- Sega and Daum start joint service for “Football Manager Online.”
- ENP Games MMORPG “Sayukshin” starts Pupu Game channeling service.
- Mforin web strategy simulation game “Three Kingdom Hero Battle League” starts game portal Next Game service on February 14.
- Maiet Entertainment “Gunz 2” starts North America service via Steam.
- Webzen 2013 operating revenue: 72,000,000,000 won, operating income: 2,700,000,000 won, net income: 1,800,000,000 won
- Wemade and mobile game publisher Kabam Inc. sign North America-Europe region publishing contract.
- Com2us mobile RPG “Summoners War” to hold CBT from February 24 to March 2.
- Ateam 3D horse management simulation game “Derby Impact” released in Google Play store and Apple Appstore.
- Ndoors mobile full 3D MMORPG “Legion of Heroes” officially opens on February 14.
- ESTsoft mobile running game “Boom Boom Power” released in Google Play store and Apple Appstore.
- YJ Network mobile RPG “Cheonsangjeongi” released in T-store and Olleh market.
Monday, February 17, 2014
Korean News and Beta Test Announcements
The In-App Purchase Inspector: Having a go on Angry Birds Go!
The In-App Purchase Inspector: Having a go on Angry Birds Go!:
Welcome to The In-App Purchase Inspector - our regular look at free-to-play games from the consumer's perspective. Each instalment, we'll be looking at the incentives or pressure applied to make in-app purchases, their perceived
Welcome to The In-App Purchase Inspector - our regular look at free-to-play games from the consumer's perspective. Each instalment, we'll be looking at the incentives or pressure applied to make in-app purchases, their perceived
Big in Japan: Square Enix and GungHo talk up new titles, while DeNA looks to Clash of Clans
Big in Japan: Square Enix and GungHo talk up new titles, while DeNA looks to Clash of Clans:
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
Chart of the Week: Amazon's Prime-r on distribution vs monetisation
Chart of the Week: Amazon's Prime-r on distribution vs monetisation:
Often, it's the basics that are key to achieving success - and it doesn't get much more basic than the graph Amazon's developer portal published this week. Aimed to helping HTML5 and web apps monetise efficiently, the
Often, it's the basics that are key to achieving success - and it doesn't get much more basic than the graph Amazon's developer portal published this week. Aimed to helping HTML5 and web apps monetise efficiently, the
Is Christmas losing its sparkle? Flurry points to drop off in yuletide download growth
Is Christmas losing its sparkle? Flurry points to drop off in yuletide download growth:
There are two ways of looking at the drop in app growth over Christmas pointed to by Flurry's MD for Europe Richard Firminger during his talk at Casual Connect Europe in Amsterdam. It could be taken as worringing news,
There are two ways of looking at the drop in app growth over Christmas pointed to by Flurry's MD for Europe Richard Firminger during his talk at Casual Connect Europe in Amsterdam. It could be taken as worringing news,
Unlocking UA, life after Flappy Bird and going gay for Russia: Our Mobile Mixer sets Amsterdam alight
Unlocking UA, life after Flappy Bird and going gay for Russia: Our Mobile Mixer sets Amsterdam alight:
Casual Connect Europe may currently have Amsterdam in its grip, but Pocket Gamer was in the Dutch capital on Monday night to spark off the action a few hours early. In front of hundreds of attendees, a collection of industry experts
Casual Connect Europe may currently have Amsterdam in its grip, but Pocket Gamer was in the Dutch capital on Monday night to spark off the action a few hours early. In front of hundreds of attendees, a collection of industry experts
What's the Difference Between a Paid and Free Game? A Few Thousand Downloads Compared to Over a Million
What's the Difference Between a Paid and Free Game? A Few Thousand Downloads Compared to Over a Million:
The subject of monetization on mobile is a tricky one. Obviously, starting in the early days of the App Store, a "race to the bottom" mentality developed and created a world where if something cost more than a dollar then it was a hard
The subject of monetization on mobile is a tricky one. Obviously, starting in the early days of the App Store, a "race to the bottom" mentality developed and created a world where if something cost more than a dollar then it was a hard
This Report Shows Why Brands Should Embrace Instagram (If They Haven't Already)
This Report Shows Why Brands Should Embrace Instagram (If They Haven't Already):
A newly released report considers the photo app the best media acquisition of the last five years.Instagram still has no way of embedding external links, but that hasn't stopped brands and retailers from embracing the photo-
A newly released report considers the photo app the best media acquisition of the last five years.Instagram still has no way of embedding external links, but that hasn't stopped brands and retailers from embracing the photo-
TouchArcade Game of the Week: 'Any Landing'
TouchArcade Game of the Week: 'Any Landing':
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
Grand Cru: Console devs are 'utterly failing' at in-app purchases
Grand Cru: Console devs are 'utterly failing' at in-app purchases:
"We shouldn't give free-to-play a bad name," opened Aki Järvinen, product lead at Finland's 'next big thing' Grand Cru, during his talk at Casual Connect in Amsterdam. Järvinen's next step, however, was to launch into a series of
"We shouldn't give free-to-play a bad name," opened Aki Järvinen, product lead at Finland's 'next big thing' Grand Cru, during his talk at Casual Connect in Amsterdam. Järvinen's next step, however, was to launch into a series of
Android OEM Xiaomi invests $20 million into PC/mobile game outfit Westhouse
Android OEM Xiaomi invests $20 million into PC/mobile game outfit Westhouse:
In an interesting move, Chinese Android OEM Xiaomi is getting into games. Through its Xiaomi Ventures unit, it's buying $20 million-worth of shares in online/mobile gaming company Westhouse from its parent Kingsoft
In an interesting move, Chinese Android OEM Xiaomi is getting into games. Through its Xiaomi Ventures unit, it's buying $20 million-worth of shares in online/mobile gaming company Westhouse from its parent Kingsoft
GREE sees FY14 Q2 sales down 7% to $310 million, but international sales rise to $72 million
GREE sees FY14 Q2 sales down 7% to $310 million, but international sales rise to $72 million:
Japanese social mobile gaming company GREE (TYO: 3632) has announced its FY14 Q2 financials for the three months ending 31 December 2013. Net sales were ¥32.6 billion ($310 million), down 7 percent year-on-year. Net
Japanese social mobile gaming company GREE (TYO: 3632) has announced its FY14 Q2 financials for the three months ending 31 December 2013. Net sales were ¥32.6 billion ($310 million), down 7 percent year-on-year. Net
The Elder Scrolls Online NDA Lifted | Ten Ton Hammer
The Elder Scrolls Online NDA Lifted | Ten Ton Hammer:
Go forth tweeters and redditors. Zenimax has lifted The Elder Scrolls Online NDA and you’re free to share.
Go forth tweeters and redditors. Zenimax has lifted The Elder Scrolls Online NDA and you’re free to share.
Tamriel Infinium: The missing parts of Elder Scrolls Online impressions
Tamriel Infinium: The missing parts of Elder Scrolls Online impressions:
Filed under: Betas, Fantasy, Screenshots, New Titles, PvE, Opinion, Hands-On, First Impressions, The Elder Scrolls Online, Subscription, MMORPG, Tamriel Infinium Usually Massively doesn't write second impressions, as it
Filed under: Betas, Fantasy, Screenshots, New Titles, PvE, Opinion, Hands-On, First Impressions, The Elder Scrolls Online, Subscription, MMORPG, Tamriel Infinium Usually Massively doesn't write second impressions, as it
Elder Scrolls Online: The Alliance War Gets It Right
Elder Scrolls Online: The Alliance War Gets It Right:
There has been a lot of discussion about whether or not The Elder Scrolls Online gets this or that right over the past week or so, but what is really going to make or break ESO is the quality of the game's Alliance vs. Alliance
There has been a lot of discussion about whether or not The Elder Scrolls Online gets this or that right over the past week or so, but what is really going to make or break ESO is the quality of the game's Alliance vs. Alliance
The Elder Scrolls Online: Fitting into the genre or forging its own?
The Elder Scrolls Online: Fitting into the genre or forging its own?:
Filed under: Betas, Fantasy, Game Mechanics, Previews, PvE, Opinion, Hands-On, First Impressions, Events (Massively's Coverage), Crafting, The Elder Scrolls Online It's been about nine months since I first got my hands on
Filed under: Betas, Fantasy, Game Mechanics, Previews, PvE, Opinion, Hands-On, First Impressions, Events (Massively's Coverage), Crafting, The Elder Scrolls Online It's been about nine months since I first got my hands on
New Nexon CEO eyes North American acquisitions
New Nexon CEO eyes North American acquisitions:
"If we see a good opportunity we'll definitely go after it" - Owen Mahoney
"If we see a good opportunity we'll definitely go after it" - Owen Mahoney
Nexon's mobile sales slip 5% to $64 million in FY13 Q4
Nexon's mobile sales slip 5% to $64 million in FY13 Q4:
Korean/Japanese free-to-play publisher Nexon (3659.TO) has announced its FY13 financials for the 12 months ending 31 December 2013. Total revenue was ¥155 billion ($1.5 billion), up 43 percent year-on-year. Net income was
Korean/Japanese free-to-play publisher Nexon (3659.TO) has announced its FY13 financials for the 12 months ending 31 December 2013. Total revenue was ¥155 billion ($1.5 billion), up 43 percent year-on-year. Net income was
Nexon – Plans for 2014 games revealed in latest financial report
Nexon – Plans for 2014 games revealed in latest financial report:
While I am not going into the numbers (Japan, North America and Europe underperformed in Q4 2013), the product list is something I will like to briefly touch on. The company recently stopped development on Mabinogi II: Arena,
While I am not going into the numbers (Japan, North America and Europe underperformed in Q4 2013), the product list is something I will like to briefly touch on. The company recently stopped development on Mabinogi II: Arena,
General: NCSoft Game Profits Exceed Expectations
General: NCSoft Game Profits Exceed Expectations:
NCSoft has published its Q4 2013 financial results that show overall growth, with Guild Wars 2 exceeding expectations by generating $115.9M over the course of 2013. Lineage continued its growth in the Korean market and
NCSoft has published its Q4 2013 financial results that show overall growth, with Guild Wars 2 exceeding expectations by generating $115.9M over the course of 2013. Lineage continued its growth in the Korean market and
NetEase sees 2013 sales up 17% to $1.6 billion
NetEase sees 2013 sales up 17% to $1.6 billion:
Chinese internet company NetEase (NASDAQ: NTES) has announced its unaudited FY13 financial results for the 12 months ending 31 December 2013. Total revenues were $1.6 billion, up 17 percent year-on-year. Net profit
Chinese internet company NetEase (NASDAQ: NTES) has announced its unaudited FY13 financial results for the 12 months ending 31 December 2013. Total revenues were $1.6 billion, up 17 percent year-on-year. Net profit
Heroes of the Storm client screenshots and character list leaked
Heroes of the Storm client screenshots and character list leaked:
Filed under: Fantasy, News Items, Free-to-Play, MOBA Blizzard's upcoming universe mash-up MOBA, Heroes of the Storm, has sprung a bit of a leak as screenshots of the game client's login screen and option menus have hit the
Filed under: Fantasy, News Items, Free-to-Play, MOBA Blizzard's upcoming universe mash-up MOBA, Heroes of the Storm, has sprung a bit of a leak as screenshots of the game client's login screen and option menus have hit the
Dragon Nest: Memoirs of a Beggar Now Live
Dragon Nest: Memoirs of a Beggar Now Live:
Dragon Nest North America players will want to check out Memoirs of a Beggar that has been deployed across all servers. Players are charged with finding treasures of a once-renowned Pirate King that are strewn across the
Dragon Nest North America players will want to check out Memoirs of a Beggar that has been deployed across all servers. Players are charged with finding treasures of a once-renowned Pirate King that are strewn across the
Dragon Nest Europe Revealed New class Kali
Dragon Nest Europe Revealed New class Kali:
Publisher Shanda Games International Europe further enhances the free to play action MMORPG Dragon Nest Europe by adding the new class Kali. Her captivating looks, her impressive combat versatility and her magic skills
Publisher Shanda Games International Europe further enhances the free to play action MMORPG Dragon Nest Europe by adding the new class Kali. Her captivating looks, her impressive combat versatility and her magic skills
Major League Gaming enters Brazil
Major League Gaming enters Brazil:
MLG Brasil is looking to build "an extensive competitive gaming platform in South America"
MLG Brasil is looking to build "an extensive competitive gaming platform in South America"
Trion's Elizabeth Tobey departs
Trion's Elizabeth Tobey departs:
Filed under: MMO Industry, RIFT, Miscellaneous, ArcheAge, Defiance Trion Worlds Director of Global Communications Elizabeth Tobey announced today that she's leaving the studio to work for Smule. She also firmly squashed any
Filed under: MMO Industry, RIFT, Miscellaneous, ArcheAge, Defiance Trion Worlds Director of Global Communications Elizabeth Tobey announced today that she's leaving the studio to work for Smule. She also firmly squashed any
ArenaNet Phasing Out GW2’s PvP Glory | Ten Ton Hammer
ArenaNet Phasing Out GW2’s PvP Glory | Ten Ton Hammer:
As announced in December’s PvP Rewards Roadmap, ArenaNet is about to retire Glory as a currency from Guild Wars 2.
As announced in December’s PvP Rewards Roadmap, ArenaNet is about to retire Glory as a currency from Guild Wars 2.
Wormi Review
Wormi Review:
Wormi Review By Jennifer Allen on February 13th, 2014 Our Rating: :: MULTIPLAYER SNAKINGiPad Only App - Designed for the iPad Invoking memories of Snake, Wormi is a quite fun game about dodging and weaving,
Wormi Review By Jennifer Allen on February 13th, 2014 Our Rating: :: MULTIPLAYER SNAKINGiPad Only App - Designed for the iPad Invoking memories of Snake, Wormi is a quite fun game about dodging and weaving,
Merchants of the Sky Review
Merchants of the Sky Review:
Merchants of the Sky Review By Jordan Minor on February 13th, 2014 Our Rating: :: SKY-ONEERSiPad Only App - Designed for the iPad This airborne city building game stays aloft, but doesn’t quite soar. Developer: Stir Fry
Merchants of the Sky Review By Jordan Minor on February 13th, 2014 Our Rating: :: SKY-ONEERSiPad Only App - Designed for the iPad This airborne city building game stays aloft, but doesn’t quite soar. Developer: Stir Fry
Mr. Peabody & Sherman Trivia Review
Mr. Peabody & Sherman Trivia Review:
Mr. Peabody & Sherman Trivia Review By Jennifer Allen on February 13th, 2014 Our Rating: :: CHILD FOCUSED TRIVIAiPhone App - Designed for the iPhone, compatible with the iPad Offering some quirky but interesting trivia,
Mr. Peabody & Sherman Trivia Review By Jennifer Allen on February 13th, 2014 Our Rating: :: CHILD FOCUSED TRIVIAiPhone App - Designed for the iPhone, compatible with the iPad Offering some quirky but interesting trivia,
Eliss Infinity Review
Eliss Infinity Review:
Eliss Infinity Review By Carter Dotson on February 14th, 2014 Our Rating: :: SPACE FOR THISUniversal App - Designed for iPhone and iPad Eliss Infinity resurrects an iPhone classic with updated graphics and a new game mode.
Eliss Infinity Review By Carter Dotson on February 14th, 2014 Our Rating: :: SPACE FOR THISUniversal App - Designed for iPhone and iPad Eliss Infinity resurrects an iPhone classic with updated graphics and a new game mode.
Review: Dungelot 2
Review: Dungelot 2:
The first Dungelot was a fascinating take on the traditional roguelike genre that maintained the core principles - random dungeons, loads of loot, and plenty of player deaths - but turned it into a more casual experience. It was a
The first Dungelot was a fascinating take on the traditional roguelike genre that maintained the core principles - random dungeons, loads of loot, and plenty of player deaths - but turned it into a more casual experience. It was a
Arc War Review
Arc War Review:
Arc War Review By Arron Hirst on February 14th, 2014 Our Rating: :: CHALLENGINGUniversal App - Designed for iPhone and iPad Arc War is an endless shooter with great overall art direction and a multitude of control
Arc War Review By Arron Hirst on February 14th, 2014 Our Rating: :: CHALLENGINGUniversal App - Designed for iPhone and iPad Arc War is an endless shooter with great overall art direction and a multitude of control
'Foxtrot!' Review - Great Platforming with Sly Controls
'Foxtrot!' Review - Great Platforming with Sly Controls:
Sometimes, old school gamers just want to kick back and relax with a retro platformer. There's absolutely nothing wrong with that, but it's tough to find a really great control scheme barring a controller option, as precision is often
Sometimes, old school gamers just want to kick back and relax with a retro platformer. There's absolutely nothing wrong with that, but it's tough to find a really great control scheme barring a controller option, as precision is often
Blowfish Meets Meteor Review
Blowfish Meets Meteor Review:
Blowfish Meets Meteor Review By Jennifer Allen on February 14th, 2014 Our Rating: :: CHARMING BRICK BUSTINGiPhone App - Designed for the iPhone, compatible with the iPad A block breaking game with more imagination than
Blowfish Meets Meteor Review By Jennifer Allen on February 14th, 2014 Our Rating: :: CHARMING BRICK BUSTINGiPhone App - Designed for the iPhone, compatible with the iPad A block breaking game with more imagination than
Card Wars – Adventure Time Review
Card Wars – Adventure Time Review:
Card Wars – Adventure Time Review By Carter Dotson on February 14th, 2014 Our Rating: :: COOL DWEEBUniversal App - Designed for iPhone and iPad Card Wars is fantastic up until the free-to-play aspects become
Card Wars – Adventure Time Review By Carter Dotson on February 14th, 2014 Our Rating: :: COOL DWEEBUniversal App - Designed for iPhone and iPad Card Wars is fantastic up until the free-to-play aspects become
Review: The Quest
Review: The Quest:
The intensely competitive nature of the App Store means that many titles are released and then quickly vanish from public view, lost in an ocean of rival games all trying as hard as possible to tempt players to part with their cash and time. However, the ever-present digital nature of the service means tha
The intensely competitive nature of the App Store means that many titles are released and then quickly vanish from public view, lost in an ocean of rival games all trying as hard as possible to tempt players to part with their cash and time. However, the ever-present digital nature of the service means tha
Betawatch: February 8 - 14, 2014
Betawatch: February 8 - 14, 2014:
Filed under: Betas, MMO Industry, News Items, Betawatch, Miscellaneous Is Final Fantasy XIV seriously back in beta again? Yes, but this time it's a beta on the PlayStation 4, all in an effort to ensure that the client works right on the
Filed under: Betas, MMO Industry, News Items, Betawatch, Miscellaneous Is Final Fantasy XIV seriously back in beta again? Yes, but this time it's a beta on the PlayStation 4, all in an effort to ensure that the client works right on the
Final Fantasy VI Review
Final Fantasy VI Review:
Another day, another controversial remake of a classic RPG from Square Enix. This time, the beloved SNES epic Final Fantasy VI is getting the "Vaseline treatment" - that is to say, this mobile rerelease has had its scenery and
Another day, another controversial remake of a classic RPG from Square Enix. This time, the beloved SNES epic Final Fantasy VI is getting the "Vaseline treatment" - that is to say, this mobile rerelease has had its scenery and
Toca Lab Review
Toca Lab Review:
Toca Lab Review By Amy Solomon on February 14th, 2014 Our Rating: :: TOCA ALCHEMY?Universal App - Designed for iPhone and iPad Toca Lab allows for safe experimenting as well as the Periodic Table in a way that may
Toca Lab Review By Amy Solomon on February 14th, 2014 Our Rating: :: TOCA ALCHEMY?Universal App - Designed for iPhone and iPad Toca Lab allows for safe experimenting as well as the Periodic Table in a way that may
Review: Only One
Review: Only One:
There's something verging on the comical about Only One's desperate last stand. For every knight shoved off the edge of the game's circular arena, and for every green blob with flashing eyes dismantled with a hefty blow from your
There's something verging on the comical about Only One's desperate last stand. For every knight shoved off the edge of the game's circular arena, and for every green blob with flashing eyes dismantled with a hefty blow from your
'R-Type II' Review - Don't Bydo More Than You Can Chew
'R-Type II' Review - Don't Bydo More Than You Can Chew:
Seeing the Irem logo come up when starting a game still makes me a little sad. We've seen a lot of important game companies go softly into the night, but somehow, seeing Irem give up game development to focus on pachinko
Seeing the Irem logo come up when starting a game still makes me a little sad. We've seen a lot of important game companies go softly into the night, but somehow, seeing Irem give up game development to focus on pachinko
Review: On The Line
Review: On The Line:
I'm on the phone, on hold to a utilities company, banal nothing-music dribbling through the tinny speaker into my ear. On my lap is an iPad. With a single finger I'm tracing a path through one of On The Line's randomly
I'm on the phone, on hold to a utilities company, banal nothing-music dribbling through the tinny speaker into my ear. On my lap is an iPad. With a single finger I'm tracing a path through one of On The Line's randomly
'Skydrift' Review - A Mesmerizing Freefall through Weird Dimensions
'Skydrift' Review - A Mesmerizing Freefall through Weird Dimensions:
Skydrift [Free] is one of the interesting recently-released games on the App Store right now, and I’m still trying to make sense of it. I’m stunned not just because a game this good is free and devoid of IAP — this is Tyson Kubota’s
Skydrift [Free] is one of the interesting recently-released games on the App Store right now, and I’m still trying to make sense of it. I’m stunned not just because a game this good is free and devoid of IAP — this is Tyson Kubota’s
'Rocket Robo' Review - An Adorable Intergalactic Adventure
'Rocket Robo' Review - An Adorable Intergalactic Adventure:
It's not often that a title will offer up an endearing setup that's just as impressive as the gameplay, but that's just what Rocket Robo [$0.99] does. As a tiny little robot in space whose sole purpose is to keep "the Tinker"
It's not often that a title will offer up an endearing setup that's just as impressive as the gameplay, but that's just what Rocket Robo [$0.99] does. As a tiny little robot in space whose sole purpose is to keep "the Tinker"
'Grandpa and the Zombies' Review - Swipe for Your Life
'Grandpa and the Zombies' Review - Swipe for Your Life:
Some games just embrace their inner silliness, and they're better for it. In an era of an increased saturation of serious zombie games, I enjoy it when some developers embrace the theme but add their own sense of charm to it.
Some games just embrace their inner silliness, and they're better for it. In an era of an increased saturation of serious zombie games, I enjoy it when some developers embrace the theme but add their own sense of charm to it.
R-Type 2 Review
R-Type 2 Review:
R-Type 2 Review By Carter Dotson on February 13th, 2014 Our Rating: :: 2 HARDUniversal App - Designed for iPhone and iPad This shoot ‘em up is devilishly hard. Developer: DotEmu Price: $1.99 Version Reviewed: 1.0.1
R-Type 2 Review By Carter Dotson on February 13th, 2014 Our Rating: :: 2 HARDUniversal App - Designed for iPhone and iPad This shoot ‘em up is devilishly hard. Developer: DotEmu Price: $1.99 Version Reviewed: 1.0.1
'Only One' Review - Here We Are, Born To Be Kings
'Only One' Review - Here We Are, Born To Be Kings:
If you like hacking away at something using a sharpened piece of metal with a handle, you are probably a very happy camper with your mobile device. Perhaps you even think you have all the slice 'n' dice games a person could
If you like hacking away at something using a sharpened piece of metal with a handle, you are probably a very happy camper with your mobile device. Perhaps you even think you have all the slice 'n' dice games a person could
Love, the app Review
Love, the app Review:
Love, the app Review By Amy Solomon on February 13th, 2014 Our Rating: :: DIGITAL PAPER ARTiPad Only App - Designed for the iPad Love, the app is a thoughtful adaptation of a stylized storybook full of paper art and a memorable
Love, the app Review By Amy Solomon on February 13th, 2014 Our Rating: :: DIGITAL PAPER ARTiPad Only App - Designed for the iPad Love, the app is a thoughtful adaptation of a stylized storybook full of paper art and a memorable
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