Free for All: Villagers and Heroes adds bells, whistles, and more sand :
Filed under: Fantasy, Video, Expansions, Game Mechanics, Interviews, Patches, Previews, Endgame, Opinion, Free-to-Play, Browser, Hands-On, Casual, Humor, Free for All, Family, Livestream, Miscellaneous, Sandbox,
Thursday, February 27, 2014
MMObility: A newbie's look at the fantastic Therian Saga
MMObility: A newbie's look at the fantastic Therian Saga :
Filed under: Betas, Screenshots, Video, Economy, Game Mechanics, New Titles, Previews, PvE, Opinion, Free-to-Play, Browser, Hands-On, Casual, Roleplaying, Miscellaneous, MMObility, Sandbox, Crafting I'm tired today. I was
Filed under: Betas, Screenshots, Video, Economy, Game Mechanics, New Titles, Previews, PvE, Opinion, Free-to-Play, Browser, Hands-On, Casual, Roleplaying, Miscellaneous, MMObility, Sandbox, Crafting I'm tired today. I was
Pantheon's Kickstarter comes up short, development to continue
Pantheon's Kickstarter comes up short, development to continue :
Filed under: Fantasy, Business Models, Game Mechanics, MMO Industry, New Titles, News Items, Crowdfunding, Subscription, Pantheon: Rise of the Fallen Pantheon: Rise of the Fallen has concluded its Kickstarter campaign without
Filed under: Fantasy, Business Models, Game Mechanics, MMO Industry, New Titles, News Items, Crowdfunding, Subscription, Pantheon: Rise of the Fallen Pantheon: Rise of the Fallen has concluded its Kickstarter campaign without
Rise and Shiny revisit: Stronghold Kingdoms
Rise and Shiny revisit: Stronghold Kingdoms :
Filed under: Fantasy, Historical, Video, Game Mechanics, Previews, Opinion, War, Free-to-Play, Hands-On, Casual, MMORTS, Humor, Rise and Shiny, Livestream, Sandbox Stronghold Kingdoms is probably one of my top favorite
Filed under: Fantasy, Historical, Video, Game Mechanics, Previews, Opinion, War, Free-to-Play, Hands-On, Casual, MMORTS, Humor, Rise and Shiny, Livestream, Sandbox Stronghold Kingdoms is probably one of my top favorite
Final wave of War Thunder Ground Forces beta begins, massive content update announced
Final wave of War Thunder Ground Forces beta begins, massive content update announced :
Filed under: Betas, Historical, Expansions, PvP, News Items, Free-to-Play, Player-Generated Content The third and final wave of War Thunder's closed beta for its Ground Forces expansion has begun. Eager tank drivers who have
Filed under: Betas, Historical, Expansions, PvP, News Items, Free-to-Play, Player-Generated Content The third and final wave of War Thunder's closed beta for its Ground Forces expansion has begun. Eager tank drivers who have
A First-Person Zombie Shooter... On Facebook?
A First-Person Zombie Shooter... On Facebook? :
In case anyone is under the impression that Facebook gaming is all farms and candy crushing, zombie-killing epic Dead Trigger 2 has arrived to challenge that notion with extreme prejudice. Let's play!
Hands-on with Fates Forever - an iPad MOBA with no compromises
Hands-on with Fates Forever - an iPad MOBA with no compromises :
Startup game studio Hammer & Chisel outlines its vision right there in the App Store description for Fates Forever. The firm's mission statement is to build "great, complex games that don't compromise simply because they're
Startup game studio Hammer & Chisel outlines its vision right there in the App Store description for Fates Forever. The firm's mission statement is to build "great, complex games that don't compromise simply because they're
The Mighty Quest for Epic Loot is now in open beta
The Mighty Quest for Epic Loot is now in open beta :
Remember last month when we told you that the hilariously awesome The Mighty Quest for Epic Loot would be entering an open beta phase at the end of February? Well guess what? It's officially the end of February now, and the
Remember last month when we told you that the hilariously awesome The Mighty Quest for Epic Loot would be entering an open beta phase at the end of February? Well guess what? It's officially the end of February now, and the
Shooty-man: A candid catch-up with Counter-Strike co-creator Minh Le
Shooty-man: A candid catch-up with Counter-Strike co-creator Minh Le :
Gamasutra recently sat down to play some Counter Strike with series co-creator Minh Le, about the seminal FPS, his more recent work, and the perils of free-to-play. ...
Gamasutra recently sat down to play some Counter Strike with series co-creator Minh Le, about the seminal FPS, his more recent work, and the perils of free-to-play. ...
Pricing Games on the App Store – Premium isn’t Dead, Freemium is Here to Stay, and it’s Everybody’s Fault
Pricing Games on the App Store – Premium isn’t Dead, Freemium is Here to Stay, and it’s Everybody’s Fault :
Ah, the Great App Store Pricing Debate. For years people have been arguing over the cost of mobile games. What constitutes “too much?” Where’s the line when it comes to free-to-play monetization techniques? Should developers
Ah, the Great App Store Pricing Debate. For years people have been arguing over the cost of mobile games. What constitutes “too much?” Where’s the line when it comes to free-to-play monetization techniques? Should developers
The Charticle: Can Apple help Tengami conquer the App Store at $4.99?
The Charticle: Can Apple help Tengami conquer the App Store at $4.99? :
Tengami, an atmospheric pop-up adventure game from the passionate folks over at Nyamyam, has announced its arrival on the App Store in style, having being pushed by Apple as a featured app. What makes Tengami a game of
Tengami, an atmospheric pop-up adventure game from the passionate folks over at Nyamyam, has announced its arrival on the App Store in style, having being pushed by Apple as a featured app. What makes Tengami a game of
UK dev Rebellion hits 3.5 million downloads across Windows devices in less than a year
UK dev Rebellion hits 3.5 million downloads across Windows devices in less than a year :
Rebellion has revealed that combined downloads of its games library across Windows Phone and Windows 8 have hit 3.5 million in less than 12 months. Senior producer James Valls said the firm - which has released Judge Dredd
Rebellion has revealed that combined downloads of its games library across Windows Phone and Windows 8 have hit 3.5 million in less than 12 months. Senior producer James Valls said the firm - which has released Judge Dredd
Spil Games' Erik Goossens says in-game advertising is good for developers and players
Spil Games' Erik Goossens says in-game advertising is good for developers and players :
Since joining the company in 2012, Erik Goossens has been busy steering Spil Games around an ever-changing marketplace and identifying strategic opportunities. Erik is highly skilled in asking questions, making decisions,
Since joining the company in 2012, Erik Goossens has been busy steering Spil Games around an ever-changing marketplace and identifying strategic opportunities. Erik is highly skilled in asking questions, making decisions,
Think Gaming promises to turn your game into a top grosser with its free Scouting Reports
Think Gaming promises to turn your game into a top grosser with its free Scouting Reports :
Think Gaming has announced the launch of its new Scouting Reports, a free service aimed at helping developers turn games into top grossing titles. It manages this feat by scoring your game on four key metrics - retention,
Think Gaming has announced the launch of its new Scouting Reports, a free service aimed at helping developers turn games into top grossing titles. It manages this feat by scoring your game on four key metrics - retention,
Mobile generating the majority of growth in video advertising, reckons SupersonicAds
Mobile generating the majority of growth in video advertising, reckons SupersonicAds :
Web and mobile monetisation outfit SupersonicAds has broken out details of its 2013 performance. Overall, mobile adoption on the SupersonicAds platform grew by more than 190 percent. The company also highlighted the
Web and mobile monetisation outfit SupersonicAds has broken out details of its 2013 performance. Overall, mobile adoption on the SupersonicAds platform grew by more than 190 percent. The company also highlighted the
X marks the spot: Nokia broadens portfolio with Android fork Nokia X
X marks the spot: Nokia broadens portfolio with Android fork Nokia X :
After weeks of speculation, Nokia has unveiled its Android fork – Nokia X – at Mobile World Congress in Barcelona, with the Finnish giant looking to reach more low-end consumers. The company claims the new Nokia X range will
After weeks of speculation, Nokia has unveiled its Android fork – Nokia X – at Mobile World Congress in Barcelona, with the Finnish giant looking to reach more low-end consumers. The company claims the new Nokia X range will
Middle-aged women play but Generation Y pays
Middle-aged women play but Generation Y pays :
US social mobile gaming network PlayPhone has been investigating the breakdown of the mobile gaming market. It's surveyed 1,000 American mobile gamer as part of its Mobile Gaming Chronicles, to get an idea about
US social mobile gaming network PlayPhone has been investigating the breakdown of the mobile gaming market. It's surveyed 1,000 American mobile gamer as part of its Mobile Gaming Chronicles, to get an idea about
WhatsUp? PlayPhone brings the social virality of Tango's 190 million users to its games platform
WhatsUp? PlayPhone brings the social virality of Tango's 190 million users to its games platform :
Given Facebook's $19 billion WhatsApp acquisition, the timing for PlayPhone's latest announcement couldn't be better. The white label b2b social mobile gaming platform is hooking up with US messaging app outfit Tango. The
Given Facebook's $19 billion WhatsApp acquisition, the timing for PlayPhone's latest announcement couldn't be better. The white label b2b social mobile gaming platform is hooking up with US messaging app outfit Tango. The
Big in Japan: Tales of Link and Song of Summoner sequels, plus Puzzle & Dragons plans for its own evolution
Big in Japan: Tales of Link and Song of Summoner sequels, plus Puzzle & Dragons plans for its own evolution :
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
This Week in China: Unauthorized Mario is unauthorized
This Week in China: Unauthorized Mario is unauthorized :
2014 seems to be the year of copyright. Whether it's King's CANDY crisis, the Flappy Bee incident, or the ASTROIDS name change, IP protection seems to be the word of the day. And now, in China, Nintendo is fighting its own IP battle
2014 seems to be the year of copyright. Whether it's King's CANDY crisis, the Flappy Bee incident, or the ASTROIDS name change, IP protection seems to be the word of the day. And now, in China, Nintendo is fighting its own IP battle
The Elder Scrolls Online Beta Giveaway
The Elder Scrolls Online Beta Giveaway :
The Elder Scrolls Online beta runs from Friday Feb 28, 12:00 ET - Monday March 3, 11:59 ETYou must create a Bethesda account in order to redeem a code (and play the game, of course). Click here sign up. Everyone that enters
The Elder Scrolls Online beta runs from Friday Feb 28, 12:00 ET - Monday March 3, 11:59 ETYou must create a Bethesda account in order to redeem a code (and play the game, of course). Click here sign up. Everyone that enters
Elder Scrolls Online inviting 'millions' for stress test while fretting over sub model
Elder Scrolls Online inviting 'millions' for stress test while fretting over sub model :
Filed under: Betas, Fantasy, Business Models, Interviews, The Elder Scrolls Online, Subscription This looks to be a big weekend for The Elder Scrolls Online's beta program, as ZeniMax is "inviting millions" for a scale test. ESO
Filed under: Betas, Fantasy, Business Models, Interviews, The Elder Scrolls Online, Subscription This looks to be a big weekend for The Elder Scrolls Online's beta program, as ZeniMax is "inviting millions" for a scale test. ESO
Marvel Heroes introduces new game mode in Training Day update
Marvel Heroes introduces new game mode in Training Day update :
Filed under: Super-hero, Patches, News Items, Free-to-Play, Marvel Heroes Over the weekend Marvel Heroes launched Game Update 2.3, also known as Training Day. This latest update introduced an all-new game mode for players
ArcheAge Russia struggles with overloaded queues
ArcheAge Russia struggles with overloaded queues :
Filed under: Fantasy, Launches, Free-to-Play, Rumors, Sandbox ArcheAge's recent launch in Russia has not gone completely smoothly, as overloaded and somewhat unstable servers have struggled to accommodate those
Filed under: Fantasy, Launches, Free-to-Play, Rumors, Sandbox ArcheAge's recent launch in Russia has not gone completely smoothly, as overloaded and somewhat unstable servers have struggled to accommodate those
Ex-CCP design director Craig Scott joins Bigpoint to make new MMO
Ex-CCP design director Craig Scott joins Bigpoint to make new MMO :
Game industry veteran Craig Scott recently left his position as design director at CCP to join German browser game maker Bigpoint, where he will be serving as lead designer on an unnamed new game. ...
Game industry veteran Craig Scott recently left his position as design director at CCP to join German browser game maker Bigpoint, where he will be serving as lead designer on an unnamed new game. ...
Steam Greenlight approves another 50, Galactic Princess included
Steam Greenlight approves another 50, Galactic Princess included :
The latest batch of games approved through Steam Greenlight was announced on Wednesday. Fifty titles were chosen, including Lost Decade Game's A Wizard's Lizard, Rat King Entertainment's Tri, and Cecly's Galactic
The latest batch of games approved through Steam Greenlight was announced on Wednesday. Fifty titles were chosen, including Lost Decade Game's A Wizard's Lizard, Rat King Entertainment's Tri, and Cecly's Galactic
DayZ creator Dean "Rocket" Hall will leave developer Bohemia this year
DayZ creator Dean "Rocket" Hall will leave developer Bohemia this year :
DayZ creator Dean "Rocket" Hall has said that he plans to step down as the head of the popular open-world survival game before the end of this year, and will start a new studio in New Zealand.In an interview with Eurogamer, Hall
DayZ creator Dean "Rocket" Hall has said that he plans to step down as the head of the popular open-world survival game before the end of this year, and will start a new studio in New Zealand.In an interview with Eurogamer, Hall
Stephen Elop set to take charge of Xbox at Microsoft
Stephen Elop set to take charge of Xbox at Microsoft :
Stephen Elop is poised to take control of Microsoft's Devices and Studios division, giving the former Nokia CEO control of the American giant's Xbox business. That's according to an internal memo sent out by Microsoft
Stephen Elop is poised to take control of Microsoft's Devices and Studios division, giving the former Nokia CEO control of the American giant's Xbox business. That's according to an internal memo sent out by Microsoft
In-house game jam leads to $6.2M development contracts for Frontier
In-house game jam leads to $6.2M development contracts for Frontier :
Elite: Dangerous company Frontier Developments has signed two new development contracts valued at a total of £3.75 million ($6.25 million), thanks to an in-house game jam. ...
Remode Studios set to close its doors in March
Remode Studios set to close its doors in March :
Remode has announced that it will be shutting up shop in March - at least in its current form - seven years after it was founded in 2007. The company has primarily served as a developer for hire throughout its lifetime, delivering
Remode has announced that it will be shutting up shop in March - at least in its current form - seven years after it was founded in 2007. The company has primarily served as a developer for hire throughout its lifetime, delivering
Major Diablo 3 patch arrives...with a long list of bugs
Major Diablo 3 patch arrives...with a long list of bugs :
Diablo III's long-awaited Patch 2.0.1. has arrived, and while it introduces a lengthy list of updates including the highly touted Loot 2.0 system, it also brings with it a series of bugs. The patch was released yesterday in North
Diablo III's long-awaited Patch 2.0.1. has arrived, and while it introduces a lengthy list of updates including the highly touted Loot 2.0 system, it also brings with it a series of bugs. The patch was released yesterday in North
Review: Word Mage
Review: Word Mage :
Word Mage is a linear retro RPG in which the battles closely resemble rounds of Boggle. If you're a lazy reader, you can look down at the score now and then leave without missing anything important. The rest of this review is just a
Word Mage is a linear retro RPG in which the battles closely resemble rounds of Boggle. If you're a lazy reader, you can look down at the score now and then leave without missing anything important. The rest of this review is just a
Review: Dual Survivor
Review: Dual Survivor :
23 times. I had to play the second level of Dual Survivor 23 times before I cleared it, and I am proud of that number. That's the sort of mentality that Dual Survivor instils in the naïve player who comes to it expecting a simple maze
23 times. I had to play the second level of Dual Survivor 23 times before I cleared it, and I am proud of that number. That's the sort of mentality that Dual Survivor instils in the naïve player who comes to it expecting a simple maze
TouchArcade Game of the Week: 'Bug Heroes 2'
TouchArcade Game of the Week: 'Bug Heroes 2' :
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
World of Gibbets Review
World of Gibbets Review :
World of Gibbets Review By Jordan Minor on February 25th, 2014 Our Rating: :: HUNGUniversal App - Designed for iPhone and iPad Bright colors and clever puzzles do little to hide the pure heart of darkness in World of Gibbets.
World of Gibbets Review By Jordan Minor on February 25th, 2014 Our Rating: :: HUNGUniversal App - Designed for iPhone and iPad Bright colors and clever puzzles do little to hide the pure heart of darkness in World of Gibbets.
MarcoPolo Ocean Review
MarcoPolo Ocean Review :
MarcoPolo Ocean Review By Amy Solomon on February 25th, 2014 Our Rating: :: OCEANIC INTRODUCTION iPad Only App - Designed for the iPad MarcoPolo Ocean is a cute and fun interactive oceanic introduction for young
Bouncy Bit Review
Bouncy Bit Review :
Bouncy Bit Review By Lee Hamlet on February 25th, 2014 Our Rating: :: JUST A BIT MOREiPhone App - Designed for the iPhone, compatible with the iPad As unspectacular as it may be, Bouncy Bit is still as addictive as any retro
Bouncy Bit Review By Lee Hamlet on February 25th, 2014 Our Rating: :: JUST A BIT MOREiPhone App - Designed for the iPhone, compatible with the iPad As unspectacular as it may be, Bouncy Bit is still as addictive as any retro
'Another Case Solved' Review - A Cracking Candy Conspiracy
'Another Case Solved' Review - A Cracking Candy Conspiracy :
Fancy yourself as a bit of a detective? Want to solve the most ludicrous cases in a world where candy is strictly forbidden? Publisher Chillingo’s latest game takes the simple aspects and ideas of a puzzle game and give it a whole new
Fancy yourself as a bit of a detective? Want to solve the most ludicrous cases in a world where candy is strictly forbidden? Publisher Chillingo’s latest game takes the simple aspects and ideas of a puzzle game and give it a whole new
Perloo Review
Perloo Review :
Perloo Review By Arron Hirst on February 25th, 2014 Our Rating: :: BROKE MY BRAINiPhone App - Designed for the iPhone, compatible with the iPad Perloo commands both time and a certain level of intrinsic logic. Provided one has
Perloo Review By Arron Hirst on February 25th, 2014 Our Rating: :: BROKE MY BRAINiPhone App - Designed for the iPhone, compatible with the iPad Perloo commands both time and a certain level of intrinsic logic. Provided one has
Zombocalypse Now Review
Zombocalypse Now Review :
Zombocalypse Now Review By Jennifer Allen on February 25th, 2014 Our Rating: :: CHOOSE YOUR OWN DEMISEUniversal App - Designed for iPhone and iPad A humorous take on a zombie invasion from the perspective of a
Zombocalypse Now Review By Jennifer Allen on February 25th, 2014 Our Rating: :: CHOOSE YOUR OWN DEMISEUniversal App - Designed for iPhone and iPad A humorous take on a zombie invasion from the perspective of a
Review: Caveman Wars
Review: Caveman Wars :
Sometimes you just have to throw a giant ball of ice at a sabre-toothed tiger and hope for the best. Other times you need to pelt a mammoth with fireballs while the glowing blue beast tramps menacingly towards your delicious store
Sometimes you just have to throw a giant ball of ice at a sabre-toothed tiger and hope for the best. Other times you need to pelt a mammoth with fireballs while the glowing blue beast tramps menacingly towards your delicious store
Review: UHR-Warlords
Review: UHR-Warlords :
If chess had been invented in 1986 by a Norwegian heavy metal fan, it might have resembled the virtual boardgame at UHR-Warlords's heart. This a no-nonsense, hardcore, deep fantasy strategy game, and anyone wondering
If chess had been invented in 1986 by a Norwegian heavy metal fan, it might have resembled the virtual boardgame at UHR-Warlords's heart. This a no-nonsense, hardcore, deep fantasy strategy game, and anyone wondering
Cracking the code on eSports
Cracking the code on eSports :
MLG president Mike Sepso lays out the challenges to growing and selling gaming as a spectator sport
MLG president Mike Sepso lays out the challenges to growing and selling gaming as a spectator sport
Black Gold starts alpha 'test drive' next month
Black Gold starts alpha 'test drive' next month :
Filed under: Betas, Fantasy, Free-to-Play, Black Gold Do you have the golden ticket? No, not the one to a whimsical and deadly chocolate factory, but the ticket to get into Black Gold Online's upcoming alpha test. If you do, then
Filed under: Betas, Fantasy, Free-to-Play, Black Gold Do you have the golden ticket? No, not the one to a whimsical and deadly chocolate factory, but the ticket to get into Black Gold Online's upcoming alpha test. If you do, then
Ultima Online brings back the player counselor program
Ultima Online brings back the player counselor program :
Filed under: Fantasy, Culture, Ultima Online, Subscription Ultima Online is looking for a few good men and women to sign up for a tour of duty as a counselor. Broadsword is bringing back the game's counselor program in the
The final battle for Lion's Arch begins in Guild Wars 2's next content release
The final battle for Lion's Arch begins in Guild Wars 2's next content release :
Filed under: Fantasy, Video, Interviews, Patches, News Items, Guild Wars 2, Buy-to-Play After long months of planning, preparation and manipulation, Scarlet Briar finally made her move on what appears to be her ultimate target:
Filed under: Fantasy, Video, Interviews, Patches, News Items, Guild Wars 2, Buy-to-Play After long months of planning, preparation and manipulation, Scarlet Briar finally made her move on what appears to be her ultimate target:
Asheron's Call limits updates, goes free, and plans player-run servers
Asheron's Call limits updates, goes free, and plans player-run servers :
Filed under: Fantasy, Asheron's Call, Business Models, Patches, Free-to-Play, Player-Generated Content, Subscription Once Turbine applies a March 4th update to Asheron's Call, the studio plans to move the game into
Filed under: Fantasy, Asheron's Call, Business Models, Patches, Free-to-Play, Player-Generated Content, Subscription Once Turbine applies a March 4th update to Asheron's Call, the studio plans to move the game into
DCUO update brings feat unlocking and moon PvP
DCUO update brings feat unlocking and moon PvP :
Filed under: Super-hero, Patches, PvP, Free-to-Play, DC Universe Online DC Universe Online rolled out Game Update 34 today, bringing with it a powerful feat unlocking system for players with multiple characters and a trip to the
Filed under: Super-hero, Patches, PvP, Free-to-Play, DC Universe Online DC Universe Online rolled out Game Update 34 today, bringing with it a powerful feat unlocking system for players with multiple characters and a trip to the
Report: God of War dev hit with layoffs, one project might be canceled
Report: God of War dev hit with layoffs, one project might be canceled :
[UPDATE] Following the publication of this story, a Sony representative confirmed the job cuts in a statement to GameSpot. The company did not, however, address the speculation that an in-development game had been
[UPDATE] Following the publication of this story, a Sony representative confirmed the job cuts in a statement to GameSpot. The company did not, however, address the speculation that an in-development game had been
Monetizer Special: Comparing three F2P games with 7-band IAP economies
Monetizer Special: Comparing three F2P games with 7-band IAP economies :
As I pointed out in a previous Monetizer Special, the vast majority of F2P games use an in-app purchase system with either 5 or 6 transaction bands. Typical price points are $4.99, $9.99, $19.99, $49.99 and $99.99 for the
As I pointed out in a previous Monetizer Special, the vast majority of F2P games use an in-app purchase system with either 5 or 6 transaction bands. Typical price points are $4.99, $9.99, $19.99, $49.99 and $99.99 for the
Back to Bed devs form Bedtime Digital
Back to Bed devs form Bedtime Digital :
Funding from Capnova allows hobbyist team to go pro
Funding from Capnova allows hobbyist team to go pro
GSN acquires Bash Gaming
GSN acquires Bash Gaming :
Deal with Bingo Bash developer reported to be worth $160 million
Deal with Bingo Bash developer reported to be worth $160 million
Following legacy write-downs, G5 sees FY13 sales up 24% to $15.6 million
Following legacy write-downs, G5 sees FY13 sales up 24% to $15.6 million :
Swedish publisher G5 Entertainment (STO: G5EN) has announced its FY13 financials, the 12 month period ending 31 December 2013. Consolidated revenue was $15.6 million (SEK 100 million), up 24 percent year-on-year. The
Swedish publisher G5 Entertainment (STO: G5EN) has announced its FY13 financials, the 12 month period ending 31 December 2013. Consolidated revenue was $15.6 million (SEK 100 million), up 24 percent year-on-year. The
Turbine outlines the path ahead for LotRO and DDO
Turbine outlines the path ahead for LotRO and DDO :
Filed under: Fantasy, Dungeons and Dragons Online, Lord of the Rings Online, Free-to-Play, Dev Diaries Coming hot on the heels of yesterday's revelation about the future of Asheron's Call, Turbine posted a pair of
Filed under: Fantasy, Dungeons and Dragons Online, Lord of the Rings Online, Free-to-Play, Dev Diaries Coming hot on the heels of yesterday's revelation about the future of Asheron's Call, Turbine posted a pair of
MMO Mechanics: Procedural generation is the future
MMO Mechanics: Procedural generation is the future :
Filed under: City of Heroes, EVE Online, Game Mechanics, MMO Industry, Opinion, RuneScape, Love, EverQuest Next, Sandbox, Star Citizen, Elite: Dangerous, Trove, MMO Mechanics MMOs are infamous for the exorbitant
Why freemium mobile developers can't succeed without whales
Why freemium mobile developers can't succeed without whales :
Less than two percent of freemium mobile game players spent any money on in-app purchases in January, according to mobile app analytics platform Swrve's inaugural monetization report. ...
MMORPGs: Time to level up
MMORPGs: Time to level up :
Steve Peterson looks at the current MMORPG landscape, the marketing challenges, and what lies ahead
Steve Peterson looks at the current MMORPG landscape, the marketing challenges, and what lies ahead
Entropia Universe adds Arabian planet
Entropia Universe adds Arabian planet :
Filed under: Sci-Fi, Patches, Free-to-Play, Sandbox According to scientists, Entropia Universe continues to expand, not contract. The MMO had added a new planet to its galaxy, Toulan. Planet Toulan draws from Arabian mythology
Filed under: Sci-Fi, Patches, Free-to-Play, Sandbox According to scientists, Entropia Universe continues to expand, not contract. The MMO had added a new planet to its galaxy, Toulan. Planet Toulan draws from Arabian mythology
February will be a big month for PlanetSide 2
February will be a big month for PlanetSide 2 :
Filed under: Sci-Fi, Patches, Previews, War, Free-to-Play, MMOFPS, PlanetSide 2 PlanetSide 2 continues to gain updates and new content. It's still pushing itself to be the best place to find massive battles with the most
Filed under: Sci-Fi, Patches, Previews, War, Free-to-Play, MMOFPS, PlanetSide 2 PlanetSide 2 continues to gain updates and new content. It's still pushing itself to be the best place to find massive battles with the most
Review: Tilt to Live 2: Redonkulous
Review: Tilt to Live 2: Redonkulous :
Tilt to Live 2 is exactly the same as the original game. Tilt to Live 2 is completely different from the original game. What gives? One Man Left's long-awaited follow-up to the 2010 original isn't so much a natural
Tilt to Live 2 is exactly the same as the original game. Tilt to Live 2 is completely different from the original game. What gives? One Man Left's long-awaited follow-up to the 2010 original isn't so much a natural
Review: Card City Nights
Review: Card City Nights :
It's my firm belief that Microprose's 1997 PC version of Magic: the Gathering remains the best video game yet spawned by the collectible card game craze. It worked because it combined solid strategy with the thrill of exploration and
It's my firm belief that Microprose's 1997 PC version of Magic: the Gathering remains the best video game yet spawned by the collectible card game craze. It worked because it combined solid strategy with the thrill of exploration and
Qwirkle Review
Qwirkle Review :
Qwirkle Review By Mike Deneen on February 24th, 2014 Our Rating: :: JUST LIKE THE REAL THINGUniversal App - Designed for iPhone and iPad Board games are usually a great genre on mobile devices and Mindware’s Qwirkle
Qwirkle Review By Mike Deneen on February 24th, 2014 Our Rating: :: JUST LIKE THE REAL THINGUniversal App - Designed for iPhone and iPad Board games are usually a great genre on mobile devices and Mindware’s Qwirkle
Not So Massively: Star Citizen's procedural planets, Diablo III's Paragon 2.0, and Pokemon's Democracy mode
Not So Massively: Star Citizen's procedural planets, Diablo III's Paragon 2.0, and Pokemon's Democracy mode :
Filed under: Fantasy, Sci-Fi, Trailers, Video, Business Models, Events (Real-World), Expansions, Game Mechanics, MMO Industry, New Titles, Patches, PvP, Endgame, News Items, PvE, Free-to-Play, Dev Diaries, Miscellaneous,
Filed under: Fantasy, Sci-Fi, Trailers, Video, Business Models, Events (Real-World), Expansions, Game Mechanics, MMO Industry, New Titles, Patches, PvP, Endgame, News Items, PvE, Free-to-Play, Dev Diaries, Miscellaneous,
Make My MMO: Crowdfunding February 9 - 22, 2014
Make My MMO: Crowdfunding February 9 - 22, 2014 :
Filed under: MMO Industry, Massively Meta, Miscellaneous, Crowdfunding, Make My MMO In the world of MMOs, no news is not necessarily good news -- especially when it comes to crowdfunding. Silence often denotes a lack of
Filed under: MMO Industry, Massively Meta, Miscellaneous, Crowdfunding, Make My MMO In the world of MMOs, no news is not necessarily good news -- especially when it comes to crowdfunding. Silence often denotes a lack of
Bug Heroes 2 Review
Bug Heroes 2 Review :
Though most of us have no love for the roaches, spiders, and ants that occasionally move into our kitchens and make themselves at home, Bug Heroes 2 by Foursaken Media would have us believe these creepy critters
Though most of us have no love for the roaches, spiders, and ants that occasionally move into our kitchens and make themselves at home, Bug Heroes 2 by Foursaken Media would have us believe these creepy critters
Fright Fight Review
Fright Fight Review :
Fright Fight Review By Lee Hamlet on February 24th, 2014 Our Rating: :: THE MORE THE MERRIERUniversal App - Designed for iPhone and iPad If they can manage to find 3 other players to enter a brawl with, players will have a
Fright Fight Review By Lee Hamlet on February 24th, 2014 Our Rating: :: THE MORE THE MERRIERUniversal App - Designed for iPhone and iPad If they can manage to find 3 other players to enter a brawl with, players will have a
Review: Super 4
Review: Super 4 :
If ever a project needed the guiding hand of a publisher, it's Super 4. It would be difficult to imagine a more ostensibly generic game. Super 4 looks like something knocked up in Deluxe Paint by a developer who thinks that shiny
If ever a project needed the guiding hand of a publisher, it's Super 4. It would be difficult to imagine a more ostensibly generic game. Super 4 looks like something knocked up in Deluxe Paint by a developer who thinks that shiny
FlapThulhu: Flappy Madness Review
FlapThulhu: Flappy Madness Review :
FlapThulhu: Flappy Madness Review By Carter Dotson on February 24th, 2014 Our Rating: :: HAIL FLAPTHULHUUniversal App - Designed for iPhone and iPad The Deep One stars in perhaps the best flappy game yet.
Word Mage Review
Word Mage Review :
Word Mage Review By Jennifer Allen on February 24th, 2014 Our Rating: :: BOGGLE BATTLINGUniversal App - Designed for iPhone and iPad Create words to defeat the monsters in this 8-bit style RPG/Boggle mash-up.
Word Mage Review By Jennifer Allen on February 24th, 2014 Our Rating: :: BOGGLE BATTLINGUniversal App - Designed for iPhone and iPad Create words to defeat the monsters in this 8-bit style RPG/Boggle mash-up.
UHR-Warlords Review
UHR-Warlords Review :
UHR-Warlords Review By Jordan Minor on February 24th, 2014 Our Rating: :: WORLD OF UHRKRAFTiPad Only App - Designed for the iPad The only thing wrong with UHR-Warlords’ sublime strategic battles is that there aren’t more
UHR-Warlords Review By Jordan Minor on February 24th, 2014 Our Rating: :: WORLD OF UHRKRAFTiPad Only App - Designed for the iPad The only thing wrong with UHR-Warlords’ sublime strategic battles is that there aren’t more
Betawatch: February 15 - 21, 2014
Betawatch: February 15 - 21, 2014 :
Filed under: Betas, MMO Industry, News Items, Betawatch, Miscellaneous After an NDA that lasted so long it seemed poised to continue until a month after launch, The Elder Scrolls Online has finally dropped its NDA for testers,
Filed under: Betas, MMO Industry, News Items, Betawatch, Miscellaneous After an NDA that lasted so long it seemed poised to continue until a month after launch, The Elder Scrolls Online has finally dropped its NDA for testers,
Platforms Unlimited Review
Platforms Unlimited Review :
Platforms Unlimited Review By Carter Dotson on February 21st, 2014 Our Rating: :: FUN UNLIMITEDUniversal App - Designed for iPhone and iPad Platforms Unlimited brings endless procedural generation to the ultra-
Platforms Unlimited Review By Carter Dotson on February 21st, 2014 Our Rating: :: FUN UNLIMITEDUniversal App - Designed for iPhone and iPad Platforms Unlimited brings endless procedural generation to the ultra-
'Doctor Life' Review - Medical Mayhem At Its Best
'Doctor Life' Review - Medical Mayhem At Its Best :
Although I have an intense dislike for infirmaries, A&E and doctor’s surgeries, I have for some reason always enjoyed playing games which involve themes surrounding hospitals. When I was a young lass, Theme Hospital was one of
Although I have an intense dislike for infirmaries, A&E and doctor’s surgeries, I have for some reason always enjoyed playing games which involve themes surrounding hospitals. When I was a young lass, Theme Hospital was one of
Oquonie Review
Oquonie Review :
Oquonie Review By Angela LaFollette on February 21st, 2014 Our Rating: :: PERPLEXINGUniversal App - Designed for iPhone and iPad This mysterious adventure puzzler will have players immersed in an odd and beautifully
Oquonie Review By Angela LaFollette on February 21st, 2014 Our Rating: :: PERPLEXINGUniversal App - Designed for iPhone and iPad This mysterious adventure puzzler will have players immersed in an odd and beautifully
Pigeon Presents: Mo… on the Go! Review
Pigeon Presents: Mo… on the Go! Review :
Pigeon Presents: Mo… on the Go! Review By Amy Solomon on February 21st, 2014 Our Rating: Universal App - Designed for iPhone and iPad Pigeon Presents: Mo… on the Go! includes a collection of activities based on the
Pigeon Presents: Mo… on the Go! Review By Amy Solomon on February 21st, 2014 Our Rating: Universal App - Designed for iPhone and iPad Pigeon Presents: Mo… on the Go! includes a collection of activities based on the
Second Chance Heroes Review
Second Chance Heroes Review :
Four score and seven million zombies ago, a high school teacher with a passion for history created a cloning machine in his garage to bring back some of the world's greatest heroes for a second chance at providing
Four score and seven million zombies ago, a high school teacher with a passion for history created a cloning machine in his garage to bring back some of the world's greatest heroes for a second chance at providing
Dual Survivor Review
Dual Survivor Review :
Dual Survivor Review By Mike Deneen on February 21st, 2014 Our Rating: :: HAND-TO-HAND STRATEGYiPhone App - Designed for the iPhone, compatible with the iPad Most people find it challenging to synonymously do a
Dual Survivor Review By Mike Deneen on February 21st, 2014 Our Rating: :: HAND-TO-HAND STRATEGYiPhone App - Designed for the iPhone, compatible with the iPad Most people find it challenging to synonymously do a
KongZhong hopes to have turned the corner with Q4 mobile sales up 18% to $5 million
KongZhong hopes to have turned the corner with Q4 mobile sales up 18% to $5 million :
Chinese mobile and online gaming company KongZhong (NASDAQ: KONG) has announced its unaudited results for FY13, the 12 months ending 31 December 2013. Total revenues were $179 million, down 4 percent
Chinese mobile and online gaming company KongZhong (NASDAQ: KONG) has announced its unaudited results for FY13, the 12 months ending 31 December 2013. Total revenues were $179 million, down 4 percent
EA founder Trip Hawkins is putting his money where his mouth is with "If..."
EA founder Trip Hawkins is putting his money where his mouth is with "If..." :
To be more precise, it's not his own money, but the $6.5 million raised for his latest venture, If You Can Company. The startup's first title, If..., is an episodic RPG intended for kids ages nine to 11 that just hit the iOS App Store a few
To be more precise, it's not his own money, but the $6.5 million raised for his latest venture, If You Can Company. The startup's first title, If..., is an episodic RPG intended for kids ages nine to 11 that just hit the iOS App Store a few
Developers can now run their own discount sales on Steam
Developers can now run their own discount sales on Steam :
If you thought there were already enough discount sales on Steam, get ready for a whole lot more. Steam today announced that developers can now run their own sales via the online store. ...
Blue Eden Review
Blue Eden Review :
Blue Eden Review By Jennifer Allen on February 26th, 2014 Our Rating: :: ECOLOGICALLY SOUNDiPhone App - Designed for the iPhone, compatible with the iPad Experience the life cycle of a surgeonfish in this somewhat
Blue Eden Review By Jennifer Allen on February 26th, 2014 Our Rating: :: ECOLOGICALLY SOUNDiPhone App - Designed for the iPhone, compatible with the iPad Experience the life cycle of a surgeonfish in this somewhat
Trolls vs Vikings Review
Trolls vs Vikings Review :
Trolls vs Vikings Review By Jennifer Allen on February 26th, 2014 Our Rating: :: PRICEY DEFENDINGUniversal App - Designed for iPhone and iPad An appealing game, Trolls vs Vikings loses out due to a plethora of in-app
Trolls vs Vikings Review By Jennifer Allen on February 26th, 2014 Our Rating: :: PRICEY DEFENDINGUniversal App - Designed for iPhone and iPad An appealing game, Trolls vs Vikings loses out due to a plethora of in-app
Calculords Review
Calculords Review :
Calculords Review By Campbell Bird on February 26th, 2014 Our Rating: :: CCG+MATH=AWESOMEUniversal App - Designed for iPhone and iPad By combining math and more traditional collectible card game mechanics,
Calculords Review By Campbell Bird on February 26th, 2014 Our Rating: :: CCG+MATH=AWESOMEUniversal App - Designed for iPhone and iPad By combining math and more traditional collectible card game mechanics,
HonorBound Review
HonorBound Review :
HonorBound Review By Lee Hamlet on February 26th, 2014 Our Rating: :: BOUND FOR GLORYUniversal App - Designed for iPhone and iPad Accessible enough for beginners but engaging enough for RPG enthusiasts,
HonorBound Review By Lee Hamlet on February 26th, 2014 Our Rating: :: BOUND FOR GLORYUniversal App - Designed for iPhone and iPad Accessible enough for beginners but engaging enough for RPG enthusiasts,
Kahuna Review
Kahuna Review :
Kahuna Review By Chris Kirby on February 26th, 2014 Our Rating: :: SURF'S UP!Universal App - Designed for iPhone and iPad Kahuna is a tightly-focused strategic game for two. Quick and challenging board games don’t come much
Kahuna Review By Chris Kirby on February 26th, 2014 Our Rating: :: SURF'S UP!Universal App - Designed for iPhone and iPad Kahuna is a tightly-focused strategic game for two. Quick and challenging board games don’t come much
MWC 2014: Striker Manager 2 and Striker Soccer 2 are the scrappy underdogs of the football gaming world
MWC 2014: Striker Manager 2 and Striker Soccer 2 are the scrappy underdogs of the football gaming world :
I saw two new football games from U-Play Online at Mobile World Congress in Barcelona. One puts you on the pitch, and the other sticks you on the sidelines. BOTH look rather promising. If you want to play a football
I saw two new football games from U-Play Online at Mobile World Congress in Barcelona. One puts you on the pitch, and the other sticks you on the sidelines. BOTH look rather promising. If you want to play a football
Disco Zoo Review
Disco Zoo Review :
In the world of free-to-play, popular game styles seem to come in waves. After FarmVille, every Facebook developer went through their farming phase. After Social City, every social gamemaker thought they could make the next
In the world of free-to-play, popular game styles seem to come in waves. After FarmVille, every Facebook developer went through their farming phase. After Social City, every social gamemaker thought they could make the next
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