Chillingo founders Byatte and Wee leave EA:
Chillingo founders Chris Byatte and Joe Wee have left the firm's parent company Electronic Arts for reasons unknown, reports MCV. The trade site claims Byatte and Wee, who founded Chillingo back in 2005 before selling to
Tuesday, January 7, 2014
Monetizer: CSR Classics
Monetizer: CSR Classics:
NaturalMotion's CSR Racing was one of the standout games of 2012. During 2013, the company didn't release a sequel, however. Instead it released a game that's perhaps better described as a standalone mission pack - CSR
NaturalMotion's CSR Racing was one of the standout games of 2012. During 2013, the company didn't release a sequel, however. Instead it released a game that's perhaps better described as a standalone mission pack - CSR
Days of the holiday mobile game gold rush are fading, says new report
Days of the holiday mobile game gold rush are fading, says new report:
Although this holiday period saw the biggest spike in mobile app and game downloads to date, the rate at which mobile is growing has slowed significantly, according to a new report from Flurry. ...
Although this holiday period saw the biggest spike in mobile app and game downloads to date, the rate at which mobile is growing has slowed significantly, according to a new report from Flurry. ...
Blog: For the holidays, the premium mobile app strikes back
Blog: For the holidays, the premium mobile app strikes back:
Examining what he calls the "Christmas Paid Spike," Plague, Inc. developer James Vaughan explores the reasons premium games rocket upward in sales during the holidays. ...
Examining what he calls the "Christmas Paid Spike," Plague, Inc. developer James Vaughan explores the reasons premium games rocket upward in sales during the holidays. ...
Troll Pooling: Grouping game players with negative social value
Troll Pooling: Grouping game players with negative social value:
Some players have negative impacts on your community -- but positive effects on your game. Can you do anything to keep them from hurting them your audience? This blog suggests a tactic. ...
Some players have negative impacts on your community -- but positive effects on your game. Can you do anything to keep them from hurting them your audience? This blog suggests a tactic. ...
PopCap losing cofounders
PopCap losing cofounders:
CEO Dave Roberts, chief game designer Jason Kapalka reportedly leaving Plants vs. Zombies studio; John Vechey becomes new GM
CEO Dave Roberts, chief game designer Jason Kapalka reportedly leaving Plants vs. Zombies studio; John Vechey becomes new GM
Subsidiarized: NHN breaks out three independent mobile studios
Subsidiarized: NHN breaks out three independent mobile studios:
2013 has been a big year for NHN Corporation; the company behind the LINE mobile social network. For one thing, the reach of network continues to grow; it's doubled over the past seven months to 300 million users. That business
2013 has been a big year for NHN Corporation; the company behind the LINE mobile social network. For one thing, the reach of network continues to grow; it's doubled over the past seven months to 300 million users. That business
2013 In Review: The developers' take
2013 In Review: The developers' take:
The fireworks have all fizzled out and that leftover turkey is sat on top of those extra boxes of mince pies you picked up at the last minute in the bin, but as far as 2013 is concerned, we're not quite done yet. PocketGamer.biz has
The fireworks have all fizzled out and that leftover turkey is sat on top of those extra boxes of mince pies you picked up at the last minute in the bin, but as far as 2013 is concerned, we're not quite done yet. PocketGamer.biz has
Major mobile franchise Let's Golf tries out rising distribution method
Major mobile franchise Let's Golf tries out rising distribution method:
Gameloft said this week it is launching its popular Let's Golf franchise on the Line Game Platform, signaling an ongoing trend of mobile game devs utilizing chat apps to gain users. ...
Gameloft said this week it is launching its popular Let's Golf franchise on the Line Game Platform, signaling an ongoing trend of mobile game devs utilizing chat apps to gain users. ...
Sonic & All-Stars Racing Transformed Goes Mobile. Is That Good?
Sonic & All-Stars Racing Transformed Goes Mobile. Is That Good?:
Sonic & All-Stars Racing Transformed is available today on iOS and Android, giving mobile gamers a chance to race on land, sea and air as iconic Sega characters like Sonic, Amigo, John and Tim. Is it worth $4.99? Mostly.
Sonic & All-Stars Racing Transformed is available today on iOS and Android, giving mobile gamers a chance to race on land, sea and air as iconic Sega characters like Sonic, Amigo, John and Tim. Is it worth $4.99? Mostly.
Japan's Biggest Gaming Phenomenon of 2013
Japan's Biggest Gaming Phenomenon of 2013:
Without a doubt, the biggest gaming phenomenon of Japan this year involved the game which had anime girls as battleships. It's too bad that most people outside of Japan can't play it.
Without a doubt, the biggest gaming phenomenon of Japan this year involved the game which had anime girls as battleships. It's too bad that most people outside of Japan can't play it.
Korean News and Beta Test Announcements
- Dragonfly signs Taiwan service contract with Wayi for FPS “Special Force 2.”
- Liveplex MMORPG “Kung Fu Hero” starts pre open beta on December 27.
- ENP Games side-scroll RPG “Zema” starts formal service on December 26.
- CNC Media MMORPG “Sayukshin Online” holds open CBT from December 26 to 30.
- Dragonfly FPS “Special Force 2” holds Indonesia CBT via CJ Internet Indonesia (since December 10), average daily CCU is 4,000-5,000 users.
- Dragonfly FPS “Special Force 2” records 600,000 cumulative registered users, 10,000 CCUs in Europe region via Gameforge.
- SEGA football simulation game “Football Manager Online” holds tester recruitment for CBT in February 2014.
- CJ E&M Netmarble MMORPG “ELOA” play video and official homepage revealed, holds tester recruitment from December 31 to January 7, holds 1st test from January 8 to 11.
- EXE Games casual UCC shooting game “Brick Force” starts formal service.
- NHN Entertainment “Winning Eleven Online 2014” holds “special invitational test” from January 3 to 7.
- CNC Media “Prelude to Chaos” ends open CBT, to start formal service in mid-January.
- Dragonfly MMORPG “Ssen Online” starts Picaon channeling service.
- YJ Network 2D sidescroll web game “Lunaria” holds 1st test from January 6 to 8.
- Pictosoft fantasy collectible card game “Load of Heroes” released in Olleh market.
- Yellow Bomb smartphone game “Star’s Way” released in Google Play store.
- Longgu Technology mobile strategy simulation game “Paesamguk” enters Korea service.
- Dragon Nest mobile strategy simulation game “Paesamguk” released.
- Neocyon mobile strategy simulation game “Battle Wars” released in Google Play store.
- Pictosoft action mobile MORPG “Soul Slash Saga” released in Olleh market.
- Efun smarthpone strategy simulation game “Samgukji PK” planned for service in mid-January 2014.
- Acrodea mobile football simulation game “Eleven Heroes” released.
- Hanbit Soft mobile 3D RPG “Mythos Mobile” to be released in 1st half of 2014.
- Funnigloo mobile TCG “Guilty Dragon” released in KT Olleh market.
- Acquire mobile panel action RPG “Road to Dragons” released.
- Palmple card defense RPG “Knights of Girls” released in Japan Google Play store via DeNA.
- Bicorestylish driving game “Road Heroes” released in T-store.
- TLS Entertainment smartphone MMORPG “Palseonnyeo” game introduction and image released.
- CFK smartphone game “BlazBlue Battle Puzzle” released in China via JJ International Company.
- Oolblue mobile RPG “Mighty Quest” released in Naver Appstore, Google Play store, and T-store.
- Funpresso arcade racing game “Circus Runaway” released in Google Play store and Apple Appstore.
- YD Online mechanic RPG “Line Zeta” starts Japan service via Arario.
- Efun Company smartphone strategy simulation game “Samgukji PK” holds CBT until January 7.
- Glu Mobile action RPG “Eternity Warriors 3” released.
- AfreecaTV jumping run game “Pig Runner” starts Japan service via DeNA.
- Neocyon mobile MMORPG “Ragnarok Online Valkyrie’s Uprising” holds 2nd Thailand CBT via Asiasoft.
Misadventures in mobile advertising
Misadventures in mobile advertising:
Is mobile advertising simply a scam? Rubicon's Paul Johnson takes a look at what he's been told by providers and tries to match it up with the reality of development... and he cannot. ...
Is mobile advertising simply a scam? Rubicon's Paul Johnson takes a look at what he's been told by providers and tries to match it up with the reality of development... and he cannot. ...
Monetizer Special: IAP economic trends during 2013
Monetizer Special: IAP economic trends during 2013:
During 2013 I've spent a lot of time playing and attempting to analyse F2P mobile games. Part of what I've learned has been announced weekly in our Monetizer columns, which usually focus on the in-game economy of one
During 2013 I've spent a lot of time playing and attempting to analyse F2P mobile games. Part of what I've learned has been announced weekly in our Monetizer columns, which usually focus on the in-game economy of one
Blizzard delays Hearthstone test season 2
Blizzard delays Hearthstone test season 2:
Free-to-play card game Hearthstone: Heroes of Warcraft has had its test season 2 delayed due to issues found after recent server maintenance.Test season 1 will continue until further notice, and player ranks will not have
Free-to-play card game Hearthstone: Heroes of Warcraft has had its test season 2 delayed due to issues found after recent server maintenance.Test season 1 will continue until further notice, and player ranks will not have
Hearthstone: Heroes of Warcraft Closed Beta Review
Hearthstone: Heroes of Warcraft Closed Beta Review:
Hearthstone is a free to play card game created by the guys at Blizzard. The cards in the game are based on characters from the Warcraft universe and for some reason, the artwork reminds me of Magic: The Gathering. While
Hearthstone is a free to play card game created by the guys at Blizzard. The cards in the game are based on characters from the Warcraft universe and for some reason, the artwork reminds me of Magic: The Gathering. While
Mark Kern removed as CEO of Red 5 Studios [Updated]
Mark Kern removed as CEO of Red 5 Studios [Updated]:
Filed under: Sci-Fi, MMO Industry, News Items, Free-to-Play, MMOFPS, Rumors, Firefall According to a recent report from Gamefront, Red 5 Studios CEO Mark Kern has been terminated by the company's board of directors,
Filed under: Sci-Fi, MMO Industry, News Items, Free-to-Play, MMOFPS, Rumors, Firefall According to a recent report from Gamefront, Red 5 Studios CEO Mark Kern has been terminated by the company's board of directors,
Facebook’s App Center updated to support game trailers
Facebook’s App Center updated to support game trailers:
Image via Facebook Facebook has announced the launch of video support on App Center pages, giving developers a new way to draw users into their Facebook apps (specifically games). According to Facebook, App Center is
Image via Facebook Facebook has announced the launch of video support on App Center pages, giving developers a new way to draw users into their Facebook apps (specifically games). According to Facebook, App Center is
Russian MMO publisher Mail.ru to axe 50 jobs
Russian MMO publisher Mail.ru to axe 50 jobs:
Company to close Hamburg office early next year
Company to close Hamburg office early next year
TouchArcade Game of the Week: 'Colossatron: Massive World Threat'
TouchArcade Game of the Week: 'Colossatron: Massive World Threat':
The idea behind the TouchArcade Game of the Week is that every Friday afternoon we post the one game that came out this week that we think is worth giving a special nod to. Now, before anyone goes over-thinking this, it
The idea behind the TouchArcade Game of the Week is that every Friday afternoon we post the one game that came out this week that we think is worth giving a special nod to. Now, before anyone goes over-thinking this, it
Sonic the Hedgehog 2 Remastered Review
Sonic the Hedgehog 2 Remastered Review:
Sonic the Hedgehog 2 Remastered Review By Carter Dotson on December 20th, 2013 Our Rating: :: IT'S A BLASTUniversal App - Designed for iPhone and iPad One of the best games of all time gets a wonderful remastering.
Sonic the Hedgehog 2 Remastered Review By Carter Dotson on December 20th, 2013 Our Rating: :: IT'S A BLASTUniversal App - Designed for iPhone and iPad One of the best games of all time gets a wonderful remastering.
Review: Lego Star Wars: The Complete Saga
Review: Lego Star Wars: The Complete Saga:
While Star Wars fans cross theirs fingers hoping that JJ Abrams doesn't balls up the franchise in a swirl of arch winks and lens flare, here's a little reminder of how it's done. Across two games in the mid-noughties, Traveller's Tales
While Star Wars fans cross theirs fingers hoping that JJ Abrams doesn't balls up the franchise in a swirl of arch winks and lens flare, here's a little reminder of how it's done. Across two games in the mid-noughties, Traveller's Tales
Review: No Brakes Valet
Review: No Brakes Valet:
No Brakes Valet is not designed with longevity in mind. It's a slap-dash blast of craggy-edged gaming that's about cramming as many hearty cackles into three-minute stretches as is physically possible. It's a chunk of filler, perfectly
No Brakes Valet is not designed with longevity in mind. It's a slap-dash blast of craggy-edged gaming that's about cramming as many hearty cackles into three-minute stretches as is physically possible. It's a chunk of filler, perfectly
Review: MonsterCrafter
Review: MonsterCrafter:
There are over 700 official Pokemon, but even that number is piddling compared with the sprawling roster your imagination is capable of producing. Or so your grade two teacher said once. MonsterCrafter is a monster-
There are over 700 official Pokemon, but even that number is piddling compared with the sprawling roster your imagination is capable of producing. Or so your grade two teacher said once. MonsterCrafter is a monster-
Review: Ridge Racer Slipstream
Review: Ridge Racer Slipstream:
The best thing we can say about Ridge Racer Slipstream is that it isn't just Ridge Racer. It's Riiidge Racer! There's a difference, you know. The former means that it's simply part of Namco's sprawling and somewhat patchy
The best thing we can say about Ridge Racer Slipstream is that it isn't just Ridge Racer. It's Riiidge Racer! There's a difference, you know. The former means that it's simply part of Namco's sprawling and somewhat patchy
Review: Pretentious Game
Review: Pretentious Game:
Pretentious Game is a puzzle-platformer about different strands of a broken relationship further damaged by tragedy. It plays a little like Thomas Was Alone but coupled with a rough-edged charm - there's no Danny Wallace here
Pretentious Game is a puzzle-platformer about different strands of a broken relationship further damaged by tragedy. It plays a little like Thomas Was Alone but coupled with a rough-edged charm - there's no Danny Wallace here
Review: Panzer Corps
Review: Panzer Corps:
You might never have heard of Slitherine Software, developer of detailed military simulation games, but its iOS debut Battle Academy is probably the best game I've encountered on the platform. Now the team is back with
You might never have heard of Slitherine Software, developer of detailed military simulation games, but its iOS debut Battle Academy is probably the best game I've encountered on the platform. Now the team is back with
Review: Inoqoni
Review: Inoqoni:
The idea at the heart of Inoqoni is a simple, elegant one. Each bite-size stage of this puzzle-platformer features a magic mirror that lets you reverse the level. The twist is, anything in front of the mirror is carried on to the other side. Can't
The idea at the heart of Inoqoni is a simple, elegant one. Each bite-size stage of this puzzle-platformer features a magic mirror that lets you reverse the level. The twist is, anything in front of the mirror is carried on to the other side. Can't
Review: Atomic+
Review: Atomic+:
There's a striking modernity to Atomic+ that makes it hard to dislike. All stark white lines and twanging electronic soundtrack, it's a minimalist video game with none of the fuzz of Super Hexagon. But it's from Terry Kavanagh's shape-
There's a striking modernity to Atomic+ that makes it hard to dislike. All stark white lines and twanging electronic soundtrack, it's a minimalist video game with none of the fuzz of Super Hexagon. But it's from Terry Kavanagh's shape-
Regency Love Review
Regency Love Review:
Regency Love Review By Campbell Bird on January 3rd, 2014 Our Rating: :: REGENT OR REJECTiPhone App - Designed for the iPhone, compatible with the iPad Live out the life of a Regency-era lady in this deep and thoughtful
Regency Love Review By Campbell Bird on January 3rd, 2014 Our Rating: :: REGENT OR REJECTiPhone App - Designed for the iPhone, compatible with the iPad Live out the life of a Regency-era lady in this deep and thoughtful
Review: Sonic & All-Stars Racing Transformed
Review: Sonic & All-Stars Racing Transformed:
While arch rival Mario turned out to be a natural behind the wheel, it's taken Sonic a number of years and a whole bunch of aborted test laps to reach a similar level of driving proficiency. But with 2011's Sonic & Sega All-Stars
While arch rival Mario turned out to be a natural behind the wheel, it's taken Sonic a number of years and a whole bunch of aborted test laps to reach a similar level of driving proficiency. But with 2011's Sonic & Sega All-Stars
Sonic & All-Stars Racing Transformed Review
Sonic & All-Stars Racing Transformed Review:
Sonic & All-Stars Racing Transformed Review By Carter Dotson on January 3rd, 2014 Our Rating: :: MORE RINGS, PLEASEUniversal App - Designed for iPhone and iPad A great racing game, damaged by a business model more
Sonic & All-Stars Racing Transformed Review By Carter Dotson on January 3rd, 2014 Our Rating: :: MORE RINGS, PLEASEUniversal App - Designed for iPhone and iPad A great racing game, damaged by a business model more
TouchArcade Game of the Week: 'Jet Car Stunts 2'
TouchArcade Game of the Week: 'Jet Car Stunts 2':
The idea behind the TouchArcade Game of the Week is that every Friday afternoon we post the one game that came out this week that we think is worth giving a special nod to. Now, before anyone goes over-thinking this, it
The idea behind the TouchArcade Game of the Week is that every Friday afternoon we post the one game that came out this week that we think is worth giving a special nod to. Now, before anyone goes over-thinking this, it
BEAT DRIFT Review
BEAT DRIFT Review:
BEAT DRIFT Review By Arron Hirst on January 6th, 2014 Our Rating: :: HARD MAZE FUNUniversal App - Designed for iPhone and iPad BEAT DRIFT counts on a player’s logic in order for them to survive. It’s techno beat and visuals will
BEAT DRIFT Review By Arron Hirst on January 6th, 2014 Our Rating: :: HARD MAZE FUNUniversal App - Designed for iPhone and iPad BEAT DRIFT counts on a player’s logic in order for them to survive. It’s techno beat and visuals will
'Overlive: Zombie Survival RPG' Review - Tons Of Choices And A Sense Of Wit
'Overlive: Zombie Survival RPG' Review - Tons Of Choices And A Sense Of Wit:
In the past week, I played two zombie survival adventure games, which is two more than I played in the last full year. It's not that there aren't tons of great zombie games out there, it's just that as a concept I feel like the game
In the past week, I played two zombie survival adventure games, which is two more than I played in the last full year. It's not that there aren't tons of great zombie games out there, it's just that as a concept I feel like the game
Mega Jump Plus Review
Mega Jump Plus Review:
Mega Jump Plus Review By Lee Hamlet on January 6th, 2014 Our Rating: :: PLUS NOTHINGUniversal App - Designed for iPhone and iPad The premium version of the iOS classic Mega Jump maintains the frantic fun of the original,
Mega Jump Plus Review By Lee Hamlet on January 6th, 2014 Our Rating: :: PLUS NOTHINGUniversal App - Designed for iPhone and iPad The premium version of the iOS classic Mega Jump maintains the frantic fun of the original,
The Gate Review
The Gate Review:
I was disappointed to discover that in spite of all the pre-release promotion, The Gate has about as much to do with real-time strategy as Family Feud, and is in fact a straight-up collectible card battle game. But as I delved into it, I
I was disappointed to discover that in spite of all the pre-release promotion, The Gate has about as much to do with real-time strategy as Family Feud, and is in fact a straight-up collectible card battle game. But as I delved into it, I
Abducted: Episode 1 Review
Abducted: Episode 1 Review:
Abducted: Episode 1 is the first entry in a six-part, episodic sci-fi adventure that combines puzzle, horror, and RPG elements. This genre sampler is a mixed bag both literally and in terms of quality: while it presents a mysterious
Abducted: Episode 1 is the first entry in a six-part, episodic sci-fi adventure that combines puzzle, horror, and RPG elements. This genre sampler is a mixed bag both literally and in terms of quality: while it presents a mysterious
Quarriors Review
Quarriors Review:
If, like me, you've never played a physical dice-building game before, then Quarriors should be the right game for you. It's not very complicated. You roll your dice, gather your resources, and attack with your monsters while your
If, like me, you've never played a physical dice-building game before, then Quarriors should be the right game for you. It's not very complicated. You roll your dice, gather your resources, and attack with your monsters while your
Cat Story Review
Cat Story Review:
Waking on the shore of a strange island, your first realization is that your friends are missing. Your second realization is that it's time to get to work! Much like CityVille and The Tribez, Cat Story puts you in control of creating a
Waking on the shore of a strange island, your first realization is that your friends are missing. Your second realization is that it's time to get to work! Much like CityVille and The Tribez, Cat Story puts you in control of creating a
Disney Hidden Worlds Review
Disney Hidden Worlds Review:
Disney has a new hidden object game (HOG), and despite some of the rumors and urban legends that still haunt the House of Mouse, it has nothing to do with finding bad words or naughty imagery in movies like Aladdin, The
Disney has a new hidden object game (HOG), and despite some of the rumors and urban legends that still haunt the House of Mouse, it has nothing to do with finding bad words or naughty imagery in movies like Aladdin, The
Fighting Fantasy: Island of the Lizard King Review
Fighting Fantasy: Island of the Lizard King Review:
The final paragraphs of the gamebook Island of the Lizard King contain a scene I can still remember clearly today, nearly thirty years after I first read it. It stamped itself on my ten-year old brain because it seemed so hideous at the
The final paragraphs of the gamebook Island of the Lizard King contain a scene I can still remember clearly today, nearly thirty years after I first read it. It stamped itself on my ten-year old brain because it seemed so hideous at the
Big Win Racing Review
Big Win Racing Review:
Sometimes it's smart just to recognize you've got a good thing going. Hothead Games has done that by expanding its Big Win series of sports games to all the major stick-and-ball sports. But just when it appeared there were no more
Sometimes it's smart just to recognize you've got a good thing going. Hothead Games has done that by expanding its Big Win series of sports games to all the major stick-and-ball sports. But just when it appeared there were no more
Namco High Review
Namco High Review:
Namco High is the latest video game to come from ShiftyLook, the online branch of Namco Bandai which reinvigorates several of the company's various, more latent intellectual property as webcomics and cartoons. It's only
Namco High is the latest video game to come from ShiftyLook, the online branch of Namco Bandai which reinvigorates several of the company's various, more latent intellectual property as webcomics and cartoons. It's only
Sonic & All-Stars Racing Transformed Review
Sonic & All-Stars Racing Transformed Review:
Why does Sonic need a car to race? One must wonder if it's this inevitable, always-inane question that helped inspire the developers at Sumo Digital to create a game in which moving along the ground at high speeds is not
Why does Sonic need a car to race? One must wonder if it's this inevitable, always-inane question that helped inspire the developers at Sumo Digital to create a game in which moving along the ground at high speeds is not
Sound Ride Review
Sound Ride Review:
Sound Ride is a level-based runner that draws inspiration from the BIT.TRIP Runner series. Its abstract and colorful world, quirky characters, and catchy, upbeat music combine to create an environment that's a pleasure to traverse.
Sound Ride is a level-based runner that draws inspiration from the BIT.TRIP Runner series. Its abstract and colorful world, quirky characters, and catchy, upbeat music combine to create an environment that's a pleasure to traverse.
Hidden Objects: Mystery Crimes Review
Hidden Objects: Mystery Crimes Review:
It's crime time! Team Lava's Hidden Objects: Mystery Crimes puts you behind the detective badge as you solve crimes the only way you know how: by completing hidden object scenes. Sift through lists of objects, interview
It's crime time! Team Lava's Hidden Objects: Mystery Crimes puts you behind the detective badge as you solve crimes the only way you know how: by completing hidden object scenes. Sift through lists of objects, interview
'Starborn Anarkist' Review - Building Ships, Rocking The Establishment
'Starborn Anarkist' Review - Building Ships, Rocking The Establishment:
Not every game makes a good first impression. As gamers are human beings, we tend to be comfortable with certain established ways of doing things, and games that go too far outside the box in some way or another can
Not every game makes a good first impression. As gamers are human beings, we tend to be comfortable with certain established ways of doing things, and games that go too far outside the box in some way or another can
'Cyro' Review - A Puzzle of Specks and Planks
'Cyro' Review - A Puzzle of Specks and Planks:
There's plenty of room for complex puzzle games in the world, but every so often I enjoy sitting down with a great simplistic experience. Sometimes, the most minimal games tend to wrack your brain the most, as they distill a few
There's plenty of room for complex puzzle games in the world, but every so often I enjoy sitting down with a great simplistic experience. Sometimes, the most minimal games tend to wrack your brain the most, as they distill a few
'Ookibloks' Review - Slammin' and Bananas
'Ookibloks' Review - Slammin' and Bananas:
While many retro veterans pine for tactile controls for games that would be best suited for precision, the mobile platform can alternatively host creations that gel perfectly with a touch based interface. One such creation is Ookibloks
While many retro veterans pine for tactile controls for games that would be best suited for precision, the mobile platform can alternatively host creations that gel perfectly with a touch based interface. One such creation is Ookibloks
'Fiz: The Brewery Management Game' Review - Plenty of IPA, No IAP
'Fiz: The Brewery Management Game' Review - Plenty of IPA, No IAP:
I'm not even going to try to pretend that I know a lot about beer. This isn't one of those fields where you can fudge it and get away with it. Beer fans seem to be walking encyclopedias of information, and when you get in the habit of
I'm not even going to try to pretend that I know a lot about beer. This isn't one of those fields where you can fudge it and get away with it. Beer fans seem to be walking encyclopedias of information, and when you get in the habit of
'Ridge Racer Slipstream' Review - Arcade Racing Comfort Food
'Ridge Racer Slipstream' Review - Arcade Racing Comfort Food:
Just recently, an old tradition in gaming was broken for the first time ever. PlayStation hardware was released, and a Ridge Racer title did not accompany it. It's completely understandable, however unfortunate it might
Just recently, an old tradition in gaming was broken for the first time ever. PlayStation hardware was released, and a Ridge Racer title did not accompany it. It's completely understandable, however unfortunate it might
'Hero Siege' Review - Simplified Dual-Stick Arena Action
'Hero Siege' Review - Simplified Dual-Stick Arena Action:
Dubbed by its developers as a mix of Diablo and The Binding of Isaac, Hero Siege is a dual-stick shooter that immediately has big shoes to fill. With a simplified combat system combined with a load of randomization systems,
Dubbed by its developers as a mix of Diablo and The Binding of Isaac, Hero Siege is a dual-stick shooter that immediately has big shoes to fill. With a simplified combat system combined with a load of randomization systems,
'MovieCat 2' Review - Meow-velous
'MovieCat 2' Review - Meow-velous:
In 2010, MovieCat took the App Store by storm. It was one of my favorite quiz apps mostly because of how simplistic the format was, marrying uniquely presented film topics with adorable cats. The art style was just as unique, and
In 2010, MovieCat took the App Store by storm. It was one of my favorite quiz apps mostly because of how simplistic the format was, marrying uniquely presented film topics with adorable cats. The art style was just as unique, and
'Castle Raid 2' Review - A Challenging Return to the Greenlands
'Castle Raid 2' Review - A Challenging Return to the Greenlands:
Originally released back in 2012, Castle Raid offered an interesting combination of castle defense and castle offense with a simplified RTS control scheme to tie it all together. Now, developer Arcticmill is back with
Originally released back in 2012, Castle Raid offered an interesting combination of castle defense and castle offense with a simplified RTS control scheme to tie it all together. Now, developer Arcticmill is back with
'Sonic & Sega All-Stars Racing Transformed' Review - An All-Star Sequel
'Sonic & Sega All-Stars Racing Transformed' Review - An All-Star Sequel:
It seems to be an unwritten rule that every major character gets their own racing game, and Sonic the Hedgehog is obviously major enough to have had a few in his history. The racing genre is a pretty good fit for the speedy
It seems to be an unwritten rule that every major character gets their own racing game, and Sonic the Hedgehog is obviously major enough to have had a few in his history. The racing genre is a pretty good fit for the speedy
'Stealth Inc.' Review - Dying Has Never Been So Much Fun
'Stealth Inc.' Review - Dying Has Never Been So Much Fun:
Originally released as Stealth Bastard: Tactical Espionage Arsehole for PC, but changed to a more family friendly name, especially for family use devices such as iPads, Stealth Inc.: A Clone in the Dark [$4.99] has a fresh home in
Originally released as Stealth Bastard: Tactical Espionage Arsehole for PC, but changed to a more family friendly name, especially for family use devices such as iPads, Stealth Inc.: A Clone in the Dark [$4.99] has a fresh home in
Review: Sushi Snake
Review: Sushi Snake:
In ancient alchemic texts, the symbol of the Ouroboros - or "tail-eating snake" - represents the cycle of death and renewal. If, however, a serpent chomps on its own backend in Benjamin Davis's Sushi Snake, it means you've taken a
In ancient alchemic texts, the symbol of the Ouroboros - or "tail-eating snake" - represents the cycle of death and renewal. If, however, a serpent chomps on its own backend in Benjamin Davis's Sushi Snake, it means you've taken a
Not So Massively: LoL downed by DDoS attack, Star Citizen hits $36 million
Not So Massively: LoL downed by DDoS attack, Star Citizen hits $36 million:
Filed under: Betas, Fantasy, Sci-Fi, Video, Business Models, Contests, Culture, Events (In-Game), Patches, Endgame, News Items, Free-to-Play, Legal, Dev Diaries, Not So Massively, Sandbox, MOBA, League of Legends,
Filed under: Betas, Fantasy, Sci-Fi, Video, Business Models, Contests, Culture, Events (In-Game), Patches, Endgame, News Items, Free-to-Play, Legal, Dev Diaries, Not So Massively, Sandbox, MOBA, League of Legends,
Betawatch: December 28, 2013 - January 3, 2014
Betawatch: December 28, 2013 - January 3, 2014:
Filed under: Betas, MMO Industry, News Items, Betawatch, Miscellaneous Mabinogi II: Arena might have sounded too good to be true. A sequel to Mabinogi that features an active arena with spectators allowed to watch
Filed under: Betas, MMO Industry, News Items, Betawatch, Miscellaneous Mabinogi II: Arena might have sounded too good to be true. A sequel to Mabinogi that features an active arena with spectators allowed to watch
Not So Massively: Diablo III's Nephalem Rifts, PoE season six, and Firefall's ex-CEO comes under fire
Not So Massively: Diablo III's Nephalem Rifts, PoE season six, and Firefall's ex-CEO comes under fire:
Filed under: Betas, Sci-Fi, Video, Culture, Expansions, Game Mechanics, MMO Industry, News Items, PvE, Casual, Dev Diaries, Miscellaneous, Not So Massively, Sandbox, MOBA, League of Legends, Diablo III, Firefall,
Filed under: Betas, Sci-Fi, Video, Culture, Expansions, Game Mechanics, MMO Industry, News Items, PvE, Casual, Dev Diaries, Miscellaneous, Not So Massively, Sandbox, MOBA, League of Legends, Diablo III, Firefall,
Betawatch: December 21 - 27, 2013
Betawatch: December 21 - 27, 2013:
Filed under: Betas, MMO Industry, News Items, Betawatch, Miscellaneous If you had fond memories of Sevencore during its brief original run, you'll be happy to know that the game is getting a new lease on life via Ignited Games.
Filed under: Betas, MMO Industry, News Items, Betawatch, Miscellaneous If you had fond memories of Sevencore during its brief original run, you'll be happy to know that the game is getting a new lease on life via Ignited Games.
Not So Massively: Elite's Oculus Rift support, Star Citizen delays, and Firefall's CEO worries
Not So Massively: Elite's Oculus Rift support, Star Citizen delays, and Firefall's CEO worries:
Filed under: Betas, Sci-Fi, Video, Business Models, Expansions, Game Mechanics, Patches, PvP, News Items, PvE, Free-to-Play, Casual, Dev Diaries, Not So Massively, Sandbox, MOBA, League of Legends, Diablo III,
Filed under: Betas, Sci-Fi, Video, Business Models, Expansions, Game Mechanics, Patches, PvP, News Items, PvE, Free-to-Play, Casual, Dev Diaries, Not So Massively, Sandbox, MOBA, League of Legends, Diablo III,
Betawatch: December 14 - 20, 2013
Betawatch: December 14 - 20, 2013:
Filed under: Betas, MMO Industry, News Items, Betawatch, Miscellaneous After a wait so long that you could be forgiven for thinking it would never happen at all, DayZ's standalone version is finally in testing! It's a buggy and
Filed under: Betas, MMO Industry, News Items, Betawatch, Miscellaneous After a wait so long that you could be forgiven for thinking it would never happen at all, DayZ's standalone version is finally in testing! It's a buggy and
One Company Is Dominating Chinese Internet Cafes (Apparently!)
One Company Is Dominating Chinese Internet Cafes (Apparently!):
While Chinese Internet cafes are supposedly on the decline, but with a 126 million active players at net cafes across the country it's easy to see that net cafes are still a major player in the gaming scene of China. Such as it is, it's
While Chinese Internet cafes are supposedly on the decline, but with a 126 million active players at net cafes across the country it's easy to see that net cafes are still a major player in the gaming scene of China. Such as it is, it's
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