Review: Zombocalypse Now :
Tin Man Games has been responsible for some amazing examples of non-linear interactive gamebooks - mainly based on Steve Jackson and Ian Livingstone's iconic Fighting Fantasy series - but the studio's latest offering is
Monday, March 3, 2014
The mechanics and ethics of free-to-play in Path of Exile
The mechanics and ethics of free-to-play in Path of Exile :
The developers have successfully sold "supporter packs" that cost over $12,000 -- while also making a game that eschews free-to-play gimmicks. What gives? ...
The developers have successfully sold "supporter packs" that cost over $12,000 -- while also making a game that eschews free-to-play gimmicks. What gives? ...
MMObility: Age of Ascent hopes to beat EVE Online's battle concurrency record
MMObility: Age of Ascent hopes to beat EVE Online's battle concurrency record :
Filed under: Betas, Sci-Fi, Events (Real-World), Game Mechanics, Interviews, New Titles, Previews, PvP, Free-to-Play, Browser, MMObility, Sandbox Age of Ascent is the new work-in-progress from Illyriad Games, the maker of one of
Filed under: Betas, Sci-Fi, Events (Real-World), Game Mechanics, Interviews, New Titles, Previews, PvP, Free-to-Play, Browser, MMObility, Sandbox Age of Ascent is the new work-in-progress from Illyriad Games, the maker of one of
This Week in China: Google Play inches towards the East
This Week in China: Google Play inches towards the East :
Android might be the #1 mobile platform in China, but Google Play sure isn't the #1 app market. According to our friends at Laohu.com, though, that might be about to change - or at the very least, Google is taking some steps that hint
Android might be the #1 mobile platform in China, but Google Play sure isn't the #1 app market. According to our friends at Laohu.com, though, that might be about to change - or at the very least, Google is taking some steps that hint
10m player milestone for Dead Frontier
10m player milestone for Dead Frontier :
"That's a moderately sized country right there"
"That's a moderately sized country right there"
TouchArcade Game of the Week: 'Out There'
TouchArcade Game of the Week: 'Out There' :
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
'Ava's Quest HD' Review - Ava Good Time With This Personable Platformer
'Ava's Quest HD' Review - Ava Good Time With This Personable Platformer :
Perhaps because of how many of them are made, platformers have often turned to heavy usage of gimmicks to try to breathe some fresh air into things. Whether it's the closet full of special suits from Mario's adventures or the
Perhaps because of how many of them are made, platformers have often turned to heavy usage of gimmicks to try to breathe some fresh air into things. Whether it's the closet full of special suits from Mario's adventures or the
Review: Autumn Dynasty Warlords
Review: Autumn Dynasty Warlords :
Despite the fact that its scope is wider than Autumn Dynasty's, Autumn Dynasty Warlords feels more like a mobile game. It gives you a map to conquer in any way you see fit, but it cuts your dynastic destiny into easily
Despite the fact that its scope is wider than Autumn Dynasty's, Autumn Dynasty Warlords feels more like a mobile game. It gives you a map to conquer in any way you see fit, but it cuts your dynastic destiny into easily
'Eliss Infinity' Review - Splitting Planets Like Atoms
'Eliss Infinity' Review - Splitting Planets Like Atoms :
Many of you may not remember the iOS marketplace in 2009, but when it was released, Eliss was a dominant authority in the puzzle arena. Now it's back five years later in the form of Eliss Infinity [$2.99], and the good news is, it's
Many of you may not remember the iOS marketplace in 2009, but when it was released, Eliss was a dominant authority in the puzzle arena. Now it's back five years later in the form of Eliss Infinity [$2.99], and the good news is, it's
Midnight Bite Review
Midnight Bite Review :
Midnight Bite Review By Nadia Oxford on February 28th, 2014 Our Rating: :: METAL GEAR VAMPIREUniversal App - Designed for iPhone and iPad Midnight Bite is a savory snack for fans of stealth action games. Developer:
Midnight Bite Review By Nadia Oxford on February 28th, 2014 Our Rating: :: METAL GEAR VAMPIREUniversal App - Designed for iPhone and iPad Midnight Bite is a savory snack for fans of stealth action games. Developer:
Betawatch: February 22 - 28, 2014
Betawatch: February 22 - 28, 2014 :
Filed under: Betas, MMO Industry, News Items, Betawatch, Miscellaneous Yes, it's true: Infinite Crisis does not sport an infinite closed beta, as it's opening the doors on March 14th for everyone. The Elder Scrolls Online is
Filed under: Betas, MMO Industry, News Items, Betawatch, Miscellaneous Yes, it's true: Infinite Crisis does not sport an infinite closed beta, as it's opening the doors on March 14th for everyone. The Elder Scrolls Online is
Calculords Review
Calculords Review :
Math Blaster was a godsend. It was an "edutainment" game that fell just far enough East of its portmanteau to syphon the mid-afternoon doldrums that only a fifth grader can appreciate. Thanks to that game, the Westside
Math Blaster was a godsend. It was an "edutainment" game that fell just far enough East of its portmanteau to syphon the mid-afternoon doldrums that only a fifth grader can appreciate. Thanks to that game, the Westside
'Disco Zoo' Review - The Funkiest Zoo Of All
'Disco Zoo' Review - The Funkiest Zoo Of All :
NimbleBit has garnered somewhat of a legendary reputation around here for being one of the few outfits that consistently releases free to play games without the predatory IAP mechanics that surround typical free to play games.
NimbleBit has garnered somewhat of a legendary reputation around here for being one of the few outfits that consistently releases free to play games without the predatory IAP mechanics that surround typical free to play games.
Review: Calculords
Review: Calculords :
'I am the Calculord!' I shout to no one in particular as my tank ploughs into the far end of its lane, spraying hot bolts of death into my opponent's base. Maths has won me the day, glorious numbers added, subtracted, and multiplied into
'I am the Calculord!' I shout to no one in particular as my tank ploughs into the far end of its lane, spraying hot bolts of death into my opponent's base. Maths has won me the day, glorious numbers added, subtracted, and multiplied into
Review: The Voyage
Review: The Voyage :
The setup to The Voyage is pretty much the same as it was in Mojo Bones's last puzzle compendium, The Curse. You open a book filled with 100 brainteasers of increasing difficulty, which you can solve in any order you like.
The setup to The Voyage is pretty much the same as it was in Mojo Bones's last puzzle compendium, The Curse. You open a book filled with 100 brainteasers of increasing difficulty, which you can solve in any order you like.
Coldfire Keep Review
Coldfire Keep Review :
Coldfire Keep Review By Carter Dotson on February 28th, 2014 Our Rating: :: A KEEPERUniversal App - Designed for iPhone and iPad Coldfire Keep is perhaps only for those willing to stomach some old-school dungeon crawling,
Coldfire Keep Review By Carter Dotson on February 28th, 2014 Our Rating: :: A KEEPERUniversal App - Designed for iPhone and iPad Coldfire Keep is perhaps only for those willing to stomach some old-school dungeon crawling,
The Island Castaway: Lost World Review
The Island Castaway: Lost World Review :
The Island Castaway: Lost World Review By Jennifer Allen on February 28th, 2014 Our Rating: :: ISLAND LIVINGiPad Only App - Designed for the iPad Castaway life isn’t so bad, assuming one enjoys fetch quests and talking to
Tiny Goalie Review
Tiny Goalie Review :
Tiny Goalie Review By Angela LaFollette on February 28th, 2014 Our Rating: :: SIMPLE YET CHALLENGINGUniversal App - Designed for iPhone and iPad Save all the soccer balls and avoid dangerous flying red water bottles in this
Tiny Goalie Review By Angela LaFollette on February 28th, 2014 Our Rating: :: SIMPLE YET CHALLENGINGUniversal App - Designed for iPhone and iPad Save all the soccer balls and avoid dangerous flying red water bottles in this
Review: Shapist
Review: Shapist :
At some point in your life, you will certainly have played some sort of shape-sorting puzzle. From infant amusements all the way up to Tangrams, geometry-based challenges have a long and illustrious history in wood and
At some point in your life, you will certainly have played some sort of shape-sorting puzzle. From infant amusements all the way up to Tangrams, geometry-based challenges have a long and illustrious history in wood and
Korean News and Beta Test Announcements
- Tencent MMORPG “Sword 2” to be published in Korea via IMI, local name is “Next Asian Legend,” planned for service 1st half of 2014.
- Daum “Football Manager Online” holds 2nd CBT tester recruitment until March 9, holds 2nd CBT from March 13 to April 6.
- ENP Games RPG “Jecheon Daeseong” opens official teaser site.
- Actoz mobile RPG “Chain Chronicle” first trailer video released.
- Com2us mobile RPG “Summoners War” ends CBT, planned for release in 1st half of 2014 via Com2us hub.
- “Daum Mobage” mobile game platform PC version opens.
- Onnate “Battlefield Incarnation for Three Kingdom” ends FGT.
- Mobacast 3d action tower defense game “Quest Defense” converted to free game.
- Efun smartphone SRPG “Three Kingdom PK” released in Naver Appstore.
- Idea Box Game RPG town management simulation game “Master of Craft” released.
- Gamevil social network RPG “Dynasty Warlord” released in Google Play store and Apple Appstore.
Payday sparks remarkable turnaround for Starbreeze
Payday sparks remarkable turnaround for Starbreeze :
Swedish studio earns $20m in six months after cumulative $14m lifetime loss
Swedish studio earns $20m in six months after cumulative $14m lifetime loss
Is the EU going to regulate free-to-play games? An initial analysis
Is the EU going to regulate free-to-play games? An initial analysis :
Yesterday, news broke that the European Union is taking steps to decide whether free-to-play games and apps are misleading, and may regulate them. Attorney Jas Purewal explores what may happen. ...
Guild Wars 2 isn't free-to-play or subscription-based in China, and that's pretty rare
Guild Wars 2 isn't free-to-play or subscription-based in China, and that's pretty rare :
Free-to-play and subscription-based business models are the dominant force in Asian regions like China, but one major upcoming game is bucking the trend. ArenaNet has announced that when Guild Wars II launches in
Free-to-play and subscription-based business models are the dominant force in Asian regions like China, but one major upcoming game is bucking the trend. ArenaNet has announced that when Guild Wars II launches in
Banner Saga publisher opens up business for more indie projects
Banner Saga publisher opens up business for more indie projects :
Just as game developers have been splitting off from larger corporations to go independent, so are a few professional game publishers. ...
Just as game developers have been splitting off from larger corporations to go independent, so are a few professional game publishers. ...
Aion EU celebrates F2P anniversary with XP and drop boosts, 4.5 announcement, and infographic
Aion EU celebrates F2P anniversary with XP and drop boosts, 4.5 announcement, and infographic :
Filed under: Fantasy, Aion, Classes, Patches, News Items, Free-to-Play, Anniversaries Two years ago today, Gameforge converted Aion EU to a free-to-play game. And just like for the first anniversary, the company is
It's like Chartboost for Japan - Sega's Noah Pass now reaches over 33 million players
It's like Chartboost for Japan - Sega's Noah Pass now reaches over 33 million players :
Back in August, Sega unveiled an ambitious cross-promotional network for mobile games in Japan dubbed Noah Pass. Aimed primarily at reducing advertising costs for participating publishers, the free-to-use Noah Pass
Back in August, Sega unveiled an ambitious cross-promotional network for mobile games in Japan dubbed Noah Pass. Aimed primarily at reducing advertising costs for participating publishers, the free-to-use Noah Pass
Sega Sammy sees F2P revenues up 55% to $64 million in FY14 Q3
Sega Sammy sees F2P revenues up 55% to $64 million in FY14 Q3 :
It's all systems go for Japanese publisher Sega Sammy (TYO: 6460) when it comes to mobile games. As revealed in its recent financials for the three months ending 31 December 2014, the gross revenues of Sega Sammy's
It's all systems go for Japanese publisher Sega Sammy (TYO: 6460) when it comes to mobile games. As revealed in its recent financials for the three months ending 31 December 2014, the gross revenues of Sega Sammy's
Doctor Who Worlds in Time shutting down today
Doctor Who Worlds in Time shutting down today :
Filed under: Fantasy, Business Models, MMO Industry, Free-to-Play, Sunsets In case you forgot, there was a Doctor Who pseudo-MMO. We say was because as of today Worlds in Time is shutting down. If this is the first you've
Filed under: Fantasy, Business Models, MMO Industry, Free-to-Play, Sunsets In case you forgot, there was a Doctor Who pseudo-MMO. We say was because as of today Worlds in Time is shutting down. If this is the first you've
Dragon's Prophet patch adds arenas, evolution, and compendium
Dragon's Prophet patch adds arenas, evolution, and compendium :
Filed under: Fantasy, Patches, PvP, Free-to-Play, Dragon's Prophet Three is a good number, especially when it comes to the number of big new features in a patch. If you want triple your patching value, then head over to Dragon's
Filed under: Fantasy, Patches, PvP, Free-to-Play, Dragon's Prophet Three is a good number, especially when it comes to the number of big new features in a patch. If you want triple your patching value, then head over to Dragon's
How EverQuest Next Landmark plans to make money without annoying you
How EverQuest Next Landmark plans to make money without annoying you :
Director of Development for the EverQuest franchise at SOE David Georgeson has laid out the five phases of EverQuest Next Landmark’s monetization strategy.“First of all, we are free-to-play,” Georgeson said. “That means we
Director of Development for the EverQuest franchise at SOE David Georgeson has laid out the five phases of EverQuest Next Landmark’s monetization strategy.“First of all, we are free-to-play,” Georgeson said. “That means we
3D Realms, Apogee acquired by Interceptor Entertainment
3D Realms, Apogee acquired by Interceptor Entertainment :
The Danish developer behind the recent Rise of the Triad reboot Interceptor Entertainment has acquired Apogee Software, which owns the 3D Realms brand, known for developing Duke Nukem 3D.Interceptor Entertainment CEO
The Danish developer behind the recent Rise of the Triad reboot Interceptor Entertainment has acquired Apogee Software, which owns the 3D Realms brand, known for developing Duke Nukem 3D.Interceptor Entertainment CEO
Harry Potter Online in limited production
Harry Potter Online in limited production :
Filed under: Betas, Fantasy, Video, New Titles With a hot IP, a devoted fan-base, and a fantastical world begging to be explored further, a Harry Potter MMO has been on many gamers' "most wanted" lists for years now. We just
Filed under: Betas, Fantasy, Video, New Titles With a hot IP, a devoted fan-base, and a fantastical world begging to be explored further, a Harry Potter MMO has been on many gamers' "most wanted" lists for years now. We just
Loadout’s “billions” of weapon configurations bring in two million players in two weeks
Loadout’s “billions” of weapon configurations bring in two million players in two weeks :
Over two million users signed up for free-to-play shooter Loadout in its first 14 days of release, logging in over 9 million hours in the game, developer Edge of Reality has announced.The developer said that Loadout has been so
Over two million users signed up for free-to-play shooter Loadout in its first 14 days of release, logging in over 9 million hours in the game, developer Edge of Reality has announced.The developer said that Loadout has been so
Big in Japan: Sega Sammy and Crooz take a hit while Mixi doubles down with Tencent for Dragon Strike success
Big in Japan: Sega Sammy and Crooz take a hit while Mixi doubles down with Tencent for Dragon Strike success :
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
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