Money Kills Games (AGAIN!)
We all know that publishers need to make money in this industry. But the actions of a few of them may be a bit overreaching, to the point where Todd calls what they make something else…blood money.
Nexon’s KartRider Hits The Million Mark
KartRider Rush, Nexon Mobile’s iOS version of the global hit, KartRider, has surpassed the three million download mark, as it continues to add new tracks, carts and in-game deals. Nexon Mobile, a division of Nexon Corp. Ltd., released KartRider Rush in the Apple App store in early March, and quickly saw more than a million […]
Avadon: The Black Fortress Goes HD For iPad
Spiderweb Software, Inc. announced today the release of a new update for Avadon: The Black Fortress HD, their Indie fantasy role-playing epic for the iPad. Avadon spent over a week as the #1 selling role-playing game, and the new v1.0.1 release contains new features and bug fixes to help your warriors on their journey! Avadon: […]
Disney Interactive Names Bill Roper VP, Marvel
Disney Interactive Media Group (DIMG) has appointed seasoned video game executive Bill Roper as Vice President, Marvel Franchise. Roper, who comes to DIMG from Cryptic Studios, will report to Alex Seropian, Senior Vice President and General Manager, Core Games, who made the announcement today. In his role, Roper will be responsible for establishing the long […]
Sid Meier’s Pirates Invade iPad
2K Games announced today that Sid Meier’s Pirates!, the classic swashbuckling high-seas adventure, is now available on the App Store for iPad for $6.99. Those scallywags who heed the call early will be able to plunder the game at the special price of $3.99, through July 25, 2011. The app allows would-be buccaneers to serve […]
Seamless Entertainment Announces FreeSpace-like New Game
Seamless Entertainment, an independent game developer located in Austin, Texas, is setting its sights on re-energizing a faded genre once known for legendary hits like Wing Commander and FreeSpace.
Blue Manchu Development House Forms, Announces Card Hunter Game
Irrational Games co-founder and Director of Development on BioShock, Jonathan Chey announced the founding of Blue Manchu, a new independent development studio dedicated to innovative strategy and simulation gaming and as well as a collaboration with Richard Garfield, creator of Magic: The Gathering, on Blue Manchu’s first game, Card Hunter. Blue Manchu is a loose […]