearted or the squeamish, Surgeon Simulator is often awkward but there
Astro Golf Review
Astro Golf Review :
Astro Golf Review By Charlie Miller on March 18th, 2014 Our Rating: :: MINI GOLF GOODNESS!Universal App - Designed for iPhone and iPad Astro Golf is futuristic miniature golf for all fans of traditional mini golf gaming.
Astro Golf Review By Charlie Miller on March 18th, 2014 Our Rating: :: MINI GOLF GOODNESS!Universal App - Designed for iPhone and iPad Astro Golf is futuristic miniature golf for all fans of traditional mini golf gaming.
Ikue Review
Ikue Review :
Ikue Review By Jennifer Allen on March 18th, 2014 Our Rating: :: TAXING TILESUniversal App - Designed for iPhone and iPad Piece together various tiles to fill the box in this simple to learn, tricky to master puzzle game.
Ikue Review By Jennifer Allen on March 18th, 2014 Our Rating: :: TAXING TILESUniversal App - Designed for iPhone and iPad Piece together various tiles to fill the box in this simple to learn, tricky to master puzzle game.
Toca Pet Doctor Review
Toca Pet Doctor Review :
Toca Pet Doctor Review By Amy Solomon on March 18th, 2014 Our Rating: Universal App - Designed for iPhone and iPad Toca Pet Doctor will allow young children a chance to express their empathy as they mend sick or
Toca Pet Doctor Review By Amy Solomon on March 18th, 2014 Our Rating: Universal App - Designed for iPhone and iPad Toca Pet Doctor will allow young children a chance to express their empathy as they mend sick or
Review: Frontline Commando 2
Review: Frontline Commando 2 :
Glu is a master of the free-to-play arena, having released many games that offer no barrier to entry but constantly pepper the player with requests to spend real-world cash on in-game items and currency. The studio has honed
Glu is a master of the free-to-play arena, having released many games that offer no barrier to entry but constantly pepper the player with requests to spend real-world cash on in-game items and currency. The studio has honed
'Shinjuku Dungeon' Review - Lost In Train Station
'Shinjuku Dungeon' Review - Lost In Train Station :
One of the cool things about indie games is that concepts that literally have no chance of getting greenlit via traditional means can still find a way to get out there. Everything from inside jokes to personal stories to insanely specific
One of the cool things about indie games is that concepts that literally have no chance of getting greenlit via traditional means can still find a way to get out there. Everything from inside jokes to personal stories to insanely specific
Space Maniac Review
Space Maniac Review :
Space Maniac Review By Nadia Oxford on March 17th, 2014 Our Rating: :: GOOD TIMES IN RETRO SPACEUniversal App - Designed for iPhone and iPad True to its name, Space Maniac should attract fans of manic retro space-
Space Maniac Review By Nadia Oxford on March 17th, 2014 Our Rating: :: GOOD TIMES IN RETRO SPACEUniversal App - Designed for iPhone and iPad True to its name, Space Maniac should attract fans of manic retro space-
Brave Frontier Review
Brave Frontier Review :
There's something to be said for the classics. Actually, there's a lot to be said for them, or they wouldn't get to be classics in the first place. Brave Frontier definitely has its sights set on giving mobile gamers nostalgic feelings of the
There's something to be said for the classics. Actually, there's a lot to be said for them, or they wouldn't get to be classics in the first place. Brave Frontier definitely has its sights set on giving mobile gamers nostalgic feelings of the
Dudeski Review
Dudeski Review :
Dudeski Review By Carter Dotson on March 17th, 2014 Our Rating: :: DUDE, AWESOMEUniversal App - Designed for iPhone and iPad Dudeski takes a surprising amount of inspiration from that hit roguelike platformer, Spelunky.
Dudeski Review By Carter Dotson on March 17th, 2014 Our Rating: :: DUDE, AWESOMEUniversal App - Designed for iPhone and iPad Dudeski takes a surprising amount of inspiration from that hit roguelike platformer, Spelunky.
Perils of Man: Chapter 1 Review
Perils of Man: Chapter 1 Review :
Perils of Man: Chapter 1 Review By Jennifer Allen on March 17th, 2014 Our Rating: :: QUALITY ADVENTURINGiPad Only App - Designed for the iPad Ignore the dodgy voice acting and enjoy the entertaining adventuring that can
Perils of Man: Chapter 1 Review By Jennifer Allen on March 17th, 2014 Our Rating: :: QUALITY ADVENTURINGiPad Only App - Designed for the iPad Ignore the dodgy voice acting and enjoy the entertaining adventuring that can
Cat vs. Aliens Review
Cat vs. Aliens Review :
Cat vs. Aliens Review By Jordan Minor on March 17th, 2014 Our Rating: :: LASER CATSUniversal App - Designed for iPhone and iPad Space Invaders for the lolcat generation. Developer: Team Chaos Price: FREE Version
Four Pigs Soccer Review
Four Pigs Soccer Review By Nadia Oxford on March 17th, 2014 Our Rating: :: THIS LITTLE PIGGY WENT TO THE PITCHUniversal App - Designed for iPhone and iPad Four Pigs Soccer is a fun little party game, provided one can
Review: Glorkian Warrior: Trials of Glork
Review: Glorkian Warrior: Trials of Glork :
Glorkian Warrior: Trials of Glork is old fashioned in many of the best ways. It's an arcade shooter wrapped up in wacky hand-drawn graphics that riffs on classics from the heyday of the wave-infused coin-op. You guide a lanky
Glorkian Warrior: Trials of Glork is old fashioned in many of the best ways. It's an arcade shooter wrapped up in wacky hand-drawn graphics that riffs on classics from the heyday of the wave-infused coin-op. You guide a lanky
Mochi Media to close on March 31
Mochi Media to close on March 31 :
Co-founder questions motives of parent company Shanda Games
Co-founder questions motives of parent company Shanda Games
Korean News and Beta Test Announcements
- KOG action game “Hero (Fighters Club)” ends Taiwan CBT via Garena, planned for OBT on March 28.
- CJ E&M Netmarble 2D sidescroll action MORPG “Mystic Fighter” ends final test, planned for OBT in April.
- ENP Games RPG “Jecheon Daeseong” holds CBT from March 18 to 20.
- EA Seoul Studio baseball game “MVP Baseball Online” starts Naver channeling service.
- Joycity signs China re-contract with T2 Entertainment for basketball game “Freestyle,” contract from July 31, 2014 to July 31, 2017 with minimum guarantee worth $18,000,000.
- K Cube Ventures invests 400,000,000 won to mobile game startup company Red Sahara Studio.
- Actoz Soft mobile RPG “Chain Chronicle” ends premium test, recorded more than 150,000 participants, 65% re-logins.
- Neowiz Games mobile action RPG “Soul Hearts” holds test from March 18 to 31.
- Gamevil full 3D baseball game “Isamannu 2014 KBO” holds CBT until March 19.
- Com2us mobile fishing game “Fishing God” to be released on March 27 in Apple Appstore and Google Play store.
- Gamevil reveals 1st half of 2014 global titles at GDC: MORPG “Zenonia Online,” RPG “Dragon Blaze,” puzzle RPG “Dungeon Link,” MORPG “Elements: Epic Heroes,” and strategy RPG “Mark of the Dragon.”
- NCsoft “Lineage Mobile Heist” starts OBT on March 19.
The PocketGamer.biz Top 50 developers of 2014: 40 to 31
The PocketGamer.biz Top 50 developers of 2014: 40 to 31 :
Considering the tens of thousands of publishers and developers who are daily making new mobile games and supporting live titles, the task of picking out the relatively small number of 50 as being 'top' may seem to be a
Considering the tens of thousands of publishers and developers who are daily making new mobile games and supporting live titles, the task of picking out the relatively small number of 50 as being 'top' may seem to be a
The PocketGamer.biz top 50 developers of 2014: 50 to 41
The PocketGamer.biz top 50 developers of 2014: 50 to 41 :
Considering the tens of thousands of publishers and developers who are daily making new mobile games and supporting live titles, the task of picking out the relatively small number of 50 as being 'top' may seem to be a
Considering the tens of thousands of publishers and developers who are daily making new mobile games and supporting live titles, the task of picking out the relatively small number of 50 as being 'top' may seem to be a
Final Fantasy XI getting AH bid history, merit point changes, and more
Final Fantasy XI getting AH bid history, merit point changes, and more :
Filed under: Fantasy, Final Fantasy XI, Game Mechanics, MMO Industry, Patches, News Items, PvE Final Fantasy XI's March update is bringing a bit more user friendliness to the world of Vana'diel. A post on the game's official
Filed under: Fantasy, Final Fantasy XI, Game Mechanics, MMO Industry, Patches, News Items, PvE Final Fantasy XI's March update is bringing a bit more user friendliness to the world of Vana'diel. A post on the game's official
Google Play Games is about to get a whole lot better (iPhone)
Google Play Games is about to get a whole lot better (iPhone) :
Google has always had the tools to make mobile gaming on Android devices into a force to take on iOS toe-to-toe, it's just been a question of having the will and awareness to put them together in a way that makes sense for
Google has always had the tools to make mobile gaming on Android devices into a force to take on iOS toe-to-toe, it's just been a question of having the will and awareness to put them together in a way that makes sense for
GDC 2014: 96% of iOS revenue is from 6 month old top earners
GDC 2014: 96% of iOS revenue is from 6 month old top earners :
"Developers often think that if they make the next Titanfall or Call of Duty style shooter on mobile or tablets, it's going to 'blow the market wide open'," offered Scott Rigby of Immersyve during the firm's talk at GDC 2014 in San Francisco.
"Developers often think that if they make the next Titanfall or Call of Duty style shooter on mobile or tablets, it's going to 'blow the market wide open'," offered Scott Rigby of Immersyve during the firm's talk at GDC 2014 in San Francisco.
Ghost Recon Online gets a new name and a makeover
Ghost Recon Online gets a new name and a makeover :
Ubisoft today announced that Tom Clancy's Ghost Recon Online, the developer's upcoming free-to-play multiplayer shooter, will launch April 10 on PC via Steam as "Ghost Recon Phantoms."The name change comes as
Ubisoft today announced that Tom Clancy's Ghost Recon Online, the developer's upcoming free-to-play multiplayer shooter, will launch April 10 on PC via Steam as "Ghost Recon Phantoms."The name change comes as
Wormhole Games is "winding down," CEO takes role at Google Play (iPad)
Wormhole Games is "winding down," CEO takes role at Google Play (iPad) :
It's a sad day to be part of a promising startup. Wormhole Games, who released their first (and it looks like, only) game last year with Tank Nation, and earned a spot as one of Gamezebo's best new games studios of 2013,
It's a sad day to be part of a promising startup. Wormhole Games, who released their first (and it looks like, only) game last year with Tank Nation, and earned a spot as one of Gamezebo's best new games studios of 2013,
Collision alert: Star Trek Online's Season 9 coming in late April
Collision alert: Star Trek Online's Season 9 coming in late April :
Filed under: Sci-Fi, Patches, Previews, Star Trek Online, Free-to-Play Player captains have mere weeks to prepare themselves before Star Trek Online's Season 9 arrives in late April with one of the biggest challenges to the galaxy
Former Call of Duty, Tomb Raider devs jumping AAA ship to make their own next-gen title
Former Call of Duty, Tomb Raider devs jumping AAA ship to make their own next-gen title :
The recently formed studio Tangentlemen has a new game to announce and a lot of big-name talent behind it:Richard Smith (art director) was a former Infinity Ward senior artist and he contributed to the art of Respawn's
The recently formed studio Tangentlemen has a new game to announce and a lot of big-name talent behind it:Richard Smith (art director) was a former Infinity Ward senior artist and he contributed to the art of Respawn's
Wooga forms new studio, explores new spaces, new territories
Wooga forms new studio, explores new spaces, new territories :
Now that it's made a successful pivot to a mobile-first strategy, with 70 percent of revenue coming from its smartphone games, Wooga is looking to expand its horizons. ...
Now that it's made a successful pivot to a mobile-first strategy, with 70 percent of revenue coming from its smartphone games, Wooga is looking to expand its horizons. ...
Xbox boss Marc Whitten quits Microsoft
Xbox boss Marc Whitten quits Microsoft :
Microsoft veteran Marc Whitten, who worked as chief product officer and corporate vice president for the Xbox team, is leaving Microsoft to join Sonos also as its chief product officer.The news was announced today on the Xbox
Microsoft veteran Marc Whitten, who worked as chief product officer and corporate vice president for the Xbox team, is leaving Microsoft to join Sonos also as its chief product officer.The news was announced today on the Xbox
Blizzard pulls the plug on Diablo 3's infamous auction house
Blizzard pulls the plug on Diablo 3's infamous auction house :
Blizzard has killed off the controversial Diablo III auction house ahead of the launch of the game's first expansion, Reaper of Souls, next week.The service was shut down at approximately 10am GMT. No new auctions can now be
Blizzard has killed off the controversial Diablo III auction house ahead of the launch of the game's first expansion, Reaper of Souls, next week.The service was shut down at approximately 10am GMT. No new auctions can now be
Devs share free-to-play retention tips
Devs share free-to-play retention tips :
Raph Koster, Steve Meretzky and more give advice on upping retention for everything from social casino to hidden object games
Raph Koster, Steve Meretzky and more give advice on upping retention for everything from social casino to hidden object games
Ubisoft's Kajfa Tam joins Improbable
Ubisoft's Kajfa Tam joins Improbable :
London start-up just keeps adding to its talent pool
London start-up just keeps adding to its talent pool
Facebook gaming pessimism "overblown" - FunPlus exec
Facebook gaming pessimism "overblown" - FunPlus exec :
Dan Fiden talks about his mobile-social firm's $74 million round of funding and its "hyperlocal" approach to making global successes
Dan Fiden talks about his mobile-social firm's $74 million round of funding and its "hyperlocal" approach to making global successes
The 'aftermath' of Guild Wars 2's Battle for Lion's Arch
The 'aftermath' of Guild Wars 2's Battle for Lion's Arch :
Filed under: Fantasy, Video, Events (In-Game), Previews, News Items, Guild Wars 2, MMORPG, Buy-to-Play Guild Wars 2 fans logging in today will encounter the Aftermath update, which seeks to bring some closure to the
Filed under: Fantasy, Video, Events (In-Game), Previews, News Items, Guild Wars 2, MMORPG, Buy-to-Play Guild Wars 2 fans logging in today will encounter the Aftermath update, which seeks to bring some closure to the
Not publishing but publishing services: Roadhouse Interactive offers a new deal for new market realities
Not publishing but publishing services: Roadhouse Interactive offers a new deal for new market realities :
Well established in the world of physical retail, the terms 'developer' and 'publisher' have become almost meaningless in the era of digital distribution. That's why Canadian outfit Roadhouse Interactive is keen to point out it's not
Well established in the world of physical retail, the terms 'developer' and 'publisher' have become almost meaningless in the era of digital distribution. That's why Canadian outfit Roadhouse Interactive is keen to point out it's not
GDC 2014: Discussing trends in the fast-maturing F2P sector
GDC 2014: Discussing trends in the fast-maturing F2P sector :
A maturing market is a mixed blessing. On one hand, the revenue generated by such a market is enticing - but Steve Meretzky from GSN Games notes that markets tend to stagnate as they mature. Production costs rise sharply as
A maturing market is a mixed blessing. On one hand, the revenue generated by such a market is enticing - but Steve Meretzky from GSN Games notes that markets tend to stagnate as they mature. Production costs rise sharply as
Ubisoft, Warner Bros., and GREE back BlueStacks’ GamePop
Ubisoft, Warner Bros., and GREE back BlueStacks’ GamePop :
Unconsole outfit BlueStacks has announced that top-tier developers Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment, GREE, and Ubisoft have signed onto its GamePop service. The three companies have all signed up in order to bring
Unconsole outfit BlueStacks has announced that top-tier developers Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment, GREE, and Ubisoft have signed onto its GamePop service. The three companies have all signed up in order to bring
PS4-exclusive Infamous: Second Son lead designer leaves Sony
PS4-exclusive Infamous: Second Son lead designer leaves Sony :
Jaime Griesemer, who served as lead designer on Infamous: Second Son, has left the Sony-owned Sucker Punch Productions. He announced the news on Twitter."I'm excited for people to get their hands on it. And yes, I have left
Jaime Griesemer, who served as lead designer on Infamous: Second Son, has left the Sony-owned Sucker Punch Productions. He announced the news on Twitter."I'm excited for people to get their hands on it. And yes, I have left
Unity 5.0 announced, with direct-to-web, plugin-free publishing
Unity 5.0 announced, with direct-to-web, plugin-free publishing :
Gamasutra speaks to Unity CEO David Helgason about the latest version of the popular game engine, which adds new lighting and audio features, and WebGL support. ...
Gamasutra speaks to Unity CEO David Helgason about the latest version of the popular game engine, which adds new lighting and audio features, and WebGL support. ...
Latin America rising: Get all the details at M2Games LATAM 2014
Latin America rising: Get all the details at M2Games LATAM 2014 :
It's not yet on the scale of Asia, but plenty of mobile game companies are now looking to the emerging markets of Latin America in terms of their future growth. That's good timing for the first mobile gaming conference dedicated
It's not yet on the scale of Asia, but plenty of mobile game companies are now looking to the emerging markets of Latin America in terms of their future growth. That's good timing for the first mobile gaming conference dedicated
GDC 2014: 'Here Be Monsters' - A Free to Play Game That Does Everything
GDC 2014: 'Here Be Monsters' - A Free to Play Game That Does Everything :
We're not big into previewing many of these kind of timer-based multi-currency free to play games, but Here Be Monsters seems neat because it includes everything. You like crafting? They got it. Collecting, trapping
We're not big into previewing many of these kind of timer-based multi-currency free to play games, but Here Be Monsters seems neat because it includes everything. You like crafting? They got it. Collecting, trapping
Strife Beta Code Giveaway
Strife Beta Code Giveaway :
Strife looks to be the next-generation of MOBA games, but that's up to you decide. Enter your email below to get a beta code and register here to enter the closed beta.We have limited supplies of codes, hurry and grab one while
Strife looks to be the next-generation of MOBA games, but that's up to you decide. Enter your email below to get a beta code and register here to enter the closed beta.We have limited supplies of codes, hurry and grab one while
Monday, March 17, 2014
Breaking down the game features that lead to revenue
Breaking down the game features that lead to revenue :
A former Zynga and Microsoft producer looks at the monetization stack: "When you pitch a game, you're often asked how you're going to make money. Monetization stack helps you answer that question." ...
A former Zynga and Microsoft producer looks at the monetization stack: "When you pitch a game, you're often asked how you're going to make money. Monetization stack helps you answer that question." ...
Talented illustrator Hyung-Tae Kim, who previously worked at NCSoft, is setting up his own studio in
Talented illustrator Hyung-Tae Kim, who previously worked at NCSoft, is setting up his own studio in :
Talented illustrator Hyung-Tae Kim , who previously worked at NCSoft, is setting up his own studio in South Korea called Shift Up. The studio is already working on a new mobile game. [Thanks for the tip, Sang!]Read more...
Talented illustrator Hyung-Tae Kim , who previously worked at NCSoft, is setting up his own studio in South Korea called Shift Up. The studio is already working on a new mobile game. [Thanks for the tip, Sang!]Read more...
Giant Interactive goes private after $3 billion buyout
Giant Interactive goes private after $3 billion buyout :
Chairman leads audacious bid for remaining stock in ZT Online developer
Review: Deadlings
Review: Deadlings :
Imagine having your own slobbering army of oozing undead creatures. Imagine the damage you could cause, the functions you could disrupt, the amount of meetings you could get out of. But now imagine the training that
Imagine having your own slobbering army of oozing undead creatures. Imagine the damage you could cause, the functions you could disrupt, the amount of meetings you could get out of. But now imagine the training that
Final Fantasy XIV has 500,000 DAUs
Final Fantasy XIV has 500,000 DAUs :
Registered players at 1.8 million, Dragon Quest X has 300,000 DAUs in Japan alone
Registered players at 1.8 million, Dragon Quest X has 300,000 DAUs in Japan alone
Elite's 3.0 alpha is here, as is docking and a new video
Elite's 3.0 alpha is here, as is docking and a new video :
Filed under: Betas, Sci-Fi, Trailers, Video, Game Mechanics, MMO Industry, New Titles, News Items, Sandbox, Crowdfunding, Elite: Dangerous, Buy-to-Play Frontier has officially released version 3.0 of the Elite: Dangerous
Filed under: Betas, Sci-Fi, Trailers, Video, Game Mechanics, MMO Industry, New Titles, News Items, Sandbox, Crowdfunding, Elite: Dangerous, Buy-to-Play Frontier has officially released version 3.0 of the Elite: Dangerous
Introducing Das Tal, a PvP sandbox where players make the rules
Introducing Das Tal, a PvP sandbox where players make the rules :
Filed under: Fantasy, Trailers, Video, New Titles, PvP, Sandbox If your fun's been stunted by a sad lack of free-for-all PvP sandboxes, then might we suggest you're not looking very hard? Let us give you a start in this direction,
Card Hunter coming to mobile courtesy of new studio DropForge
Card Hunter coming to mobile courtesy of new studio DropForge :
Seattle-based DropForge Games confirmed today that it has partnered with Australian studio Blue Manchu to bring Manchu's free-to-play browser-based game Card Hunter to mobile devices. ...
Seattle-based DropForge Games confirmed today that it has partnered with Australian studio Blue Manchu to bring Manchu's free-to-play browser-based game Card Hunter to mobile devices. ...
Transformers Universe opens up first-come, first-served beta signups
Transformers Universe opens up first-come, first-served beta signups :
Filed under: Betas, Sci-Fi, Trailers, Video, Previews, News Items, Kids, Transformers Universe, MOBA Do you want to be in the first wave of Transformers Universe testing? Then go sign up right now. No, don't finish
Filed under: Betas, Sci-Fi, Trailers, Video, Previews, News Items, Kids, Transformers Universe, MOBA Do you want to be in the first wave of Transformers Universe testing? Then go sign up right now. No, don't finish
Perfect World Entertainment announces Swordsman
Perfect World Entertainment announces Swordsman :
Filed under: Betas, Fantasy, Historical, Trailers, Video, New Titles, News Items, Free-to-Play Don't you love a clear, unambiguous title? Swordsman leaves no doubt as to what the game will involve. Put simply, there will be
Filed under: Betas, Fantasy, Historical, Trailers, Video, New Titles, News Items, Free-to-Play Don't you love a clear, unambiguous title? Swordsman leaves no doubt as to what the game will involve. Put simply, there will be
Landmark will be included in SOE's All-Access program; latest EQ Next roundtable video now live
Landmark will be included in SOE's All-Access program; latest EQ Next roundtable video now live :
Filed under: Fantasy, Business Models, MMO Industry, New Titles, Free-to-Play, EverQuest Next, Sandbox, MMORPG SOE has today updated the FAQ for its multi-MMO All-Access Program. Among the update highlights is the
Filed under: Fantasy, Business Models, MMO Industry, New Titles, Free-to-Play, EverQuest Next, Sandbox, MMORPG SOE has today updated the FAQ for its multi-MMO All-Access Program. Among the update highlights is the
Darkfall to add clan markets and realistic weather effects
Darkfall to add clan markets and realistic weather effects :
Filed under: Fantasy, Trailers, Video, Darkfall, Economy, Game Mechanics, Patches, PvP, News Items, Sandbox If you haven't had enough snow this winter, you'll be able to get some more in Darkfall Unholy Wars! The PvP
Betawatch: March 8 - 14, 2014
Betawatch: March 8 - 14, 2014 :
Filed under: Betas, Launches, Betawatch, Miscellaneous Turbine's MOBA Infinite Crisis soft-launched into beta today, so Betawatch bids it a fond farewell. What else is new in the world of MMO testing? WildStar announced
Filed under: Betas, Launches, Betawatch, Miscellaneous Turbine's MOBA Infinite Crisis soft-launched into beta today, so Betawatch bids it a fond farewell. What else is new in the world of MMO testing? WildStar announced
Korean News and Beta Test Announcements
- Entermate RPG “Amheuk Samguk: starts OBT on March 14.
- ENP Games RPG “Jecheon Daeseong” opens official homepage.
- Ntreev Soft baseball management game “Pro Baseball Manager” opens teaser page.
- Neocyon mobile MMORPG “Ragnarok Hero’s Way” released in Google Play store and Apple Appstore.
- Actoz Soft mobile RPG “Chain Chronicle” holds premium test from March 14 to 16.
- Dotomchi Games “Reverse of Fortune 2” and “Sorceress of Fortune” released in Google Play store.
- Chukong Korea arcade RPG “Chaos Fighter” released in Olleh market.
- Rekoo Korea strategy RPG “Honest” released in Naver Appstore.
- Dragonfly “Kkotboda Halbae” to be released in end of April.
- Palmple card battle RPG “Qurare: Magic Library” released in Google Play store.
- Naver to launch a gaming platform on its SNS Band.
First Strike Review
First Strike Review :
First Strike Review By Carter Dotson on March 14th, 2014 Our Rating: :: WAR IS FUN!iPad Only App - Designed for the iPad War, what is good for? Well, it makes for an entertaining real-time strategy game at least. Developer:
First Strike Review By Carter Dotson on March 14th, 2014 Our Rating: :: WAR IS FUN!iPad Only App - Designed for the iPad War, what is good for? Well, it makes for an entertaining real-time strategy game at least. Developer:
Ottoman Defence Review
Ottoman Defence Review :
Ottoman Defence Review By John Burnor on March 14th, 2014 Our Rating: :: SCIMITAR GOODNESSUniversal App - Designed for iPhone and iPad Ottoman Defence is a tower defense style game where monitoring long term
Ottoman Defence Review By John Burnor on March 14th, 2014 Our Rating: :: SCIMITAR GOODNESSUniversal App - Designed for iPhone and iPad Ottoman Defence is a tower defense style game where monitoring long term
'Glorkian Warrior: Trials of Glork' Review - Comically Great Alien Warfare
'Glorkian Warrior: Trials of Glork' Review - Comically Great Alien Warfare :
If you’re looking for some slapstick arcade shooter shenanigans, then Pixeljam’s Glorkian Warrior: Trials of Glork [$2.99] will most likely be your new favorite game. The goofy mashup is a collaboration between Eisner Award
If you’re looking for some slapstick arcade shooter shenanigans, then Pixeljam’s Glorkian Warrior: Trials of Glork [$2.99] will most likely be your new favorite game. The goofy mashup is a collaboration between Eisner Award
Prisonhood Review
Prisonhood Review :
Prisonhood Review By Cata Modorcea on March 14th, 2014 Our Rating: :: IT'S GOOD TO BE BADUniversal App - Designed for iPhone and iPad For people who like social RPG/Task Management games, Prisonhood has arrived with
Prisonhood Review By Cata Modorcea on March 14th, 2014 Our Rating: :: IT'S GOOD TO BE BADUniversal App - Designed for iPhone and iPad For people who like social RPG/Task Management games, Prisonhood has arrived with
'RPG Alphadia Genesis' Review - Genesis Does What Kemcouldn't Before
'RPG Alphadia Genesis' Review - Genesis Does What Kemcouldn't Before :
It's that time of the month again, where Kemco releases another RPG from their stable of developers using the same old engines and... Sweet Merciful Odin's Beard, it's 3D! Only partially, but still! Okay, I'm being a little flippant
It's that time of the month again, where Kemco releases another RPG from their stable of developers using the same old engines and... Sweet Merciful Odin's Beard, it's 3D! Only partially, but still! Okay, I'm being a little flippant
Glorkian Warrior: Trials Of Glork Review
Glorkian Warrior: Trials Of Glork Review :
Glorkian Warrior: Trials Of Glork Review By Jennifer Allen on March 14th, 2014 Our Rating: :: SHOOT EM UP DELIGHTSUniversal App - Designed for iPhone and iPad Charming and colorful, Glorkian Warrior is a frantic shoot em up full
Glorkian Warrior: Trials Of Glork Review By Jennifer Allen on March 14th, 2014 Our Rating: :: SHOOT EM UP DELIGHTSUniversal App - Designed for iPhone and iPad Charming and colorful, Glorkian Warrior is a frantic shoot em up full
Bridge Constructor Review
Bridge Constructor Review :
Bridge Constructor by HeadUp Games is a bridge-building mobile game that lets you exercise your physics prowess. It also offers a strong, important reminder: Not everyone is cut out for building bridges. It's OK for a bridge to
Review: Threes!
Review: Threes! :
To the casual observer, Threes! might look like nothing more than a bunch of white tiles being slid around a grid. But anyone who plays it for more than five minutes will know that slamming together two '192' tiles to make a mammoth
To the casual observer, Threes! might look like nothing more than a bunch of white tiles being slid around a grid. But anyone who plays it for more than five minutes will know that slamming together two '192' tiles to make a mammoth
Review: Sorcery!
Review: Sorcery! :
Steve Jackson and Ian Livingstone's iconic Fighting Fantasy game books have enjoyed a new lease of life in digital form recently. Following Livingstone's lauded Blood of the Zombies comes his former partner's
Steve Jackson and Ian Livingstone's iconic Fighting Fantasy game books have enjoyed a new lease of life in digital form recently. Following Livingstone's lauded Blood of the Zombies comes his former partner's
Infinite Crisis launches open beta, new trailer
Infinite Crisis launches open beta, new trailer :
Filed under: Betas, Super-hero, Trailers, Video, MMO Industry, New Titles, PvP, News Items, Free-to-Play, MOBA, Infinite Crisis DC multiverse MOBA Infinite Crisis is now in open beta, and Turbine has released a new trailer to
Filed under: Betas, Super-hero, Trailers, Video, MMO Industry, New Titles, PvP, News Items, Free-to-Play, MOBA, Infinite Crisis DC multiverse MOBA Infinite Crisis is now in open beta, and Turbine has released a new trailer to
EverQuest turns 15 years old on March 16
EverQuest turns 15 years old on March 16 :
Filed under: Fantasy, Video, EverQuest, MMO Industry, News Items, PvE, Free-to-Play, Anniversaries "While everyone was worrying about the world ending with Y2K in 1999," says SOE's latest press release, we were "creating
Blizzard's Heroes of the Storm alpha: characters cost between $3.99 and $9.99
Blizzard's Heroes of the Storm alpha: characters cost between $3.99 and $9.99 :
Blizzard has launched the technical alpha for its upcoming MOBA Heroes of the Storm, and invited the first wave of people to play the game in its early development stages. Did you get in?The game follows a purchase model
Blizzard has launched the technical alpha for its upcoming MOBA Heroes of the Storm, and invited the first wave of people to play the game in its early development stages. Did you get in?The game follows a purchase model
The Week In Review: Layoffs, funding, IPOs, oh my! (PC)
The Week In Review: Layoffs, funding, IPOs, oh my! (PC) :
We ran a survey recently asking our game developer friends what more they want to see on Gamezebo. One of the key pieces of feedback we received is that you want to see more industry news. Who k(new)? As long as you read
We ran a survey recently asking our game developer friends what more they want to see on Gamezebo. One of the key pieces of feedback we received is that you want to see more industry news. Who k(new)? As long as you read
Hands-on with MOBA Dawngate's closed beta
Hands-on with MOBA Dawngate's closed beta :
Filed under: Betas, Fantasy, Game Mechanics, Previews, PvP, Opinion, Hands-On, First Impressions, MOBA Dawngate. Another day, another MOBA, right? So why bother with this one? What does it do differently? What does it
Filed under: Betas, Fantasy, Game Mechanics, Previews, PvP, Opinion, Hands-On, First Impressions, MOBA Dawngate. Another day, another MOBA, right? So why bother with this one? What does it do differently? What does it
Trion CM confirms F2P ArcheAge coming to Americas and Europe this year
Trion CM confirms F2P ArcheAge coming to Americas and Europe this year :
Filed under: Betas, Fantasy, Business Models, Economy, Game Mechanics, MMO Industry, New Titles, News Items, Free-to-Play, ArcheAge, Sandbox, Crafting Trion community manager Evan "Scapes" Berman has announced
Filed under: Betas, Fantasy, Business Models, Economy, Game Mechanics, MMO Industry, New Titles, News Items, Free-to-Play, ArcheAge, Sandbox, Crafting Trion community manager Evan "Scapes" Berman has announced
Friday, March 14, 2014
Wave Wave Review
Wave Wave Review :
Wave Wave Review By Carter Dotson on March 13th, 2014 Our Rating: :: TRIANGLES EVERYWHEREUniversal App - Designed for iPhone and iPad Wave Wave shows that minimalism can be compelling – but it can be hard to
Wave Wave Review By Carter Dotson on March 13th, 2014 Our Rating: :: TRIANGLES EVERYWHEREUniversal App - Designed for iPhone and iPad Wave Wave shows that minimalism can be compelling – but it can be hard to
Frontline Commando 2 Review
Frontline Commando 2 Review :
Frontline Commando 2 Review By Carter Dotson on March 13th, 2014 Our Rating: :: WAR AIN'T CHEAPUniversal App - Designed for iPhone and iPad Frontline Commando 2 is deep and well-made, but expect to spend money to
'Dual Survivor' Review - Seeing Double
'Dual Survivor' Review - Seeing Double :
There aren't many games that ask you to do two things at once. One character to move about in a platformer -- one cursor in adventure games -- limiting control to one thing at a time is a common practice. But with Dual Survivor
There aren't many games that ask you to do two things at once. One character to move about in a platformer -- one cursor in adventure games -- limiting control to one thing at a time is a common practice. But with Dual Survivor
'Cubed Snowboarding' Review - Simply Slope Sliding
'Cubed Snowboarding' Review - Simply Slope Sliding :
The Winter Games may be behind us for a few more years now, but Old Man Winter's grip on the Northern Hemisphere seems to be holding strong. With flaky white stuff inevitably on the minds of more people than just the usual
The Winter Games may be behind us for a few more years now, but Old Man Winter's grip on the Northern Hemisphere seems to be holding strong. With flaky white stuff inevitably on the minds of more people than just the usual
'Wave Wave' Review – A Bumpin' Thumpin' Challenging Line
'Wave Wave' Review – A Bumpin' Thumpin' Challenging Line :
My favorite iOS games run an arcadey-swift 2-3 minutes, engage me instantly, and draw me in so hard that I lose track of the world outside these tiny iPhone screens. Thomas Janson's Wave Wave [$2.99] is exactly that, and then some
My favorite iOS games run an arcadey-swift 2-3 minutes, engage me instantly, and draw me in so hard that I lose track of the world outside these tiny iPhone screens. Thomas Janson's Wave Wave [$2.99] is exactly that, and then some
Glorkian Warrior: Trials of Glork Review
Glorkian Warrior: Trials of Glork Review :
Like most 30-somethings with a love for video games, I have fond memories of the days when arcades reigned supreme. And when I was a kid playing games at my local pizzeria (it sounds clichéd, but it's true!), I put an
Like most 30-somethings with a love for video games, I have fond memories of the days when arcades reigned supreme. And when I was a kid playing games at my local pizzeria (it sounds clichéd, but it's true!), I put an
Block Legend Review
Block Legend Review :
Block Legend Review By Campbell Bird on March 13th, 2014 Our Rating: :: BLOCK QUESTUniversal App - Designed for iPhone and iPad This matching game takes cues from games like 10000000, tasking players with doing
Block Legend Review By Campbell Bird on March 13th, 2014 Our Rating: :: BLOCK QUESTUniversal App - Designed for iPhone and iPad This matching game takes cues from games like 10000000, tasking players with doing
'Tanuki Forest' Review - A Delightfully Zen Endless Runner
'Tanuki Forest' Review - A Delightfully Zen Endless Runner :
An entourage of cute animals, some beautiful hand-painted visuals, and a fantastic soundtrack with music supplied by Leavon Archer, Mighty Mill’s Tanuki Forest [Free] is a huge breath of fresh air compared to the increasing
An entourage of cute animals, some beautiful hand-painted visuals, and a fantastic soundtrack with music supplied by Leavon Archer, Mighty Mill’s Tanuki Forest [Free] is a huge breath of fresh air compared to the increasing
Lost Twins Review
Lost Twins Review :
Lost Twins Review By Lee Hamlet on March 13th, 2014 Our Rating: :: A GREAT FINDUniversal App - Designed for iPhone and iPad A fresh take on the classic slide picture puzzle, this is a unique gameplay experience that
Lost Twins Review By Lee Hamlet on March 13th, 2014 Our Rating: :: A GREAT FINDUniversal App - Designed for iPhone and iPad A fresh take on the classic slide picture puzzle, this is a unique gameplay experience that
Review: First Strike
Review: First Strike :
I'm sat around the table in the war room. There's just me and the cat, and she seems more interested in sleep than the horrendous decisions we have to make. It's up to me. It's always up to me. With a few taps on the screen I
I'm sat around the table in the war room. There's just me and the cat, and she seems more interested in sleep than the horrendous decisions we have to make. It's up to me. It's always up to me. With a few taps on the screen I
Social Point looks to mobile action-strategy genre to boost 2014 sales to $100 million
Social Point looks to mobile action-strategy genre to boost 2014 sales to $100 million :
Spanish social gaming company Social Point is looking forward to a big 2014. Previously a strong Facebook publisher, it's rapidly moving to mobile, announcing it has four titles in development, and its expectation to hit the $100
Spanish social gaming company Social Point is looking forward to a big 2014. Previously a strong Facebook publisher, it's rapidly moving to mobile, announcing it has four titles in development, and its expectation to hit the $100
Dear Esther, Mirror's Edge artist joins Valve
Dear Esther, Mirror's Edge artist joins Valve :
UK artist Robert Briscoe moving to Seattle after five years of independence
UK artist Robert Briscoe moving to Seattle after five years of independence
Funcom: "We were back in full production the day after they came"
Funcom: "We were back in full production the day after they came" :
How the Oslo studio survived the F2P transition, job losses and a visit from police
How the Oslo studio survived the F2P transition, job losses and a visit from police
Amazon opens its cloud streaming to devs
Amazon opens its cloud streaming to devs :
Amazon Web Services is now available for streaming apps and games from the cloud
Amazon Web Services is now available for streaming apps and games from the cloud
Big Fish partners with Boss Fight to offer "deeper" casual games
Big Fish partners with Boss Fight to offer "deeper" casual games :
Veterans of Halo Wars and CastleVille are looking to Big Fish to distribute their next game
Veterans of Halo Wars and CastleVille are looking to Big Fish to distribute their next game
PopCap sees layoffs but "no changes to titles"
PopCap sees layoffs but "no changes to titles" :
Parent company EA confirmed the job cuts at the studio but would not disclose how many employees were let go
Parent company EA confirmed the job cuts at the studio but would not disclose how many employees were let go
Xbox One, PS4 drive US retail sales up 9% in February - NPD
Xbox One, PS4 drive US retail sales up 9% in February - NPD :
Xbox One and PS4 were neck and neck for the month, helping to boost overall hardware sales by 42%
Xbox One and PS4 were neck and neck for the month, helping to boost overall hardware sales by 42%
Latest Heroes of the Storm blog post details heroes, mounts, and more
Latest Heroes of the Storm blog post details heroes, mounts, and more :
Filed under: Betas, Fantasy, New Titles, News Items, Dev Diaries, MOBA Want more information on Blizzard's upcoming MOBA Heroes of the Storm while waiting for your technical alpha invite? The latest blog post dishes details on
Filed under: Betas, Fantasy, New Titles, News Items, Dev Diaries, MOBA Want more information on Blizzard's upcoming MOBA Heroes of the Storm while waiting for your technical alpha invite? The latest blog post dishes details on
Plumbee appoints new finance director
Plumbee appoints new finance director :
Yahoo! vet Rob Gorle joins social casino dev, co-founder Gerald Tan now CPO
Yahoo! vet Rob Gorle joins social casino dev, co-founder Gerald Tan now CPO
Charticle Special: How launching 14 language versions made Castle Clash the world's #2 mobile strategy game
Charticle Special: How launching 14 language versions made Castle Clash the world's #2 mobile strategy game :
Recently we took a look at how Aeria Games has released and operated separate French, German and Russian versions of its mobile card-collection games Immortalis. Yet there is another outfit which has taken the approach to
Recently we took a look at how Aeria Games has released and operated separate French, German and Russian versions of its mobile card-collection games Immortalis. Yet there is another outfit which has taken the approach to
Ambitious sandbox MyDream launches Kickstarter today
Ambitious sandbox MyDream launches Kickstarter today :
Filed under: Betas, Business Models, Game Mechanics, MMO Industry, New Titles, News Items, Miscellaneous, Sandbox, Housing, Crowdfunding, Player-Generated Content Sandbox fans, meet your next obsession. It's called
Filed under: Betas, Business Models, Game Mechanics, MMO Industry, New Titles, News Items, Miscellaneous, Sandbox, Housing, Crowdfunding, Player-Generated Content Sandbox fans, meet your next obsession. It's called
We are the 1.5 percent: Oscar Clark on whales, damn whales, and statistics
We are the 1.5 percent: Oscar Clark on whales, damn whales, and statistics :
Recently there has been a lot of discussion about the role of spenders in mobile gaming. Most notably was the Swrve Monetisation Report which revealed in January 2014, only 1.5 percent of players surveyed spent any
Recently there has been a lot of discussion about the role of spenders in mobile gaming. Most notably was the Swrve Monetisation Report which revealed in January 2014, only 1.5 percent of players surveyed spent any
5 anti-aging tips for your mobile game
5 anti-aging tips for your mobile game :
"This week, Pocket Gems is celebrating the second birthday of our game, Tap Paradise Cove... when players really love a game, and developers continue to evolve it, mobile games can live on for years." ...
So how much does it cost to host an eSports competition anyway?
So how much does it cost to host an eSports competition anyway?:
Natural Selection II is the first-person shooter meets real-time strategy title, and two weeks ago developer Unknown Worlds hosted their World Championship tournament for the game. It was the culmination of months of qualifiers, featuring hundreds of players from all over the world.
So just how much does it cost to throw an event of this caliber? Unknown Worlds' Huge Jeremy sent us over a breakdown of it all, and for this small indie studio it cost them $67,443 to host the World Championship tournament. A little over 52% of that was paid by the developers, and the rest was covered between sponsors and voluntary contributors. That's not a lot, but remember this is an indie studio. When a company like Riot Games throws a big League of Legends tournament you can be sure they're spending millions on it.
Natural Selection II is the first-person shooter meets real-time strategy title, and two weeks ago developer Unknown Worlds hosted their World Championship tournament for the game. It was the culmination of months of qualifiers, featuring hundreds of players from all over the world.
So just how much does it cost to throw an event of this caliber? Unknown Worlds' Huge Jeremy sent us over a breakdown of it all, and for this small indie studio it cost them $67,443 to host the World Championship tournament. A little over 52% of that was paid by the developers, and the rest was covered between sponsors and voluntary contributors. That's not a lot, but remember this is an indie studio. When a company like Riot Games throws a big League of Legends tournament you can be sure they're spending millions on it.
US digital games market update: February 2014
US digital games market update: February 2014:
Lead-up to Titanfall release lowers February digital spending. With gamers anticipating the retail release of Titanfall (Electronic Arts) in early March, digital console spending on full titles dropped in February. Combined with lower spending on social games, the digital games market totaled $959 million in sales in February, showing a 5% decline month-over-month. We do, however, expect a bump in digital sales for next month based on Titanfall’s season pass and Digital Deluxe package (PC only). Despite this month’s drop, the total digital games market showed a 17% increase, year-over-year.
Lead-up to Titanfall release lowers February digital spending. With gamers anticipating the retail release of Titanfall (Electronic Arts) in early March, digital console spending on full titles dropped in February. Combined with lower spending on social games, the digital games market totaled $959 million in sales in February, showing a 5% decline month-over-month. We do, however, expect a bump in digital sales for next month based on Titanfall’s season pass and Digital Deluxe package (PC only). Despite this month’s drop, the total digital games market showed a 17% increase, year-over-year.
Thursday, March 13, 2014
Korean News and Beta Test Announcements
- CJ E&M Netmarble 2D side-scroll action MORPG “Mystic Fighter” holds final test from March 13 to 16.
- Joycity football game “Freestyle Football” holds China pre-OBT from March 13 via Tencent.
- Blizzard “Hearthstone: Heroes of Warcraft” starts Korea OBT.
- Finger Planet strategy simulation game “Samgukji the Real” starts OBT on March 13.
- Sega “Football Manager Online” holds 2nd CBT on March 13 to April 6.
- Pearl Abyss MMORPG “Black Desert” holds 2nd CBT tester recruitment from April 4.
- YD Online 2013 sales: 34,500,000,000 won, operating income: 5,800,000,000 won, net income: 1,100,000,000 won.
- ENP Games RPG “Murim Kangho” released in Naver Appstore.
- TLS MMORPG “Palseonnyeo” launched in LG U+.
- Wemade mobile MMORPG “Ark Sphere” starts official service on March 13.
- Delusion Studio mobile RPG “Guardian Stone” teaser video released .
- Actoz Soft mobile RPG “Chain Chronicle” holds premium test from March 14 to 16.
- Gameloft “Amazing Spiderman 2” mobile to be released in April.
Perpetuum Online plans a Steam-based marketing push via Early Access
Perpetuum Online plans a Steam-based marketing push via Early Access :
Filed under: Sci-Fi, Launches, MMO Industry, Perpetuum While Perpetuum Online has already been Greenlit on Steam (and was launched almost four years ago), a recent forum post by DEV Zoom states that the team plans to
Filed under: Sci-Fi, Launches, MMO Industry, Perpetuum While Perpetuum Online has already been Greenlit on Steam (and was launched almost four years ago), a recent forum post by DEV Zoom states that the team plans to
Social currency has real value
Social currency has real value :
Ninja Metrics CEO says industry has been forward-thinking in adapting to new business models, but still undervalues community
Ninja Metrics CEO says industry has been forward-thinking in adapting to new business models, but still undervalues community
The World of Magic aims to take over for the Harry Potter MMO
The World of Magic aims to take over for the Harry Potter MMO :
Filed under: Fantasy, MMO Industry, New Titles Last week, we heard news that the Harry Potter MMO was put on hold by Warner Bros. while they decided "if the production would be a good investment or not." But the development team
Filed under: Fantasy, MMO Industry, New Titles Last week, we heard news that the Harry Potter MMO was put on hold by Warner Bros. while they decided "if the production would be a good investment or not." But the development team
Twitch: We have 45 million users a month ready to see your mobile games
Twitch: We have 45 million users a month ready to see your mobile games :
Video streaming specialist Twitch recently announced a 'deep and concerted' foray into mobile that would allow gamers to broadcast gameplay footage. This foray follows Twitch's integration into PC and console gaming, and would
Video streaming specialist Twitch recently announced a 'deep and concerted' foray into mobile that would allow gamers to broadcast gameplay footage. This foray follows Twitch's integration into PC and console gaming, and would
Could Kik Messenger save HTML5 games? (iPhone)
Could Kik Messenger save HTML5 games? (iPhone) :
HTML5 games reminds me of Oakland, California. Oakland is the smaller sister next to San Francisco, on the wrong side of the Bay. Every year, we say, this will be the year that Oakland becomes the Brooklyn of the Bay Area. But, it
HTML5 games reminds me of Oakland, California. Oakland is the smaller sister next to San Francisco, on the wrong side of the Bay. Every year, we say, this will be the year that Oakland becomes the Brooklyn of the Bay Area. But, it
Final Fantasy producers talk player numbers, what makes an MMO fun
Final Fantasy producers talk player numbers, what makes an MMO fun :
Filed under: Fantasy, Final Fantasy XI, Culture, Game Mechanics, Interviews, MMO Industry, News Items, Final Fantasy XIV, Subscription An enterprising user on the Square-Enix forums has translated a lengthy interview with Final
Filed under: Fantasy, Final Fantasy XI, Culture, Game Mechanics, Interviews, MMO Industry, News Items, Final Fantasy XIV, Subscription An enterprising user on the Square-Enix forums has translated a lengthy interview with Final
Massively Exclusive: Turbine on the future of Asheron's Call and the studio
Massively Exclusive: Turbine on the future of Asheron's Call and the studio :
Filed under: Fantasy, Asheron's Call, Dungeons and Dragons Online, Lord of the Rings Online, Interviews, MMO Industry, Free-to-Play When has putting an MMO into maintenance mode ever signaled a bright future for a game? Even
Filed under: Fantasy, Asheron's Call, Dungeons and Dragons Online, Lord of the Rings Online, Interviews, MMO Industry, Free-to-Play When has putting an MMO into maintenance mode ever signaled a bright future for a game? Even
The Reddit GIF that helped carry Bridge Constructor to the US App Store's top spot
The Reddit GIF that helped carry Bridge Constructor to the US App Store's top spot :
The animated GIF is usually reserved for dancing babies and sneezing pandas. For the guys behind mobile physics puzzler Bridge Constructor, though, a four-second long GIF was a totally unexpected marketing tool that
The animated GIF is usually reserved for dancing babies and sneezing pandas. For the guys behind mobile physics puzzler Bridge Constructor, though, a four-second long GIF was a totally unexpected marketing tool that
Chartboost aims to transform game discovery with launch of Video and InPlay
Chartboost aims to transform game discovery with launch of Video and InPlay :
San Francisco-based cross-promotion network Charboost has unveiled two new features - Video and InPlay - designed to augment its native in-game mobile ad offerings. Chartboost's new Video tool is billed as the industry's
San Francisco-based cross-promotion network Charboost has unveiled two new features - Video and InPlay - designed to augment its native in-game mobile ad offerings. Chartboost's new Video tool is billed as the industry's
Majesco's losses widen in fiscal Q1
Majesco's losses widen in fiscal Q1 :
Struggling publisher doubles year-on-year loss to $4.5 million
Mount & Blade: Warband is stomping its digital hooves all over Tegra 4-powered Android devices
Mount & Blade: Warband is stomping its digital hooves all over Tegra 4-powered Android devices :
The clash of steel. The stomp of hooves. The thud of shields. The cheers of bearded victorious men waving their arms over the corpses of vanquished foes. If you've got an Nvidia Shield or a Tegra 4-powered Android device (and a
The clash of steel. The stomp of hooves. The thud of shields. The cheers of bearded victorious men waving their arms over the corpses of vanquished foes. If you've got an Nvidia Shield or a Tegra 4-powered Android device (and a
Lead a team of the world's best footballers in management sim One For Eleven [Sponsored]
Lead a team of the world's best footballers in management sim One For Eleven [Sponsored] :
Do you love football? If you stand in the cold at Anfield every weekend and chant 'You'll Never Walk Alone' until your throat hurts, or sit in Stamford Bridge's Matthew Harding Stand scoffing cheap pies in the damp, there's a
Do you love football? If you stand in the cold at Anfield every weekend and chant 'You'll Never Walk Alone' until your throat hurts, or sit in Stamford Bridge's Matthew Harding Stand scoffing cheap pies in the damp, there's a
Game of Thrones Ascent mobile dated: Winter is coming (this spring) (iPhone)
Game of Thrones Ascent mobile dated: Winter is coming (this spring) (iPhone) :
Back in January, Gamezebo's interview with Disruptor Beam CEO and founder Jon Radoff revealed that Game of Thrones Ascent was headed to mobile. The big question was when, but the company kind of answered that today: early
Back in January, Gamezebo's interview with Disruptor Beam CEO and founder Jon Radoff revealed that Game of Thrones Ascent was headed to mobile. The big question was when, but the company kind of answered that today: early
Sleepy Giant will keep you up 24/7 with backend services play fofofum
Sleepy Giant will keep you up 24/7 with backend services play fofofum :
US games-as-a-service outfit Sleepy Giant is looking to take full advantage of the new demand for live operations. It's announced the formal launch of a group within Sleepy Giant that offers developers a complete backend solution
US games-as-a-service outfit Sleepy Giant is looking to take full advantage of the new demand for live operations. It's announced the formal launch of a group within Sleepy Giant that offers developers a complete backend solution
Facebook: We're vital to mobile gaming success
Facebook: We're vital to mobile gaming success :
Julien Codorniou pushes social network's cross-platform credentials
Julien Codorniou pushes social network's cross-platform credentials
Lords of War: The gunrunners of Counter Strike: Global Offensive
Lords of War: The gunrunners of Counter Strike: Global Offensive :
Virtual "gunrunners" cut deals inside and outside of Counter-Strike: Global Offensive's official channels. Mike Rose reports on a phenomenon only possible through a user-driven marketplace. ...
Virtual "gunrunners" cut deals inside and outside of Counter-Strike: Global Offensive's official channels. Mike Rose reports on a phenomenon only possible through a user-driven marketplace. ...
The In-App Purchase Inspector: Taking aim at Deadman's Cross
The In-App Purchase Inspector: Taking aim at Deadman's Cross :
Welcome to The In-App Purchase Inspector - our regular look at free-to-play games from the consumer's perspective. Each instalment, we'll be looking at the incentives or pressure applied to make in-app purchases, their perceived
Welcome to The In-App Purchase Inspector - our regular look at free-to-play games from the consumer's perspective. Each instalment, we'll be looking at the incentives or pressure applied to make in-app purchases, their perceived
This Week in China: A little bit of communism, a whole lot of capitalism (iPhone)
This Week in China: A little bit of communism, a whole lot of capitalism (iPhone) :
With so much business wheeling and dealing, sometimes it's easy to forget that China is a nation enshrouded in communist principles. This week's Chinese gaming news brings a subtle reminder of that - though it certainly
With so much business wheeling and dealing, sometimes it's easy to forget that China is a nation enshrouded in communist principles. This week's Chinese gaming news brings a subtle reminder of that - though it certainly
Dan Murray joins Walking Dead creator's Skybound
Dan Murray joins Walking Dead creator's Skybound :
Former Foundation 9 exec named president of division turning comic book properties into games
Former Foundation 9 exec named president of division turning comic book properties into games
EVE's Rubicon 1.3 patch updating directional scanning
EVE's Rubicon 1.3 patch updating directional scanning :
Filed under: Sci-Fi, EVE Online, Game Mechanics, MMO Industry, Patches, News Items, Sandbox CCP's latest EVE Online dev blog focuses on some UI changes headed your way in the March 12 Rubicon 1.3 update. Tweaks
Filed under: Sci-Fi, EVE Online, Game Mechanics, MMO Industry, Patches, News Items, Sandbox CCP's latest EVE Online dev blog focuses on some UI changes headed your way in the March 12 Rubicon 1.3 update. Tweaks
Make My MMO: Crowdfunding March 2 - March 8, 2014
Make My MMO: Crowdfunding March 2 - March 8, 2014 :
Filed under: Business Models, MMO Industry, New Titles, News Items, Crowdfunding, Make My MMO Crowdfunding news was lighter than normal for the week ending March 8th, but we nonetheless learned a bit more about
Filed under: Business Models, MMO Industry, New Titles, News Items, Crowdfunding, Make My MMO Crowdfunding news was lighter than normal for the week ending March 8th, but we nonetheless learned a bit more about
Here's pretty much everything known about Black Desert
Here's pretty much everything known about Black Desert :
Filed under: Fantasy, Game Mechanics, MMO Industry, New Titles, PvP, News Items, PvE, Sandbox, Black Desert 2P has put together a summary post of everything currently known about Black Desert. The open-world fantasy
Filed under: Fantasy, Game Mechanics, MMO Industry, New Titles, PvP, News Items, PvE, Sandbox, Black Desert 2P has put together a summary post of everything currently known about Black Desert. The open-world fantasy
Blizzard's latest Hearthstone update affects Tinkmaster, Nat, and Ranked Play
Blizzard's latest Hearthstone update affects Tinkmaster, Nat, and Ranked Play :
The final release of hugely addictive card game Hearthstone: Heroes of Warcraft is nearing, Blizzard has said, and the developer has slightly tweaked some of its cards to make way for the end of open beta.Tinkmaster
The final release of hugely addictive card game Hearthstone: Heroes of Warcraft is nearing, Blizzard has said, and the developer has slightly tweaked some of its cards to make way for the end of open beta.Tinkmaster
'Hearthstone: Heroes of Warcraft' Exits Beta and is Now Available for Mac and PC, iPad Version Still in the Works
'Hearthstone: Heroes of Warcraft' Exits Beta and is Now Available for Mac and PC, iPad Version Still in the Works :
Blizzard's highly-anticipated card-battler Hearthstone: Heroes of Warcraft feels like it's been in beta forever, but today that beta period officially ended and the game is now available for Mac and PC. That's great news and all, but what
Blizzard's highly-anticipated card-battler Hearthstone: Heroes of Warcraft feels like it's been in beta forever, but today that beta period officially ended and the game is now available for Mac and PC. That's great news and all, but what
Kotick nets $7.85 million bonus
Kotick nets $7.85 million bonus :
Activision chief executive sees 2013 cash compensation raised for "transformational" year
Activision chief executive sees 2013 cash compensation raised for "transformational" year
Kabam acquires RPG dev Phoenix Age for a rumoured $90 million
Kabam acquires RPG dev Phoenix Age for a rumoured $90 million :
Free-to-play specialist Kabam has announced that it's acquired fellow Bay Area dev Phoenix Age, known for its work on Castle Age on iOS and Facebook as well as Underworld Empire on iOS. The studio has a proven track record
Free-to-play specialist Kabam has announced that it's acquired fellow Bay Area dev Phoenix Age, known for its work on Castle Age on iOS and Facebook as well as Underworld Empire on iOS. The studio has a proven track record
Perfect World sees FY13 revenue up 10% to $504 million
Perfect World sees FY13 revenue up 10% to $504 million :
Chinese games publisher Perfect World (NASDAQ: PWRD) has announced its unaudited financials for FY13, the 12 months ending 31 December 2013. Total revenues were $504 million, up 10 percent year-on-year. Net income was
Chinese games publisher Perfect World (NASDAQ: PWRD) has announced its unaudited financials for FY13, the 12 months ending 31 December 2013. Total revenues were $504 million, up 10 percent year-on-year. Net income was
C9 introduces the Nightstalker
C9 introduces the Nightstalker :
Filed under: Fantasy, Video, Classes Webzen announced a new advanced class for its dungeon-based MMO Continent of the Ninth Seal, today. The Nightstalker is a mid-range class that can summon companions and absorb
Filed under: Fantasy, Video, Classes Webzen announced a new advanced class for its dungeon-based MMO Continent of the Ninth Seal, today. The Nightstalker is a mid-range class that can summon companions and absorb
Altitude Games raises seed funding
Altitude Games raises seed funding :
Philippine studio secures $275k to create its own mid-core IP
Philippine studio secures $275k to create its own mid-core IP
You can now pay $60 for a level 90 World of Warcraft character
You can now pay $60 for a level 90 World of Warcraft character :
Blizzard Entertainment announced today that World of Warcraft level 90 character boosts are now available to purchase from inside the MMO's store. The developer even released a step-by-step walkthrough video (below)
Blizzard Entertainment announced today that World of Warcraft level 90 character boosts are now available to purchase from inside the MMO's store. The developer even released a step-by-step walkthrough video (below)
Stéphane D'Astous joins Hibernum as COO
Stéphane D'Astous joins Hibernum as COO :
Former Eidos Montreal GM and Ubi Montreal exec makes the jump to mobile
Former Eidos Montreal GM and Ubi Montreal exec makes the jump to mobile
Improbable grows with award-winning sound designer
Improbable grows with award-winning sound designer :
Killzone: Shadowfall audio director Lewis James joins London start-up
Killzone: Shadowfall audio director Lewis James joins London start-up
ZTE and The9 partner on new console for China
ZTE and The9 partner on new console for China :
The Tegra 4-powered Fun Box will launch this month
The Tegra 4-powered Fun Box will launch this month
Team Paul Skiing Review
Team Paul Skiing Review :
Team Paul Skiing Review By Jordan Minor on March 12th, 2014 Our Rating: :: GO FOR THE GOLDUniversal App - Designed for iPhone and iPad Like most good inspirational sports sagas, Team Paul Skiing is based on a true story.
Team Paul Skiing Review By Jordan Minor on March 12th, 2014 Our Rating: :: GO FOR THE GOLDUniversal App - Designed for iPhone and iPad Like most good inspirational sports sagas, Team Paul Skiing is based on a true story.
Cloud Raiders Review
Cloud Raiders Review :
Game Insight's Cloud Raiders: Sky Conquest is a Clash of Clans-style combat sim that takes place in the breezy world of islands floating in the sky. It feeds you a handful of diamonds then sets you free to transform your tiny
Playing Favorites Review
Playing Favorites Review :
Playing Favorites Review By Rob Thomas on March 12th, 2014 Our Rating: :: FILL IN THE [BLANK]Universal App - Designed for iPhone and iPad Playing Favorites scratches that Cards Against Humanity itch in a much less crass
Playing Favorites Review By Rob Thomas on March 12th, 2014 Our Rating: :: FILL IN THE [BLANK]Universal App - Designed for iPhone and iPad Playing Favorites scratches that Cards Against Humanity itch in a much less crass
Review: Mines of Mars
Review: Mines of Mars :
My pickaxe smashes into the rock in front of me, the bronze glittering in the dim light my head torch gives off. At my feet there's a space iguana, stumbling around, minding its own business, half-trapped by my excavations. The rock
My pickaxe smashes into the rock in front of me, the bronze glittering in the dim light my head torch gives off. At my feet there's a space iguana, stumbling around, minding its own business, half-trapped by my excavations. The rock
Numolition Review
Numolition Review :
Numolition Review By Jennifer Allen on March 12th, 2014 Our Rating: :: STRATEGICALLY EXPLOSIVEUniversal App - Designed for iPhone and iPad Match corresponding numbers together and clear the board in this simple to
Numolition Review By Jennifer Allen on March 12th, 2014 Our Rating: :: STRATEGICALLY EXPLOSIVEUniversal App - Designed for iPhone and iPad Match corresponding numbers together and clear the board in this simple to
Bloo Kid 2 Review
Bloo Kid 2 Review :
Bloo Kid 2 Review By Cata Modorcea on March 12th, 2014 Our Rating: :: CLASSIC STYLE FUNUniversal App - Designed for iPhone and iPad Bloo Kid 2 has arrived to give fans of classic platformers something to reminisce
Bloo Kid 2 Review By Cata Modorcea on March 12th, 2014 Our Rating: :: CLASSIC STYLE FUNUniversal App - Designed for iPhone and iPad Bloo Kid 2 has arrived to give fans of classic platformers something to reminisce
Pillowcapers: A Sleepy Adventure Review
Pillowcapers: A Sleepy Adventure Review :
Pillowcapers: A Sleepy Adventure Review By Amy Solomon on March 12th, 2014 Our Rating: Universal App - Designed for iPhone and iPad Pillowcapers: A Sleepy Adventure is an interactive storybook that is superlative in every way.
Exploring WildStar's endgame raids and dungeons
Exploring WildStar's endgame raids and dungeons :
Filed under: Betas, Sci-Fi, Game Mechanics, Interviews, Previews, Endgame, News Items, PvE, Events (Massively's Coverage), WildStar, Dungeons, Subscription, MMORPG For those who like endgame PvE content, Carbine's
Filed under: Betas, Sci-Fi, Game Mechanics, Interviews, Previews, Endgame, News Items, PvE, Events (Massively's Coverage), WildStar, Dungeons, Subscription, MMORPG For those who like endgame PvE content, Carbine's
Battlegrounds, arenas, and warplots: How PvP works in WildStar
Battlegrounds, arenas, and warplots: How PvP works in WildStar :
Filed under: Betas, Sci-Fi, Game Mechanics, Interviews, Patches, Previews, PvP, Endgame, Opinion, Hands-On, Events (Massively's Coverage), WildStar, Subscription, MMORPG PvE is a staple of MMORPG gameplay, but if you
WildStar Launches Worldwide In June, Preorders Begin Next Week
WildStar Launches Worldwide In June, Preorders Begin Next Week :
Carbine Studios' animated space opera has been teasing MMORPG fans with colorful characters and hilarious CGI videos since its announcement in 2011. On June 3, WildStar opens the wild space frontier to the public. Let's
Backflip Studios Announces Third Party Publishing Initiative with New Games from HandCircus, Lightbox Interactive
Backflip Studios Announces Third Party Publishing Initiative with New Games from HandCircus, Lightbox Interactive :
Backflip has been around the block a few times. Starting with their original smash hit Paper Toss all the way through their recent hit Ninjump. In an plan to use their knowledge of making great games, and perhaps to utilize their
Backflip has been around the block a few times. Starting with their original smash hit Paper Toss all the way through their recent hit Ninjump. In an plan to use their knowledge of making great games, and perhaps to utilize their
Laralyn McWilliams: The problem with "best practices" in free-to-play
Laralyn McWilliams: The problem with "best practices" in free-to-play :
The former Free Realms creative lead reflects on nearly a decade of wrestling with the divisive business model
The former Free Realms creative lead reflects on nearly a decade of wrestling with the divisive business model
Unreal Engine 4 heads to web browsers
Unreal Engine 4 heads to web browsers :
It might be hard to believe that a next-gen graphics engine like Unreal Engine 4 would be able to run in a browser, but here you go. ...
It might be hard to believe that a next-gen graphics engine like Unreal Engine 4 would be able to run in a browser, but here you go. ...
Firefall patch takes us to the kingdom of the Crystal Skull Pirates
Firefall patch takes us to the kingdom of the Crystal Skull Pirates :
Filed under: Sci-Fi, Patches, Free-to-Play, MMOFPS, Firefall A small update for Firefall is now live on the servers and with it comes a slew of small adjustments and additions including faster melee combat. Patch 0.8.1745
Filed under: Sci-Fi, Patches, Free-to-Play, MMOFPS, Firefall A small update for Firefall is now live on the servers and with it comes a slew of small adjustments and additions including faster melee combat. Patch 0.8.1745
King's IPO share price range values company higher than Zynga and GungHo but lower than EA
King's IPO share price range values company higher than Zynga and GungHo but lower than EA :
King has released more details about its proposed IPO. The F2P game publisher has announced it will sell 15.5 million shares for a price that will be set between $21 to $24 per share. Investors Apax and Index Ventures will sell
King has released more details about its proposed IPO. The F2P game publisher has announced it will sell 15.5 million shares for a price that will be set between $21 to $24 per share. Investors Apax and Index Ventures will sell
Gumi and Ankama join forces for a strategic mobile partnership
Gumi and Ankama join forces for a strategic mobile partnership :
Currently riding high in the Japanese charts, Gumi is looking to make the most of international opportunities. It's just raised $18 million in funding, opened an office in Paris, and is extending its activity in the country,
Currently riding high in the Japanese charts, Gumi is looking to make the most of international opportunities. It's just raised $18 million in funding, opened an office in Paris, and is extending its activity in the country,
Black Desert's next beta dated, new teaser site live
Black Desert's next beta dated, new teaser site live :
Filed under: Betas, Fantasy, Video, Game Mechanics, MMO Industry, New Titles, News Items, Sandbox, Black Desert Korean fantasy sandbox Black Desert will kick off its second closed beta on April 4th. Pearl Abyss has put
Filed under: Betas, Fantasy, Video, Game Mechanics, MMO Industry, New Titles, News Items, Sandbox, Black Desert Korean fantasy sandbox Black Desert will kick off its second closed beta on April 4th. Pearl Abyss has put
Yvolver aims to keep mobile players engaged with physical prizes
Yvolver aims to keep mobile players engaged with physical prizes :
The new company, co-founded by a former GameStop executive, aims to reward mobile players for making IAP or completing challenges with points that can be redeemed for digital or physical prizes. ...
The new company, co-founded by a former GameStop executive, aims to reward mobile players for making IAP or completing challenges with points that can be redeemed for digital or physical prizes. ...
EVE Online: Rubicon 1.3 patch turns on the lights
EVE Online: Rubicon 1.3 patch turns on the lights :
Filed under: Sci-Fi, EVE Online, Patches, Sandbox, Subscription A new patch has landed in EVE Online today that features a laundry list of tweaks, the most notable of which is the first pass at the game's new linear lighting. Rubicon
Filed under: Sci-Fi, EVE Online, Patches, Sandbox, Subscription A new patch has landed in EVE Online today that features a laundry list of tweaks, the most notable of which is the first pass at the game's new linear lighting. Rubicon
Forgame spends $94.2 million on a 21% stake in Tower of Saviors dev Mad Head
Forgame spends $94.2 million on a 21% stake in Tower of Saviors dev Mad Head :
Chinese game publisher Forgame (HKG:0484) has announced it's purchased 21 percent of Magic Feature Inc. It's the holding company for Mad Head, one of the rising stars of Chinese mobile development. Its game <...
Chinese game publisher Forgame (HKG:0484) has announced it's purchased 21 percent of Magic Feature Inc. It's the holding company for Mad Head, one of the rising stars of Chinese mobile development. Its game <...
ChangYou triples down on mobile games with $600 million developers program
ChangYou triples down on mobile games with $600 million developers program :
Over the years there have been plenty of publishing funds to encourage mobile game developers to sign up with this or that publisher. Typically they've ranged in size from one or two million dollars to tens of millions. Chinese
Over the years there have been plenty of publishing funds to encourage mobile game developers to sign up with this or that publisher. Typically they've ranged in size from one or two million dollars to tens of millions. Chinese
Wednesday, March 12, 2014
Korean News and Beta Test Announcements
- SEGA football management game “Football Manager Online” acquires K League license, holds 2nd CBT from March 13 to April 6.
- ENP Games RPG “Jecheon Daeseong” holds CBT from March 18 to 20.
- Dragonfly FPS “Special Force 2” records 2,000,000 accumulated registered European users (Gameforge).
- NCsoft “Blade & Soul” starts Japan service on May 20, package starts sale on May 9, monthly fee will follow.
- Virtual Toys strategy action game “Pirates: Treasure Hunter” to starts service in 2Q 2014.
- Blueside MMORPG “Kingdom Under Fire 2” to starts Thailand CBT from March 14 to 16.
- Entermate RPG “Amheuk Samguk” ends CBT, to start service on March 14.
- Wemade MMORPG “Icarus” ends test.
- Wemade mobile MMORPG “Ark Sphere” starts pre-open service on March 12.
- Moon Black TCG “Yeonhee Mongsang” released in Google Play store.
- Nkoon Star mechanic puzzle action RPG “Line Zeta” premium version released.
- Touch Thunder mobile strategy action RPG “Legend Samgukji” released in T-store.
- TLS MMORPG “Palseonnyeo” released in the mobile reward game center Oh!MyGot.
- Bicore action party RPG “My Monster Party” released in Google Play store and T-store.
- Neowiz Games mobile action RPG “Soul Hearts” holds tester recruitment until March 17, holds test from March 18 to 31.
- Glitter PC card game “Unlight” being developed for mobile version, to start service in 1st half of 2014.
- nWay signs with CJ E&M Netmarble for mobile action RPG “ChronoBlade,” planned for release in 1st half of 2014.
- Wemade mobile MMORPG “Ark Sphere” starts pre-open service on March 12 via Google Play store.
- Efun fantasy action RPG “Tigyuk Tagyuk” released in T-store and Olleh market.
- Pixel Matic “Gem Wizard” released worldwide in iOS and Android versions.
Transatlantic indie studio Shark Punch founded by Disney vets
Transatlantic indie studio Shark Punch founded by Disney vets :
Three former Disney developers in Helsinki and San Francisco founded Shark Punch to develop a self-funded tactical turn-based heist game set in the '70s. ...
Three former Disney developers in Helsinki and San Francisco founded Shark Punch to develop a self-funded tactical turn-based heist game set in the '70s. ...
RIFT's Arbiter and Physician are incoming
RIFT's Arbiter and Physician are incoming :
Filed under: Fantasy, Classes, Game Mechanics, Patches, News Items, Free-to-Play, RIFT, Subscription Patch 2.7 is delivering a bundle of four new souls to RIFT, and that means that every calling will be able to play every role
Filed under: Fantasy, Classes, Game Mechanics, Patches, News Items, Free-to-Play, RIFT, Subscription Patch 2.7 is delivering a bundle of four new souls to RIFT, and that means that every calling will be able to play every role
The numbers don't lie: home gaming consoles are in trouble (PC)
The numbers don't lie: home gaming consoles are in trouble (PC) :
With new console launches from Sony and Microsoft mere months in the rear view mirror, we won't blame you if you buy into the hype and consider 2014 to be a golden age for gaming machines; a veritable Renaissance for living
With new console launches from Sony and Microsoft mere months in the rear view mirror, we won't blame you if you buy into the hype and consider 2014 to be a golden age for gaming machines; a veritable Renaissance for living
Namco Bandai's ShiftyLook experiment was cool... but now it's over
Namco Bandai's ShiftyLook experiment was cool... but now it's over :
The ShiftyLook project has resulted in comics, animation, and games -- and resurrected classic Namco franchises and rehabilitated fan favorites. One game is left to be released, though, and that's it. ...
The ShiftyLook project has resulted in comics, animation, and games -- and resurrected classic Namco franchises and rehabilitated fan favorites. One game is left to be released, though, and that's it. ...
SoftBank invests in mobile start-up Turbo Studios
SoftBank invests in mobile start-up Turbo Studios :
Newly formed studio in Brooklyn gets backing from same firm that has majority stake in Supercell and GungHo
Newly formed studio in Brooklyn gets backing from same firm that has majority stake in Supercell and GungHo
RuneScape's got a new 'one of a kind' grandmaster quest
RuneScape's got a new 'one of a kind' grandmaster quest :
Filed under: Fantasy, Game Mechanics, Lore, MMO Industry, Patches, News Items, PvE, RuneScape, Free-to-Play, Browser Jagex has announced RuneScape's new 'One of a Kind' grandmaster epic quest, which it says is
Star Trek Online now available for Macs
Star Trek Online now available for Macs :
Filed under: Sci-Fi, MMO Industry, News Items, Star Trek Online, Free-to-Play Apple fans, you can stop using Bootcamp to play Star Trek Online on your Mac. Cryptic and Perfect World have just announced the sci-fi MMOs
Filed under: Sci-Fi, MMO Industry, News Items, Star Trek Online, Free-to-Play Apple fans, you can stop using Bootcamp to play Star Trek Online on your Mac. Cryptic and Perfect World have just announced the sci-fi MMOs
Ultima, WAR, DaoC vets form Citadel Studios, announce player-driven Shards title
Ultima, WAR, DaoC vets form Citadel Studios, announce player-driven Shards title :
Filed under: Fantasy, MMO Industry, New Titles, News Items, Sandbox, Player-Generated Content What do you get when you combine the dev talents of Derek Brinkmann, Chris Ondrus and Tim Cotten? Apparently you get a new
Filed under: Fantasy, MMO Industry, New Titles, News Items, Sandbox, Player-Generated Content What do you get when you combine the dev talents of Derek Brinkmann, Chris Ondrus and Tim Cotten? Apparently you get a new
DeNA looks to widen its UA net with Zedge hook up
DeNA looks to widen its UA net with Zedge hook up :
It used to be that user acquisition was about pumping large amounts of cash through generic mobile advertising channels. The large amounts of cash remain, but the rise of the likes of Facebook, Kakao and LINE now
It used to be that user acquisition was about pumping large amounts of cash through generic mobile advertising channels. The large amounts of cash remain, but the rise of the likes of Facebook, Kakao and LINE now
Raptr now adding 1.5 million users per month
Raptr now adding 1.5 million users per month :
Online community's focus on PC optimization has helped membership exceed 22 million
SOE has big plans for EverQuest, EverQuest II, and EQN Landmark in March
SOE has big plans for EverQuest, EverQuest II, and EQN Landmark in March :
Filed under: Fantasy, Video, EverQuest, EverQuest II, Interviews, MMO Industry, Free-to-Play, EverQuest Next The Year of EverQuest may still be in its early stages, but that doesn't mean that things are going slowly. EverQuest,
Filed under: Fantasy, Video, EverQuest, EverQuest II, Interviews, MMO Industry, Free-to-Play, EverQuest Next The Year of EverQuest may still be in its early stages, but that doesn't mean that things are going slowly. EverQuest,
With a Walking Dead game in production, Next Games raises $6 million
With a Walking Dead game in production, Next Games raises $6 million :
Helsinki-based start-up studio Next Games has raised $6 million in investments through a successful series A funding round. Founded by a powerhouse of design veterans from the likes of Rovio, Supercell and Disney,
Helsinki-based start-up studio Next Games has raised $6 million in investments through a successful series A funding round. Founded by a powerhouse of design veterans from the likes of Rovio, Supercell and Disney,
Age of Wushu's Tempest of Strife expansion announced for Spring
Age of Wushu's Tempest of Strife expansion announced for Spring :
Filed under: Fantasy, Expansions, PvP, News Items, Free-to-Play, Age of Wushu While many people are looking forward to better weather and sunshine come spring, Age of Wushu players will have thunderstorms,
Filed under: Fantasy, Expansions, PvP, News Items, Free-to-Play, Age of Wushu While many people are looking forward to better weather and sunshine come spring, Age of Wushu players will have thunderstorms,
Free-to-play author Will Luton parts ways with TinyCo
Free-to-play author Will Luton parts ways with TinyCo :
Free-to-play author Will Luton has left TinyCo only a matter of months after he joined the San Francisco-based developer back in October 2013. Luton, who made his name at Mobile Pie in Bristol before acting as a consultant for
Free-to-play author Will Luton has left TinyCo only a matter of months after he joined the San Francisco-based developer back in October 2013. Luton, who made his name at Mobile Pie in Bristol before acting as a consultant for
Glyph is Trion Worlds' new DRM-free digital game platform
Glyph is Trion Worlds' new DRM-free digital game platform :
Trion Worlds announced today that it will be launching DRM-free a digital games platform featuring titles from Trion Worlds and select partners sometime after GDC 2014 next week. ...
Trion Worlds announced today that it will be launching DRM-free a digital games platform featuring titles from Trion Worlds and select partners sometime after GDC 2014 next week. ...
Kabam hires Chris Petrovic
Kabam hires Chris Petrovic :
Ex-GameSpot digital head will focus on acquisitions, Hollywood deals
Ex-GameSpot digital head will focus on acquisitions, Hollywood deals
Elder Scrolls Online sounds rallying call for final stress test weekend
Elder Scrolls Online sounds rallying call for final stress test weekend :
Filed under: Betas, Fantasy, Giveaways, The Elder Scrolls Online, Subscription With launch right around the corner, ZeniMax is pushing hard to get Elder Scrolls Online in top shape for its world debut. This means one last
Filed under: Betas, Fantasy, Giveaways, The Elder Scrolls Online, Subscription With launch right around the corner, ZeniMax is pushing hard to get Elder Scrolls Online in top shape for its world debut. This means one last
Black Gold's alpha starts March 20, keys still available
Black Gold's alpha starts March 20, keys still available :
Filed under: Betas, Fantasy, MMO Industry, New Titles, News Items, Free-to-Play, Steampunk, Black Gold Snail Games has published a news post hyping its Black Gold alpha test that starts on Thursday, March 20th. The
Filed under: Betas, Fantasy, MMO Industry, New Titles, News Items, Free-to-Play, Steampunk, Black Gold Snail Games has published a news post hyping its Black Gold alpha test that starts on Thursday, March 20th. The
Longtime NYC casual game shop Large Animal shutters
Longtime NYC casual game shop Large Animal shutters :
Today, co-founders Wade Tinney and Josh Welber announced that the studio has shut down and laid off all staff after failing to find investment. ...
CJ E&M gets mobile publishing rights for ChronoBlade in Asia
CJ E&M gets mobile publishing rights for ChronoBlade in Asia :
Flagship Ouya game ChronoBlade has an exclusive mobile publishing deal in Asia. US developer nWay has signed up with Korean powerhouse CJ E&M - specifically its gaming arm - CJ E&M Netmarble. It has the exclusive rights for
Flagship Ouya game ChronoBlade has an exclusive mobile publishing deal in Asia. US developer nWay has signed up with Korean powerhouse CJ E&M - specifically its gaming arm - CJ E&M Netmarble. It has the exclusive rights for
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