Video Games: A Winning Strategy for Japan
These days we often hear talk of the poor health of Japan’s video game industry. The consensus that the industry is ailing is presumably related in part to the string of three annual consolidated losses at Nintendo. In the past Nintendo and other Japanese...
Razer opened its first Flagship “Razer”Store in Taiwan!
Razer follows its business strategy and launched its first flagship retail store last Friday in Taipei, Taiwan. CEO Min-Liang Tan posted a video tour of the place on his Facebook page. Tan also noted that more stores will be coming around the world. The store looks like it takes after...
Konami Goes Mobile – CEO Said in an Interview
Konami's focus will move forward to mobile, according to an interview with the company's new CEO Hideki Hayakawa on Friday last week. The interview originally ran on Nikkei Trendy Net in Japanese. A user (NeoGAF) translated a summary post. So, the story is not confirmed officially by Konami yet. IGA.biz is asking Konami officials...
Mario to Jump into Mobile Gaming
For several years now Nintendo has kept Mario, Luigi and other characters out of the mobile game arena. Now Nintendo is working to push the release of five smartphone games in the coming few years. A recent Report from Nintendo says that they will be launching its first...
Part One of the “Steel Series” Trilogy Released
Steel Surge is an endless robot running game set in a world dominated by computers. Tommy Tominaga, the hero of the “Steel Series” games, must pilot his mech to escape from a ruined city by avoiding obstacles and traps. Obstacles can also be destroyed,...
Pac Man Creator Toru Iwatani Gets Gamelab Barcelona Industry Legend Award
The Spanish Games & Interactive Entertainment Conference Gamelab will grant Toru Iwatani, Pac-Man creator, the Legend Award for his lifetime achievements. Pac-Man, the title he developed back in 1980, is one of the most succesful games in history, and its innovations shaped electronic entertainment as we...
BesTV and Ubitus Form Strategic Alliance to Bring Cloud Gaming to China’s TV Screen
The cloud gaming technology Company, Ubitus Inc., announced today its partnership with BesTV New Media Co LTD to provide cloud gaming service and to introduce AAA game titles on large TV screens, including BesTV-operated IPTV, in China.
BesTV New Media is the leading player in the new media...
Underworld: Return of Werewolves Reaches a New Zenith
A dark underworld is always in our midst, somewhere on Earth, all the time. In Underworld: Return of Werewolves, werewolves are constantly at war with vampires with both species committed to wiping the other out. The werewolves and vampires-themed Underworld franchise continues to takes...
The New Sword Art Online Episode: Lost Song is now available
The Role Playing Game based on the novel, manga and anime, Sword Art Online. In a simulated MMORPG setting, players find that they are trapped within the game and must explore and defeat enemies until they reach the highest levels of Aincrad to beat the...
Nintendo’s Dynamic Lineup at E3 2015
Nintendo reaches out directly to gaming fans, media and partners with a dynamic lineup for E3 2015, starting with the exciting return of the Nintendo World Championships after a 25-year hiatus. At select Best Buy locations around USA, consumers can vie for a coveted...
Nexon Announces First Quarter 2015 Financial Results
“Our solid first quarter performance again validates our ongoing strategic focus on quality,” said Owen Mahoney, President and Chief Executive Officer of Nexon. “We are making steady headway on our strategy, and I am pleased with our execution in key geographies, including China, where...
Farmerama Users Help Rebuild Nepal
In the aftermath of the deadly and devastating earthquake in Nepal, Farmerama is teaming up with charity: water to support the country’s rebuilding efforts. Now, players can contribute to long-term, sustainable clean water projects that will provide the most precious of resources to the...
Final Fantasy IV: The After Years arrives on Steam
With a full 3-D make-over, a new opening movie by Visual Works, and a number of Steam Achievements to enjoy, FINAL FANTASY IV: THE AFTER YEARS can now be played as never before. Take part in the epic sequel that unfolds nearly two decades...
With Debut on the Samsung Smart TV, Fincon’s “Hello Hero” makes History
In an exclusive partnership with tech titan Samsung, Korean mobile development studio Fincon reveals that Hello Hero will soon be playable on Samsung's Smart TV platform. Hello Hero is the first ever RPG to offer completely cross-platform gameplay. Players can enjoy Hello Hero on...
Four out of Five American Households Own a Device Used to Play Video Games
More than 150 million Americans play video games, according to new research released today by the Entertainment Software Association (ESA). The Report, 2015 Essential Facts about the Computer and Video Game Industry, also shows that 42 percent of Americans play video games regularly, or at...
GameFounders on Tour in Malaysia
Asia is the fastest growing game market in the world and holds a vast number of talented game developers, just waiting to be discovered. GameFounders wants to meet them all and is going for a tour across Malaysia! All gaming startups and professionals in...
Become a Legend in GAMEVIL’s Dragon Blaze
Begin the adventure and become a legend in the hit Korean mobile RPG Dragon Blaze, out today on App Store and Google Play. The game begins with the return of Deathcrown, the fearsome dragon king of the living and the dead. Since his return,...
NGames’s New Mobile Title HeroCraft Z Launched
Chinese Game Publisher NGames announced that they are going to launch one of their latest mobile game title: HeroCraft Z, the English version for one of the most acclaimed mobile games in Chinese community. The Real-time action-packed HeroCraft Z is available at Google Play and iTunes.
The game...
Jackie Chan to be appointed as the Anti-Drug Ambassador in Singapore and introduced a anti-drug mobile game
Actor Jackie Chan became the first celebrity to be appointed the Anti-Drug Ambassador in Singapore. Jackie Chan received the appointment at Nanyang Polytechnic, Singapopre, during the launch of a new anti-drug mobile game application developed by Aversion and the Central Narcotics Bureau (CNB). This game...
South East Asia is Increasingly Gaining Attention of the Global Games Market Players
The shift to digital games is happening worldwide, Asia-Pacific already leads the way in mobile gaming revenues, topping all other regions in 2014. Asia-Pacific also stands out in online gaming on computers, with five countries from this region on the list of the top...
