Review: Archangel:
According to Archangel, the supernatural being of the title has a life rather akin to a fireman’s. He spends a great deal of his time lounging about and snoozing, only to be rudely awoken and shoved into an urgent life-or-death
Friday, January 10, 2014
Ethical free-to-play game design (and why it matters)
Ethical free-to-play game design (and why it matters):
Ex-Playdom senior designer Greg Costikyan takes a hard look at free-to-play design and business practices and urges the industry to change them -- as ethical design will increase long-term value. ...
Ex-Playdom senior designer Greg Costikyan takes a hard look at free-to-play design and business practices and urges the industry to change them -- as ethical design will increase long-term value. ...
App Annie Index: Games – ’Tis the Season of the Sequels
App Annie Index: Games – ’Tis the Season of the Sequels:
The App Annie Games Index brings you the hottest mobile gaming properties across both the iOS App Store and Google Play. To find out what’s happening with apps outside of games, please check out our November 2013 Apps Index.
Gameloft Responsible for 4 of the Top 10 Games in iOS Downloads
Despicable Me continued to drive iOS downloads for Gameloft, but the publisher had an astonishing three additional games reach the Top 10: Asphalt 8 Airborne, Thor: The Dark World, and GT Racing 2. These four games helped Gameloft lead all publishers in iOS game downloads for the first time since July 2013. Gameloft could be in for the long haul if these newcomers have anywhere near the same longevity as Despicable Me.
The App Annie Games Index brings you the hottest mobile gaming properties across both the iOS App Store and Google Play. To find out what’s happening with apps outside of games, please check out our November 2013 Apps Index.
Gameloft Responsible for 4 of the Top 10 Games in iOS Downloads
Despicable Me continued to drive iOS downloads for Gameloft, but the publisher had an astonishing three additional games reach the Top 10: Asphalt 8 Airborne, Thor: The Dark World, and GT Racing 2. These four games helped Gameloft lead all publishers in iOS game downloads for the first time since July 2013. Gameloft could be in for the long haul if these newcomers have anywhere near the same longevity as Despicable Me.
Monster Busters Review
Monster Busters Review:
When a young boy or girl makes friends with a community of emotive gingerbread people, then you don't need me to tell you that this is a bond that lasts for life right there. So when said gingerbread friends get kidnapped and
When a young boy or girl makes friends with a community of emotive gingerbread people, then you don't need me to tell you that this is a bond that lasts for life right there. So when said gingerbread friends get kidnapped and
League of Angels: Launch Day Arrives Packed with Fun & Goodies
League of Angels: Launch Day Arrives Packed with Fun & Goodies:
R2Games has announced that its latest title, League of Angels, has officially hit final release. The launch of the game is filled with opportunities for players to take part in celebratory events and chances to win in-game items.
R2Games has announced that its latest title, League of Angels, has officially hit final release. The launch of the game is filled with opportunities for players to take part in celebratory events and chances to win in-game items.
Watch Us Play Aerena. No, I Don't Know Why It's Spelled That Way
Watch Us Play Aerena. No, I Don't Know Why It's Spelled That Way:
Aerena is one of those games that leaves you with a lot of questions. Why is this platform floating in the middle of the sky? Why are these people fighting? Why is it spelled like that? Luckily, we have a video that answers none of
Aerena is one of those games that leaves you with a lot of questions. Why is this platform floating in the middle of the sky? Why are these people fighting? Why is it spelled like that? Luckily, we have a video that answers none of
Game of Thrones Ascent: After a year of success, a mobile future looms
Game of Thrones Ascent: After a year of success, a mobile future looms:
Disruptor Beam got a pretty nice present from Facebook just before the holidays. It came in the form of Facebook's games team naming Game of Thrones Ascent a staff pick as one of the top games to debut on the social
Disruptor Beam got a pretty nice present from Facebook just before the holidays. It came in the form of Facebook's games team naming Game of Thrones Ascent a staff pick as one of the top games to debut on the social
Kingdom Under Fire II: Korean Version to Launch Open Beta in First Half of 2014
Kingdom Under Fire II: Korean Version to Launch Open Beta in First Half of 2014:
Kingdom Under Fire II is set to launch into open beta in the first half of 2014 according to a report on 2P.com. In addition, the PlayStation 4 version will launch in the summer of 2014.
Kingdom Under Fire II is set to launch into open beta in the first half of 2014 according to a report on 2P.com. In addition, the PlayStation 4 version will launch in the summer of 2014.
Social superstar: GamesGrabr raises more than £175,000 in crowdfunding campaign
Social superstar: GamesGrabr raises more than £175,000 in crowdfunding campaign:
GamesGrabr - the self-styled 'Pinterest for games'- has revealed it's raised more than £175,000 thanks to a crowdfunding campaign. The mobile-based gaming social network claims its initial £150,000 target, which was exceeded
GamesGrabr - the self-styled 'Pinterest for games'- has revealed it's raised more than £175,000 thanks to a crowdfunding campaign. The mobile-based gaming social network claims its initial £150,000 target, which was exceeded
Tap Tap Revenge Franchise Comes to an End
Tap Tap Revenge Franchise Comes to an End:
Tap Tap Revenge Franchise Comes to an End Posted by Andrew Stevens on January 9th, 2014 [ permalink ] After 5 years running, the Tap Tap Revenge games are coming to an end. In a Facebook post on the Tap Tap Revenge
Tap Tap Revenge Franchise Comes to an End Posted by Andrew Stevens on January 9th, 2014 [ permalink ] After 5 years running, the Tap Tap Revenge games are coming to an end. In a Facebook post on the Tap Tap Revenge
Forbes: ESO's subscription model is just 'a compounding factor' to risk
Forbes: ESO's subscription model is just 'a compounding factor' to risk:
Filed under: Betas, Fantasy, Business Models, MMO Industry, The Elder Scrolls Online, Subscription, Pathfinder Online Forbes is firing back at Pathfinder Online CEO Ryan Dancey, rebutting his faith in the subscription
Filed under: Betas, Fantasy, Business Models, MMO Industry, The Elder Scrolls Online, Subscription, Pathfinder Online Forbes is firing back at Pathfinder Online CEO Ryan Dancey, rebutting his faith in the subscription
KongZhong claims successful launch of mobile MMORPG Kooky Three Kingdoms
KongZhong claims successful launch of mobile MMORPG Kooky Three Kingdoms:
Troubled Chinese mobile and online gaming company KongZhong (NASDAQ: KONG) has some good news for investors. It says its latest game Kooky Three Kingdoms has launched successfully, hitting the #1 spot on the
Troubled Chinese mobile and online gaming company KongZhong (NASDAQ: KONG) has some good news for investors. It says its latest game Kooky Three Kingdoms has launched successfully, hitting the #1 spot on the
Korean News and Beta Test Announcements
- L&K Logic Korea shooting RPG “Mirror War” starts Indonesia OBT on January 10 via publisher PT.KREON.
- Nwoox strategy defense web game “Samguk Yongpap” starts service.
- Nano Interactive SF strategy web game “ConquerX2” starts game portal Pupu Game channeling service.
- YD Online “Soul Master” starts FGT tester recruitment.
- Hanbit soft dance game “Audition” and fishing game “Grandmer” planned to be released via SmartTV Game contents.
- GNE mobile game “Football Star Manager” released.
- Ubi Nuri mobile game “Lord of Darkness 2” released in Japan via au Smartpass.
- Com2us mobile collectible card game “KBO Card Baseball” released in Google Play store.
- Efun Company Limited smartphone strategy simulation game “SamgukjiPK” released in Android and iOS versions.
- Knetp mobile MORPG “Yeongwoongseogi Online” starts CBT on January 16.
'Jet Car Stunts 2' Review - A Worthy High Octane Sequel
'Jet Car Stunts 2' Review - A Worthy High Octane Sequel:
It feels like forever since the original Jet Car Stunts was released. All the way back in 2009, this arcade racer blurred the lines between a typical vehicular experience and 3D platformers. It was silly, occasionally frustrating, and
It feels like forever since the original Jet Car Stunts was released. All the way back in 2009, this arcade racer blurred the lines between a typical vehicular experience and 3D platformers. It was silly, occasionally frustrating, and
They Made A RoboCop Game Out Of Deer Hunter, And It's Not Bad
They Made A RoboCop Game Out Of Deer Hunter, And It's Not Bad:
You're not fooling anyone, Glu Mobile. The official RoboCop game you put together for the new movie is obviously a slightly more action-oriented take on the oddly-popular Deer Hunter 2014. Not a bad choice.
You're not fooling anyone, Glu Mobile. The official RoboCop game you put together for the new movie is obviously a slightly more action-oriented take on the oddly-popular Deer Hunter 2014. Not a bad choice.
Castle Doombad Review
Castle Doombad Review:
Labelling Castle Doombad as a tower defense game is simultaneously accurate and erroneous. On one hand, you're certainly defending a tower. On the other hand, it's not the well-being of the tower that ultimately matters. The
Labelling Castle Doombad as a tower defense game is simultaneously accurate and erroneous. On one hand, you're certainly defending a tower. On the other hand, it's not the well-being of the tower that ultimately matters. The
Word Science Review
Word Science Review:
Word Science Review By Jennifer Allen on January 9th, 2014 Our Rating: :: SIMPLY WORDYUniversal App - Designed for iPhone and iPad Create words from a series of tiles in this simple yet fun word game. Developer:
Word Science Review By Jennifer Allen on January 9th, 2014 Our Rating: :: SIMPLY WORDYUniversal App - Designed for iPhone and iPad Create words from a series of tiles in this simple yet fun word game. Developer:
Hearthstone Transitioning to Test Season 2, More Beta Approvals Coming | Ten Ton Hammer
Hearthstone Transitioning to Test Season 2, More Beta Approvals Coming | Ten Ton Hammer:
Test Season 2 for Hearthstone starts today and the activation of the final wave of opt-in beta invites are being finalized.
Test Season 2 for Hearthstone starts today and the activation of the final wave of opt-in beta invites are being finalized.
Mabinogi Heroes – Lynn enters the battle with her Dancing Blade
Mabinogi Heroes – Lynn enters the battle with her Dancing Blade:
First teased some week back, Lynn has entered the Korean server of Mabinogi Heroes as the game’s 8th playable character. Her weapon is known as the “Dancing Blade”, and as you can tell from the official trailer below, Lynn
First teased some week back, Lynn has entered the Korean server of Mabinogi Heroes as the game’s 8th playable character. Her weapon is known as the “Dancing Blade”, and as you can tell from the official trailer below, Lynn
Luvinia World: Content Expansion Launches with Opportunities to Grow
Luvinia World: Content Expansion Launches with Opportunities to Grow:
The latest big content expansion for Luvinia World has launched. Called "expansion wings", the content gives high level players new opportunities to gain legendary gear drops and a chance at the elusive Fallen Nightmare
The latest big content expansion for Luvinia World has launched. Called "expansion wings", the content gives high level players new opportunities to gain legendary gear drops and a chance at the elusive Fallen Nightmare
The In-App Purchase Inspector: Gameloft's Despicable Me: Minion Rush goes under the microscope
The In-App Purchase Inspector: Gameloft's Despicable Me: Minion Rush goes under the microscope:
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
Sony hires Star Wars 1313 creative director
Sony hires Star Wars 1313 creative director:
Sony has hired Star War 1313 creative director Dominic Robilliard, who has joined Sony Computer Entertainment America as a design director for an unspecified project. Robilliard's arrival at Sony comes after the closure of
Sony has hired Star War 1313 creative director Dominic Robilliard, who has joined Sony Computer Entertainment America as a design director for an unspecified project. Robilliard's arrival at Sony comes after the closure of
Reanimator: Fiksu announces new cross-platform Retargeting service
Reanimator: Fiksu announces new cross-platform Retargeting service:
App marketing firm Fiksu has announced a new service, Fiksu Retargeting, aimed at user re-engagement. Fiksu Retargeting allows you to specifically target lapsed or inactive users in an attempt to reactive them. With new
App marketing firm Fiksu has announced a new service, Fiksu Retargeting, aimed at user re-engagement. Fiksu Retargeting allows you to specifically target lapsed or inactive users in an attempt to reactive them. With new
Fantasy Frontier – New PvP map revealed and 11th weapon teased
Fantasy Frontier – New PvP map revealed and 11th weapon teased:
Also known as Aura Kingdom in the English market, Fantasy Frontier saw a new 10 vs 10 PvP map added yesterday. Loosely translated as the Icecrown Battlefield, it pitches Team Blue against Team Red, with each representing
Also known as Aura Kingdom in the English market, Fantasy Frontier saw a new 10 vs 10 PvP map added yesterday. Loosely translated as the Icecrown Battlefield, it pitches Team Blue against Team Red, with each representing
Weekly updates coming to PlanetSide 2
Weekly updates coming to PlanetSide 2:
Filed under: Sci-Fi, Patches, News Items, Free-to-Play, MMOFPS, PlanetSide 2 Would you like your favorite game to update more often or less often? Odds are you're prefer the former; barring the occasional update that badly breaks
Filed under: Sci-Fi, Patches, News Items, Free-to-Play, MMOFPS, PlanetSide 2 Would you like your favorite game to update more often or less often? Odds are you're prefer the former; barring the occasional update that badly breaks
WildStar: Will it Work?
WildStar: Will it Work?:
Carbine's upcoming MMO seems to be winning far and wide, but will it actually be a success? Gareth Harmer takes a closer look at some of the common arguments against WildStar.
Carbine's upcoming MMO seems to be winning far and wide, but will it actually be a success? Gareth Harmer takes a closer look at some of the common arguments against WildStar.
Archangel Review
Archangel Review:
Archangel Review By Lucy Ingram on January 9th, 2014 Our Rating: :: A SATISFACTORY GRIND-FESTUniversal App - Designed for iPhone and iPad Unity Games’ Archangel is great for those who love the grind of a great
Archangel Review By Lucy Ingram on January 9th, 2014 Our Rating: :: A SATISFACTORY GRIND-FESTUniversal App - Designed for iPhone and iPad Unity Games’ Archangel is great for those who love the grind of a great
'The Walking Dead: Season Two' Review - Experience The Apocalypse From A Different Perspective
'The Walking Dead: Season Two' Review - Experience The Apocalypse From A Different Perspective:
You might recall that with The Walking Dead: Season One , we did something of an unorthodox review due to the episodic nature of the game. There was a basic overview that was appended to with a review of each episode as they
You might recall that with The Walking Dead: Season One , we did something of an unorthodox review due to the episodic nature of the game. There was a basic overview that was appended to with a review of each episode as they
Castle Doombad Review
Castle Doombad Review:
Castle Doombad Review By Carter Dotson on January 9th, 2014 Our Rating: :: DOOMGOOD!Universal App - Designed for iPhone and iPad Castle Doombad brings many different types of tower defense together into one game.
Castle Doombad Review By Carter Dotson on January 9th, 2014 Our Rating: :: DOOMGOOD!Universal App - Designed for iPhone and iPad Castle Doombad brings many different types of tower defense together into one game.
Review: Battle Supremacy
Review: Battle Supremacy:
There are times when I'm pretty sure that Sergeant Frank Shoutskowic, the name I've given to the voice who tells me how well my shots are doing in Battle Supremacy, wishes he'd been assigned to any other commander.
There are times when I'm pretty sure that Sergeant Frank Shoutskowic, the name I've given to the voice who tells me how well my shots are doing in Battle Supremacy, wishes he'd been assigned to any other commander.
Sensei Wars Review
Sensei Wars Review:
Sensei Wars Review By Jennifer Allen on January 9th, 2014 Our Rating: :: FAMILIARITY WITH A TWISTUniversal App - Designed for iPhone and iPad Familiarity is commonplace within this freemium based strategy game, but
Sensei Wars Review By Jennifer Allen on January 9th, 2014 Our Rating: :: FAMILIARITY WITH A TWISTUniversal App - Designed for iPhone and iPad Familiarity is commonplace within this freemium based strategy game, but
'Castle Doombad' Review - Taking Tower Defense to New Heights
'Castle Doombad' Review - Taking Tower Defense to New Heights:
Like many other gamers, I'm a pretty big fan of Adult Swim's iOS offerings. With every new genre the developer takes on, we get another great game that either offers innovative elements or a traditional experience so refined that it
Like many other gamers, I'm a pretty big fan of Adult Swim's iOS offerings. With every new genre the developer takes on, we get another great game that either offers innovative elements or a traditional experience so refined that it
Detective Grimoire Review
Detective Grimoire Review:
Detective Grimoire Review By Lucy Ingram on January 9th, 2014 Our Rating: :: A CRIME TO MISSUniversal App - Designed for iPhone and iPad Great voice-acting, interesting gameplay, and top-notch animations set Detective Grimoire
Detective Grimoire Review By Lucy Ingram on January 9th, 2014 Our Rating: :: A CRIME TO MISSUniversal App - Designed for iPhone and iPad Great voice-acting, interesting gameplay, and top-notch animations set Detective Grimoire
Joe Danger Infinity Review
Joe Danger Infinity Review:
Joe Danger Infinity Review By Jennifer Allen on January 9th, 2014 Our Rating: :: DANGEROUSLY FUNUniversal App - Designed for iPhone and iPad With the controls improved and niggling issues cast aside, Joe Danger is back
Joe Danger Infinity Review By Jennifer Allen on January 9th, 2014 Our Rating: :: DANGEROUSLY FUNUniversal App - Designed for iPhone and iPad With the controls improved and niggling issues cast aside, Joe Danger is back
Duke Nukem: Manhattan Project Review
Duke Nukem: Manhattan Project Review:
Duke Nukem: Manhattan Project Review By Lucy Ingram on January 9th, 2014 Our Rating: :: GO IN GUNS BLAZIN'Universal App - Designed for iPhone and iPad Highly recommended for fans of the original Duke Nukem games, Duke
Duke Nukem: Manhattan Project Review By Lucy Ingram on January 9th, 2014 Our Rating: :: GO IN GUNS BLAZIN'Universal App - Designed for iPhone and iPad Highly recommended for fans of the original Duke Nukem games, Duke
Bungie vet Joe Staten rejoins Microsoft
Bungie vet Joe Staten rejoins Microsoft:
The man known for voicing the Grunts in Halo has been hired to "help shape franchise strategy for some Microsoft Studios titles"
The man known for voicing the Grunts in Halo has been hired to "help shape franchise strategy for some Microsoft Studios titles"
ELOA Online First Impressions
ELOA Online First Impressions:
The first Closed Beta for Elite Lord of Alliance also known as ELOA Online kicked off last night. The game looked interesting enough for me to try out, so I jumped in on the beta and created a couple gameplay videos below.
The first Closed Beta for Elite Lord of Alliance also known as ELOA Online kicked off last night. The game looked interesting enough for me to try out, so I jumped in on the beta and created a couple gameplay videos below.
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