Train your hero and fight battles in Toy Monsters on Facebook:
Melesta Games’ MMORPG Toy Monsters has been available on Facebook since April of 2013, but the game is just now starting to really take off, sitting at almost 90,000 monthly active players (MAU), according to our app tracking
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General: World of the Living Dead: Resurrection Arrives
General: World of the Living Dead: Resurrection Arrives:
A stress test has started for the cross platform zombie game, World of the Living Dead: Resurrection. World of the Living Dead: Resurrection is a hardcore permadeath title that can be played on computers, tablets and
A stress test has started for the cross platform zombie game, World of the Living Dead: Resurrection. World of the Living Dead: Resurrection is a hardcore permadeath title that can be played on computers, tablets and
Stronghold Kingdoms update brings warfare to Europe
Stronghold Kingdoms update brings warfare to Europe:
Filed under: Historical, Patches, News Items, Free-to-Play, MMORTS The MMORTS Stronghold Kingdoms is bringing war to medieval Europe! With the upcoming European Warfare update, Firefly Studios is opening up the largest
Filed under: Historical, Patches, News Items, Free-to-Play, MMORTS The MMORTS Stronghold Kingdoms is bringing war to medieval Europe! With the upcoming European Warfare update, Firefly Studios is opening up the largest
Google Play revenue unlocked for developers in Indonesia, Malaysia, the Philippines and Thailand
Google Play revenue unlocked for developers in Indonesia, Malaysia, the Philippines and Thailand:
We all know about China, Japan and Korea as mobile markets, but the smart money is moving into the emerging markets of southeast Asia. Like China, the opportunity is to engage large populations whose first computing device
We all know about China, Japan and Korea as mobile markets, but the smart money is moving into the emerging markets of southeast Asia. Like China, the opportunity is to engage large populations whose first computing device
Blog: China's the biggest spender on user acquisition -- and it's going global
Blog: China's the biggest spender on user acquisition -- and it's going global:
As the CEO of PapayaMobile, Si Shen knows the Chinese market -- and in this data-filled post, she explains how its developers are spending gobs of cash to acquire users globally. ...
As the CEO of PapayaMobile, Si Shen knows the Chinese market -- and in this data-filled post, she explains how its developers are spending gobs of cash to acquire users globally. ...
Making a mobile tower defense with global appeal: OMG: TD!
Making a mobile tower defense with global appeal: OMG: TD!:
The story of a Shanghai-based studio of Western industry vets big mobile game gamble -- including making a success of it in the competitive Chinese app market. ...
The story of a Shanghai-based studio of Western industry vets big mobile game gamble -- including making a success of it in the competitive Chinese app market. ...
Ludia signs up to integrate SessionM's real-world rewards program across portfolio
Ludia signs up to integrate SessionM's real-world rewards program across portfolio:
Looking to supercharge its advertising revenue, Canadian developer Ludia has signed up to SessionM's loyalty program. Called mPOINTS, this is a real-world reward scheme that gives players points for completing in-game
Looking to supercharge its advertising revenue, Canadian developer Ludia has signed up to SessionM's loyalty program. Called mPOINTS, this is a real-world reward scheme that gives players points for completing in-game
TUG gets the greenlight on Steam
TUG gets the greenlight on Steam:
Filed under: Betas, Fantasy, MMO Industry, Sandbox TUG might not have a real name (or does it?) but it's definitely going places in the world: The title was one of 50 games that got greenlit on Steam today. Fans voted that TUG
Filed under: Betas, Fantasy, MMO Industry, Sandbox TUG might not have a real name (or does it?) but it's definitely going places in the world: The title was one of 50 games that got greenlit on Steam today. Fans voted that TUG
TUG – Steam Greenlight campaign launched with new major milestone
TUG – Steam Greenlight campaign launched with new major milestone:
[Press release] Nerd Kingdom revealed that TUG is rolling out its next major milestone in development with the launch of the game’s new Survival Games. All early access backers from the team’s successful Kickstarter campaign will
[Press release] Nerd Kingdom revealed that TUG is rolling out its next major milestone in development with the launch of the game’s new Survival Games. All early access backers from the team’s successful Kickstarter campaign will
Monster Madness Online Interview with Jeremy Stieglitz: Resurrecting the undead
Monster Madness Online Interview with Jeremy Stieglitz: Resurrecting the undead:
Dungeon Defenders was easily one of my favorite downloadable titles in 2011. The fact that I loved tower defense games certainly helped, but being able to actually influence the battlefield as a character that had its own progression was genius.
Jeremy Stieglitz, who is not only the co-founder of Trendy Entertainment but also the creator, lead designer, & lead programmer of Dungeon Defenders has created a side company called Nom Nom Games, and through that, wanted to revitalize a project he created on consoles, Monster Madness: Battle for Suburbia.
Dungeon Defenders was easily one of my favorite downloadable titles in 2011. The fact that I loved tower defense games certainly helped, but being able to actually influence the battlefield as a character that had its own progression was genius.
Jeremy Stieglitz, who is not only the co-founder of Trendy Entertainment but also the creator, lead designer, & lead programmer of Dungeon Defenders has created a side company called Nom Nom Games, and through that, wanted to revitalize a project he created on consoles, Monster Madness: Battle for Suburbia.
Loadout Review: Raunchy warfare
Loadout Review: Raunchy warfare:
“Shooters need a stable structure,” said Guerrilla Games as they introduced Killzone: Shadow Fall. “Tactics will play a big role in each match,” said DICE, explaining Battlefield 4. “I want to use jump boots to fly over my opponent while I melt their face with a penta-rocket launcher that releases electrically charged flak grenades,” said developer Edge of Reality as the early notion of Loadout sprang to mind.
“Shooters need a stable structure,” said Guerrilla Games as they introduced Killzone: Shadow Fall. “Tactics will play a big role in each match,” said DICE, explaining Battlefield 4. “I want to use jump boots to fly over my opponent while I melt their face with a penta-rocket launcher that releases electrically charged flak grenades,” said developer Edge of Reality as the early notion of Loadout sprang to mind.
'Free-to-play games poisoned my turtle'
'Free-to-play games poisoned my turtle':
Just as I think we are getting somewhere, another stupid attention seeking headline pops up to ruin my weekend. Wow – what a surprise some other consultant or designer decides it's time to make a stand against the terrible
Just as I think we are getting somewhere, another stupid attention seeking headline pops up to ruin my weekend. Wow – what a surprise some other consultant or designer decides it's time to make a stand against the terrible
Apportable raises $5 million in funding to finance cross-platform iOS and Android games
Apportable raises $5 million in funding to finance cross-platform iOS and Android games:
San Francisco-based start-up Apportable has raised $5 million in a new funding round to grubstake a native cross-platform game development tool. This tool will enable developers to take iOS games and run them natively on
San Francisco-based start-up Apportable has raised $5 million in a new funding round to grubstake a native cross-platform game development tool. This tool will enable developers to take iOS games and run them natively on
Adways makes strategic move taking a 1% equity stake in Gumi
Adways makes strategic move taking a 1% equity stake in Gumi:
As it looks to boost its business, Japanese headquartered mobile ad network Adways (TYO:2489) has invested in Gumi. The monetary value of the deal hasn't been announced, but it's believed that Adways now has a 1 percent
As it looks to boost its business, Japanese headquartered mobile ad network Adways (TYO:2489) has invested in Gumi. The monetary value of the deal hasn't been announced, but it's believed that Adways now has a 1 percent
Kids' app developer TabTale reaches 300 million downloads
Kids' app developer TabTale reaches 300 million downloads:
After releasing its 250th app, Tel Aviv-based kids' app titan TabTale has announced that it's crossed the 300 million download milestone. Founded in 2010, TabTale is not particularly well known in western publishing circles -
After releasing its 250th app, Tel Aviv-based kids' app titan TabTale has announced that it's crossed the 300 million download milestone. Founded in 2010, TabTale is not particularly well known in western publishing circles -
Korean News and Beta Test Announcements
- Aurora Games MMORPG “Hench” starts OBT on February 13.
- KOG field action MMORPG “AIMA” holds 2nd CBT tester recruitment from February 7 to 16, holds 2nd CBT from February 20 to March 5.
- Nexon FPS “Sudden Attack” starts Naver Game channeling service.
- YD Online “Soul Master” opens teaser site, starts CBT on February 13.
- XL Games sandbox MMORPG “Civilization Online” to enter CBT phase this year.
- GameHi currently developing a new FPS using Unreal Engine 3.
- Neowiz Games and OG Planet sign North America contract for TPS “Dizzel.”
- SEGA football management game “Football Manager Online” holds CBT from March 13 to April 6.
- Neowiz Studios Bless MMORPG “Bless” 1st CBT registrations reach 100,000, CBT starts on February 20.
- Shenzhen Xunlei Networking Technologies established Korea branch Xunlei Korea.
- Com2us signs investment contact with Ace Project.
- CJ E&M 2013 sales: 1,716,100,000,000 won, operating income: 58,500,000,000 won, 2013 4Q sales: 484,000,000,000 won, operating income: 26,400,000,000 won.
- Webzen establishes game development subsidiary Webzen & Play.
- Bon Anels Venture Partners invests 300,000,000 won and 400,000,000 won in Indian and Indonesian game service companies Funizen and Five Jack, respectively.
- Com2us baseball management game “KBO Card Baseball” released in Apple Appstore.
- Colopl smatphone quiz RPG “Magician and Black Cat Whiz” released in T-store.
- YOU Communications puzzle game and social dating game “Ting Game” released in Google Play store.
- Chukong Korea mobile RPG “Chaos Fighter” released in Google Play store, T-store, N store, and Apple Appstore.
- Rekoo Korea 3D RPG “Honest” teaser image revealed, planned to be released in Android market in March.
- Androday mobile web TCG “SNS Hero” released in T-store.
- NHN Entertainment signs Korea, China, Taiwan, Hong Kong, Macau, SEA region publishing contract with SEGA Networks for RPG “PuyoPuyo!! Quest.”
The Pebble smartphone appstore launches today
The Pebble smartphone appstore launches today:
Nearly two years ago, we discussed the possibilities of seeing video games on the Pebble smartwatch. With the launch of its appstore today, those possibilities are one step closer to reality. ...
Nearly two years ago, we discussed the possibilities of seeing video games on the Pebble smartwatch. With the launch of its appstore today, those possibilities are one step closer to reality. ...
Innogames TV shows off games and updates galore
Innogames TV shows off games and updates galore:
Filed under: Video, MMO Industry, New Titles, News Items, Free-to-Play, Miscellaneous It may still be January, but InnoGames has released its February episode of InnoGamesTV. Various titles were highlighted throughout
Filed under: Video, MMO Industry, New Titles, News Items, Free-to-Play, Miscellaneous It may still be January, but InnoGames has released its February episode of InnoGamesTV. Various titles were highlighted throughout
The most successful mobile games of 2013
The most successful mobile games of 2013:
Today, App Annie releases its 2013 retrospective report on mobile apps and games -- which includes trends, as well as full lists of the games which generated the most downloads and revenue. ...
Today, App Annie releases its 2013 retrospective report on mobile apps and games -- which includes trends, as well as full lists of the games which generated the most downloads and revenue. ...
App Store Madness Continues As New Terrible Game Tops Charts
App Store Madness Continues As New Terrible Game Tops Charts:
While some are still trying to come to terms with just how Flappy Bird got to the top of the App Store charts, another game has come along that will make you wonder just what the hell is going on.
While some are still trying to come to terms with just how Flappy Bird got to the top of the App Store charts, another game has come along that will make you wonder just what the hell is going on.
Painfully difficult Flappy Bird generates $50,000 per day in ad revenue
Painfully difficult Flappy Bird generates $50,000 per day in ad revenue:
The delightful yet crushingly difficult mobile game Flappy Bird generates an average of $50,000 per day in advertising revenue, creator Dong Nguyen revealed to The Verge. The chart-topping iOS and Android game, which is free
The delightful yet crushingly difficult mobile game Flappy Bird generates an average of $50,000 per day in advertising revenue, creator Dong Nguyen revealed to The Verge. The chart-topping iOS and Android game, which is free
The lesson of Flappy Bird for games developers, and it's not what you think
The lesson of Flappy Bird for games developers, and it's not what you think:
Ever since Flappy Bird became the #1 free game on the App Store and Google Play, developers have been wrestling with one question: How in the world did this happen?The answer should be both encouraging and
Ever since Flappy Bird became the #1 free game on the App Store and Google Play, developers have been wrestling with one question: How in the world did this happen?The answer should be both encouraging and
CCP experimenting with streaming EVE to mobile via Amazon AppStream
CCP experimenting with streaming EVE to mobile via Amazon AppStream:
CCP Games is streaming the character creation process of EVE Online to mobile and desktop devices via Amazon's AppStream service, which is currently being tested with a select group of developers. ...
CCP Games is streaming the character creation process of EVE Online to mobile and desktop devices via Amazon's AppStream service, which is currently being tested with a select group of developers. ...
Dev blog offers snapshot of Pathfinder's finances, new screenshots
Dev blog offers snapshot of Pathfinder's finances, new screenshots:
Filed under: Fantasy, Galleries, Screenshots, MMO Industry, New Titles, News Items, Dev Diaries, Sandbox, Crowdfunding, Pathfinder Online While most dev blogs focus on game systems, features, and the like, Pathfinder Online's
Filed under: Fantasy, Galleries, Screenshots, MMO Industry, New Titles, News Items, Dev Diaries, Sandbox, Crowdfunding, Pathfinder Online While most dev blogs focus on game systems, features, and the like, Pathfinder Online's
Ankama: Transmedia is in our DNA
Ankama: Transmedia is in our DNA:
Olivier Comte explains how the company is building MMO brands in the console obsessed UK
Olivier Comte explains how the company is building MMO brands in the console obsessed UK
Windows Phone is the fastest growing mobile OS
Windows Phone is the fastest growing mobile OS:
Microsoft's Windows Phone operating system is now the fastest growing smartphone platform according to the latest stats from independent analyst group, Canalys. Data collected by the firm has revealed that shipments of
Microsoft's Windows Phone operating system is now the fastest growing smartphone platform according to the latest stats from independent analyst group, Canalys. Data collected by the firm has revealed that shipments of
League of Legends update lets you skip promotional series
League of Legends update lets you skip promotional series:
Say goodbye to those pesky promotional series in League of Legends -- maybe. A new update made to the game's League...
Say goodbye to those pesky promotional series in League of Legends -- maybe. A new update made to the game's League...
Paradox and Mount & Blade studio TaleWorlds part ways
Paradox and Mount & Blade studio TaleWorlds part ways:
Publisher Paradox Interactive today announced that it is parting ways with Mount & Blade developer TaleWorlds Interactive, and has given the popular indie IP back to TaleWorlds. ...
Publisher Paradox Interactive today announced that it is parting ways with Mount & Blade developer TaleWorlds Interactive, and has given the popular indie IP back to TaleWorlds. ...
League of Legends: Why Riot should be catering to noobs
League of Legends: Why Riot should be catering to noobs:
While player toxicity is a problem, F2P expert Ethan Levy writes that the first-time user experience is potentially a drag on the bottom line
While player toxicity is a problem, F2P expert Ethan Levy writes that the first-time user experience is potentially a drag on the bottom line
General: Snail Games Gets First "Virtual License" in China
General: Snail Games Gets First "Virtual License" in China:
Today Snail Games acquired the first Virtual Operator License from China's Ministry of Industry and Information Technology, seeking expansion into the Mobile Platform. Snail has become the only game company in China to
Today Snail Games acquired the first Virtual Operator License from China's Ministry of Industry and Information Technology, seeking expansion into the Mobile Platform. Snail has become the only game company in China to
The Soapbox: Novel content trumps novel mechanics
The Soapbox: Novel content trumps novel mechanics:
Filed under: City of Heroes, Game Mechanics, Patches, Endgame, Opinion, The Soapbox, Dungeons, Player-Generated Content Action combat. Interactive conversations. Public quests. Voxel worlds. There are many game
Filed under: City of Heroes, Game Mechanics, Patches, Endgame, Opinion, The Soapbox, Dungeons, Player-Generated Content Action combat. Interactive conversations. Public quests. Voxel worlds. There are many game
Lionsgate sponsors Starcraft II tourney to promote Ender's Game
Lionsgate sponsors Starcraft II tourney to promote Ender's Game:
Hollywood is dipping its toe into eSports this month with the "Ender's Game on Blu-Ray Tournament", a 16-player Starcraft II tournament sponsored by Lionsgate to hype the release of Ender's Game on disc. ...
Hollywood is dipping its toe into eSports this month with the "Ender's Game on Blu-Ray Tournament", a 16-player Starcraft II tournament sponsored by Lionsgate to hype the release of Ender's Game on disc. ...
Akihiko Yoshida joins Playdek's Unsung Story team
Akihiko Yoshida joins Playdek's Unsung Story team:
Square Enix character design veteran finds new home
Square Enix character design veteran finds new home
Kingdom Under Fire II SEA Rumored Live Service in March
Kingdom Under Fire II SEA Rumored Live Service in March:
The next Kingdom Under Fire II beta kicks off next month sometime around March. A follower of mine discovered and sent me a couple evidence pictures. Learn more about the upcoming beta or live service speculation below. I
The next Kingdom Under Fire II beta kicks off next month sometime around March. A follower of mine discovered and sent me a couple evidence pictures. Learn more about the upcoming beta or live service speculation below. I
Kingdom Under Fire II: Game Details Revealed in New Interview
Kingdom Under Fire II: Game Details Revealed in New Interview:
Kingdom Under Fire II is one our our readers' most-anticipated titles. While a North American publisher has yet to be announced, an English language version has recently entered beta testing. We caught up with Executive
Kingdom Under Fire II is one our our readers' most-anticipated titles. While a North American publisher has yet to be announced, an English language version has recently entered beta testing. We caught up with Executive
Blizzard esports initiative will support your college gaming club
Blizzard esports initiative will support your college gaming club:
Blizzard has announced a new partnership with The esports Association (TeSPA) that will reward and support bigger, more active college gaming groups.The Membership Milestone program will back groups in the TeSPA
Blizzard has announced a new partnership with The esports Association (TeSPA) that will reward and support bigger, more active college gaming groups.The Membership Milestone program will back groups in the TeSPA
Elite: Dangerous moves into multiplayer alpha
Elite: Dangerous moves into multiplayer alpha:
Filed under: Betas, Sci-Fi, Video, Patches, Elite: Dangerous Elite: Dangerous has jumped into the second stage of its alpha, adding in multiplayer elements for the first time. With Alpha Phase 2.0, Elite: Dangerous players
Filed under: Betas, Sci-Fi, Video, Patches, Elite: Dangerous Elite: Dangerous has jumped into the second stage of its alpha, adding in multiplayer elements for the first time. With Alpha Phase 2.0, Elite: Dangerous players
Crytek Opens Pre-Registration For The Collectables
Crytek Opens Pre-Registration For The Collectables:
Crytek, developer of Ryse and shooters traditionally incorporating the word "Cry" in the title have launched pre-registration for The Collectables, its first free-to-play mobile action game incorporating CryEngine tech. Anyone want a
Crytek, developer of Ryse and shooters traditionally incorporating the word "Cry" in the title have launched pre-registration for The Collectables, its first free-to-play mobile action game incorporating CryEngine tech. Anyone want a
Big in Japan: DeNA dives, Drecom stabilises and GungHo booms
Big in Japan: DeNA dives, Drecom stabilises and GungHo booms:
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
Norrathian Notebook: EQN Landmark alpha 101
Norrathian Notebook: EQN Landmark alpha 101:
Filed under: Betas, Fantasy, Game Mechanics, New Titles, Free-to-Play, First Impressions, Guides, EverQuest Next, Sandbox, Norrathian Notebook You know you've got it bad when you don't want to leave a game long enough to
Filed under: Betas, Fantasy, Game Mechanics, New Titles, Free-to-Play, First Impressions, Guides, EverQuest Next, Sandbox, Norrathian Notebook You know you've got it bad when you don't want to leave a game long enough to
Phantasy Star Online 2 – New game trailer for upcoming deluxe packages
Phantasy Star Online 2 – New game trailer for upcoming deluxe packages:
The Deluxe Packages for Phantasy Star Online 2 (PC Windows/ PlayStation Vita) will be going on sale in Japan on 20th March, and developer SEGA has released a new trailer showcasing the game features and updates received
The Deluxe Packages for Phantasy Star Online 2 (PC Windows/ PlayStation Vita) will be going on sale in Japan on 20th March, and developer SEGA has released a new trailer showcasing the game features and updates received
League of Angels: The Ultimate Evolution of Minmaxing
League of Angels: The Ultimate Evolution of Minmaxing:
League of Angels is the latest MMO offering from the prolific publishers Reality Squared (R2) Games. It is a free to play, browser based fantasy MMO in which Angels which protect the continents of men have been bound by a
League of Angels is the latest MMO offering from the prolific publishers Reality Squared (R2) Games. It is a free to play, browser based fantasy MMO in which Angels which protect the continents of men have been bound by a
World Cyber Games – Shocker as organizer closes after 14 years
World Cyber Games – Shocker as organizer closes after 14 years:
[Source] In a piece of shocking news spreading among the gaming community, World Cyber Games will be halted after the organizing company announced its closure after 14 years. 1 of the most recognized e-Sports event
[Source] In a piece of shocking news spreading among the gaming community, World Cyber Games will be halted after the organizing company announced its closure after 14 years. 1 of the most recognized e-Sports event
Core Masters Japan Closed Beta Guide and Schedule
Core Masters Japan Closed Beta Guide and Schedule:
The Japanese version Core Masters will be kicking off on February 19th hosted by Gamepot. The game will most likely be IP block because that is how most Gamepot Japan games work. If you're okay with that, then lets
The Japanese version Core Masters will be kicking off on February 19th hosted by Gamepot. The game will most likely be IP block because that is how most Gamepot Japan games work. If you're okay with that, then lets
Free-to-play games ordered to address misleading, exploitative practices by UK government
Free-to-play games ordered to address misleading, exploitative practices by UK government:
The UK's Office of Fair Trading has issued eight principles free-to-play game makers must follow in order to protect consumers, especially children, from misleading and exploitative commercial practices."These Principles clarify the
The UK's Office of Fair Trading has issued eight principles free-to-play game makers must follow in order to protect consumers, especially children, from misleading and exploitative commercial practices."These Principles clarify the
Why I Play: Neverwinter
Why I Play: Neverwinter:
Filed under: Fantasy, Video, Culture, Game Mechanics, Opinion, Free-to-Play, Casual, Why I Play, Neverwinter, Player-Generated Content I have to say that for all of my yapping about needing to play MMOs that allow me to freely roam
Filed under: Fantasy, Video, Culture, Game Mechanics, Opinion, Free-to-Play, Casual, Why I Play, Neverwinter, Player-Generated Content I have to say that for all of my yapping about needing to play MMOs that allow me to freely roam
KongZhong makes a $16.5 million strategic investment in OurPalm
KongZhong makes a $16.5 million strategic investment in OurPalm:
In a typically convoluted move for the current market, Chinese mobile and online gaming company KongZhong (NASDAQ: KONG) has announced it's bought a stake in fellow publisher OurPalm (SHE:300315). Calling the deal a
In a typically convoluted move for the current market, Chinese mobile and online gaming company KongZhong (NASDAQ: KONG) has announced it's bought a stake in fellow publisher OurPalm (SHE:300315). Calling the deal a
Darkfall: Unholy Wars: Adds New Duel System and Weather Effects
Darkfall: Unholy Wars: Adds New Duel System and Weather Effects:
This patch contains the new Duel System, the Weather Effects System, new Environments, Performance Fixes, and various other fixes and changes. The next patch, among other things, will be about the Villages, and the New
This patch contains the new Duel System, the Weather Effects System, new Environments, Performance Fixes, and various other fixes and changes. The next patch, among other things, will be about the Villages, and the New
PlanetSide 2 Update Adds New Respawn Options | Ten Ton Hammer
PlanetSide 2 Update Adds New Respawn Options | Ten Ton Hammer:
New PlanetSide 2 spawn options lets players respawn in some vehicles owned and occupied by fellow squad members.
New PlanetSide 2 spawn options lets players respawn in some vehicles owned and occupied by fellow squad members.
Star Trek Online Launches 8.5 and Anniversary Event | Ten Ton Hammer
Star Trek Online Launches 8.5 and Anniversary Event | Ten Ton Hammer:
Cryptic celebrates the 4th anniversary of Star Trek Online with new content, free items, an anniversary event, and an infographic.
Cryptic celebrates the 4th anniversary of Star Trek Online with new content, free items, an anniversary event, and an infographic.
Twitch ranked 4th in peak internet traffic, ahead of Valve, Facebook, Hulu
Twitch ranked 4th in peak internet traffic, ahead of Valve, Facebook, Hulu:
Video streaming platform Twitch produced more peak traffic than some of the most popular websites and online services in the world, including Facebook, Amazon, Pandora, Tumblr, Hulu, and Valve.According to a study by analytics
Video streaming platform Twitch produced more peak traffic than some of the most popular websites and online services in the world, including Facebook, Amazon, Pandora, Tumblr, Hulu, and Valve.According to a study by analytics
Blade & Soul – Important member leaves game development team
Blade & Soul – Important member leaves game development team:
After the departure of influential former Art Director, Kim Hyung Tae, another important member for Team Bloodlust announced his leaving. 김호식, or “hosix”, is the game designer and writer who first suggested that an epic storyline is important for Blade & Soul. Hosix also spearheaded the concep
After the departure of influential former Art Director, Kim Hyung Tae, another important member for Team Bloodlust announced his leaving. 김호식, or “hosix”, is the game designer and writer who first suggested that an epic storyline is important for Blade & Soul. Hosix also spearheaded the concep
Wurm Online: Next Update to Deploy February 18th
Wurm Online: Next Update to Deploy February 18th:
The next update to Wurm Online will be deployed on February 18th. The team has confirmed the feature changes and additions and made a lengthy post on the WO forums. The crafting interface has been overhauled, an invite
The next update to Wurm Online will be deployed on February 18th. The team has confirmed the feature changes and additions and made a lengthy post on the WO forums. The crafting interface has been overhauled, an invite
Dead Island: Epidemic MOBA starts sign-ups for closed beta
Dead Island: Epidemic MOBA starts sign-ups for closed beta:
Deep Silver has begun closed-beta registration for its upcoming free-to-play zombie MOBA, Dead Island: Epidemic. The...
Deep Silver has begun closed-beta registration for its upcoming free-to-play zombie MOBA, Dead Island: Epidemic. The...
Nether adds crafting, creature mode, and tribes
Nether adds crafting, creature mode, and tribes:
Filed under: Betas, Horror, Video, Guilds, Patches, MMOFPS, Post-Apocalyptic, Crafting The mean streets of Nether are easing up a bit on players, as Phosphor Games has patched in a slew of helpful systems for its
Filed under: Betas, Horror, Video, Guilds, Patches, MMOFPS, Post-Apocalyptic, Crafting The mean streets of Nether are easing up a bit on players, as Phosphor Games has patched in a slew of helpful systems for its
Elder Scrolls Online: Free to Choose Your Own Path
Elder Scrolls Online: Free to Choose Your Own Path:
I have to admit a dirty little secret: I have never played even a minute of Skyrim. I've watched my bestie play, but never partaken of the wildly popular title myself. So how on Earth did Elder Scrolls Online end up on my personal
I have to admit a dirty little secret: I have never played even a minute of Skyrim. I've watched my bestie play, but never partaken of the wildly popular title myself. So how on Earth did Elder Scrolls Online end up on my personal
Elder Scrolls Online: The Comprehensive Good and Bad of ESO
Elder Scrolls Online: The Comprehensive Good and Bad of ESO:
Today we're going to have a lot of previews of Elder Scrolls Online. From starting zones to crafting, to fifteen minutes of our own in-game footage. You'll get several different views on the game, but for my part I'm going to list the
Today we're going to have a lot of previews of Elder Scrolls Online. From starting zones to crafting, to fifteen minutes of our own in-game footage. You'll get several different views on the game, but for my part I'm going to list the
The Elder Scrolls Online: Trapped Between Worlds
The Elder Scrolls Online: Trapped Between Worlds:
I love massively multiplayer role-playing games. I love Elder Scrolls games. And I love exploring huge fantasy worlds, seeking treasure and gawking at gorgeous vistas that feel at once foreign and familiar. You would suppose that
I love massively multiplayer role-playing games. I love Elder Scrolls games. And I love exploring huge fantasy worlds, seeking treasure and gawking at gorgeous vistas that feel at once foreign and familiar. You would suppose that
The Elder Scrolls Online beta is absolutely nothing special
The Elder Scrolls Online beta is absolutely nothing special:
Filed under: Betas, Fantasy, Game Mechanics, Opinion, Consoles, First Impressions, The Elder Scrolls Online, Subscription I've always had a profound antipathy toward the Elder Scrolls franchise. Part of this may very
Filed under: Betas, Fantasy, Game Mechanics, Opinion, Consoles, First Impressions, The Elder Scrolls Online, Subscription I've always had a profound antipathy toward the Elder Scrolls franchise. Part of this may very
General: Warframe Updated with New Mission Types, Weapons & More
General: Warframe Updated with New Mission Types, Weapons & More:
Warframe has been updated with several new big additions to the game. Included in the patch is a new mission type that sees players attempting to intercept an interstellar communique, new weapons, a new level expansion,
Warframe has been updated with several new big additions to the game. Included in the patch is a new mission type that sees players attempting to intercept an interstellar communique, new weapons, a new level expansion,
Dungeon Striker – Publisher Hangame announces game closure
Dungeon Striker – Publisher Hangame announces game closure:
Less than a year after the Korean server began its Open Beta service, Dungeon Striker will be closing on 20th March 2014, with the cash shop closing on 14th February 2014. The reason given was that the updates since
Less than a year after the Korean server began its Open Beta service, Dungeon Striker will be closing on 20th March 2014, with the cash shop closing on 14th February 2014. The reason given was that the updates since
Using player data for platformer design
Using player data for platformer design:
Social game developers often use analytics, but how do you capture player data for a traditional genre, the 2D platformer? This post shows how one team did it. ...
Social game developers often use analytics, but how do you capture player data for a traditional genre, the 2D platformer? This post shows how one team did it. ...
GameHi – Nexon merges 2 studios and reveals Sudden Attack “sequel”
GameHi – Nexon merges 2 studios and reveals Sudden Attack “sequel”:
GameHi had been pretty stagnant these couple of years after being bought out by Nexon Korea. Famed for its titles such as Dekaron and Sudden Attack, it was announced that GameHi will merge with Nextoric, another Nexon
GameHi had been pretty stagnant these couple of years after being bought out by Nexon Korea. Famed for its titles such as Dekaron and Sudden Attack, it was announced that GameHi will merge with Nextoric, another Nexon
Sega's healthy recovery down to digital game sales
Sega's healthy recovery down to digital game sales:
Although Sega Sammy's last fiscal year was troublesome, the company continues to show great signs of recovery this year, thanks in part to demand for its digital games. ...
Although Sega Sammy's last fiscal year was troublesome, the company continues to show great signs of recovery this year, thanks in part to demand for its digital games. ...
Make My MMO: Crowdfunding January 26 - February 8, 2014
Make My MMO: Crowdfunding January 26 - February 8, 2014:
Filed under: MMO Industry, Massively Meta, Miscellaneous, Crowdfunding, Make My MMO The crowdfunding train just keeps rolling right along, with passengers always coming and going. New passengers hop aboard while
Filed under: MMO Industry, Massively Meta, Miscellaneous, Crowdfunding, Make My MMO The crowdfunding train just keeps rolling right along, with passengers always coming and going. New passengers hop aboard while
Marvel Heroes: Latest Update Deployed & Mac Beta Coming Soon
Marvel Heroes: Latest Update Deployed & Mac Beta Coming Soon:
Gazillion Entertainment has a pair of news items of interest to players of Marvel Heroes Online. First off, the Forge of Asgard is now live across all servers. With the new content, players will be able to take advantage of great
Gazillion Entertainment has a pair of news items of interest to players of Marvel Heroes Online. First off, the Forge of Asgard is now live across all servers. With the new content, players will be able to take advantage of great
'Toad Rider' Review - Like That 'Battletoads' Level, Only Better
'Toad Rider' Review - Like That 'Battletoads' Level, Only Better:
I've got a bone to pick with Rare. As far as I know, the studio's most popular NES game, Battletoads, consisted of only three levels. The first was a straight beat-em-up. You walked to the right and beat the snot out of giant bipedal
I've got a bone to pick with Rare. As far as I know, the studio's most popular NES game, Battletoads, consisted of only three levels. The first was a straight beat-em-up. You walked to the right and beat the snot out of giant bipedal
Only One Review
Only One Review:
Only One Review By Rob Rich on February 7th, 2014 Our Rating: :: ONLY ONE MOREUniversal App - Designed for iPhone and iPad Only One’s controls can be problematic at times, but there’s no denying the constant pull of “just one
Only One Review By Rob Rich on February 7th, 2014 Our Rating: :: ONLY ONE MOREUniversal App - Designed for iPhone and iPad Only One’s controls can be problematic at times, but there’s no denying the constant pull of “just one
Review: Eliss Infinity
Review: Eliss Infinity:
Eliss Infinity is dedicated to its style - so much so that even scrolling through the menus feels like an adventure. It's never esoteric, but it makes you work for the snatches of knowledge and understanding that it offers. And that
Eliss Infinity is dedicated to its style - so much so that even scrolling through the menus feels like an adventure. It's never esoteric, but it makes you work for the snatches of knowledge and understanding that it offers. And that
'Spell Quest: Grimm's Journey' Review - Q-U-E-S-T, Done!
'Spell Quest: Grimm's Journey' Review - Q-U-E-S-T, Done!:
One of the more surprising things that the rise of social and casual games has revealed is just how much everyone loves spelling. Where were all of these people when I was looking for Scrabble players? Or was it the fact that I
One of the more surprising things that the rise of social and casual games has revealed is just how much everyone loves spelling. Where were all of these people when I was looking for Scrabble players? Or was it the fact that I
Suburbia Review
Suburbia Review:
Suburbia Review By Campbell Bird on February 7th, 2014 Our Rating: :: SPRAWLING TILESiPad Only App - Designed for the iPad Suburbia mixes competitive elements, board game design, and Sim City into a pretty
Suburbia Review By Campbell Bird on February 7th, 2014 Our Rating: :: SPRAWLING TILESiPad Only App - Designed for the iPad Suburbia mixes competitive elements, board game design, and Sim City into a pretty
Stop Review
Stop Review:
Stop Review By Jennifer Allen on February 7th, 2014 Our Rating: :: WORDPLAY FUNiPhone App - Designed for the iPhone, compatible with the iPad Guess words quickly based upon a randomly assigned letter and a
Stop Review By Jennifer Allen on February 7th, 2014 Our Rating: :: WORDPLAY FUNiPhone App - Designed for the iPhone, compatible with the iPad Guess words quickly based upon a randomly assigned letter and a
TouchArcade Game of the Week: Toast Time
TouchArcade Game of the Week: Toast Time:
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
Review: Journey to Kreisia
Review: Journey to Kreisia:
With the rise of mobile as a platform, a retro RPG now needs several elements to make it stand out from the pack. Challenging battles, eye-catching artwork, and evocative music are all - sadly - givens in this
With the rise of mobile as a platform, a retro RPG now needs several elements to make it stand out from the pack. Challenging battles, eye-catching artwork, and evocative music are all - sadly - givens in this
Betawatch: February 1 - 7, 2014
Betawatch: February 1 - 7, 2014:
Filed under: Betas, MMO Industry, News Items, Betawatch, Miscellaneous Wow. All right. So it's been a quiet year for betas so far. Then EverQuest Next Landmark goes into testing and promptly drops its NDA, resulting in a lot of
Filed under: Betas, MMO Industry, News Items, Betawatch, Miscellaneous Wow. All right. So it's been a quiet year for betas so far. Then EverQuest Next Landmark goes into testing and promptly drops its NDA, resulting in a lot of
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