Microsoft's New CEO Is Cloud Guru Satya Nadella:
As had been widely rumored and expected, Microsoft's new CEO is Satya Nadella. He previously headed up the company's Cloud and Enterprise group. The change is effective as of today.
Wednesday, February 5, 2014
General: Nosgoth - Light on Lore, But Shows Promise
General: Nosgoth - Light on Lore, But Shows Promise:
The Legacy of Kain series, with its two anti-heroes, Kain himself and Raziel, has been dormant since 2003. Psyonix takes the reins this time from central franchise developer Crystal Dynamics, in order to make a spinoff, albeit one
The Legacy of Kain series, with its two anti-heroes, Kain himself and Raziel, has been dormant since 2003. Psyonix takes the reins this time from central franchise developer Crystal Dynamics, in order to make a spinoff, albeit one
General: Elsword & Kings Road: Fun, Featured & Worth a Look
General: Elsword & Kings Road: Fun, Featured & Worth a Look:
In today's often crowded MMO space, it is sadly too easy to find great games that are often overlooked because of the noise of the 'big shots' or even crowded out by the less-than-stellar games that stuff up the games list. To
In today's often crowded MMO space, it is sadly too easy to find great games that are often overlooked because of the noise of the 'big shots' or even crowded out by the less-than-stellar games that stuff up the games list. To
Rise and Shiny revisit: Alganon's new expansion
Rise and Shiny revisit: Alganon's new expansion:
Filed under: Video, Expansions, Game Mechanics, Interviews, Previews, PvP, Opinion, Free-to-Play, Alganon, Rise and Shiny, Livestream It's been quite a while since I dived into Alganon, the indie MMO by Quest Online. The game
Filed under: Video, Expansions, Game Mechanics, Interviews, Previews, PvP, Opinion, Free-to-Play, Alganon, Rise and Shiny, Livestream It's been quite a while since I dived into Alganon, the indie MMO by Quest Online. The game
My first two hours in EQN Landmark
My first two hours in EQN Landmark:
Filed under: Betas, Fantasy, Game Mechanics, MMO Industry, New Titles, PvE, Opinion, Hands-On, First Impressions, EverQuest Next, Sandbox, Crafting, Player-Generated Content Sony Online Entertainment has an eventual winner
Filed under: Betas, Fantasy, Game Mechanics, MMO Industry, New Titles, PvE, Opinion, Hands-On, First Impressions, EverQuest Next, Sandbox, Crafting, Player-Generated Content Sony Online Entertainment has an eventual winner
Monetizer: Epic Empire
Monetizer: Epic Empire:
We recently took a look at Kabam's attempt to streamline the city/army-building mobile strategy genre in its Dark District. Pocket Gems' Epic Empire: A Hero's Quest take a very different approach to the problem, however. Still, at
We recently took a look at Kabam's attempt to streamline the city/army-building mobile strategy genre in its Dark District. Pocket Gems' Epic Empire: A Hero's Quest take a very different approach to the problem, however. Still, at
Android forks rank as #2 global OS thanks to China and India
Android forks rank as #2 global OS thanks to China and India:
While Android's global dominance in 2013 remains unquestioned, ABI Research has shared some new figures that put the 79 percent market share in a new light. These figures show that the main growth Android experienced
While Android's global dominance in 2013 remains unquestioned, ABI Research has shared some new figures that put the 79 percent market share in a new light. These figures show that the main growth Android experienced
The Charticle: Puzzle & Dragons and global conquest
The Charticle: Puzzle & Dragons and global conquest:
Japanese developer GungHo Online has become a gaming superpower thanks to the unprecedented success of its mobile puzzler/RPG, Puzzle & Dragons. The firm's flagship title, released first in Japan, blew away all of its
Japanese developer GungHo Online has become a gaming superpower thanks to the unprecedented success of its mobile puzzler/RPG, Puzzle & Dragons. The firm's flagship title, released first in Japan, blew away all of its
War in Space Review
War in Space Review:
War in Space Review By Jennifer Allen on February 4th, 2014 Our Rating: :: RETRO TOWER DEFENSEUniversal App - Designed for iPhone and iPad War in Space is a retro Tower Defense game with some issues but a charm
War in Space Review By Jennifer Allen on February 4th, 2014 Our Rating: :: RETRO TOWER DEFENSEUniversal App - Designed for iPhone and iPad War in Space is a retro Tower Defense game with some issues but a charm
Pyro Jump Review
Pyro Jump Review:
Pyro Jump Review By Lucy Ingram on February 4th, 2014 Our Rating: :: CLEVER AND CHALLENGINGUniversal App - Designed for iPhone and iPad Packed full of variety, Pyro Jump is a challenging and clever little platform
Pyro Jump Review By Lucy Ingram on February 4th, 2014 Our Rating: :: CLEVER AND CHALLENGINGUniversal App - Designed for iPhone and iPad Packed full of variety, Pyro Jump is a challenging and clever little platform
Dawn of the Plow Review
Dawn of the Plow Review:
Dawn of the Plow Review By Campbell Bird on February 3rd, 2014 Our Rating: :: THERE'S NO PLOW LIKE SNOW PLOWUniversal App - Designed for iPhone and iPad Save the city from snow accumulation in this interesting
Dawn of the Plow Review By Campbell Bird on February 3rd, 2014 Our Rating: :: THERE'S NO PLOW LIKE SNOW PLOWUniversal App - Designed for iPhone and iPad Save the city from snow accumulation in this interesting
Gamebook Adventures 9: Sultans of Rema Review
Gamebook Adventures 9: Sultans of Rema Review:
Gamebook Adventures 9: Sultans of Rema Review By Jennifer Allen on February 3rd, 2014 Our Rating: :: ENGROSSING STORYTELLINGUniversal App - Designed for iPhone and iPad With less of a focus on fighting than
Gamebook Adventures 9: Sultans of Rema Review By Jennifer Allen on February 3rd, 2014 Our Rating: :: ENGROSSING STORYTELLINGUniversal App - Designed for iPhone and iPad With less of a focus on fighting than
Perplexity Review
Perplexity Review:
Perplexity Review By Jordan Minor on February 3rd, 2014 Our Rating: :: WHEEL OF FORTUNEUniversal App - Designed for iPhone and iPad A neat, nouveau spin on the match-3 puzzler. Developer: Blindspot Games Price:
Perplexity Review By Jordan Minor on February 3rd, 2014 Our Rating: :: WHEEL OF FORTUNEUniversal App - Designed for iPhone and iPad A neat, nouveau spin on the match-3 puzzler. Developer: Blindspot Games Price:
Wizard Quest Review
Wizard Quest Review:
Wizard Quest Review By Campbell Bird on January 31st, 2014 Our Rating: :: PUZZLING PURCHASEUniversal App - Designed for iPhone and iPad Control an amnesiac wizard on his quest to match three and recover his lost
Wizard Quest Review By Campbell Bird on January 31st, 2014 Our Rating: :: PUZZLING PURCHASEUniversal App - Designed for iPhone and iPad Control an amnesiac wizard on his quest to match three and recover his lost
Photo Dash Review
Photo Dash Review:
Photo Dash Review By Stacy Barnes on February 3rd, 2014 Our Rating: :: SHOOT TO WINiPhone App - Designed for the iPhone, compatible with the iPad Shoot ‘em quicker than the competition in Photo Dash, a fun race to the
Photo Dash Review By Stacy Barnes on February 3rd, 2014 Our Rating: :: SHOOT TO WINiPhone App - Designed for the iPhone, compatible with the iPad Shoot ‘em quicker than the competition in Photo Dash, a fun race to the
Gro Garden Review
Gro Garden Review:
Gro Garden Review By Amy Solomon on January 31st, 2014 Our Rating: :: INTERACTIVE SUSTAINABLE GARDENINGUniversal App - Designed for iPhone and iPad Gro Garden is a new app in a series dedicated to teaching
Gro Garden Review By Amy Solomon on January 31st, 2014 Our Rating: :: INTERACTIVE SUSTAINABLE GARDENINGUniversal App - Designed for iPhone and iPad Gro Garden is a new app in a series dedicated to teaching
Voro Review
Voro Review:
Voro Review By Angela LaFollette on January 31st, 2014 Our Rating: :: MESMERIZINGUniversal App - Designed for iPhone and iPad A tile matching puzzler that offers plenty of playtime and replay value to keep players
Voro Review By Angela LaFollette on January 31st, 2014 Our Rating: :: MESMERIZINGUniversal App - Designed for iPhone and iPad A tile matching puzzler that offers plenty of playtime and replay value to keep players
We're playing Hearthstone's open beta (and you should too)
We're playing Hearthstone's open beta (and you should too):
Spells spew fire and sparks; minions swipe at each other with invisible claws; a newly summoned warrior lets out a cry, taunting the enemy to face him and him alone.In most trading card games these concepts are imagined
Spells spew fire and sparks; minions swipe at each other with invisible claws; a newly summoned warrior lets out a cry, taunting the enemy to face him and him alone.In most trading card games these concepts are imagined
Bloodstroke Review
Bloodstroke Review:
Bloodstroke Review By Lucy Ingram on January 30th, 2014 Our Rating: :: PAINT THE TOWN REDUniversal App - Designed for iPhone and iPad A fast-paced action-packed on the rails shooter, John Woo’s Bloodstroke is a
Bloodstroke Review By Lucy Ingram on January 30th, 2014 Our Rating: :: PAINT THE TOWN REDUniversal App - Designed for iPhone and iPad A fast-paced action-packed on the rails shooter, John Woo’s Bloodstroke is a
Hypership Still Out of Control Review
Hypership Still Out of Control Review:
Hypership Still Out of Control Review By Carter Dotson on January 30th, 2014 Our Rating: :: OUROBOROSUniversal App - Designed for iPhone and iPad This remix of fast-paced shoot ‘em up Hypership Out of Control should satisfy
Hypership Still Out of Control Review By Carter Dotson on January 30th, 2014 Our Rating: :: OUROBOROSUniversal App - Designed for iPhone and iPad This remix of fast-paced shoot ‘em up Hypership Out of Control should satisfy
Dungeon Keeper Review
Dungeon Keeper Review:
Dungeon Keeper Review By Rob Rich on January 30th, 2014 Our Rating: :: CLASH OF KEEPERSUniversal App - Designed for iPhone and iPad Dungeon Keeper’s iOS outing is most definitely not the PC classic we all remember,
Dungeon Keeper Review By Rob Rich on January 30th, 2014 Our Rating: :: CLASH OF KEEPERSUniversal App - Designed for iPhone and iPad Dungeon Keeper’s iOS outing is most definitely not the PC classic we all remember,
Rocket ROBO Review
Rocket ROBO Review:
Rocket ROBO Review By Jordan Minor on January 30th, 2014 Our Rating: :: TO THE STARSUniversal App - Designed for iPhone and iPad Rocket ROBO’s combination of whimsical graphics and impeccable gameplay is just
Rocket ROBO Review By Jordan Minor on January 30th, 2014 Our Rating: :: TO THE STARSUniversal App - Designed for iPhone and iPad Rocket ROBO’s combination of whimsical graphics and impeccable gameplay is just
Balance HD Review
Balance HD Review:
Balance HD Review By Jennifer Allen on January 30th, 2014 Our Rating: :: WELL DESIGNED TILT-A-THONUniversal App - Designed for iPhone and iPad Not just another maze game, Balance HD backs things up with a
Balance HD Review By Jennifer Allen on January 30th, 2014 Our Rating: :: WELL DESIGNED TILT-A-THONUniversal App - Designed for iPhone and iPad Not just another maze game, Balance HD backs things up with a
Bardbarian Review
Bardbarian Review:
There has always been a fine line between a bard and a barbarian. In fact, the two traditionally couldn't be any more different: one is a highly refined poet from medieval culture, while the other is a ruthless warrior who often wields a
There has always been a fine line between a bard and a barbarian. In fact, the two traditionally couldn't be any more different: one is a highly refined poet from medieval culture, while the other is a ruthless warrior who often wields a
Bloodstroke Review
Bloodstroke Review:
From legendary action filmmaker John Woo, Chillingo's Bloodstroke serves as a fun-filled reminder of all that is brutal and beautiful in the world. While this isn't Woo's first ever video game (he also made Stranglehold for home
From legendary action filmmaker John Woo, Chillingo's Bloodstroke serves as a fun-filled reminder of all that is brutal and beautiful in the world. While this isn't Woo's first ever video game (he also made Stranglehold for home
Dawn of the Plow Review
Dawn of the Plow Review:
When game developer Dan Fitzgerald decided to take a "mini-vacation"from developing his main game, Dog Sled Saga, he really didn't take a vacation at all. Instead, he got to work on another title, but rather than an Iditarod-esque
When game developer Dan Fitzgerald decided to take a "mini-vacation"from developing his main game, Dog Sled Saga, he really didn't take a vacation at all. Instead, he got to work on another title, but rather than an Iditarod-esque
Not So Massively: Star Citizen design contest, Dota 2's New Bloom, and LoL tournament controversy
Not So Massively: Star Citizen design contest, Dota 2's New Bloom, and LoL tournament controversy:
Filed under: Betas, Sci-Fi, Video, Business Models, Events (In-Game), Expansions, Game Mechanics, New Titles, PvP, News Items, PvE, Free-to-Play, Dev Diaries, Miscellaneous, Not So Massively, Sandbox, MOBA, League
Filed under: Betas, Sci-Fi, Video, Business Models, Events (In-Game), Expansions, Game Mechanics, New Titles, PvP, News Items, PvE, Free-to-Play, Dev Diaries, Miscellaneous, Not So Massively, Sandbox, MOBA, League
Review: Tales of Phantasia
Review: Tales of Phantasia:
Tales of Phantasia is a game of two parts. On the one hand, it's a sparkling port of a classic JRPG that's positively dripping with adventure and possibility. On the other, it's a JRPG with in-app purchases that render one half of the
Tales of Phantasia is a game of two parts. On the one hand, it's a sparkling port of a classic JRPG that's positively dripping with adventure and possibility. On the other, it's a JRPG with in-app purchases that render one half of the
Review: Old Clockmaker's Riddle
Review: Old Clockmaker's Riddle:
I've played and reviewed so many of them, that by this point I must concede I'm running out of ways to write about match-three puzzle games. But if there's one thing that holds true about the long list of gem-matching puzzlers I've
I've played and reviewed so many of them, that by this point I must concede I'm running out of ways to write about match-three puzzle games. But if there's one thing that holds true about the long list of gem-matching puzzlers I've
Review: Glyph Quest
Review: Glyph Quest:
When you're a critic, one of the downsides of seeing loads of games every working day is that you start to see a lot of the same types of title, and many of them presented in ways you've seen before. Glyph Quest's gameplay will be
When you're a critic, one of the downsides of seeing loads of games every working day is that you start to see a lot of the same types of title, and many of them presented in ways you've seen before. Glyph Quest's gameplay will be
Review: Trambo
Review: Trambo:
"No, Trambo, move! You stunted little berk," I scream at the iPad. Trambo ignores me and is crushed to death by the infinite blackness of the death ray that has dogged his every step. "Trambo, I hate you so much." Trambo
"No, Trambo, move! You stunted little berk," I scream at the iPad. Trambo ignores me and is crushed to death by the infinite blackness of the death ray that has dogged his every step. "Trambo, I hate you so much." Trambo
Review: Heroes of Honor
Review: Heroes of Honor:
Blood and Steel! Yep, Nonstop Games's real-time strategy game Heroes of Honor might feel a bit familiar to Warcraft fans. In fact, hardcore RTS players will probably blanch at the idea of applying the free-to-play formula to the
Blood and Steel! Yep, Nonstop Games's real-time strategy game Heroes of Honor might feel a bit familiar to Warcraft fans. In fact, hardcore RTS players will probably blanch at the idea of applying the free-to-play formula to the
Review: Rocket Robo
Review: Rocket Robo:
'Navigating to the level exit while collecting stuff.' We could probably use that one sentence to describe a good half of the iOS games we play in a month. Of course, it's the journey to those exits that sets each game apart - the
'Navigating to the level exit while collecting stuff.' We could probably use that one sentence to describe a good half of the iOS games we play in a month. Of course, it's the journey to those exits that sets each game apart - the
Review: Dungeon Keeper
Review: Dungeon Keeper:
My mum used to say, 'never judge a game against what you want it to be - judge it for what it is.' Or she would have done, if she spoke in pithy one-liners or knew anything about games. Still, her invented words ring especially true
My mum used to say, 'never judge a game against what you want it to be - judge it for what it is.' Or she would have done, if she spoke in pithy one-liners or knew anything about games. Still, her invented words ring especially true
Review: Lollipop 3: Eggs of Doom
Review: Lollipop 3: Eggs of Doom:
Eggs mean different things to different people. In The Neverending Story by Michael Ende, the Childlike Empress declares that all eggs hold the potential for new life. To your punk cousin, they hold the potential for messing up a
Eggs mean different things to different people. In The Neverending Story by Michael Ende, the Childlike Empress declares that all eggs hold the potential for new life. To your punk cousin, they hold the potential for messing up a
Review: Gamebook Adventures 9: Sultans of Rema
Review: Gamebook Adventures 9: Sultans of Rema:
Sultans of Rema flies by at a remarkable pace. It's a Gamebook on the edge, throwing in twists and turns almost every time you digitally flip a page. Where Tin Man's Fighting Fantasy books have you reaching for a digital dice more
Sultans of Rema flies by at a remarkable pace. It's a Gamebook on the edge, throwing in twists and turns almost every time you digitally flip a page. Where Tin Man's Fighting Fantasy books have you reaching for a digital dice more
Betawatch: January 25 - 31, 2014
Betawatch: January 25 - 31, 2014:
Filed under: Betas, MMO Industry, News Items, Betawatch, Miscellaneous Development on TUG is continuing, but it's shifting gears a little bit. What was originally going to be called the game's first beta phase is now still an alpha
Filed under: Betas, MMO Industry, News Items, Betawatch, Miscellaneous Development on TUG is continuing, but it's shifting gears a little bit. What was originally going to be called the game's first beta phase is now still an alpha
'Marvel Run Jump Smash' Review - Hulk-Smashing Good Fun
'Marvel Run Jump Smash' Review - Hulk-Smashing Good Fun:
Never has a video-game title more aptly summed up its experience than Marvel Run Jump Smash , and it's as fun as it you would assume. Marvel RJS puts you in the spandex-clad bodies of iconic heroes that came blasting out of
Never has a video-game title more aptly summed up its experience than Marvel Run Jump Smash , and it's as fun as it you would assume. Marvel RJS puts you in the spandex-clad bodies of iconic heroes that came blasting out of
'Dawn Of The Plow' Review - This Game Is Full Of Winter
'Dawn Of The Plow' Review - This Game Is Full Of Winter:
As someone who grew up in the rather harsh winters of Northwest Ontario, Canada, I know all too well about snow and what a genuine pain in the butt it is, both to remove it and to keep it off. Waking up early school mornings to
As someone who grew up in the rather harsh winters of Northwest Ontario, Canada, I know all too well about snow and what a genuine pain in the butt it is, both to remove it and to keep it off. Waking up early school mornings to
'Luxuria Superbia' Review - A Game of Give and Take
'Luxuria Superbia' Review - A Game of Give and Take:
Sure, you love your iOS device. All that inviting metal and glass—who wouldn’t? But do you love your device? Do you want to make it happy? If you do, consider Luxuria Superbia , the first iOS release by Tale of Tales. While
Sure, you love your iOS device. All that inviting metal and glass—who wouldn’t? But do you love your device? Do you want to make it happy? If you do, consider Luxuria Superbia , the first iOS release by Tale of Tales. While
'TripTrap' Review - Defy Gravity With The Greatest Of Cheese
'TripTrap' Review - Defy Gravity With The Greatest Of Cheese:
The tactic of flipping the gravity on the player, whether by giving the player the power to do so voluntarily or forcing it on them as a stage hazard, has been around for a pretty long time in video games. I'm not sure if it was the first, but
The tactic of flipping the gravity on the player, whether by giving the player the power to do so voluntarily or forcing it on them as a stage hazard, has been around for a pretty long time in video games. I'm not sure if it was the first, but
'Bloodstroke' Review - Paint the Town Red. Lots of Red.
'Bloodstroke' Review - Paint the Town Red. Lots of Red.:
Broken Arrow. Face/Off. And the bluntly titled Bullet in the Head. When you think of John Woo, you think of firefights and blood. Lots and lots of firefights and blood. You may also think of explosions coming from the most unlikely of
Broken Arrow. Face/Off. And the bluntly titled Bullet in the Head. When you think of John Woo, you think of firefights and blood. Lots and lots of firefights and blood. You may also think of explosions coming from the most unlikely of
'Man at Arms TD' Review - Success Is In The Cards
'Man at Arms TD' Review - Success Is In The Cards:
We’ve seen somewhat of a resurgence in decent tower defense titles lately. But as Eli recently mentioned in our podcast, it can be tough to stand out in the crowded genre. Man at Arms TD by Inert Soap does a great job of making
We’ve seen somewhat of a resurgence in decent tower defense titles lately. But as Eli recently mentioned in our podcast, it can be tough to stand out in the crowded genre. Man at Arms TD by Inert Soap does a great job of making
'Glyph Quest' Review - Matches Make Fire In This Fun Puzzler
'Glyph Quest' Review - Matches Make Fire In This Fun Puzzler:
One of the most unexpectedly wonderful genre mash-ups has proven to be the puzzle-RPG. On the surface, they seem like peanut butter and cheese, with puzzle games of the past emphasizing a play experience where a full
One of the most unexpectedly wonderful genre mash-ups has proven to be the puzzle-RPG. On the surface, they seem like peanut butter and cheese, with puzzle games of the past emphasizing a play experience where a full
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