Blade & Soul: The Adventures of Lyn – NCsoft registers new mobile game:
According to the Korean media, NCsoft recently registered a game roughly translated as “Blade & Soul: The Adventures of Lyn” for mobile devices. This title should be different from the planned card-based mobile game spinning
Thursday, February 6, 2014
Hawken: Relaunching as a Steam Title
Hawken: Relaunching as a Steam Title:
Hawken players will now be required to have a Steam account in order to play the game. The development team felt this was the right move to enhance the game prior to its retail release sometime later this year. In addition, the team
Hawken players will now be required to have a Steam account in order to play the game. The development team felt this was the right move to enhance the game prior to its retail release sometime later this year. In addition, the team
Brad McQuaid on Pantheon's partnership with Shroud of the Avatar
Brad McQuaid on Pantheon's partnership with Shroud of the Avatar:
Filed under: Fantasy, Business Models, Interviews, MMO Industry, News Items, Crowdfunding, Shroud of the Avatar, Pantheon: Rise of the FallenIf today's Pantheon Elf reveal and the news that the Kickstarter-hopeful
Filed under: Fantasy, Business Models, Interviews, MMO Industry, News Items, Crowdfunding, Shroud of the Avatar, Pantheon: Rise of the FallenIf today's Pantheon Elf reveal and the news that the Kickstarter-hopeful
Linden Lab appoints new CEO
Linden Lab appoints new CEO:
The Second Life maker has hired Microsoft and Yahoo! veteran Ebbe Altberg as its new chief exec
The Second Life maker has hired Microsoft and Yahoo! veteran Ebbe Altberg as its new chief exec
Troubles in Japan and the West as DeNA sees FY14 Q3 revenue slide 20% to $408 million
Troubles in Japan and the West as DeNA sees FY14 Q3 revenue slide 20% to $408 million:
Japanese mobile gaming company DeNA (TYO:2432), has announced its Q3 2014 figures for the 3 months ending 31 December 2013. Revenue was $408 million (¥41.7 billion), down 20 percent year-on-year. Operating profit was
Japanese mobile gaming company DeNA (TYO:2432), has announced its Q3 2014 figures for the 3 months ending 31 December 2013. Revenue was $408 million (¥41.7 billion), down 20 percent year-on-year. Operating profit was
Opinion: As DeNA's financials disappoint, can casual games like Bingo PartyLand bring it success?
Opinion: As DeNA's financials disappoint, can casual games like Bingo PartyLand bring it success?:
Following another set of disappointing financial results, Japanese social mobile gaming powerhouse DeNA is looking rattled. Its core Japanese business has now been in decline for 15 months as the popularity of its
Following another set of disappointing financial results, Japanese social mobile gaming powerhouse DeNA is looking rattled. Its core Japanese business has now been in decline for 15 months as the popularity of its
It's official: Puzzle & Dragons is the first mobile game to $1 billion in revenue
It's official: Puzzle & Dragons is the first mobile game to $1 billion in revenue:
Japanese game developer GungHo Online (TYO:3765) has announced its financials for its 2013 financial year, the period ending 31 December 2013. Sales were up 530 percent to $1.5 billion (¥163 billion). Similarly, net profits
Japanese game developer GungHo Online (TYO:3765) has announced its financials for its 2013 financial year, the period ending 31 December 2013. Sales were up 530 percent to $1.5 billion (¥163 billion). Similarly, net profits
Activision may close mobile-focused UK studio Blast Furnace
Activision may close mobile-focused UK studio Blast Furnace:
UPDATE The publisher initiated collective consultation with staff of The Blast Furnace, Activision's UK-based studio that most recently developed Call of Duty: Strike Team, to determine the studio's future. ...
UPDATE The publisher initiated collective consultation with staff of The Blast Furnace, Activision's UK-based studio that most recently developed Call of Duty: Strike Team, to determine the studio's future. ...
Ubisoft Montreal veterans form PIXYUL studios
Ubisoft Montreal veterans form PIXYUL studios:
Ambitious first project plans to map the world with drones
Ambitious first project plans to map the world with drones
Civilization Online – Jake Song teases new update on game progress
Civilization Online – Jake Song teases new update on game progress:
In a recent interview with ThisIsGame, Mr Jake Song mentioned that Civilization Online is currently “60% completed” for the Open Beta client. The founder of XLGAMES and “father of Lineage” also said that the game is
In a recent interview with ThisIsGame, Mr Jake Song mentioned that Civilization Online is currently “60% completed” for the Open Beta client. The founder of XLGAMES and “father of Lineage” also said that the game is
Black Desert: Russian Localization Underway
Black Desert: Russian Localization Underway:
According to Black Desert Fansite (via Goha.ru), the Russian language localization of Black Desert is already underway. Goha.ru recently scored an interview with PearlAbyss to talk about the localization efforts, though the
According to Black Desert Fansite (via Goha.ru), the Russian language localization of Black Desert is already underway. Goha.ru recently scored an interview with PearlAbyss to talk about the localization efforts, though the
Konami game revenues drop by 11%, operating income by 62%
Konami game revenues drop by 11%, operating income by 62%:
Development costs chew into publisher bottom line
Development costs chew into publisher bottom line
Team Lumo launches new micro-studio Lumo Developments
Team Lumo launches new micro-studio Lumo Developments:
Steve Stopps, Jonathan Evans, Nic Williams and Chris Allen will release mobile title in summer
Steve Stopps, Jonathan Evans, Nic Williams and Chris Allen will release mobile title in summer
Bigpoint's DarkOrbit Reloaded launches
Bigpoint's DarkOrbit Reloaded launches:
Filed under: Sci-Fi, Trailers, Video, Launches, MMO Industry, New Titles, News Items, Free-to-Play, Browser Fans of the original browser-based Dark Orbit that launched seven years ago are in for a treat today: Bigpoint
Filed under: Sci-Fi, Trailers, Video, Launches, MMO Industry, New Titles, News Items, Free-to-Play, Browser Fans of the original browser-based Dark Orbit that launched seven years ago are in for a treat today: Bigpoint
Transformers Universe now a 'MOTA,' set for summer release
Transformers Universe now a 'MOTA,' set for summer release:
Filed under: Betas, Sci-Fi, News Items, Free-to-Play, Browser, Transformers Universe The last we heard about Jagex's development of Transformers Universe was in July of 2013 when it was announced that 13 employees had
Filed under: Betas, Sci-Fi, News Items, Free-to-Play, Browser, Transformers Universe The last we heard about Jagex's development of Transformers Universe was in July of 2013 when it was announced that 13 employees had
Bless Online First Closed Beta Trailer and Details Revealed
Bless Online First Closed Beta Trailer and Details Revealed:
The first Closed Beta for Bless Online is scheduled to start later this month starting on February 20th and will last until the 23rd. There are numerous events on their website to get into beta and you can start applying for the
The first Closed Beta for Bless Online is scheduled to start later this month starting on February 20th and will last until the 23rd. There are numerous events on their website to get into beta and you can start applying for the
Glu Mobile sees FY13 sales down 2% to $106 million, but buoyed by Q4 growth
Glu Mobile sees FY13 sales down 2% to $106 million, but buoyed by Q4 growth:
Glu Mobile (NASDAQ: GLUU) has announced its FY13 financials, for the 12 months ending 31 December 2013. Revenue was $105.6 million, down 2 percent year-on-year. The company made a loss of $20.1 million compared to
Glu Mobile (NASDAQ: GLUU) has announced its FY13 financials, for the 12 months ending 31 December 2013. Revenue was $105.6 million, down 2 percent year-on-year. The company made a loss of $20.1 million compared to
Insomniac Games shutters Outernauts on Facebook
Insomniac Games shutters Outernauts on Facebook:
Insomniac Games has announced the closure of Outernauts on Facebook, and a progression of the franchise to other devices. The game saw players exploring planets in outer space, and had just 114,000 monthly active users
Insomniac Games has announced the closure of Outernauts on Facebook, and a progression of the franchise to other devices. The game saw players exploring planets in outer space, and had just 114,000 monthly active users
Amazon buys Killer Instinct developer Double Helix Games
Amazon buys Killer Instinct developer Double Helix Games:
Online retailer Amazon has acquired Double Helix Games, the studio behind Xbox One launch title Killer Instinct and the upcoming downloadable Strider reboot. The developer confirmed with GameSpot today that the acquisition
Online retailer Amazon has acquired Double Helix Games, the studio behind Xbox One launch title Killer Instinct and the upcoming downloadable Strider reboot. The developer confirmed with GameSpot today that the acquisition
Review: Threes
Review: Threes:
To the casual observer, Threes might look like nothing more than a bunch of white tiles being slid around a grid. But anyone who plays it for more than five minutes will know that slamming together two '192' tiles to make a mammoth
To the casual observer, Threes might look like nothing more than a bunch of white tiles being slid around a grid. But anyone who plays it for more than five minutes will know that slamming together two '192' tiles to make a mammoth
PS4 launch helps Sony's PlayStation business swing to profits
PS4 launch helps Sony's PlayStation business swing to profits:
As you'd expect, the launch of the PlayStation 4 did wonders for Sony's financial outlook, as the company today revealed a swing to profits for the third fiscal quarter. ...
As you'd expect, the launch of the PlayStation 4 did wonders for Sony's financial outlook, as the company today revealed a swing to profits for the third fiscal quarter. ...
Prime purchase: NaturalMotion had become a 'top' iOS publisher before Zynga acquisition
Prime purchase: NaturalMotion had become a 'top' iOS publisher before Zynga acquisition:
NaturalMotion has jumped up the global iOS top grossing publishers chart, with the Oxford-based outfit's growth during the last six months casting light on social giant Zynga's decision to acquire the firm. According to stats
NaturalMotion has jumped up the global iOS top grossing publishers chart, with the Oxford-based outfit's growth during the last six months casting light on social giant Zynga's decision to acquire the firm. According to stats
Zynga feeling the Euphoria
Zynga feeling the Euphoria:
Clive Downie on why NaturalMotion isn't another OMGPop, and how the Euphoria tech will act as a "catalyst" for creativity and emotion in its games
Clive Downie on why NaturalMotion isn't another OMGPop, and how the Euphoria tech will act as a "catalyst" for creativity and emotion in its games
Zynga's goals for 2014 and onward, and why it bought NaturalMotion
Zynga's goals for 2014 and onward, and why it bought NaturalMotion:
What does Zynga's new management hope to achieve, moving forward? Clues came in the form of the company's investor call, where it talked up NaturalMotion, cost-cutting, and mobile development. ...
What does Zynga's new management hope to achieve, moving forward? Clues came in the form of the company's investor call, where it talked up NaturalMotion, cost-cutting, and mobile development. ...
Zynga acquiring NaturalMotion for $527 million
Zynga acquiring NaturalMotion for $527 million:
Social publisher picks up Clumsy Ninja dev, lays off 15% of workforce, reports year-end results
Social publisher picks up Clumsy Ninja dev, lays off 15% of workforce, reports year-end results
Jawfish Games shutting down after acquisition falls through
Jawfish Games shutting down after acquisition falls through:
The Seattle-based online/mobile game developer is closing down and laying off all staff in the wake of a failed acquisition deal, citing financial difficulties in an increasingly inhospitable game market. ...
The Seattle-based online/mobile game developer is closing down and laying off all staff in the wake of a failed acquisition deal, citing financial difficulties in an increasingly inhospitable game market. ...
Phoenix Online hires Scott Steinberg
Phoenix Online hires Scott Steinberg:
Story-driven developer behind Jane Jensen's Moebius taps analyst/consultant to be general manager
Story-driven developer behind Jane Jensen's Moebius taps analyst/consultant to be general manager
Warner Bros teams with Fabrika to bring Infinite Crisis to Russia
Warner Bros teams with Fabrika to bring Infinite Crisis to Russia:
Fabrika Online to operate F2P MOBA in Russia, Ukraine, the CIS countries and Georgia
Fabrika Online to operate F2P MOBA in Russia, Ukraine, the CIS countries and Georgia
The future of Nintendo, straight from the horse's mouth
The future of Nintendo, straight from the horse's mouth:
Following disappointing third quarter results, the company was keen to stress that it isn't going to change its course -- but, well, maybe it might do if the correct scenario presents itself. ...
Following disappointing third quarter results, the company was keen to stress that it isn't going to change its course -- but, well, maybe it might do if the correct scenario presents itself. ...
Infinity leads Disney upswing as Iger confirms sequel
Infinity leads Disney upswing as Iger confirms sequel:
Interactive sales up 38% to $403m, operating income up from $9m to $55m
Interactive sales up 38% to $403m, operating income up from $9m to $55m
Mythic Staff Form Broadsword | Ten Ton Hammer
Mythic Staff Form Broadsword | Ten Ton Hammer:
Well here's a turn up for the books. It transpires that Mythic have today announced a fistful of its team (including co-founder Rob Denton) have left the company to establish a new studio, to be known as Broadsword (awesome name if you ask me).
Well here's a turn up for the books. It transpires that Mythic have today announced a fistful of its team (including co-founder Rob Denton) have left the company to establish a new studio, to be known as Broadsword (awesome name if you ask me).
Rift: Next Update to Feature New Dream Weaver Profession
Rift: Next Update to Feature New Dream Weaver Profession:
February 12th, Rift players will have a lot of new content to explore with the arrival of the latest update that, most significantly, will include the Dream Weaver crafting profession. Dream Weaver is the new profession that allows
February 12th, Rift players will have a lot of new content to explore with the arrival of the latest update that, most significantly, will include the Dream Weaver crafting profession. Dream Weaver is the new profession that allows
Marvel Heroes: Nightcrawler BAMFs Into The Fray
Marvel Heroes: Nightcrawler BAMFs Into The Fray:
Gazillion Entertainment recently published game update 2.15 for Marvel Heroes, adding iconic X-Man Nightcrawler to the growing roster of playable characters.
Gazillion Entertainment recently published game update 2.15 for Marvel Heroes, adding iconic X-Man Nightcrawler to the growing roster of playable characters.
Zynga vets form Boss Fight Entertainment
Zynga vets form Boss Fight Entertainment:
The team behind Castleville has been working on new IP for the mobile free-to-play market
The team behind Castleville has been working on new IP for the mobile free-to-play market
Gamevil levels up with longterm deal for Dark Avenger dev Boolean
Gamevil levels up with longterm deal for Dark Avenger dev Boolean:
Korean publisher Gamevil has continued its M&A activity in 2014 with an investment in Dark Avenger developer Boolean Games. The size of the investment in the Korean studio hasn't been disclosed. However, as part of
Korean publisher Gamevil has continued its M&A activity in 2014 with an investment in Dark Avenger developer Boolean Games. The size of the investment in the Korean studio hasn't been disclosed. However, as part of
World of Tanks rolls onto Xbox 360 February 12th
World of Tanks rolls onto Xbox 360 February 12th:
Filed under: Historical, Launches, News Items, War, Free-to-Play, Consoles, World of Tanks, MOBA Grab your controllers tank drivers, World of Tanks: XBox 360 Edition will launch globally next week on February 12th. Players who
Filed under: Historical, Launches, News Items, War, Free-to-Play, Consoles, World of Tanks, MOBA Grab your controllers tank drivers, World of Tanks: XBox 360 Edition will launch globally next week on February 12th. Players who
Guild Wars 2's Edge of the Mists content release goes live today
Guild Wars 2's Edge of the Mists content release goes live today:
Filed under: Fantasy, Patches, PvP, Guild Wars 2, Buy-to-Play Good news first: Guild Wars 2 players will be able to get their hands on the new World vs. World map Edge of the Mists in today's content update. Now for the bad news:
Filed under: Fantasy, Patches, PvP, Guild Wars 2, Buy-to-Play Good news first: Guild Wars 2 players will be able to get their hands on the new World vs. World map Edge of the Mists in today's content update. Now for the bad news:
Defiance 7th Legion DLC Launches Today | Ten Ton Hammer
Defiance 7th Legion DLC Launches Today | Ten Ton Hammer:
The 7th Legion marches on the Bay Area today as Trion launches the 3rd DLC pack for Defiance.
The 7th Legion marches on the Bay Area today as Trion launches the 3rd DLC pack for Defiance.
New creative director at Zindagi Games
New creative director at Zindagi Games:
God of War senior producer Steve Caterson joins team
God of War senior producer Steve Caterson joins team
Unannounced Need for Speed put on hold as layoffs hit EA UK studio
Unannounced Need for Speed put on hold as layoffs hit EA UK studio:
Electronic Art's Ghost Games studio in the UK, developer of the recently released Need for Speed: Rivals, was hit with layoffs this week, and an unannounced Need for Speed title it was working on has been put on
Electronic Art's Ghost Games studio in the UK, developer of the recently released Need for Speed: Rivals, was hit with layoffs this week, and an unannounced Need for Speed title it was working on has been put on
Dontnod CEO: "There is no bankruptcy"
Dontnod CEO: "There is no bankruptcy":
Oskar Guilbert explains company has entered judicial reorganisation
Oskar Guilbert explains company has entered judicial reorganisation
Big in Japan: Boom times for Colopl with Q1 sales up four-fold
Big in Japan: Boom times for Colopl with Q1 sales up four-fold:
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
Spell Quest: Grimm’s Journey Review
Spell Quest: Grimm’s Journey Review:
Spell Quest: Grimm’s Journey Review By Jennifer Allen on February 5th, 2014 Our Rating: :: COMPELLING WORDPLAYUniversal App - Designed for iPhone and iPad Create words to attack monsters and enjoy becoming stronger and
Spell Quest: Grimm’s Journey Review By Jennifer Allen on February 5th, 2014 Our Rating: :: COMPELLING WORDPLAYUniversal App - Designed for iPhone and iPad Create words to attack monsters and enjoy becoming stronger and
Toad Rider Review
Toad Rider Review:
Toad Rider Review By Jennifer Allen on February 5th, 2014 Our Rating: :: FAMILIAR FUNUniversal App - Designed for iPhone and iPad Toad Rider doesn’t reinvent the wheel, but that doesn’t stop it from being a dose of
Toad Rider Review By Jennifer Allen on February 5th, 2014 Our Rating: :: FAMILIAR FUNUniversal App - Designed for iPhone and iPad Toad Rider doesn’t reinvent the wheel, but that doesn’t stop it from being a dose of
Review: Pyro Jump
Review: Pyro Jump:
Given fire is ever dangerous and unpredictable, it's often said to have a mind of its own. With Pyro Jump, Pinpin Team takes that idea to its illogical conclusion, anthropomorphising a lick of flame and setting it off on a simple
Given fire is ever dangerous and unpredictable, it's often said to have a mind of its own. With Pyro Jump, Pinpin Team takes that idea to its illogical conclusion, anthropomorphising a lick of flame and setting it off on a simple
Fish Bowl Roll Review
Fish Bowl Roll Review:
Fish Bowl Roll Review By Lucy Ingram on February 5th, 2014 Our Rating: :: A MIXED BAGUniversal App - Designed for iPhone and iPad The extremely challenging Fish Bowl Roll is like marmite; you’ll either love it or hate it, but
Fish Bowl Roll Review By Lucy Ingram on February 5th, 2014 Our Rating: :: A MIXED BAGUniversal App - Designed for iPhone and iPad The extremely challenging Fish Bowl Roll is like marmite; you’ll either love it or hate it, but
Review: Dawn of the Plow
Review: Dawn of the Plow:
In a world filled with violent video games, it feels refreshing and a little bit anachronistic to be cast as an all-round good egg for once. Because, like in Paperboy before it, you are cast in Dan FitzGerald's Dawn of the Plow as a
In a world filled with violent video games, it feels refreshing and a little bit anachronistic to be cast as an all-round good egg for once. Because, like in Paperboy before it, you are cast in Dan FitzGerald's Dawn of the Plow as a
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