French MMO Therian Saga launches English open beta:
Filed under: Betas, Fantasy, Video, New Titles, Free-to-Play, Sandbox Therian Saga has proven to be a modest hit in the French-speaking communities of Canada and Europe, amassing 50,000 players for the free-to-play sandbox
Thursday, February 20, 2014
Epic Space Online presents space without borders
Epic Space Online presents space without borders:
Filed under: Sci-Fi, Video, New Titles, Free-to-Play Let us introduce you to Epic Space Online, an MMO so epic, it says so right in the title. This indie game was developed by the Alpha Company and is currently available,
Filed under: Sci-Fi, Video, New Titles, Free-to-Play Let us introduce you to Epic Space Online, an MMO so epic, it says so right in the title. This indie game was developed by the Alpha Company and is currently available,
Salem prepares for full wipe
Salem prepares for full wipe:
Filed under: Fantasy, Historical, Patches, Sandbox The end of the world is nigh for Salem and it's rankling more than a few players' sensibilities. Earlier this month, the developers announced that they will be conducting a full wipe
Filed under: Fantasy, Historical, Patches, Sandbox The end of the world is nigh for Salem and it's rankling more than a few players' sensibilities. Earlier this month, the developers announced that they will be conducting a full wipe
MMO Family: First impressions of Ganz's Amazing World
MMO Family: First impressions of Ganz's Amazing World:
Filed under: Opinion, Free-to-Play, First Impressions, Kids, MMO Family, Family WebKinz is one of the oldest kid-friendly MMOs around, and it still boasts a healthy community, long after other running titles have closed their
Filed under: Opinion, Free-to-Play, First Impressions, Kids, MMO Family, Family WebKinz is one of the oldest kid-friendly MMOs around, and it still boasts a healthy community, long after other running titles have closed their
Holy Blade Online begins open beta
Holy Blade Online begins open beta:
Filed under: Betas, Fantasy, New Titles, Free-to-Play Holy Blade Online (best acronym ever!) might not be a game you're aware of until this very second, but despite your ignorance it has gone ahead and started its open beta. PopPace
Filed under: Betas, Fantasy, New Titles, Free-to-Play Holy Blade Online (best acronym ever!) might not be a game you're aware of until this very second, but despite your ignorance it has gone ahead and started its open beta. PopPace
New sandbox pseudo-MMO Windborne hits Steam Early Access
New sandbox pseudo-MMO Windborne hits Steam Early Access:
Filed under: Fantasy, New Titles, News Items, Sandbox, Buy-to-Play It may not technically be an MMO, but we thought that Hidden Path Entertainment's "social sandbox creation" game, Windborne, might pique your interest. The
Filed under: Fantasy, New Titles, News Items, Sandbox, Buy-to-Play It may not technically be an MMO, but we thought that Hidden Path Entertainment's "social sandbox creation" game, Windborne, might pique your interest. The
Wurm Online pushes update 1.2 live
Wurm Online pushes update 1.2 live:
Filed under: Fantasy, Game Mechanics, Patches, Wurm Online, News Items, Sandbox, Crafting Are you ready for wagon time? Because that's what you'll be able to explore in Wurm Online's newest update. Patch 1.2 of the game is
Filed under: Fantasy, Game Mechanics, Patches, Wurm Online, News Items, Sandbox, Crafting Are you ready for wagon time? Because that's what you'll be able to explore in Wurm Online's newest update. Patch 1.2 of the game is
Guess the 90′s: Take a trip down memory lane on Facebook
Guess the 90′s: Take a trip down memory lane on Facebook:
How well do you remember the 90’s? That’s the question posed by RLG’s Guess the 90’s on Facebook, as players are shown images of popular bands, clothing items, toys and other items from the 1990’s, and are asked to
How well do you remember the 90’s? That’s the question posed by RLG’s Guess the 90’s on Facebook, as players are shown images of popular bands, clothing items, toys and other items from the 1990’s, and are asked to
Neverwinter: PWE CEO Confirms PS4 & XBox One Versions
Neverwinter: PWE CEO Confirms PS4 & XBox One Versions:
From the better-late-than-never files, 2P.com reported that Perfect World Entertainment CEO Xiao Hong confirmed that Neverwinter will be arriving for both the PlayStation 4 and the XBox 1 consoles, though the timing is as yet
From the better-late-than-never files, 2P.com reported that Perfect World Entertainment CEO Xiao Hong confirmed that Neverwinter will be arriving for both the PlayStation 4 and the XBox 1 consoles, though the timing is as yet
Shroud of the Avatar: Huge Release 3 Features List Posted
Shroud of the Avatar: Huge Release 3 Features List Posted:
Portalarium has posted a massive list of features that Shroud of the Avatar players can expect to see when they try out the game during Release 3. The team has taken player feedback from the previous two released and packed
Portalarium has posted a massive list of features that Shroud of the Avatar players can expect to see when they try out the game during Release 3. The team has taken player feedback from the previous two released and packed
Zombies Ate My Doctor Review
Zombies Ate My Doctor Review:
Zombies Ate My Doctor Review By Lee Hamlet on February 19th, 2014 Our Rating: :: DAILY DOSE RECOMMENDEDUniversal App - Designed for iPhone and iPad Better than a trip to the doctor’s office and with more B-movie
Zombies Ate My Doctor Review By Lee Hamlet on February 19th, 2014 Our Rating: :: DAILY DOSE RECOMMENDEDUniversal App - Designed for iPhone and iPad Better than a trip to the doctor’s office and with more B-movie
The Descent Review
The Descent Review:
The Descent Review By Arron Hirst on February 19th, 2014 Our Rating: :: NEARLY SUPERBUniversal App - Designed for iPhone and iPad The Descent’s mix of visually-enthralling environments and art-style, combined
The Descent Review By Arron Hirst on February 19th, 2014 Our Rating: :: NEARLY SUPERBUniversal App - Designed for iPhone and iPad The Descent’s mix of visually-enthralling environments and art-style, combined
'Any Landing' Review - Crash, Let's Do It!
'Any Landing' Review - Crash, Let's Do It!:
Apart from fussing around with the odd flight simulator on my Commodore 64, one of the first flying games I remember spending any real amount of time on was Top Gun for the NES. Like many young boys, I thought planes were pretty
Apart from fussing around with the odd flight simulator on my Commodore 64, one of the first flying games I remember spending any real amount of time on was Top Gun for the NES. Like many young boys, I thought planes were pretty
Stateside: Developers, it's time to look beyond the holy trinity of Apple, Google and Amazon
Stateside: Developers, it's time to look beyond the holy trinity of Apple, Google and Amazon:
For American developers, it can be very easy to think of the world of app distribution as one limited to two, possibly three stores: App Store on iOS and either Google Play on Android or Amazon's Appstore on Kindle Fire. The
For American developers, it can be very easy to think of the world of app distribution as one limited to two, possibly three stores: App Store on iOS and either Google Play on Android or Amazon's Appstore on Kindle Fire. The
Korean News and Beta Test Announcements
- Neowiz Bless Studio MMORPG “Bless” starts CBT today until February 23.
- Gamewave action RPG “Surado” opens official site.
- YD Online “Soul Master” ends 7-day CBT.
- Aurora Games MMORPG “Hench” recorded cumulative registrations of 100,000 during first week of OBT, 30% of gamers are females.
- IMC Games MMORPG “Tree of Savior” (Project R1) to hold FGT in February.
- Entermate web RPG “Amheuk Samguk” brand image revealed, planned for service in March.
- Antic Game World basketball simulation game “Air Dunk” starts OBT today.
- Webzen MMORPG “Gumiho” starts PC café service.
- KOG MMORPG “Aima” holds CBT from February 20 to March 5.
- Mobile game company Kabam establishes branch in Korea.
- Kcube Ventures invests 500,000,000 won in mobile game company Cherry Bugs.
- Gameprix signs China service contract with Crossmo for mobile game “Yeokjeoneui Yongbyeongdan.”
- YOU Communications puzzle game “Ting Game” released in iOS version.
- Dotomchi Games “Sorceress of Fortune” released in Apple Appstore.
- Joycity puzzle RPG “Dragon Link” starts pre-OBT via T-store.
- Palmple card battle RPG “Qurare” holds CBT, to be released in March.
Facebook Is Buying WhatsApp For $16 Billion
Facebook Is Buying WhatsApp For $16 Billion:
$12 billion in stock and $4 billion in cash. WhatsApp will continue to operate independently within Facebook.WhatsApp, the insanely popular instant messaging service used by 190 million monthly active users, is about to get a
$12 billion in stock and $4 billion in cash. WhatsApp will continue to operate independently within Facebook.WhatsApp, the insanely popular instant messaging service used by 190 million monthly active users, is about to get a
Hearthstone: Heroes of Warcraft Open Beta Review
Hearthstone: Heroes of Warcraft Open Beta Review:
GameSpot's open beta reviews evaluate unfinished games that are nonetheless available to the public. While the games in question are not considered finished by their creators, you may still devote time and bandwidth
GameSpot's open beta reviews evaluate unfinished games that are nonetheless available to the public. While the games in question are not considered finished by their creators, you may still devote time and bandwidth
Get rich quick! (by being a slimy, game-cloning sack of crap)
Get rich quick! (by being a slimy, game-cloning sack of crap):
When you think of the slimy folks who clone games on the App Store - the folks with purely profit-driven motives - the words "open" and "honest" probably don't spring to mind. And yet that's exactly what the post I'm about to
When you think of the slimy folks who clone games on the App Store - the folks with purely profit-driven motives - the words "open" and "honest" probably don't spring to mind. And yet that's exactly what the post I'm about to
Webzen – Company posts 67% drop in operating profit for year ending 2013
Webzen – Company posts 67% drop in operating profit for year ending 2013:
South Korea-based gaming company, Webzen, posted its financial record for the year ending 2013 recently. While not a total disaster, operating profit did drop a hefty 67%, despite expanding its portfolio with the purchase of gPotato
South Korea-based gaming company, Webzen, posted its financial record for the year ending 2013 recently. While not a total disaster, operating profit did drop a hefty 67%, despite expanding its portfolio with the purchase of gPotato
RuneScape gets a bank-robbing minigame
RuneScape gets a bank-robbing minigame:
Filed under: Fantasy, Game Mechanics, MMO Industry, News Items, RuneScape, Free-to-Play, Browser Jagex has added a new bank-robbing minigame called Heist to its long-running RuneScape MMO. "Players form
Filed under: Fantasy, Game Mechanics, MMO Industry, News Items, RuneScape, Free-to-Play, Browser Jagex has added a new bank-robbing minigame called Heist to its long-running RuneScape MMO. "Players form
Champions Online’s Rampage Revamp Goes Live February 20th | Ten Ton Hammer
Champions Online’s Rampage Revamp Goes Live February 20th | Ten Ton Hammer:
New challenges, gear, and enemy changes are coming your way on Thursday with the Champions Online Rampage revamp.
New challenges, gear, and enemy changes are coming your way on Thursday with the Champions Online Rampage revamp.
Eutechnyx confirms 12 jobs cut
Eutechnyx confirms 12 jobs cut:
"We continue to employ 130 people and recruit for these new areas that we are working in."
"We continue to employ 130 people and recruit for these new areas that we are working in."
Non-app game revenue is higher, but app game sales are growing faster
Non-app game revenue is higher, but app game sales are growing faster:
The United States leads the way when it comes to the consumption of digital content, a glimpse of the future can be had by looking at the East, and games, especially mobile games, are the current kings of digital media.Those are
The United States leads the way when it comes to the consumption of digital content, a glimpse of the future can be had by looking at the East, and games, especially mobile games, are the current kings of digital media.Those are
Amazon Coins now available on all Android platforms
Amazon Coins now available on all Android platforms:
Last May, retail giant Amazon launched its own virtual currency. Today, the company said that Amazon Coins are now available to all Android users, and are no longer exclusive to the Kindle Fire. ...
Last May, retail giant Amazon launched its own virtual currency. Today, the company said that Amazon Coins are now available to all Android users, and are no longer exclusive to the Kindle Fire. ...
WildStar: Beyond the Walls of the Thayd
WildStar: Beyond the Walls of the Thayd:
Winter Beta Patch Three has come to WildStar and with it, many significant changes to the game for Beta players. The ability to level to 50 now has to be at the top of the list for most. Let's take our first look beyond the City of Thayd
Winter Beta Patch Three has come to WildStar and with it, many significant changes to the game for Beta players. The ability to level to 50 now has to be at the top of the list for most. Let's take our first look beyond the City of Thayd
WildStar: Deeper into the Dominion Lands
WildStar: Deeper into the Dominion Lands:
Carbine has lifted the level limit to level 29, allowing us to explore deeper into Nexus and report back on what we find. Over the coming days and weeks, I'll be entering the Ruins of Kel Voreth dungeon and creeping around the
Carbine has lifted the level limit to level 29, allowing us to explore deeper into Nexus and report back on what we find. Over the coming days and weeks, I'll be entering the Ruins of Kel Voreth dungeon and creeping around the
WeMade sees FY13 mobile revenue jump 1037% to $132 million
WeMade sees FY13 mobile revenue jump 1037% to $132 million:
Korean online and mobile publisher WeMade (KOSDAQ:112040) has announced its FY2013 financials, the 12 months ending 31 December 2013. Mobile revenue was $132 million (KRW 140 billion), up from $12 million 12
Korean online and mobile publisher WeMade (KOSDAQ:112040) has announced its FY2013 financials, the 12 months ending 31 December 2013. Mobile revenue was $132 million (KRW 140 billion), up from $12 million 12
Latest EverQuest patch implements controvertial changes to AAs, skills
Latest EverQuest patch implements controvertial changes to AAs, skills:
Filed under: Fantasy, EverQuest, Patches, Free-to-Play Change is rarely easy, but EverQuest's most recent patch comes with controversial changes that some community members are less than thrilled about while others herald
Filed under: Fantasy, EverQuest, Patches, Free-to-Play Change is rarely easy, but EverQuest's most recent patch comes with controversial changes that some community members are less than thrilled about while others herald
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