Review: Lost Yeti:
Lost Yeti is a cute-looking puzzler with a cruel streak running through its eminently ticklish belly. Some of its block-moving levels are simple, while others are fiendish combinations of traps, obstacles, and vile baddies that'll
Friday, January 17, 2014
Global Mobile Games Spending Jumps 20% in December
Global Mobile Games Spending Jumps 20% in December:
Analysis of December iOS and GooglePlay appstore data shows that the holiday season boosted global consumer spending on smartphone and tablet games by almost 20% compared to November. In terms of regions, Europe and Japan showed the largest growth of over 30%.
Paid games did specifically well in December. In the US and Japan over 70% more money was spent upfront on games in December than a month before. Still, the share of paid games in the total picture remained limited at an average of 13%.
Analysis of December iOS and GooglePlay appstore data shows that the holiday season boosted global consumer spending on smartphone and tablet games by almost 20% compared to November. In terms of regions, Europe and Japan showed the largest growth of over 30%.
Paid games did specifically well in December. In the US and Japan over 70% more money was spent upfront on games in December than a month before. Still, the share of paid games in the total picture remained limited at an average of 13%.
Korean News and Beta Test Announcements
- Redduck military FPS “AVA” recorded 1,500,000 cumulated registered users in Taiwan.
- Sega and Intivsoft co-developing a fantasy MORPG, planned to be revealed at G-star 2014.
- KOG “Hero” starts Hangame channeling service.
- Gamevil MORPG “Akasha” released in Google Play store.
- Efun Company smartphone SRPG “Samgukji PK” released in T-store and KT Olleh Market.
- Touch Thunder sidescroll strategy RPG “Munpa Online” released.
- Rockho SNG “Toonix Galaxy” released in Naver Appstore.
- Dong Hyun Na rhythm action game “Radio Hammer” released in Apple Appstore and Google Play store.
US digital games market update: December 2013
US digital games market update: December 2013:
The numbers for 2013 are in! This month we take a look at the top ten earners in worldwide free-to-play. Tencent continues its dominance in the space with CrossFire and League of Legends, good for a combined annual gross of $1,581 million, and staying ahead of Nexon, which holds three of the top ten slots with a combined worth of well over $800 million. Wargaming managed to stay ahead the Western publishers, with $372 million in annual revenues for World of Tanks, and hoping to penetrate the US market by launching on the Xbox One. NCSoft’s Lineage I, now in its fourteenth year since launch, continues to generate revenue, and takes the number six spot with $257 million in total sales. Despite its chronic subscriber loss, World of Warcraft managed to generate $213 million in micro-transaction sales in 2013. Similarly, Star Wars: The Old Republic earned $139 million in additional revenues, suggesting that both titles’ change to a hybrid monetization model succeeded to stem a more drastic revenue loss. Valve takes both the number nine and ten spot in 2013 with two strong performers in the shooter space, Team Fortress 2 and Counter-Strike Online, totaling $260 million in revenues.
The numbers for 2013 are in! This month we take a look at the top ten earners in worldwide free-to-play. Tencent continues its dominance in the space with CrossFire and League of Legends, good for a combined annual gross of $1,581 million, and staying ahead of Nexon, which holds three of the top ten slots with a combined worth of well over $800 million. Wargaming managed to stay ahead the Western publishers, with $372 million in annual revenues for World of Tanks, and hoping to penetrate the US market by launching on the Xbox One. NCSoft’s Lineage I, now in its fourteenth year since launch, continues to generate revenue, and takes the number six spot with $257 million in total sales. Despite its chronic subscriber loss, World of Warcraft managed to generate $213 million in micro-transaction sales in 2013. Similarly, Star Wars: The Old Republic earned $139 million in additional revenues, suggesting that both titles’ change to a hybrid monetization model succeeded to stem a more drastic revenue loss. Valve takes both the number nine and ten spot in 2013 with two strong performers in the shooter space, Team Fortress 2 and Counter-Strike Online, totaling $260 million in revenues.
Bardbarian Review
Bardbarian Review:
Bardbarian Review By Jennifer Allen on January 16th, 2014 Our Rating: :: ENTERTAINING MASH-UPUniversal App - Designed for iPhone and iPad Combining many popular genres pays off for this original and fast-paced
Bardbarian Review By Jennifer Allen on January 16th, 2014 Our Rating: :: ENTERTAINING MASH-UPUniversal App - Designed for iPhone and iPad Combining many popular genres pays off for this original and fast-paced
Review: Rhythm Thief & the Paris Caper
Review: Rhythm Thief & the Paris Caper:
The Silver Award-winning Rhythm Thief and the Emperor's Treasure ranks as one of the most criminally underplayed games in the 3DS's library, and copies aren't easy to find. Thankfully, Sega has done us all a solid and
The Silver Award-winning Rhythm Thief and the Emperor's Treasure ranks as one of the most criminally underplayed games in the 3DS's library, and copies aren't easy to find. Thankfully, Sega has done us all a solid and
Racing ahead: Apple extends lead over Samsung in US
Racing ahead: Apple extends lead over Samsung in US:
The gap between Apple and Samsung in the United States has continued to widen according to the latest figures from The NPD Group. Published as part of its Connected Home Report, NPD reports that - as of Q4 2013 - Apple now
The gap between Apple and Samsung in the United States has continued to widen according to the latest figures from The NPD Group. Published as part of its Connected Home Report, NPD reports that - as of Q4 2013 - Apple now
A Look at Apple's MFi Controller Program and Why iOS Game Controllers Are Failing to Deliver
A Look at Apple's MFi Controller Program and Why iOS Game Controllers Are Failing to Deliver:
Apple's foray into offering official controller support for games on the App Store has been an odd one for sure. They originally announced Made For iOS (MFi) controller support as part of the new iOS 7 at WWDC last June, but like
Apple's foray into offering official controller support for games on the App Store has been an odd one for sure. They originally announced Made For iOS (MFi) controller support as part of the new iOS 7 at WWDC last June, but like
We need to meet core gamers' needs, and satisfy the casual audience, says Game Insight CEO
We need to meet core gamers' needs, and satisfy the casual audience, says Game Insight CEO:
Russian F2P developer and publisher Game Insight had a big 2013. It raised an additional $25 million in investment, using that cash to scale up the ambition of its output from a predominantly casual portfolio to more complex
Russian F2P developer and publisher Game Insight had a big 2013. It raised an additional $25 million in investment, using that cash to scale up the ambition of its output from a predominantly casual portfolio to more complex
Perfect Ten: Online collectible card games that will tap your heart
Perfect Ten: Online collectible card games that will tap your heart:
Filed under: Opinion, Trading Card Games, Humor, Perfect Ten, Miscellaneous, HEX, Hearthstone While it might be a stretch to put collectible (or trading) card games in the same family as MMORPGs, it's hard to deny
Filed under: Opinion, Trading Card Games, Humor, Perfect Ten, Miscellaneous, HEX, Hearthstone While it might be a stretch to put collectible (or trading) card games in the same family as MMORPGs, it's hard to deny
Twitch: Game streaming was huge in 2013, will get bigger in 2014
Twitch: Game streaming was huge in 2013, will get bigger in 2014:
Popular streaming provider Twitch today released a "Twitch 2013 Retrospective" report chronicling some of the achievements made in 2013 and laying out its ambitions for 2014. In short, 2013 was a big year for Twitch,
Popular streaming provider Twitch today released a "Twitch 2013 Retrospective" report chronicling some of the achievements made in 2013 and laying out its ambitions for 2014. In short, 2013 was a big year for Twitch,
War Thunder rolls out new Ground Forces tanks, map
War Thunder rolls out new Ground Forces tanks, map:
Filed under: Betas, Historical, Expansions, PvP, News Items, Free-to-Play There's nothing quite like pulling onto the War Thunder battlefield in a brand-new hunk of death-dealing metal -- except maybe rolling that new tank out on
Filed under: Betas, Historical, Expansions, PvP, News Items, Free-to-Play There's nothing quite like pulling onto the War Thunder battlefield in a brand-new hunk of death-dealing metal -- except maybe rolling that new tank out on
Grand Theft Auto V best-selling game of 2013 - NPD
Grand Theft Auto V best-selling game of 2013 - NPD:
Rockstar's latest snaps Call of Duty's four-year streak atop US retail chart as industry sales shrink by 2%
Rockstar's latest snaps Call of Duty's four-year streak atop US retail chart as industry sales shrink by 2%
Steam Dev Days in Tweets, Day 2: VR and in-game economies
Steam Dev Days in Tweets, Day 2: VR and in-game economies:
In its second day, developers Tweeted plenty out of Valve's Steam Dev Days -- with the biggest buzz surrounding in-game economies (in particular, Team Fortress 2) and VR. ...
In its second day, developers Tweeted plenty out of Valve's Steam Dev Days -- with the biggest buzz surrounding in-game economies (in particular, Team Fortress 2) and VR. ...
'Shadow Blade' Review - A Slashin' Good Time
'Shadow Blade' Review - A Slashin' Good Time:
Dead Mage’s Shadow Blade has one thing on its mind: fast-paced Ninja action with a healthy dose of platforming. In this regard, it succeeds pretty well in creating a focused experience perfectly suited for iOS devices. True, with its
Dead Mage’s Shadow Blade has one thing on its mind: fast-paced Ninja action with a healthy dose of platforming. In this regard, it succeeds pretty well in creating a focused experience perfectly suited for iOS devices. True, with its
Shadow Blade Review
Shadow Blade Review:
The movement of a ninja needs to be tight, swift, and precise with each delivery. There's no use in sticking to the shadows and sneaking up on your enemies if they're going to be able to disarm you and discard you without a
The movement of a ninja needs to be tight, swift, and precise with each delivery. There's no use in sticking to the shadows and sneaking up on your enemies if they're going to be able to disarm you and discard you without a
Shadow Blade Review
Shadow Blade Review:
Shadow Blade Review By Carter Dotson on January 16th, 2014 Our Rating: :: A CUT ABOVEUniversal App - Designed for iPhone and iPad Shadow Blade is a stylish trial platformer that’s hard to put down thanks in large part to its
Shadow Blade Review By Carter Dotson on January 16th, 2014 Our Rating: :: A CUT ABOVEUniversal App - Designed for iPhone and iPad Shadow Blade is a stylish trial platformer that’s hard to put down thanks in large part to its
Across Age 2 Review
Across Age 2 Review:
Across Age 2 has a lot to live up to. Its predecessor is one of iOS's earliest action-RPG success stories. Despite a shaky start upon its 2010 release, subsequent updates and expansions--in the form of Across Age DX--
Across Age 2 has a lot to live up to. Its predecessor is one of iOS's earliest action-RPG success stories. Despite a shaky start upon its 2010 release, subsequent updates and expansions--in the form of Across Age DX--
Disney: Hidden Worlds Review
Disney: Hidden Worlds Review:
Disney: Hidden Worlds Review By Lee Hamlet on January 16th, 2014 Our Rating: :: WHAT YOU SEE IS WHAT YOU GETUniversal App - Designed for iPhone and iPad Disney: Hidden Worlds is a fun, challenging, but
Disney: Hidden Worlds Review By Lee Hamlet on January 16th, 2014 Our Rating: :: WHAT YOU SEE IS WHAT YOU GETUniversal App - Designed for iPhone and iPad Disney: Hidden Worlds is a fun, challenging, but
Mega Jump 2 Review
Mega Jump 2 Review:
Mega Jump 2 Review By Lucy Ingram on January 16th, 2014 Our Rating: :: THE SKY'S THE LIMITUniversal App - Designed for iPhone and iPad Redford the squishy monster is back for the second time in this vibrant, fast-paced,
Mega Jump 2 Review By Lucy Ingram on January 16th, 2014 Our Rating: :: THE SKY'S THE LIMITUniversal App - Designed for iPhone and iPad Redford the squishy monster is back for the second time in this vibrant, fast-paced,
Fantasy Frontier – Part 1 of massive content update for top anime game
Fantasy Frontier – Part 1 of massive content update for top anime game:
Roughly translated as “Prelude to Flames”, part 1 of the update arrived yesterday for the Taiwan server of Fantasy Frontier, also known as Aura Kingdom. The update was teased previously, so let’s take a closer look at
Roughly translated as “Prelude to Flames”, part 1 of the update arrived yesterday for the Taiwan server of Fantasy Frontier, also known as Aura Kingdom. The update was teased previously, so let’s take a closer look at
Trove Update Adds Town Portals and Player-Created Items | Ten Ton Hammer
Trove Update Adds Town Portals and Player-Created Items | Ten Ton Hammer:
Trove’s latest update makes changes to equipment and adds craftable town portals, the robot workbench, and new player-created items.
Trove’s latest update makes changes to equipment and adds craftable town portals, the robot workbench, and new player-created items.
Upcoming Hearthstone Patch Makes Big Balance Changes | Ten Ton Hammer
Upcoming Hearthstone Patch Makes Big Balance Changes | Ten Ton Hammer:
Blizzard is making some big balance changes with a Hearthstone patch expected to release sometime this week.
Blizzard is making some big balance changes with a Hearthstone patch expected to release sometime this week.
Massive mounted combat update rides into Dragon's Prophet EU
Massive mounted combat update rides into Dragon's Prophet EU:
Filed under: Fantasy, Trailers, Video, Game Mechanics, Patches, News Items, Free-to-Play, Dungeons, Dragon's Prophet European players not only fight along side their dragons in Dragon's Prophet, they can now battle atop them
Filed under: Fantasy, Trailers, Video, Game Mechanics, Patches, News Items, Free-to-Play, Dungeons, Dragon's Prophet European players not only fight along side their dragons in Dragon's Prophet, they can now battle atop them
Dragon Nest: New Talisman System Arrives in Year's First Update
Dragon Nest: New Talisman System Arrives in Year's First Update:
Dragon Nest has been updated for the first time in 2014. Included in the patch is the new Talisman System that allows players to enhance stats in the following categories: trength, Agility, Intellect, Physical/Magical Damage,
Dragon Nest has been updated for the first time in 2014. Included in the patch is the new Talisman System that allows players to enhance stats in the following categories: trength, Agility, Intellect, Physical/Magical Damage,
WildStar: Latest Beta Patch Brings Chua Changes & Female Breast Reduction
WildStar: Latest Beta Patch Brings Chua Changes & Female Breast Reduction:
Carbine has been bursting with new WildStar information this week. Winter Beta patch 2 went live, and Stephan Frost held an AMA right here on MMORPG.com. From Chua now having underpants to hints at a launch date,
Carbine has been bursting with new WildStar information this week. Winter Beta patch 2 went live, and Stephan Frost held an AMA right here on MMORPG.com. From Chua now having underpants to hints at a launch date,
SMITE: Geb, God of Earth Rolls Into Game
SMITE: Geb, God of Earth Rolls Into Game:
Hi Rez Studios has unleashed the latest SMITE god into the game's pantheon. This time, the Egyptian God of the Earth, Geb, has entered the game. The video gives insight into Geb's history and his in-game abilities,
Hi Rez Studios has unleashed the latest SMITE god into the game's pantheon. This time, the Egyptian God of the Earth, Geb, has entered the game. The video gives insight into Geb's history and his in-game abilities,
DC Universe Online gets Armories
DC Universe Online gets Armories:
The tedious process of having to visit Respec Chambers to change your build in DC Universe Online can now be a...
The tedious process of having to visit Respec Chambers to change your build in DC Universe Online can now be a...
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