Review: Joe Danger Infinity:
Joe Danger Infinity is not the game I was expecting. Despite the name, and despite my assumptions, this is not an endless-runner spin-off of the terrific Joe Danger Touch. Infinity does not go on for infinity. Instead, it features short
Thursday, January 9, 2014
Novus Aeterno Interviews: Novus Aeterno - A Seamless AAA MMORTS
Novus Aeterno Interviews: Novus Aeterno - A Seamless AAA MMORTS:
INTRODUCTION: I am Nick Nieuwoudt, CEO and founder of Taitale Studios, which is currently building a seamless persistent AAA MMORTS called Novus AEterno. We are on Kickstarter for the final funding [which we achieved in 100 hours] and we are now heading towards our stretch goals. We plan to be on Steam in 4 months from completion of Kickstarter.
The following quotes have been used to describe Novus AEterno: “brings new meaning to the word massive”; ”so big, in fact, that it almost defies description” and simply “largest strategy game ever built.”
INTRODUCTION: I am Nick Nieuwoudt, CEO and founder of Taitale Studios, which is currently building a seamless persistent AAA MMORTS called Novus AEterno. We are on Kickstarter for the final funding [which we achieved in 100 hours] and we are now heading towards our stretch goals. We plan to be on Steam in 4 months from completion of Kickstarter.
The following quotes have been used to describe Novus AEterno: “brings new meaning to the word massive”; ”so big, in fact, that it almost defies description” and simply “largest strategy game ever built.”
Elite Lord of Alliance – Debut test phase to begin early next month
Elite Lord of Alliance – Debut test phase to begin early next month:
1 of the “lesser” titles scheduled for a 2014 release, Netmarble’s Elite Lord of Alliance will be entering its debut test phase on 8th January. ELOA will have a quarter view camera (similar to Diablo) instead of a 3rd person one,
1 of the “lesser” titles scheduled for a 2014 release, Netmarble’s Elite Lord of Alliance will be entering its debut test phase on 8th January. ELOA will have a quarter view camera (similar to Diablo) instead of a 3rd person one,
Amazing World: A Kid’s First Social Game
Amazing World: A Kid’s First Social Game:
Amazing World is billed as a great starter MMO for kids. We've put the game through its paces to see how it stacks up for the younger gamer. See what we discovered before heading to the comments.
Amazing World is billed as a great starter MMO for kids. We've put the game through its paces to see how it stacks up for the younger gamer. See what we discovered before heading to the comments.
Breath of Fire 6 – New game details revealed for upcoming sequel
Breath of Fire 6 – New game details revealed for upcoming sequel:
Announced back in August, Breath of Fire 6: Guardians of the White Dragon is the 6th game in the Breath of Fire series, and the first to be developed on browser platform catering for smartphones and touch devices. This is the first
Announced back in August, Breath of Fire 6: Guardians of the White Dragon is the 6th game in the Breath of Fire series, and the first to be developed on browser platform catering for smartphones and touch devices. This is the first
Trove: So Update. Much Fastness.
Trove: So Update. Much Fastness.:
Yes, we just used the tired Doge meme. Deal with it. Late last week, I sat down to chat with Trove's Creative Director, Andrew Krausnick about all the work their small team's done on the game since opening it up to an NDA-less
Yes, we just used the tired Doge meme. Deal with it. Late last week, I sat down to chat with Trove's Creative Director, Andrew Krausnick about all the work their small team's done on the game since opening it up to an NDA-less
Massively's Third Annual Frindie Awards
Massively's Third Annual Frindie Awards:
Filed under: Fantasy, Screenshots, Game Mechanics, Ryzom, Wurm Online, Opinion, Second Life, Free-to-Play, Browser, Mobile, Casual, Virtual Worlds, MMORTS, Free for All, Miscellaneous, Sandbox It's time once again for me to
Filed under: Fantasy, Screenshots, Game Mechanics, Ryzom, Wurm Online, Opinion, Second Life, Free-to-Play, Browser, Mobile, Casual, Virtual Worlds, MMORTS, Free for All, Miscellaneous, Sandbox It's time once again for me to
General: 2014: A Big Year for MMOs
General: 2014: A Big Year for MMOs:
2013 wasn't an incredibly exciting time for the MMO genre, but 2014 is poised to be an incredible year by comparison. Read on to find out why!
2013 wasn't an incredibly exciting time for the MMO genre, but 2014 is poised to be an incredible year by comparison. Read on to find out why!
New F2P sandbox Fantasy Realm Online invites everyone in to play
New F2P sandbox Fantasy Realm Online invites everyone in to play:
Filed under: Fantasy, Trailers, Video, Game Mechanics, MMO Industry, New Titles, News Items, Free-to-Play, Sandbox Fans hunkering for a free-to-play sandbox game that's reminiscent of Ultima Online have a new place to hang
Filed under: Fantasy, Trailers, Video, Game Mechanics, MMO Industry, New Titles, News Items, Free-to-Play, Sandbox Fans hunkering for a free-to-play sandbox game that's reminiscent of Ultima Online have a new place to hang
Deadbreed is a darker MOBA from a former Just Cause developer
Deadbreed is a darker MOBA from a former Just Cause developer:
A group of veteran game developers in Sweden including former Just Cause developer Stefan Ljungqvist have formed a new game studio, Deadbreed, and announced a new Multiplayer Online Battle Arena by the same
A group of veteran game developers in Sweden including former Just Cause developer Stefan Ljungqvist have formed a new game studio, Deadbreed, and announced a new Multiplayer Online Battle Arena by the same
The top ten hottest PC games in China right now
The top ten hottest PC games in China right now:
New year, new approach! Last year we reported repeatedly on China’s top ten PC games, and we’ll likely continue those reports in the future. But this year we’re also going to pass along occasional lists of China”s hottest PC games, as measured by Chinese gaming site 17173 using all kinds of data including voting, traffic, and user behavior.
New year, new approach! Last year we reported repeatedly on China’s top ten PC games, and we’ll likely continue those reports in the future. But this year we’re also going to pass along occasional lists of China”s hottest PC games, as measured by Chinese gaming site 17173 using all kinds of data including voting, traffic, and user behavior.
Devil's Advocate - Inferno Legend Review
Devil's Advocate - Inferno Legend Review:
Since Inferno Legend is built to also be playable on handheld devices, expect a casual gameplay experience filled with fast leveling and short play times. Battles are turn-based and work primarily without play interaction, though the
Since Inferno Legend is built to also be playable on handheld devices, expect a casual gameplay experience filled with fast leveling and short play times. Battles are turn-based and work primarily without play interaction, though the
Core Blaze – Gamania reveals mobile version for upcoming action game
Core Blaze – Gamania reveals mobile version for upcoming action game:
Things have been rather quiet for Taiwanese developer Gamania (Beanfun) after pulling out of the English market. Updates for Core Blaze, its debut non-target action MMORPG, stopped for nearly a year on Facebook until the
Things have been rather quiet for Taiwanese developer Gamania (Beanfun) after pulling out of the English market. Updates for Core Blaze, its debut non-target action MMORPG, stopped for nearly a year on Facebook until the
Naruto Spirit starts Grand Open Beta period
Naruto Spirit starts Grand Open Beta period:
The game which successfully replicates the world of Naruto will officially start its Open Beta on December 26, 2013 at 10 a.m.Naruto Spirit is a cherished product as its creation consumed a lot of resources and manpower of Young
The game which successfully replicates the world of Naruto will officially start its Open Beta on December 26, 2013 at 10 a.m.Naruto Spirit is a cherished product as its creation consumed a lot of resources and manpower of Young
General: Magic Barrage Open Beta Arrives
General: Magic Barrage Open Beta Arrives:
R2Games has announced that the Magic Barrage open beta has officially kicked off as of today, Monday, December 23rd. Developers describe Magic Barrage as a retro MMO with an early 90s art style.
R2Games has announced that the Magic Barrage open beta has officially kicked off as of today, Monday, December 23rd. Developers describe Magic Barrage as a retro MMO with an early 90s art style.
Sevencore: Ignited Games Takes Over
Sevencore: Ignited Games Takes Over:
Ignited Games has reopened Sevencore, the mounted combat MMO that was recently closed by gPotato. Sevencore is in beta testing from now through January 13, 2014. During the beta, players can take part in special events to
Ignited Games has reopened Sevencore, the mounted combat MMO that was recently closed by gPotato. Sevencore is in beta testing from now through January 13, 2014. During the beta, players can take part in special events to
League of Angels: Release Day Announced
League of Angels: Release Day Announced:
R2Games has announced that League of Angels will be hitting official release on January 10, 2014. After a successful beta run, League of Angels will launch with special events for players.
R2Games has announced that League of Angels will be hitting official release on January 10, 2014. After a successful beta run, League of Angels will launch with special events for players.
10,000 Project Spark beta keys sent out
10,000 Project Spark beta keys sent out:
If you previously signed up to beta test Project Spark on Windows 8, I suggest you check your email as a fresh...
If you previously signed up to beta test Project Spark on Windows 8, I suggest you check your email as a fresh...
Mabinogi Heroes – New Asian character to debut next month
Mabinogi Heroes – New Asian character to debut next month:
As part of Mabinogi Heroes’ winter update, a new character will be added next January. A female character, her names is Lynn and the first Asian-inspired character to grace Mabinogi Heroes. Definitely a fresh breath of air for me,
As part of Mabinogi Heroes’ winter update, a new character will be added next January. A female character, her names is Lynn and the first Asian-inspired character to grace Mabinogi Heroes. Definitely a fresh breath of air for me,
Korean News and Beta Test Announcements
- CJ E&M Netmarble MMORPG “ELOA” holds 1st test from January 8 to 11.
- 39 Highly anticipated online games of 2014: http://en.thisisgame.com/2014/01/07/39-highly-anticipated-online-games-of-2014.
- Neowiz Games web MMORPG “Ilpamanpa” starts Gpax channeling service.
- Antic World web RPG “Gyeoljeon Samguk” holds CBT from January 7 to 9.
- YJ network sidescroll web game “Lunaria” starts OBT on January 11.
- Big Point MMORPG “Drakensang” starts service in Naver Game.
- Wonderplanet Inc. mobile action RPG “Slash of the Dragon” released in Google Play store.
- Chukong Korea mobile game “Chaos Fighters” revealed, planned for service in 1Q 2014.
- Wemade mobile MMORPG “Arc Spear” released.
- Acquire mobile panel action RPG “Road to Dragons” released in Google Play store.
- High1 Entertainment mobile RTS “Chohan Jaenpae” released in T-store.
- Gamevil strategy SNG “Monster Warlord” reaches 10,000,000 downloads.
- Ndoors mobile full 3D MMORPG “Legion of Heroes” starts final test on January 14.
- Orange Crew mobile strategy RPG “7Days War” released.
- Pixow mobile simulation game “Sand Box” released in Korea.
- Dragonfly mobile racing game “Acceleration Scandal” released in China via Duocu.
- Funny Bee Soft “Tower of Odin” released in iOS version.
- DeNA Seoul and Sesisoft developing a mobile game “Project SP.”
Winning Eleven Online – Invitational Test to be held early next month
Winning Eleven Online – Invitational Test to be held early next month:
With FIFA Online 3 the only dominant soccer (or football, depending on where you live) online game in Korea, it seems there might be room for more similar games. Enter Winning Eleven Online 2014 (or Pro Evolution Soccer), which
With FIFA Online 3 the only dominant soccer (or football, depending on where you live) online game in Korea, it seems there might be room for more similar games. Enter Winning Eleven Online 2014 (or Pro Evolution Soccer), which
EverQuest Next Landmark alpha targets late January
EverQuest Next Landmark alpha targets late January:
EverQuest Next Landmark, the free-to-play world-building tool that accompanies SOE's EverQuest Next MMO, is...
EverQuest Next Landmark, the free-to-play world-building tool that accompanies SOE's EverQuest Next MMO, is...
Black Desert Revealed Some Details of Second CBT
Black Desert Revealed Some Details of Second CBT:
The second Closed Beta of Black Desert is scheduled to be released in the first quarter of 2014 and they recently published a few details about the new features that will be available during the CBT. Continue reading Black Desert
The second Closed Beta of Black Desert is scheduled to be released in the first quarter of 2014 and they recently published a few details about the new features that will be available during the CBT. Continue reading Black Desert
TERA China – 2 new game trailers revealed as debut test phase looms
TERA China – 2 new game trailers revealed as debut test phase looms:
The last regional server to launch, it is indeed weird knowing TERA China will be lagging behind other servers by at around a year. No matter, the debut test phase will begin on 9th January 2014 in the world’s biggest gaming market,
The last regional server to launch, it is indeed weird knowing TERA China will be lagging behind other servers by at around a year. No matter, the debut test phase will begin on 9th January 2014 in the world’s biggest gaming market,
MapleStory – EunWol, The Forgotten Hero, arrives in Korean server
MapleStory – EunWol, The Forgotten Hero, arrives in Korean server:
[Source] The Korean live server for MapleStory recently saw the arrival of the latest hero character, EunWol. The “forgotten” 6th hero class, EunWol sacrificed himself before the other hero characters in order to seal the
[Source] The Korean live server for MapleStory recently saw the arrival of the latest hero character, EunWol. The “forgotten” 6th hero class, EunWol sacrificed himself before the other hero characters in order to seal the
My fortnight with the Assassin's Creed IV: Black Flag companion app
My fortnight with the Assassin's Creed IV: Black Flag companion app:
Apparently, second-screen apps are all the rage. Yep, those apps that enable you to use your phone to see extra tidbits of info and content from the game being played on your telly. Ubisoft is "convinced it's the future". EA says it
Apparently, second-screen apps are all the rage. Yep, those apps that enable you to use your phone to see extra tidbits of info and content from the game being played on your telly. Ubisoft is "convinced it's the future". EA says it
Runescape: Celebrating 13 Years By Giving Power to the Players
Runescape: Celebrating 13 Years By Giving Power to the Players:
The RuneScape team has announced that tomorrow, January 4th will mark the game's thirteenth anniversary. Utilizing a new in-game voting feature, players will be making their choices matter and will help the team focus on
The RuneScape team has announced that tomorrow, January 4th will mark the game's thirteenth anniversary. Utilizing a new in-game voting feature, players will be making their choices matter and will help the team focus on
Dragon Nest Warriors – Browser game finally gets an official name
Dragon Nest Warriors – Browser game finally gets an official name:
As reported earlier, the web game for Dragon Nest is heading for its debut test phase early this month. Shanda Games, the China developer and owner of Korean studio Eyedentity Games, has announced the official title as
As reported earlier, the web game for Dragon Nest is heading for its debut test phase early this month. Shanda Games, the China developer and owner of Korean studio Eyedentity Games, has announced the official title as
Monetizer Special: Categorising F2P games via their average IAP price
Monetizer Special: Categorising F2P games via their average IAP price:
Like the alchemists of old, for the past six months I've been trying to turn base metals into gold. One of my most significant realisations during 2013 was the fast increasing sophisticated of the internal economies of free-to-play mobile
Like the alchemists of old, for the past six months I've been trying to turn base metals into gold. One of my most significant realisations during 2013 was the fast increasing sophisticated of the internal economies of free-to-play mobile
Life on Windows Phone: 3 years on, how are developers finding Microsoft's mobile platform?
Life on Windows Phone: 3 years on, how are developers finding Microsoft's mobile platform?:
It's taken the best part of three years, but 2013 had much to offer for those behind Windows Phone. The last 12 months saw Microsoft's platform slowly but surely shift gear to become the default 'third option'. Boosted by a range of
It's taken the best part of three years, but 2013 had much to offer for those behind Windows Phone. The last 12 months saw Microsoft's platform slowly but surely shift gear to become the default 'third option'. Boosted by a range of
The Secret World's December Game Director letter talks Filth, Tokyo, and beyond
The Secret World's December Game Director letter talks Filth, Tokyo, and beyond:
Filed under: Horror, Real-Life, MMO Industry, Patches, News Items, The Secret World, Dev Diaries, Buy-to-Play With the holidays (and holiday events) over, eyes have turned back to the update that all Secret World fans are
Filed under: Horror, Real-Life, MMO Industry, Patches, News Items, The Secret World, Dev Diaries, Buy-to-Play With the holidays (and holiday events) over, eyes have turned back to the update that all Secret World fans are
Letting Off Steam
Letting Off Steam:
The pressure is on Valve to show why Steam Machines and SteamOS will be a viable game market
The pressure is on Valve to show why Steam Machines and SteamOS will be a viable game market
X-Legend – 2 new client games and 3 mobile titles scheduled for 2014
X-Legend – 2 new client games and 3 mobile titles scheduled for 2014:
Taiwanese developer, X-Legend Entertainment, has been making waves these few years in the English market with games such as Eden Eternal and the recent Aura Kingdom. The studio recently announced its titles for 2014,
Taiwanese developer, X-Legend Entertainment, has been making waves these few years in the English market with games such as Eden Eternal and the recent Aura Kingdom. The studio recently announced its titles for 2014,
Blade & Soul – Teaser trailer for new Season 2 content update revealed
Blade & Soul – Teaser trailer for new Season 2 content update revealed:
Arriving on the Korean servers on 22nd January 2013, Season 2 for Blade & Soul will see the rise of a new evil following the defeat of the “Demon Emperor” on the level 50 storyline. Known as “Black Dragon Sect”, former
Arriving on the Korean servers on 22nd January 2013, Season 2 for Blade & Soul will see the rise of a new evil following the defeat of the “Demon Emperor” on the level 50 storyline. Known as “Black Dragon Sect”, former
Chinese mobile games market hots up as Alibaba takes on Tencent
Chinese mobile games market hots up as Alibaba takes on Tencent:
If you were looking for broad equivalence, the news that Chinese e-commerce outfit Alibaba has announced its launching a rival mobile gaming platform to Tencent's WeChat would be something like Amazon or eBay deciding to take
If you were looking for broad equivalence, the news that Chinese e-commerce outfit Alibaba has announced its launching a rival mobile gaming platform to Tencent's WeChat would be something like Amazon or eBay deciding to take
Stateside: Developers, video sharing is your future
Stateside: Developers, video sharing is your future:
Mobile is widely-perceived as being on the cutting edge of gaming, but there's one section where it has fallen far behind one of the hottest trends in gaming: video sharing. Despite social media being one of the key features of mobile,
Mobile is widely-perceived as being on the cutting edge of gaming, but there's one section where it has fallen far behind one of the hottest trends in gaming: video sharing. Despite social media being one of the key features of mobile,
Monetizer Special: 8 games with very weird IAP economies
Monetizer Special: 8 games with very weird IAP economies:
Over the past couple of days, I've been looking back at 2013's F2P mobile games through the lens of my Monetizer analysis process. In order to demonstrate trends, I've kept the analysis fairly general, but it's also
Over the past couple of days, I've been looking back at 2013's F2P mobile games through the lens of my Monetizer analysis process. In order to demonstrate trends, I've kept the analysis fairly general, but it's also
MMO Mechanics: Lowering the barriers to entry
MMO Mechanics: Lowering the barriers to entry:
Filed under: Dungeons and Dragons Online, EverQuest II, Business Models, Game Mechanics, MMO Industry, Endgame, Opinion, RuneScape, Guild Wars 2, Free-to-Play, Star Wars: The Old Republic, RIFT, Subscription, MMORPG,
Filed under: Dungeons and Dragons Online, EverQuest II, Business Models, Game Mechanics, MMO Industry, Endgame, Opinion, RuneScape, Guild Wars 2, Free-to-Play, Star Wars: The Old Republic, RIFT, Subscription, MMORPG,
General: Wildstar vs Elder Scrolls Online
General: Wildstar vs Elder Scrolls Online:
Player Versus Player: the column where MMORPG writers collide and debate the issues you care about. With 2013 behind us, we cast our eyes forward to the lush, release-heavy lands of 2014. Both Wildstar and Elder Scrolls Online
Player Versus Player: the column where MMORPG writers collide and debate the issues you care about. With 2013 behind us, we cast our eyes forward to the lush, release-heavy lands of 2014. Both Wildstar and Elder Scrolls Online
General: Avalon Lords Reveals New Artwork - Order of Dawn
General: Avalon Lords Reveals New Artwork - Order of Dawn:
The Avalon Lords team has released a new piece of artwork that shines the spotlight on the Order of Dawn. The team has also revealed a short story, a piece of the game's lore, for players' enjoyment.
The Avalon Lords team has released a new piece of artwork that shines the spotlight on the Order of Dawn. The team has also revealed a short story, a piece of the game's lore, for players' enjoyment.
ArcheAge: Korean Advancement, Russian Response
ArcheAge: Korean Advancement, Russian Response:
While word on the Trion Worlds adaptation of ArcheAge has gone quiet again, partly due to the holidays, it seems the Russian and Korean versions have been getting a bit of attention. Russian ArcheAge fans were able to spend
While word on the Trion Worlds adaptation of ArcheAge has gone quiet again, partly due to the holidays, it seems the Russian and Korean versions have been getting a bit of attention. Russian ArcheAge fans were able to spend
MMObility: Rail Nation is perfect for armchair engineers
MMObility: Rail Nation is perfect for armchair engineers:
Filed under: Betas, Historical, Screenshots, Trailers, Game Mechanics, Previews, PvP, Opinion, Free-to-Play, Browser, Casual, MMORTS, MMObility Travian Games' Rail Nation, a new browser-based, non-combat MMORPG, is
Filed under: Betas, Historical, Screenshots, Trailers, Game Mechanics, Previews, PvP, Opinion, Free-to-Play, Browser, Casual, MMORTS, MMObility Travian Games' Rail Nation, a new browser-based, non-combat MMORPG, is
Ghost Rider Arrives with Marvel Heroes Update 2.1: Siege | Ten Ton Hammer
Ghost Rider Arrives with Marvel Heroes Update 2.1: Siege | Ten Ton Hammer:
Asgard comes under siege and Ghost Rider rides onto the scene in the latest Marvel Heroes update just in time for the holidays.
Asgard comes under siege and Ghost Rider rides onto the scene in the latest Marvel Heroes update just in time for the holidays.
World of Tanks update brings Japanese armor
World of Tanks update brings Japanese armor:
Filed under: Historical, Patches, PvP, War, Free-to-Play, World of Tanks Wargaming.net today announced the launch of World of Tanks update 8.10. North American and European World of Tanks players can now access the
Filed under: Historical, Patches, PvP, War, Free-to-Play, World of Tanks Wargaming.net today announced the launch of World of Tanks update 8.10. North American and European World of Tanks players can now access the
MMO Family: Setting Sail in Pirate101
MMO Family: Setting Sail in Pirate101:
Filed under: Opinion, Free-to-Play, Kids, MMO Family, Family, Pirate101 Yo ho ho and a bottle of yum! It's been a while, but I've recently returned to the Spiral to explore the world of Pirate101, along with my two younger game testers.
Filed under: Opinion, Free-to-Play, Kids, MMO Family, Family, Pirate101 Yo ho ho and a bottle of yum! It's been a while, but I've recently returned to the Spiral to explore the world of Pirate101, along with my two younger game testers.
World of WarPlanes: Easier Dreamed Up Than Delivered
World of WarPlanes: Easier Dreamed Up Than Delivered:
World of WarPlanes is Wargaming's latest entry into the aerial combat genre. We've taken to the skies to check out WoWP and offer our official review. See if World of WarPlanes soars or crashes and then leave your own thoughts in
World of WarPlanes is Wargaming's latest entry into the aerial combat genre. We've taken to the skies to check out WoWP and offer our official review. See if World of WarPlanes soars or crashes and then leave your own thoughts in
Monster Hunter Frontier GG – Massive game update due next year
Monster Hunter Frontier GG – Massive game update due next year:
Launching in Japan back in 2007, Monster Hunter Frontier will soon be upgraded from its “G” version to “GG” early next year, where the 2nd letter represents “Genuine”. Perhaps the most important feature will be the
Launching in Japan back in 2007, Monster Hunter Frontier will soon be upgraded from its “G” version to “GG” early next year, where the 2nd letter represents “Genuine”. Perhaps the most important feature will be the
Second Wind: City of Steam: Arkadia
Second Wind: City of Steam: Arkadia:
Filed under: Fantasy, Opinion, Free-to-Play, Browser, Hands-On, City of Steam, Second Wind, Steampunk I've been rooting for City of Steam ever since it was first announced, mostly due to my sheer love of the steampunk
Filed under: Fantasy, Opinion, Free-to-Play, Browser, Hands-On, City of Steam, Second Wind, Steampunk I've been rooting for City of Steam ever since it was first announced, mostly due to my sheer love of the steampunk
The Mighty Quest for Epic Loot traps you for hours of fun
The Mighty Quest for Epic Loot traps you for hours of fun:
Filed under: Betas, Fantasy, Screenshots, Trailers, Video, Game Mechanics, New Titles, Previews, PvP, Opinion, Free-to-Play, Casual, Dungeons It might sound like a bad thing, but my favorite part of playing Ubisoft's The Mighty
Filed under: Betas, Fantasy, Screenshots, Trailers, Video, Game Mechanics, New Titles, Previews, PvP, Opinion, Free-to-Play, Casual, Dungeons It might sound like a bad thing, but my favorite part of playing Ubisoft's The Mighty
Bridging the gap between casual and pro at the Chicago Dota 2 Winter Open
Bridging the gap between casual and pro at the Chicago Dota 2 Winter Open:
Filed under: Fantasy, Culture, Events (Real-World), Interviews, MMO Industry, PvP, Free-to-Play, Massively Meta, Events (Massively's Coverage), Miscellaneous, MOBA At Ignite Gaming Lounge in Chicago, Illinois, the crowd
Filed under: Fantasy, Culture, Events (Real-World), Interviews, MMO Industry, PvP, Free-to-Play, Massively Meta, Events (Massively's Coverage), Miscellaneous, MOBA At Ignite Gaming Lounge in Chicago, Illinois, the crowd
Panzar: Instanced PvP All Around
Panzar: Instanced PvP All Around:
Panzar is a Russian-developed game that doesn't exactly fit in either the MOBA or the MMO category. We've taken a long look at Panzar and offer our official review. Check it out and let us know what you think in the comments.
Panzar is a Russian-developed game that doesn't exactly fit in either the MOBA or the MMO category. We've taken a long look at Panzar and offer our official review. Check it out and let us know what you think in the comments.
Elder Scrolls Online: Strengths and Weaknesses
Elder Scrolls Online: Strengths and Weaknesses:
We're a few scant months away from the launch of Elder Scrolls Online, and we're beginning to learn more and more about the game from Zenimax Online. Last week we got a good dose of detail about the game's PVP:
We're a few scant months away from the launch of Elder Scrolls Online, and we're beginning to learn more and more about the game from Zenimax Online. Last week we got a good dose of detail about the game's PVP:
IGG to launch strategy title Castle Clash on WeChat
IGG to launch strategy title Castle Clash on WeChat:
Chinese online and mobile publisher IGG (HK: 08002) has announced its popular Castle Clash is coming to Tencent's WeChat platform. Introducing hero characters to Clash of Clans-style touchscreen strategy, the mobile
Chinese online and mobile publisher IGG (HK: 08002) has announced its popular Castle Clash is coming to Tencent's WeChat platform. Introducing hero characters to Clash of Clans-style touchscreen strategy, the mobile
Legend of Edda – Server closure once again confirmed for anime game
Legend of Edda – Server closure once again confirmed for anime game:
[Source] If my memory serves me right, this will be the 2nd time Legend of Edda will be shutting down under the same publisher. Once a very popular anime-style game, GamesCampus will be closing the server on 22nd
[Source] If my memory serves me right, this will be the 2nd time Legend of Edda will be shutting down under the same publisher. Once a very popular anime-style game, GamesCampus will be closing the server on 22nd
Distimo Releases Global Top 10 Grossing Apps for 2013 – Clash of Clans Lands Top Spot
Distimo Releases Global Top 10 Grossing Apps for 2013 – Clash of Clans Lands Top Spot:
Distimo Releases Global Top 10 Grossing Apps for 2013 – Clash of Clans Lands Top Spot Posted by Andrew Stevens on January 8th, 2014 [ permalink ] Distimo released their numbers for the complete month of December –
Distimo Releases Global Top 10 Grossing Apps for 2013 – Clash of Clans Lands Top Spot Posted by Andrew Stevens on January 8th, 2014 [ permalink ] Distimo released their numbers for the complete month of December –
Free for All: The confused state of Firefall's first few hours
Free for All: The confused state of Firefall's first few hours:
Filed under: Betas, Sci-Fi, Screenshots, Game Mechanics, New Titles, Opinion, Free-to-Play, Casual, MMOFPS, Humor, Free for All, Post-Apocalyptic, Sandbox, Firefall As part of my research for an upcoming article about MMO
Filed under: Betas, Sci-Fi, Screenshots, Game Mechanics, New Titles, Opinion, Free-to-Play, Casual, MMOFPS, Humor, Free for All, Post-Apocalyptic, Sandbox, Firefall As part of my research for an upcoming article about MMO
RuneScape expands player-owned ports
RuneScape expands player-owned ports:
Filed under: Fantasy, Patches, RuneScape, Free-to-Play RuneScape's player-owned ports have added a new layer of intrigue and adventure today with the game's first patch of the year. Player-owned ports can now launch 300
Filed under: Fantasy, Patches, RuneScape, Free-to-Play RuneScape's player-owned ports have added a new layer of intrigue and adventure today with the game's first patch of the year. Player-owned ports can now launch 300
App Annie now supports Windows Phone, cross-country app tracking
App Annie now supports Windows Phone, cross-country app tracking:
The app analytics agency continues to expand its platform, adding new tools that allow developers to better understand how their app is performing across multiple countries and market. ...
The app analytics agency continues to expand its platform, adding new tools that allow developers to better understand how their app is performing across multiple countries and market. ...
Halo senior art director stepping down to be with family
Halo senior art director stepping down to be with family:
Wednesday, 343 Industries announced the departure of Kenneth Scott as the Halo franchise’s senior art...
Wednesday, 343 Industries announced the departure of Kenneth Scott as the Halo franchise’s senior art...
Blade & Soul – Former Art Director confirms departure from NCsoft
Blade & Soul – Former Art Director confirms departure from NCsoft:
Initially thought to be just taking a break by stepping down from Art Director to “Illustrator” and focusing on NCsoft’s other products, Kim Hyung Tae has confirmed his departure from the company “due to personal reasons”. The
Initially thought to be just taking a break by stepping down from Art Director to “Illustrator” and focusing on NCsoft’s other products, Kim Hyung Tae has confirmed his departure from the company “due to personal reasons”. The
Pathfinder Online: Blog Hints at Q3 2014 for Early Enrollment
Pathfinder Online: Blog Hints at Q3 2014 for Early Enrollment:
The first developer update has been posted on the Pathfinder Online site. In it, Ryan Dancey reveals that the team is looking to Quarter 3 2014 for the start of Early Enrollment, a sure sign that the game is meeting goals associated with
The first developer update has been posted on the Pathfinder Online site. In it, Ryan Dancey reveals that the team is looking to Quarter 3 2014 for the start of Early Enrollment, a sure sign that the game is meeting goals associated with
General: Pathfinder Online’s Ryan Dancey Defends Elder Scrolls Online and Subscriptions
General: Pathfinder Online’s Ryan Dancey Defends Elder Scrolls Online and Subscriptions:
Just after New Year's Day Paul Tassi wrote an editorial piece for Forbes.com titled Predicting the Biggest Video Game Disaster of 2014: The Elder Scrolls Online. As I read this piece it became clear that Tassi's prediction was based
Just after New Year's Day Paul Tassi wrote an editorial piece for Forbes.com titled Predicting the Biggest Video Game Disaster of 2014: The Elder Scrolls Online. As I read this piece it became clear that Tassi's prediction was based
Toki Tori 2 killed Two Tribes
Toki Tori 2 killed Two Tribes:
Game development is a tough business, and it's one where the models are always changing. For example, the old model of "delay a game to get it right" can only work for so long until your costs drastically start to outstrip your
Game development is a tough business, and it's one where the models are always changing. For example, the old model of "delay a game to get it right" can only work for so long until your costs drastically start to outstrip your
PG Connects speaker spotlight: Paul Croft, Mediatonic
PG Connects speaker spotlight: Paul Croft, Mediatonic:
It's just days to go before Pocket Gamer Connects 2014. Our first conference will be held in London on 20-21 January - you can find out more details here. So to whet your appetite, we're finding out more about some of our speakers.
It's just days to go before Pocket Gamer Connects 2014. Our first conference will be held in London on 20-21 January - you can find out more details here. So to whet your appetite, we're finding out more about some of our speakers.
New head of HR for InnoGames
New head of HR for InnoGames:
Forge of Empires developer appoints Anne Grovu
Forge of Empires developer appoints Anne Grovu
Cancelled Online Games of 2013
Cancelled Online Games of 2013:
Each year more games end up in the great gaming graveyard and 2013 was no exception. So join us as we take a look back at a few of the online games whose fates were sealed this year.
Each year more games end up in the great gaming graveyard and 2013 was no exception. So join us as we take a look back at a few of the online games whose fates were sealed this year.
'Feed Me Oil 2' Review - More Delicious Petrochemicals
'Feed Me Oil 2' Review - More Delicious Petrochemicals:
Water based puzzle games are a slippery lot. Nearly all of them have the same premise, but more often than not, trying to wrangle up some H20 is undeniably enjoyable. Feed Me Oil 2 is basically the same premise, but it just
Water based puzzle games are a slippery lot. Nearly all of them have the same premise, but more often than not, trying to wrangle up some H20 is undeniably enjoyable. Feed Me Oil 2 is basically the same premise, but it just
Feed Me Oil 2 Review
Feed Me Oil 2 Review:
Feed Me Oil 2 Review By Angela LaFollette on January 8th, 2014 Our Rating: :: AWESOMEUniversal App - Designed for iPhone and iPad The quirky game returns with impressive graphics, immersive gameplay, and mind-bending
Feed Me Oil 2 Review By Angela LaFollette on January 8th, 2014 Our Rating: :: AWESOMEUniversal App - Designed for iPhone and iPad The quirky game returns with impressive graphics, immersive gameplay, and mind-bending
'Hoplite' Review - Walk Softly And Carry A Tiny Spear
'Hoplite' Review - Walk Softly And Carry A Tiny Spear:
If there's one thing I really love about exploring the many treasures of the App Store, it's that you can find tons of proof for the idea that great games can come from simple, clean designs. It's something video gaming used to live
If there's one thing I really love about exploring the many treasures of the App Store, it's that you can find tons of proof for the idea that great games can come from simple, clean designs. It's something video gaming used to live
Hoplite Review
Hoplite Review:
Hoplite Review By Carter Dotson on January 8th, 2014 Our Rating: :: GOLDENUniversal App - Designed for iPhone and iPad Looking for a fun, mobile-friendly roguelike? Then Hoplite is a must-have. Developer: Magma
Hoplite Review By Carter Dotson on January 8th, 2014 Our Rating: :: GOLDENUniversal App - Designed for iPhone and iPad Looking for a fun, mobile-friendly roguelike? Then Hoplite is a must-have. Developer: Magma
APB Retribution Review
APB Retribution Review:
APB Retribution Review By Lee Hamlet on January 8th, 2014 Our Rating: :: REVENGE IS SWEETUniversal App - Designed for iPhone and iPad Looking for some old-school sneaking action mixed with some brutal gang-fighting?
APB Retribution Review By Lee Hamlet on January 8th, 2014 Our Rating: :: REVENGE IS SWEETUniversal App - Designed for iPhone and iPad Looking for some old-school sneaking action mixed with some brutal gang-fighting?
Fun Town for Kids Review
Fun Town for Kids Review:
Fun Town for Kids Review By Amy Solomon on January 8th, 2014 Our Rating: Universal App - Designed for iPhone and iPad Fun Town for Kids includes fourteen town-themed interactive mini-games young children will be fond of.
Fun Town for Kids Review By Amy Solomon on January 8th, 2014 Our Rating: Universal App - Designed for iPhone and iPad Fun Town for Kids includes fourteen town-themed interactive mini-games young children will be fond of.
Review: Dokuro
Review: Dokuro:
Dokuro is a puzzle-platform hybrid starring a little skeleton who has embarked on a second life as an unlikely hero and rescuer of princesses. Fittingly enough, Dokuro itself has been granted a second life on mobile platforms,
Dokuro is a puzzle-platform hybrid starring a little skeleton who has embarked on a second life as an unlikely hero and rescuer of princesses. Fittingly enough, Dokuro itself has been granted a second life on mobile platforms,
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