MMObility: Innogames' Fabio Lo Zito details Tribal Wars 2:
Filed under: Betas, Fantasy, Screenshots, Game Mechanics, Interviews, PvP, War, Free-to-Play, Browser, MMORTS, MMObility Tribal Wars 2 is the successor to Innogames' oldest title, Tribal Wars. The original is (to put it
Monday, January 20, 2014
Shroud of the Avatar raises $3 million in crowdfunding and prepares for Release 2
Shroud of the Avatar raises $3 million in crowdfunding and prepares for Release 2:
Filed under: Betas, Fantasy, Patches, Free-to-Play, Crowdfunding, Shroud of the Avatar Shroud of the Avatar has hit a significant fundraising milestone and is throwing a party to celebrate. Richard Garriott announced that the title has
Filed under: Betas, Fantasy, Patches, Free-to-Play, Crowdfunding, Shroud of the Avatar Shroud of the Avatar has hit a significant fundraising milestone and is throwing a party to celebrate. Richard Garriott announced that the title has
Upcoming MMORPGS to Test in 2014
Upcoming MMORPGS to Test in 2014:
There are a lot of upcoming MMORPG's debuting this year in 2014 and since I didn't make my awesome game list of 2013, I just decided to create a list of games that I am looking forward to trying out this year. In no particular order I
There are a lot of upcoming MMORPG's debuting this year in 2014 and since I didn't make my awesome game list of 2013, I just decided to create a list of games that I am looking forward to trying out this year. In no particular order I
Ultimate Naruto: Battle Tactic Feature Added in Latest Patch
Ultimate Naruto: Battle Tactic Feature Added in Latest Patch:
Naruto Saga is a game that requires tactical game play and with the addition of the Formation Interface, players will have the ability to arrange ninjas in a tactical arrangement before, during and after battle.
Naruto Saga is a game that requires tactical game play and with the addition of the Formation Interface, players will have the ability to arrange ninjas in a tactical arrangement before, during and after battle.
EverQuest Next: Landmark: Transparency and the Way Forward
EverQuest Next: Landmark: Transparency and the Way Forward:
For as long as I've been writing for MMORPG.com and, in fact, long before that, I've had a keen interest in transparency and openness. It's why I'm a fan of Square Enix's Naoki Yoshida and his handling of Eorzean matters. It's also
For as long as I've been writing for MMORPG.com and, in fact, long before that, I've had a keen interest in transparency and openness. It's why I'm a fan of Square Enix's Naoki Yoshida and his handling of Eorzean matters. It's also
General: The Worst MMOs of 2013
General: The Worst MMOs of 2013:
Even in the best of years, we come across games that just aren't very good. Whether it is the poor writing and forgettable story of Asura Force or the ultra-grindy repetitive questing of Ragnarok Online 2, some games just aren't worth
Even in the best of years, we come across games that just aren't very good. Whether it is the poor writing and forgettable story of Asura Force or the ultra-grindy repetitive questing of Ragnarok Online 2, some games just aren't worth
FIFA Online 3 M – Mobile version revealed for top online sports game
FIFA Online 3 M – Mobile version revealed for top online sports game:
Developed by EA Seoul, FIFA Online 3 M will be a full game itself (not an information app for FIFA Online 3), including several similar features such as player trading, league modes, and 16,000 players from 33 leagues and 40
Developed by EA Seoul, FIFA Online 3 M will be a full game itself (not an information app for FIFA Online 3), including several similar features such as player trading, league modes, and 16,000 players from 33 leagues and 40
The Soapbox: Enough with selling alpha tests already!
The Soapbox: Enough with selling alpha tests already!:
Filed under: Betas, Business Models, MMO Industry, Opinion, The Soapbox, Miscellaneous, Crowdfunding The dam has burst, restraint has been cast off, and caution has been thrown to the wind. Seemingly overnight, game studios
Filed under: Betas, Business Models, MMO Industry, Opinion, The Soapbox, Miscellaneous, Crowdfunding The dam has burst, restraint has been cast off, and caution has been thrown to the wind. Seemingly overnight, game studios
Soul Worker Online 2014 Schedule
Soul Worker Online 2014 Schedule:
For those of you unaware Lion Games mentioned that there was going to be a delay with Soul Worker last year. The most commonly asked question is when will this game come out? According to Inven, Soul Worker will enter
For those of you unaware Lion Games mentioned that there was going to be a delay with Soul Worker last year. The most commonly asked question is when will this game come out? According to Inven, Soul Worker will enter
Korean News and Beta Test Announcements
- Neowiz starts service for golf game “Project OG.”
- Tencent Asia announces that MMORPG “Blade & Soul” recorded peak CCU at 1.5 million.
- Efun smartphone SRPG “Samgukji PK” ranks 1st in T-store.
- TLS MMORPG “Palseonnyeo” released in Google Play store.
- Gamevil running game “Kiwi Dash” released in Google Play store and Apple Appstore.
- Gumi RPG “Brave Frontier” released in Naver Appstore.
Hi-Rez adds Geb, new arena map to SMITE
Hi-Rez adds Geb, new arena map to SMITE:
Filed under: Fantasy, Video, Game Mechanics, MMO Industry, PvP, News Items, Free-to-Play, MOBA Hey SMITE fans! Hi-Rez has released a new god called Geb. Geb is the god of earth, who "pummels his opponents as a
Filed under: Fantasy, Video, Game Mechanics, MMO Industry, PvP, News Items, Free-to-Play, MOBA Hey SMITE fans! Hi-Rez has released a new god called Geb. Geb is the god of earth, who "pummels his opponents as a
9 Clues: The Secret Of Serpent Creek HD Review
9 Clues: The Secret Of Serpent Creek HD Review:
9 Clues: The Secret Of Serpent Creek HD Review By Jennifer Allen on January 17th, 2014 Our Rating: :: COMFORTABLY ENTERTAININGiPad Only App - Designed for the iPad Offering some enjoyable hidden object searching
9 Clues: The Secret Of Serpent Creek HD Review By Jennifer Allen on January 17th, 2014 Our Rating: :: COMFORTABLY ENTERTAININGiPad Only App - Designed for the iPad Offering some enjoyable hidden object searching
Tap & Blast Review
Tap & Blast Review:
Tap & Blast Review By Arron Hirst on January 17th, 2014 Our Rating: :: MOAR CHILLIES!!Universal App - Designed for iPhone and iPad Tap & Blast’s barrel blasting gameplay and unique cartoon art style are just some of its good
Tap & Blast Review By Arron Hirst on January 17th, 2014 Our Rating: :: MOAR CHILLIES!!Universal App - Designed for iPhone and iPad Tap & Blast’s barrel blasting gameplay and unique cartoon art style are just some of its good
Three Little Pigs. The Story Review
Three Little Pigs. The Story Review:
Three Little Pigs. The Story Review By Amy Solomon on January 17th, 2014 Our Rating: :: GREAT STORYBOOK CLAYMATIONiPad Only App - Designed for the iPad Crafted with tremendous care, Three Little Pigs includes stellar
Three Little Pigs. The Story Review By Amy Solomon on January 17th, 2014 Our Rating: :: GREAT STORYBOOK CLAYMATIONiPad Only App - Designed for the iPad Crafted with tremendous care, Three Little Pigs includes stellar
Lost Yeti Review
Lost Yeti Review:
Italy's not exactly considered a hotbed of video game development, but if Lost Yeti is any indication, it should be. This adorable retro puzzler hearkens back to a time before boob physics and ultra-realistic violence, when games were
Italy's not exactly considered a hotbed of video game development, but if Lost Yeti is any indication, it should be. This adorable retro puzzler hearkens back to a time before boob physics and ultra-realistic violence, when games were
'Line Knight Fortix' Review - Divide and Conquer
'Line Knight Fortix' Review - Divide and Conquer:
Qix has been around for a long time -- since 1981 to be exact. The objective is simple, to "claim" different areas of the screen by way of connecting lines, similar to JezzBall -- a game everyone with a Windows PC has probably
Qix has been around for a long time -- since 1981 to be exact. The objective is simple, to "claim" different areas of the screen by way of connecting lines, similar to JezzBall -- a game everyone with a Windows PC has probably
'The Room Two' Review - A Fabulous Sequel That Similarly Leaves You Wanting More
'The Room Two' Review - A Fabulous Sequel That Similarly Leaves You Wanting More:
Originally released in September of 2012, The Room wound up being a terrific puzzler from Fireproof Games. It was inventive, it was gorgeous, and it was devious. It made you think, and when you figured out the answer, you
Originally released in September of 2012, The Room wound up being a terrific puzzler from Fireproof Games. It was inventive, it was gorgeous, and it was devious. It made you think, and when you figured out the answer, you
TouchArcade Game of the Week: 'Bardbarian'
TouchArcade Game of the Week: 'Bardbarian':
The idea behind the TouchArcade Game of the Week is that every Friday afternoon we post the one game that came out this week that we think is worth giving a special nod to. Now, before anyone goes over-thinking this, it
The idea behind the TouchArcade Game of the Week is that every Friday afternoon we post the one game that came out this week that we think is worth giving a special nod to. Now, before anyone goes over-thinking this, it
Betawatch: January 11 - 17, 2014
Betawatch: January 11 - 17, 2014:
Filed under: Betas, MMO Industry, News Items, Betawatch, Miscellaneous Good news to those of you who have been waiting for ArcheAge for what seems like forever (because it has been): The game is in testing! Not open
Filed under: Betas, MMO Industry, News Items, Betawatch, Miscellaneous Good news to those of you who have been waiting for ArcheAge for what seems like forever (because it has been): The game is in testing! Not open
Kingdom Under Fire II – Countdown to Experience Beta Test begins
Kingdom Under Fire II – Countdown to Experience Beta Test begins:
[Press release]Kingdom Under Fire II, developed by Blueside, starts Beta Test in Singapore and Malaysisa by local service partner MMOG.Asia. This Beta Test is targeted for gamers of Singapore and Malaysia and begins on
[Press release]Kingdom Under Fire II, developed by Blueside, starts Beta Test in Singapore and Malaysisa by local service partner MMOG.Asia. This Beta Test is targeted for gamers of Singapore and Malaysia and begins on
Valve paid $10.2m to TF2, DotA item creators in 2013
Valve paid $10.2m to TF2, DotA item creators in 2013:
Contributors earned average of $15k each, or $4,348 per item
Contributors earned average of $15k each, or $4,348 per item
Square Enix shutters CoreOnline
Square Enix shutters CoreOnline:
"Experimental" streaming service taken offline last November
"Experimental" streaming service taken offline last November
What's the value of a 99-cent player?
What's the value of a 99-cent player?:
Rohan Harris is about to release the iPhone version of his successful iPad game TownCraft, where it earns a premium price. Is dropping the price the right move? ...
Rohan Harris is about to release the iPhone version of his successful iPad game TownCraft, where it earns a premium price. Is dropping the price the right move? ...
Stateside: Taking Ridiculous Fishing F2P would be a 'disaster'
Stateside: Taking Ridiculous Fishing F2P would be a 'disaster':
I occasionally hear of commentators in mobile gaming espousing the idea that certain paid games could have been a bigger success if they had been free-to-play instead. This position is a flawed one because it not only ignores
I occasionally hear of commentators in mobile gaming espousing the idea that certain paid games could have been a bigger success if they had been free-to-play instead. This position is a flawed one because it not only ignores
This Week in China: Cut the Rope is king
This Week in China: Cut the Rope is king:
Having a big hit in North America is one thing, but what about when that same hit works in China? According to Cut the Rope 2's Chinese distribution partner Yodo1, it becomes the game's #1 market.Lawsuits, Square Enix
Having a big hit in North America is one thing, but what about when that same hit works in China? According to Cut the Rope 2's Chinese distribution partner Yodo1, it becomes the game's #1 market.Lawsuits, Square Enix
Final Fantasy XIV – China server preparing for debut test phase
Final Fantasy XIV – China server preparing for debut test phase:
The official website for Final Fantasy XIV China got a brand new look recently, signalling that the upcoming debut test phase is near with a couple of beta key reservation events. The website, though looking clean, has several link
The official website for Final Fantasy XIV China got a brand new look recently, signalling that the upcoming debut test phase is near with a couple of beta key reservation events. The website, though looking clean, has several link
Take a peek at MechWarrior Online's UI 2.0 upgrade
Take a peek at MechWarrior Online's UI 2.0 upgrade:
Filed under: Sci-Fi, Video, Patches, PvP, News Items, War, Free-to-Play, MMOFPS, MechWarrior Online Piranha Games recently conducted a public test of the changes it is planning for MechWarrior Online's UI 2.0 upgrade,
Filed under: Sci-Fi, Video, Patches, PvP, News Items, War, Free-to-Play, MMOFPS, MechWarrior Online Piranha Games recently conducted a public test of the changes it is planning for MechWarrior Online's UI 2.0 upgrade,
Big in Japan: Good news for Colopl and GREE, while Capcom's got rhythm
Big in Japan: Good news for Colopl and GREE, while Capcom's got rhythm:
As well as being one of the largest mobile game markets by revenue, Japan is currently also one of the most dynamic. It's a good opportunity, then, for PocketGamer.biz to hook up with Indie Navi, a site which is dedicated to the
As well as being one of the largest mobile game markets by revenue, Japan is currently also one of the most dynamic. It's a good opportunity, then, for PocketGamer.biz to hook up with Indie Navi, a site which is dedicated to the
General: Ogre Island: Taking Players Back to the Days of Yore
General: Ogre Island: Taking Players Back to the Days of Yore:
A new KickStarter project has been announced for Ogre Island, self-described as a game that is playable from any browser anywhere and that will teleport players back to the grisly days of MUDs. Ogre Island has been running in one
A new KickStarter project has been announced for Ogre Island, self-described as a game that is playable from any browser anywhere and that will teleport players back to the grisly days of MUDs. Ogre Island has been running in one
Free-to-play shooter with 'billions' of weapon configurations Loadout launches Jan. 31
Free-to-play shooter with 'billions' of weapon configurations Loadout launches Jan. 31:
Developer Edge of Reality announced that Loadout, its free-to-play "over-the-top" multiplayer shooter, will launch on Jan. 31, 2014.Loadout claims that its weapon-crafting system will allow over 44 billion possible variations for
Developer Edge of Reality announced that Loadout, its free-to-play "over-the-top" multiplayer shooter, will launch on Jan. 31, 2014.Loadout claims that its weapon-crafting system will allow over 44 billion possible variations for
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