CN release for Storm Casters
Mobile game publisher Spellgun has announced a distribution agreement with Canada's Get Set Games to publish the studio's dungeon-crawler Storm Casters in China.
“Since its launch, Storm Casters has received rave reviews...
JP, CN boost iOS sales lead
According to the latest report from mobile analyst App Annie, the iOS App Store continues to outperform Google Play for Android devices, earning 80 per cent more revenue worldwide.
Japan leads both...
Barn Voyage released worldwide
Chinese mobile publisher FunPlus has announced the launch of the company's in-house developed F2P farming sim Barn Voyage for iOS devices worldwide, with an Android release scheduled for August.
“Our goal was...
Line files for Tokyo IPO
Naver, Line's Korean parent company, has confirmed that the Japanese messaging platform has made a regulatory filing for an initial public offering in Tokyo.
The IPO would reportedly value Line at more...
Asia, mobile led 2013’s game M&As
Game analyst firm Digi-Capital reports that over US$12.5 billion in game company acquisitions were announced in 2013.
Mobile game company mergers led with US$4.6 billion in acquisitions, followed by MMO firms at...
KR FTC cracks down on app refunds
The Korea Fair Trade Commission has ordered Apple and Google to streamline iOS and Android "no refund" in-app purchase policies in the country.
The new rules will end automatic payments after app...
Line shifting focus to NA market
Japanese mobile messaging platform Line has revealed plans to shift focus to casual games in North American market. This follows last year's push to expand the service in Latin America.
“We’re reprioritising...
Sega and Gumi in overseas partnership
Sega Networks and Japanese mobile game publisher Gumi have announced a partnership to distribute Sega's domestic smartphone titles overseas.
“Sega Networks provides some of the most enjoyable and well-known entertainment experiences to...
SQEX and Gree to publish FF Artniks Dive
Square Enix has confirmed that Final Fantasy Artniks Dive will be released in Japan for iOS and Android devices in mid-2014.
Final Fantasy Artniks Dive is a F2P spin-off of the popular...
SNK launches The Rhythm of Fighters
SNK Playmore has confirmed the worldwide release of The Rhythm of Fighters for iOS and Android devices.
The Rhythm of Fighters is based on the Japanese publisher's popular King of Fighters series,...
Line launches Disney Tsum Tsum overseas
Japanese mobile messaging service Line has announced the overseas release of Disney Tsum Tsum for iOS and Android devices.
Disney Tsum Tsum, developed by Disney Interactive, was originally launched for smartphones in...
CMGE removes 9 execs after bribery allegations
Hong Kong-based mobile game publisher China Mobile Games and Entertainment Group has confirmed the reassignment of company president Ying Shuling and eight other executives following bribery allegations.
"In order to provide the...
Wartune for iOS/Android released in EU/NA
US mobile publisher Kabam has announced the release of Chinese studio 7th Road’s popular MMORPG Wartune on iOS and Android in North America and Europe.
Last September China’s Hoolai Games announced a...
SQEX releases TWEWY for Android worldwide
Square Enix has released an Android version of The World Ends With You Solo Remix, a smartphone and tablet version of the popular RPG The World Ends With You.
The World Ends...
JP, KR Google Play Q1 app revenues doubled
Mobile analytics firm App Annie reports that Google Play revenues in Japan rose 240 per cent in the first quarter of 2014 compared to the same period last year, with Android...
Halfbrick launches F2P puzzler Birzzle Fever
Brisbane-based studio Halfbrick has released Birzzle Fever, a F2P puzzle game for iOS devices.
Birzzle Fever, developed by Korean studio Enfeel, is the first externally produced mobile title to be published by...
NA release for F2P FF Agito
Square Enix has confirmed that Final Fantasy Agito for iOS and Android devices will be localised for overseas release.
Final Fantasy Agito is a F2P mobile RPG spin-off of Final Fantasy Type-0,...
Mobile FF VII title announced
Square Enix has revealed a F2P Final Fantasy VII spin-off for Android and iOS devices at E3 in Los Angeles.
Final Fantasy VII G-Bike is based on a mini-game in the original...
MH Freedom Unite gets NA iOS release
Capcom has announced that Monster Hunter Freedom Unite (Monster Hunter Portable 2nd G in Japan) will be released for iOS devices in North America.
“From devising the strategy to executing the attack,...
Hello Hero II: The Keronic Strikes Back launched
Korean developer Fincon has announced the release of Hello Hero II: The Keronic Strikes Back, a new chapter in the studio's popular F2P RPG Hello Hero.
Hello Hero has acquired over...
