Softbank/GungHo acquire stake in FI dev Supercell
Japanese telecom Softbank and Japanese mobile publisher GungHo Online Entertainment will take a 51 per cent stake in Finnish mobile developer Supercell in a deal worth US1.5 billion, Supercell's CEO Ilkka...
Gree releases mobile RPG Dragon Realms worldwide
Japanese mobile publisher Gree has announced the global release of the company's newest RPG Dragon Realms for iOS and Android devices.
“So often we see mobile RPG titles that don’t require much...
SQEX to release FF VI and DQ I-VIII for iOS/Android in 2013
Square Enix has confirmed that the mobile version of Final Fantasy VI will be joining previously released early FF titles on iOS and Android later this year.
"It is basically like...
Gamevil acquires rival Com2uS and dev Nine Wheels
Korean mobile publisher Gamevil has followed up on their recent acquisition of domestic rival Com2uS with the purchase of mobile studio Nine Wheels and equity investments in developers Everple and DBROS.
Gamevil...
Mobile game acquisitions and investments up in Asia
According to a new report from investment firm Digi-Capital, game acquisitions and investments are rising in Asia. Global game acquisitions totalled US$3.3 billion through the third quarter of 2013, with the...
Three Phase Interactive gets AU funding for Defect SDK
As part of a previously announced funding scheme to support Australian game developers, the government will help fund mobile game developer Three Phase Interactive's newest work-in-progress, Defect SDK.
The spacecraft creation and...
Gree initiates redundancy plan, shutters Osaka office
In continuing efforts to cut costs, Japanese mobile publisher and developer Gree has closed offices in Osaka and will shed circa 200 employees in a company-wide redundancy plan.
Following the layoffs, targeting...
Capcom reveals Blade Fantasia for iOS
Capcom has announced a new RPG for iOS devices. Blade Fantasia, created by veterans from the company's Breath of Fire and Devil May Cry series, will be released in Japan on...
Kakao releases King’s Candy Crush Saga in Korea
Korean mobile messaging service Kakao Talk has partnered with UK developer King to release the popular Candy Crush Saga title in Korea.
“In Candy Crush Saga for Kakao, King has developed exclusive...
Mobile edugame series a global hit for CN studio TribePlay
China's TribePlay has announced that the studio's Dr. Panda series of mobile educational games has accumulated 10 million downloads worldwide.
“The US and Europe are our biggest markets,” said TribePlay CEO Thijs...
Perfect World to publish mobile games, new titles announced
Chinese publisher Perfect World has announced that the company is also to develop and publish mobile games, and revealed four games slated for release.
"Perfect World knows how to build great free-to-play...
Theatrhythm Final Fantasy sequel announced for Japan
Square Enix has revealed that the upcoming sequel to its popular Theatrhythm Final Fantasy series will be available on Nintendo's 3DS in Japan in early 2014.
Theatrhythm Final Fantasy: Curtain Call will...
Hoolai partners with Kabam for Wartune’s release overseas
China's Hoolai Games has announced an overseas distribution partnership with US mobile publisher Kabam to distribute 7th Road's popular MMORPG Wartune on iOS and Android in North America and Europe.
“As an...
Philippines tops SEA region in mobile game and app downloads
A recent study of mobile Internet use in Southeast Asia by the Mobile Marketing Association reveals that the Philippines tops the region in downloaded apps and games on smartphones
According to the...
Square Enix to launch Deadman’s Cross for mobile
Square Enix has announced Deadman's Cross, a F2P RPG for Android and iOS, with the title's release date set for late 2013.
The RPG/card game hybrid will also be on display at...
Gamevil funds new KR studio start-up
As part of Gamevil's funding program Companion, the mobile game publisher has invested in Relax Games, a new studio start-up led by industry veterans, including former NCSoft developers.
“Participating in Gamevil’s start-up...
Industry heavyweights behind new JP mobile game network
According to a report from Japanese business daily Nikkei, Sega is leading an initiative by 15 mobile game developers in Japan to cross-promote their titles on smartphones.
The report notes that...
Mobile apps to boost Asia’s educational game market
A report from market research firm Ambient Insight predicts that the market for educational games in Asia will grow to US$1.723 billion by 2017. The analysis was completed last year and...
China Telecom and Netease to launch mobile messaging service
China Telecom and Netease have announced the upcoming release of Yixin, a new mobile messaging and social networking platform. The joint venture will be operated by Zhejiang Yixin Technology, with China...
Com2uS posts rising global revenues, looks to grow overseas
Korean Com2uS released second quarter sales results today of 20.3 billion KRW, with a record of 2 billion KRW in operating profits, up 69.1 per cent year on year.
In Korea,...
