Review: Hopeless: The Dark Cave:
It's dark, you're a glowing blob, and you've got a gun. Suddenly, you hear a sound off to your right - or maybe it was your left. A rusty iron gate screams in the darkness as it lets... something... draw closer to you. Steadying your finger
Friday, January 24, 2014
New creative director for Dovetail Games
New creative director for Dovetail Games:
Chris Roberts is latest hire for Train Simulator developer
Chris Roberts is latest hire for Train Simulator developer
Chart of the Week: They're lucrative but how open are Korea, China and Japan to western content?
Chart of the Week: They're lucrative but how open are Korea, China and Japan to western content?:
Recently Distimo released a report about the growing power of the Asia app and game market. One element is worth discussing in more detail. But first some context. Asia is dominated by three markets; Japan, South Korea and
Recently Distimo released a report about the growing power of the Asia app and game market. One element is worth discussing in more detail. But first some context. Asia is dominated by three markets; Japan, South Korea and
Playwith Interactive announces Eclipse War Online
Playwith Interactive announces Eclipse War Online:
Filed under: Fantasy, Game Mechanics, New Titles, Previews, News Items Playwith Interactive's upcoming new title, Eclipse War Online, is all about change. Specifically, about your character changing. Even more specifically,
Filed under: Fantasy, Game Mechanics, New Titles, Previews, News Items Playwith Interactive's upcoming new title, Eclipse War Online, is all about change. Specifically, about your character changing. Even more specifically,
Shroud of the Avatar Release 2 available; brings 'first stages' of crafting
Shroud of the Avatar Release 2 available; brings 'first stages' of crafting:
Richard Garriott's Shroud of the Avatar has entered the next phase in its early development, developer...
Richard Garriott's Shroud of the Avatar has entered the next phase in its early development, developer...
Aerena: Clash of Champions Preview
Aerena: Clash of Champions Preview:
On another planet Earth that's very different from ours, human history has taken a dark turn. The discovery of Aether early in the 20th Century granted mankind almost limitless power - and sparked a war for control of that power
On another planet Earth that's very different from ours, human history has taken a dark turn. The discovery of Aether early in the 20th Century granted mankind almost limitless power - and sparked a war for control of that power
Novus Aeterno: Believe in a Seamless Persistent MMORTS
Novus Aeterno: Believe in a Seamless Persistent MMORTS:
Earlier this week I sat down with with Nick Nieuwoudt from Taitale Studios and had the chance to play Novus Aeterno live on our stream. Novus Aeterno is an MMORTS that is massive not just because it hopes to fit upwards of
Earlier this week I sat down with with Nick Nieuwoudt from Taitale Studios and had the chance to play Novus Aeterno live on our stream. Novus Aeterno is an MMORTS that is massive not just because it hopes to fit upwards of
Star Wars: Attack Squadrons Closed Beta Begins | Ten Ton Hammer
Star Wars: Attack Squadrons Closed Beta Begins | Ten Ton Hammer:
Check your inbox. Star Wars: Attack Squadrons kicks off its second phase of closed beta testing this week.
Check your inbox. Star Wars: Attack Squadrons kicks off its second phase of closed beta testing this week.
WildStar Official Community Beta Key Giveaway Begins
WildStar Official Community Beta Key Giveaway Begins:
WildStar announced today that they will hold a Beta Key Giveaway event during Jan 23rd to Feb 4th in three different competitions. Check the following official schedule to and click the link to see more. Continue reading WildStar
WildStar announced today that they will hold a Beta Key Giveaway event during Jan 23rd to Feb 4th in three different competitions. Check the following official schedule to and click the link to see more. Continue reading WildStar
How a new e-sports alliance hopes to eventually create a FIFA-like federation for competitive gaming
How a new e-sports alliance hopes to eventually create a FIFA-like federation for competitive gaming:
If you’re a pro Counter-Strike player, it can really stink when two major events happen on the same weekend. A new e-sports alliance called ESGN is hoping to put a stop to things like that.
The problem is that the regional organizations that run competitive gaming don’t often talk to one another. This can make for a disjointed experience for fans that are trying to keep up with everything happening with their favorite game.
That’s where Clauf is planning to step in and offer some guidance. The Germany-based corporation is in the process of launching two new websites designed to help gaming fans better understand e-sports from a global perspective.
If you’re a pro Counter-Strike player, it can really stink when two major events happen on the same weekend. A new e-sports alliance called ESGN is hoping to put a stop to things like that.
The problem is that the regional organizations that run competitive gaming don’t often talk to one another. This can make for a disjointed experience for fans that are trying to keep up with everything happening with their favorite game.
That’s where Clauf is planning to step in and offer some guidance. The Germany-based corporation is in the process of launching two new websites designed to help gaming fans better understand e-sports from a global perspective.
RAPTR’S MOST PLAYED PC GAMES: DECEMBER 2013 — YOUR NEXT SANDBOX GAME IS STARBOUND?
RAPTR’S MOST PLAYED PC GAMES: DECEMBER 2013 — YOUR NEXT SANDBOX GAME IS STARBOUND?:
December’s biggest surprise: The debut of Starbound, UK-indie Chucklefish’s first game, at #5 — even though it’s only available via Steam Early Access.
The Starbound beta went on Steam Early Access in December, and after a huge first couple weeks gameplay hours quickly declined, to a point where the game is currently tracking to miss the top 20 in January. Those numbers could bounce right back as the development team adds content and works toward an official launch, however.
Overall, PC gameplay among Raptr members was up 5% over November.
Note: The Share number by each game represents that title’s gameplay time as a percentage of the total time spent on all the PC games played by Raptr members, and is useful for comparing the relative amount of playtime between particular games.
December’s biggest surprise: The debut of Starbound, UK-indie Chucklefish’s first game, at #5 — even though it’s only available via Steam Early Access.
The Starbound beta went on Steam Early Access in December, and after a huge first couple weeks gameplay hours quickly declined, to a point where the game is currently tracking to miss the top 20 in January. Those numbers could bounce right back as the development team adds content and works toward an official launch, however.
Overall, PC gameplay among Raptr members was up 5% over November.
Note: The Share number by each game represents that title’s gameplay time as a percentage of the total time spent on all the PC games played by Raptr members, and is useful for comparing the relative amount of playtime between particular games.
Review: Atomic Fusion: Particle Collider
Review: Atomic Fusion: Particle Collider:
Atomic Fusion: Particle Collider has the sensibilities of a twitchy arcade shooter, but you never fire a single neon bullet. Instead, you're weaving through and into glowing lines of energy, switching the colour of the atom
Atomic Fusion: Particle Collider has the sensibilities of a twitchy arcade shooter, but you never fire a single neon bullet. Instead, you're weaving through and into glowing lines of energy, switching the colour of the atom
'Across Age 2' Review - A Little Unambitious, But A Welcome Sequel Nonetheless
'Across Age 2' Review - A Little Unambitious, But A Welcome Sequel Nonetheless:
It's been more than three years since the generally well-received Ys/Zelda mash-up action RPG Across Age was released on the App Store. It was a surprisingly well-done adventure, developed by frequent Kemco collaborators
It's been more than three years since the generally well-received Ys/Zelda mash-up action RPG Across Age was released on the App Store. It was a surprisingly well-done adventure, developed by frequent Kemco collaborators
Review: LYNE
Review: LYNE:
LYNE is, on the surface, a very straightforward puzzle game. Presented to you are grids of shapes, and you must link these, triangle-to-triangle, square-to-square, by dragging your finger between them until all the shapes are linked
LYNE is, on the surface, a very straightforward puzzle game. Presented to you are grids of shapes, and you must link these, triangle-to-triangle, square-to-square, by dragging your finger between them until all the shapes are linked
Tree Wars Review
Tree Wars Review:
Tree Wars Review By Jennifer Allen on January 23rd, 2014 Our Rating: :: TRICKY STRATEGIZINGUniversal App - Designed for iPhone and iPad Tougher than the average tower defense style game, Tree Wars is a battle
Tree Wars Review By Jennifer Allen on January 23rd, 2014 Our Rating: :: TRICKY STRATEGIZINGUniversal App - Designed for iPhone and iPad Tougher than the average tower defense style game, Tree Wars is a battle
Super Sanctum TD Review
Super Sanctum TD Review:
Super Sanctum TD Review By Carter Dotson on January 23rd, 2014 Our Rating: :: SANCTIFIEDiPad Only App - Designed for the iPad Super Sanctum TD is a harsh but fair tower defense game. Developer: Coffee Stain Studios
Super Sanctum TD Review By Carter Dotson on January 23rd, 2014 Our Rating: :: SANCTIFIEDiPad Only App - Designed for the iPad Super Sanctum TD is a harsh but fair tower defense game. Developer: Coffee Stain Studios
Magnetized Review
Magnetized Review:
Magnetized Review By Carter Dotson on January 22nd, 2014 Our Rating: :: SWINGING AROUNDUniversal App - Designed for iPhone and iPad Magnetized is an action puzzle game with some clever ideas, but a crude look
Magnetized Review By Carter Dotson on January 22nd, 2014 Our Rating: :: SWINGING AROUNDUniversal App - Designed for iPhone and iPad Magnetized is an action puzzle game with some clever ideas, but a crude look
Trisector Review
Trisector Review:
Trisector Review By Mike Deneen on January 22nd, 2014 Our Rating: :: DEFINING BULLET HELLUniversal App - Designed for iPhone and iPad The 1980s arcade style comes back to life in a visually awesome but chaotic
Trisector Review By Mike Deneen on January 22nd, 2014 Our Rating: :: DEFINING BULLET HELLUniversal App - Designed for iPhone and iPad The 1980s arcade style comes back to life in a visually awesome but chaotic
TripTrap Review
TripTrap Review:
TripTrap Review By Jennifer Allen on January 23rd, 2014 Our Rating: :: SATISFYING CHEESE HUNTINGUniversal App - Designed for iPhone and iPad Simple to learn and satisfying to complete, TripTrap is an attractive
TripTrap Review By Jennifer Allen on January 23rd, 2014 Our Rating: :: SATISFYING CHEESE HUNTINGUniversal App - Designed for iPhone and iPad Simple to learn and satisfying to complete, TripTrap is an attractive
Crazy Dogs Review
Crazy Dogs Review:
Crazy Dogs Review By Jordan Minor on January 23rd, 2014 Our Rating: :: DOG NUKEMUniversal App - Designed for iPhone and iPad Talking dogs and big guns. It’s a match made in heaven before the repetition sinks in.
Crazy Dogs Review By Jordan Minor on January 23rd, 2014 Our Rating: :: DOG NUKEMUniversal App - Designed for iPhone and iPad Talking dogs and big guns. It’s a match made in heaven before the repetition sinks in.
Review: Table Top Racing
Review: Table Top Racing:
There are some ideas that never lose their appeal, and tiny cars driving really fast around household items is one of them. We have the Micro Machines series to thank for the concept, but Table Top Racing carries it on with
There are some ideas that never lose their appeal, and tiny cars driving really fast around household items is one of them. We have the Micro Machines series to thank for the concept, but Table Top Racing carries it on with
Review: TCHOW Rainbow
Review: TCHOW Rainbow:
In TCHOW Rainbow, you are a villainous mastermind who, using the power of controllable rainbows, will wreak havoc over a grey and depressing land by forcibly inflicting happiness on the dreary inhabitants. It's an original concept,
In TCHOW Rainbow, you are a villainous mastermind who, using the power of controllable rainbows, will wreak havoc over a grey and depressing land by forcibly inflicting happiness on the dreary inhabitants. It's an original concept,
Review: Mega Jump 2
Review: Mega Jump 2:
Mobile games have gained considerable weight since Lima Sky first released Doodle Jump in 2009. Regardless, sometimes we're compelled to put down Infinity Blade III or Oceanhorn and leap along with li'l Doodle for old time's
Mobile games have gained considerable weight since Lima Sky first released Doodle Jump in 2009. Regardless, sometimes we're compelled to put down Infinity Blade III or Oceanhorn and leap along with li'l Doodle for old time's
900,000 Xbox Ones went unsold worldwide in 2013 [UPDATE]
900,000 Xbox Ones went unsold worldwide in 2013 [UPDATE]:
[UPDATE] Following the publication of this story, Microsoft corporate PR representative David Dennis issued a statement to GameSpot that aims to clear up the discrepancy between Xbox One units shipped vs. sold during the
[UPDATE] Following the publication of this story, Microsoft corporate PR representative David Dennis issued a statement to GameSpot that aims to clear up the discrepancy between Xbox One units shipped vs. sold during the
Minecraft snapshot 14w04a released
Minecraft snapshot 14w04a released:
Minecraft snapshot 14w04a has been released, bringing new additions to both survival mode and for mapmakers along with a...
Minecraft snapshot 14w04a has been released, bringing new additions to both survival mode and for mapmakers along with a...
Now's the time to sign up to our Appstore for Android, recommends Amazon
Now's the time to sign up to our Appstore for Android, recommends Amazon:
On day one of the Mobile Games Forum 2014 in London, Amazon's head of content acquisition (Mobile Initiatives) Daniel Winner confirmed the giant e-retailer is "only just getting started" in the mobile space. Two years after
On day one of the Mobile Games Forum 2014 in London, Amazon's head of content acquisition (Mobile Initiatives) Daniel Winner confirmed the giant e-retailer is "only just getting started" in the mobile space. Two years after
Bless Closed Beta Nearing with Beta Key Giveaway
Bless Closed Beta Nearing with Beta Key Giveaway:
Neowiz Entertainment and Bless Studio started a new event today on their official Bless Facebook Page. What kind of event!? The first Closed Beta Test event for Bless Online! I've listed all the information you need to know below, if
Neowiz Entertainment and Bless Studio started a new event today on their official Bless Facebook Page. What kind of event!? The first Closed Beta Test event for Bless Online! I've listed all the information you need to know below, if
Fantasy Frontier – Anime online game teams up with actual anime
Fantasy Frontier – Anime online game teams up with actual anime:
Taiwanese developer X-Legend has announced a new promotional event to be held for the Taiwan server of Fantasy Frontier in-conjunction with Japanese anime, Date A Live. The second season of the anime will air this
Taiwanese developer X-Legend has announced a new promotional event to be held for the Taiwan server of Fantasy Frontier in-conjunction with Japanese anime, Date A Live. The second season of the anime will air this
EverQuest Hate Rising Update Goes Live | Ten Ton Hammer
EverQuest Hate Rising Update Goes Live | Ten Ton Hammer:
EverQuest's Hate Rising update arrives to add new story missions and Heroic Adventures for the people of Norrath.
EverQuest's Hate Rising update arrives to add new story missions and Heroic Adventures for the people of Norrath.
World of Tanks lets you roll out national forces in a new game mode
World of Tanks lets you roll out national forces in a new game mode:
Filed under: Historical, Game Mechanics, Patches, News Items, War, Free-to-Play, World of Tanks Have you ever rolled around in World of Tanks and thought that it was fun, but what you really wanted was to be rolling your Soviet
Filed under: Historical, Game Mechanics, Patches, News Items, War, Free-to-Play, World of Tanks Have you ever rolled around in World of Tanks and thought that it was fun, but what you really wanted was to be rolling your Soviet
Steal Fighter – Gravity announces the closure of yet another game
Steal Fighter – Gravity announces the closure of yet another game:
Launching just last February, Gravity Korea made public the closure of Steal Fighter on 26th February 2014, following the closure of Ragnarok Online 2. With this announcement, Gravity Korea is now only left with 1 MMORPG,
Launching just last February, Gravity Korea made public the closure of Steal Fighter on 26th February 2014, following the closure of Ragnarok Online 2. With this announcement, Gravity Korea is now only left with 1 MMORPG,
New racing MMO looks to Kickstart its engines
New racing MMO looks to Kickstart its engines:
Filed under: Trailers, Video, MMO Industry, New Titles, News Items, Crowdfunding A new racing MMO has taken to Kickstarter this week. Inspired by Motor City Online and anime film Akira meets Street Rod, Hot Rod Hustle is
Filed under: Trailers, Video, MMO Industry, New Titles, News Items, Crowdfunding A new racing MMO has taken to Kickstarter this week. Inspired by Motor City Online and anime film Akira meets Street Rod, Hot Rod Hustle is
A Blackjack Role-Playing Game? Hit Me.
A Blackjack Role-Playing Game? Hit Me.:
Proving once again that absolutely everything is better with careful application of hit points, magic and stat-based equipment, Sony Pictures Television's Suits And Swords is the more fun than a Blackjack game has any right to be.
Proving once again that absolutely everything is better with careful application of hit points, magic and stat-based equipment, Sony Pictures Television's Suits And Swords is the more fun than a Blackjack game has any right to be.
The Asian app market grew 162% in 2013, accounting for 41% of global sales
The Asian app market grew 162% in 2013, accounting for 41% of global sales:
The Asia app ecosystem is a freight train that can't be stopped. That's the conclusion of the latest piece of market intelligence from Distimo. It's been working with Chinese Android distribution channel Wandoujia to dig into the
The Asia app ecosystem is a freight train that can't be stopped. That's the conclusion of the latest piece of market intelligence from Distimo. It's been working with Chinese Android distribution channel Wandoujia to dig into the
Uncharted Waters Online: Second Age Expansion Launches
Uncharted Waters Online: Second Age Expansion Launches:
OG Planet has announced that Uncharted Waters Online has expanded with "Second Age". The expansion, players will be able to customize and captain famous ships including the Sir Francis Drake and others.
OG Planet has announced that Uncharted Waters Online has expanded with "Second Age". The expansion, players will be able to customize and captain famous ships including the Sir Francis Drake and others.
Defiance Previews 7th Legion DLC | Ten Ton Hammer
Defiance Previews 7th Legion DLC | Ten Ton Hammer:
Yoshida Hiro’s 7th Legion marches on the Bay Area of Defiance next month and new weapons and content are coming with them.
Yoshida Hiro’s 7th Legion marches on the Bay Area of Defiance next month and new weapons and content are coming with them.
Umeng reckons first WeChat games had 1-day retention of 32%
Umeng reckons first WeChat games had 1-day retention of 32%:
It seems like pretty random timing but Chinese mobile analytics outlet Umeng (owned by Alibaba) has released a bunch of data on the market. Produced together with the ChinaJoy conference, it says that between August 2012 to
It seems like pretty random timing but Chinese mobile analytics outlet Umeng (owned by Alibaba) has released a bunch of data on the market. Produced together with the ChinaJoy conference, it says that between August 2012 to
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