Xbox multimedia exec leaves Microsoft:
Blair Westlake resigns after ten years, cites company's "new direction" as reason
Thursday, January 16, 2014
Review: Shadow Blade
Review: Shadow Blade:
In a few breaths the level is over. I dart across some spikes, slash down through a breakable girder, and impale an unwary goon at the bottom of my fall. Then it's a few short leaps over collapsing platforms, a quick tap-tap-tap
In a few breaths the level is over. I dart across some spikes, slash down through a breakable girder, and impale an unwary goon at the bottom of my fall. Then it's a few short leaps over collapsing platforms, a quick tap-tap-tap
Korean News and Beta Test Announcements
- Webzen action RPG “Legend of Fighters” starts Webzen PC café service.
- YJ Network side scroll web RPG “Lunaria” starts Neowiz channeling service.
- Mobacast Korea TCG “Unlight Online” service will be handled by Glitter Co. Ltd. starting February 2014.
- Funny Stone mystery adventure game “Dangerous Invitation” released.
- Nexon football game “Fifa Online 3 M” to be released in 1st half of 2014.
- Neocyon mobile MMORPG “Ragnarok Online Valkyrie’s Uprising” starts Thailand OBT via Asiasoft.
- Ivy Games action MORPG “King of Darkness Online” released in T-store.
- TLS Ent MMORPG “Palseonnyeo” released in T-store and Naver Appstore.
General: Nether: Hittin' the Road in Style on a Dirt Bike
General: Nether: Hittin' the Road in Style on a Dirt Bike:
The first update of 2014 has hit Nether along with the addition of motorcycles and dirt bikes, in addition to bug fixes and feature enhancements. Besides the new mode of travel, players can also take advantage of new group
The first update of 2014 has hit Nether along with the addition of motorcycles and dirt bikes, in addition to bug fixes and feature enhancements. Besides the new mode of travel, players can also take advantage of new group
Free for All: An interview with Ever, Jane's Judy Tyrer
Free for All: An interview with Ever, Jane's Judy Tyrer:
Filed under: Betas, Real-Life, Trailers, Game Mechanics, Interviews, Previews, Casual, Free for All, Crowdfunding, Subscription Ever, Jane caught my eye as soon as I read about it. I wish we had access to more non-combat
Filed under: Betas, Real-Life, Trailers, Game Mechanics, Interviews, Previews, Casual, Free for All, Crowdfunding, Subscription Ever, Jane caught my eye as soon as I read about it. I wish we had access to more non-combat
Crytek Taps Live Gamer to Power Microtransaction Service GFACE and Warface | Ten Ton Hammer
Crytek Taps Live Gamer to Power Microtransaction Service GFACE and Warface | Ten Ton Hammer:
Digital commerce provider Live Gamer inks a deal with Crytek to power monetization services for free-to-play shooter Warface and the GFACE portal.
Digital commerce provider Live Gamer inks a deal with Crytek to power monetization services for free-to-play shooter Warface and the GFACE portal.
Agawi's new AppGlimpse tech streams playable ads to mobile apps
Agawi's new AppGlimpse tech streams playable ads to mobile apps:
Agawi claims the AppGlimpseTM platform is capable of streaming playable "Try Before You Buy" ads via Wi-Fi and cellular networks into mobile apps running on iOS and Android devices. ...
Agawi claims the AppGlimpseTM platform is capable of streaming playable "Try Before You Buy" ads via Wi-Fi and cellular networks into mobile apps running on iOS and Android devices. ...
Apple Has To Pay Back Parents Whose Kids Bought Stuff In iPhone Games
Apple Has To Pay Back Parents Whose Kids Bought Stuff In iPhone Games:
Apple will pay at least $32.5 million and change its billing practices in order to settle complaints over children racking up in-app purchases in iPhone games without their parents consent. The Federal Trade Commission announced
Apple will pay at least $32.5 million and change its billing practices in order to settle complaints over children racking up in-app purchases in iPhone games without their parents consent. The Federal Trade Commission announced
General: Why You Should Give Marvel Heroes Another Look
General: Why You Should Give Marvel Heroes Another Look:
When we gave Marvel Heroes a 5.6 in our review last June, the game most certainly deserved it. In fact, when I first saw MH at a game convention around six months before launch, I thought it looked terrible. I eventually got a chance
When we gave Marvel Heroes a 5.6 in our review last June, the game most certainly deserved it. In fact, when I first saw MH at a game convention around six months before launch, I thought it looked terrible. I eventually got a chance
Hex: Cory Jones Dishes Alpha Details
Hex: Cory Jones Dishes Alpha Details:
When I first saw Hex:The Shards of Fate, it was knee deep in the trenches of a very strong Kickstarter campaign and well on its way to completing another stretch goal. But the samurai bunnies and ogres were still waiting to manifest
When I first saw Hex:The Shards of Fate, it was knee deep in the trenches of a very strong Kickstarter campaign and well on its way to completing another stretch goal. But the samurai bunnies and ogres were still waiting to manifest
Continent of the Ninth Seal: Fourth Expansion Includes Level Cap Increase & More
Continent of the Ninth Seal: Fourth Expansion Includes Level Cap Increase & More:
The third part of the fourth expansion for Continent of the Ninth Seal has been released that includes a level cap increase, new monsters and more action added to the Guardian's Tower.
The third part of the fourth expansion for Continent of the Ninth Seal has been released that includes a level cap increase, new monsters and more action added to the Guardian's Tower.
Skateboard Party 2
Skateboard Party 2:
Skateboard Party 2 By Lucy Ingram on January 15th, 2014 Our Rating: :: OLLIE OLLIE OLLIE, OI OI OI!Universal App - Designed for iPhone and iPad Skateboard Party 2 is not without its minor flaws, but it makes for an extremely
Skateboard Party 2 By Lucy Ingram on January 15th, 2014 Our Rating: :: OLLIE OLLIE OLLIE, OI OI OI!Universal App - Designed for iPhone and iPad Skateboard Party 2 is not without its minor flaws, but it makes for an extremely
Rail Racing Review
Rail Racing Review:
Rail Racing Review By Jennifer Allen on January 15th, 2014 Our Rating: :: ENJOYABLE RACINGUniversal App - Designed for iPhone and iPad Fast paced and consistently entertaining, Rail Racing is a fun take on slot car
Rail Racing Review By Jennifer Allen on January 15th, 2014 Our Rating: :: ENJOYABLE RACINGUniversal App - Designed for iPhone and iPad Fast paced and consistently entertaining, Rail Racing is a fun take on slot car
Rhythm Thief & The Paris Caper Review
Rhythm Thief & The Paris Caper Review:
Rhythm Thief & The Paris Caper Review By Lucy Ingram on January 15th, 2014 Our Rating: :: DANCING FEVERUniversal App - Designed for iPhone and iPad It may be an abridged version of a classic 3DS game, but Rhythm
Rhythm Thief & The Paris Caper Review By Lucy Ingram on January 15th, 2014 Our Rating: :: DANCING FEVERUniversal App - Designed for iPhone and iPad It may be an abridged version of a classic 3DS game, but Rhythm
My Little Garage Review
My Little Garage Review:
My Little Garage Review By Amy Solomon on January 15th, 2014 Our Rating: :: CHARMING ROLE-PLAY GARAGEUniversal App - Designed for iPhone and iPad My Little Garage will keep children busy with bright and colorful garage-
My Little Garage Review By Amy Solomon on January 15th, 2014 Our Rating: :: CHARMING ROLE-PLAY GARAGEUniversal App - Designed for iPhone and iPad My Little Garage will keep children busy with bright and colorful garage-
'Rhythm Thief & The Paris Caper Review' - Phantom R Strikes Again
'Rhythm Thief & The Paris Caper Review' - Phantom R Strikes Again:
Rhythm Thief & The Emperor's Treasure was one of my favorite games of 2012. Released for the Nintendo 3DS, it was a rhythm game that transcended the genre in many ways, with a charming cast and a hypnotic, jazzy
Rhythm Thief & The Emperor's Treasure was one of my favorite games of 2012. Released for the Nintendo 3DS, it was a rhythm game that transcended the genre in many ways, with a charming cast and a hypnotic, jazzy
Review: Magnetized
Review: Magnetized:
Marketing blurb can be misleading. Take the brief App Store description for Magnetized, which calls the game, "an abstract physics adventure game". Its spare angular electronic appearance is certainly abstract, and there are
Marketing blurb can be misleading. Take the brief App Store description for Magnetized, which calls the game, "an abstract physics adventure game". Its spare angular electronic appearance is certainly abstract, and there are
Monetizer: Dark District
Monetizer: Dark District:
Over the past couple of years, Kabam has become a mobile gaming powerhouse. MMOGs such as Kingdoms of Camelot and The Hobbit and another movie tie-in Fast & Furious 6: The Game have kept it glued to the top
Over the past couple of years, Kabam has become a mobile gaming powerhouse. MMOGs such as Kingdoms of Camelot and The Hobbit and another movie tie-in Fast & Furious 6: The Game have kept it glued to the top
Heroes of Steel Review
Heroes of Steel Review:
Heroes of Steel Review By Campbell Bird on January 15th, 2014 Our Rating: :: TURN-BASED DUNGEON CRAWLUniversal App - Designed for iPhone and iPad Explore cavernous depths in this free-to-play, traditional turn-based
Heroes of Steel Review By Campbell Bird on January 15th, 2014 Our Rating: :: TURN-BASED DUNGEON CRAWLUniversal App - Designed for iPhone and iPad Explore cavernous depths in this free-to-play, traditional turn-based
Review: Traffic Racer
Review: Traffic Racer:
When video games are cited for corrupting our youth and setting them off along an unlawful path, it's usually outlandishly violent examples like Doom or Manhunt. I'd argue that Traffic Racer is far more like to prompt a real-life
When video games are cited for corrupting our youth and setting them off along an unlawful path, it's usually outlandishly violent examples like Doom or Manhunt. I'd argue that Traffic Racer is far more like to prompt a real-life
Apple Devices Will Likely Outsell Microsoft PCs In 2014
Apple Devices Will Likely Outsell Microsoft PCs In 2014:
The merger of the consumer and enterprise markets is killing Microsoft's access to key customers.Cumulatively, Apple devices are on track to outsell Microsoft PCs this year, according to a recent analysis from Asymco founder
The merger of the consumer and enterprise markets is killing Microsoft's access to key customers.Cumulatively, Apple devices are on track to outsell Microsoft PCs this year, according to a recent analysis from Asymco founder
Kabam adds three new execs
Kabam adds three new execs:
The free-to-play games company is bolstering its team with an EA Maxis veteran and more
The free-to-play games company is bolstering its team with an EA Maxis veteran and more
Valve looking to drop Greenlight
Valve looking to drop Greenlight:
Newell wants devs to have more control of their content as Steam hits 75 million active users
Newell wants devs to have more control of their content as Steam hits 75 million active users
Opinion: Why rampant sales are bad for players
Opinion: Why rampant sales are bad for players:
is the culture of sales bad for players? Jason Rohrer (The Castle Doctrine, Passage) argues that "sales screw your fans," and explains how he plans to handle pricing moving forward. ...
is the culture of sales bad for players? Jason Rohrer (The Castle Doctrine, Passage) argues that "sales screw your fans," and explains how he plans to handle pricing moving forward. ...
Opinion: Crazy App Store price drops are sending paid games to their grave
Opinion: Crazy App Store price drops are sending paid games to their grave:
It hasn't even been seven days since last week's batch of new iOS games hit the App Store, but two high-profile games have already experienced dramatic price drops. Hello Games has slashed the price of silly stunt bike platformer
It hasn't even been seven days since last week's batch of new iOS games hit the App Store, but two high-profile games have already experienced dramatic price drops. Hello Games has slashed the price of silly stunt bike platformer
Elsword: Mounts, New Dungeons, New Level Cap
Elsword: Mounts, New Dungeons, New Level Cap:
Elsword has been updated with the year's first major patch that includes the mount system, new dungeons and a new level cap for players aching to extend their game experience even further.
Elsword has been updated with the year's first major patch that includes the mount system, new dungeons and a new level cap for players aching to extend their game experience even further.
RaiderZ now available on Steam
RaiderZ now available on Steam:
Filed under: Fantasy, Business Models, MMO Industry, News Items, Free-to-Play If you're looking for a Steam title that ends with 'Z,' you could follow the crowd and pick up DayZ's early access. Or you could pick up RaiderZ and
Filed under: Fantasy, Business Models, MMO Industry, News Items, Free-to-Play If you're looking for a Steam title that ends with 'Z,' you could follow the crowd and pick up DayZ's early access. Or you could pick up RaiderZ and
Star Trek Online: Mystery Star Bringing a New Character in Season 8.5
Star Trek Online: Mystery Star Bringing a New Character in Season 8.5:
The Star Trek Online blog has been updated with the news that Season 8.5 will be released on January 30th in time for the game's fourth anniversary. In addition to players earning a new ship by participating in Q's activities, players
The Star Trek Online blog has been updated with the news that Season 8.5 will be released on January 30th in time for the game's fourth anniversary. In addition to players earning a new ship by participating in Q's activities, players
League of Legends Gets New Update and Former WoW Lead Designer | Ten Ton Hammer
League of Legends Gets New Update and Former WoW Lead Designer | Ten Ton Hammer:
League of Legends update improves new player experience and former World of Warcraft Lead Systems Designer Greg "Ghostcrawler" Street joins the Riot team.
League of Legends update improves new player experience and former World of Warcraft Lead Systems Designer Greg "Ghostcrawler" Street joins the Riot team.
KongZhong partners with Soha to launch games in Vietnam
KongZhong partners with Soha to launch games in Vietnam:
When the emerging markets of southeast Asia are spoken of, Vietnam isn't always mentioned. But that's where Chinese publisher KongZhong is headed with its game Hero and Goddess (aka Highlord). It's hooked up with
When the emerging markets of southeast Asia are spoken of, Vietnam isn't always mentioned. But that's where Chinese publisher KongZhong is headed with its game Hero and Goddess (aka Highlord). It's hooked up with
Choose My Adventure: So long, Allods Online
Choose My Adventure: So long, Allods Online:
Filed under: Fantasy, Sci-Fi, Polls, MMO Industry, PvE, Free-to-Play, Hands-On, Choose My Adventure, Allods Online, MMORPG Choose My Adventure, in my mind, is as much an investigation as it is a voter-led romp through a
Filed under: Fantasy, Sci-Fi, Polls, MMO Industry, PvE, Free-to-Play, Hands-On, Choose My Adventure, Allods Online, MMORPG Choose My Adventure, in my mind, is as much an investigation as it is a voter-led romp through a
Kingdom Under Fire II Experience Beta Test Begins
Kingdom Under Fire II Experience Beta Test Begins:
MMOG.asia latest release, Kingdom Under Fire II Experience Beta Test begins on 23rd January 2014. In order to enjoy the Kingdom Under Fire II Experience Beta Test, players are required to obtain a Beta Key and activate it.
MMOG.asia latest release, Kingdom Under Fire II Experience Beta Test begins on 23rd January 2014. In order to enjoy the Kingdom Under Fire II Experience Beta Test, players are required to obtain a Beta Key and activate it.
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