Rise of Incarnates alpha completed
Bandai Namco has completed scheduled alpha testing of the publisher's upcoming F2P fighting game Rise of Incarnates. The alpha testing phase ran from 30 May until 1 June.
“As a new franchise, Rise of Incarnates represents the next big step in expanding Bandai Namco’s footprint...
KR online PC games market to US3.5B by 2018
According to a new report from market analyst IHS, the US$2.83 billion Korean online PC game market will expand at a compound annual growth rate of 3.7 per cent to rise to US$3.5 billion in 2018.
The report also reveals that NCSoft's Lineage led the...
Former Index CEO arrested for fraud
Former president and CEO of Atlus parent Index Corporation Masami Ochiai has been arrested by Japanese authorities. Ochiai is accused of fraudulently reporting a third quarter profit for the 2012 fiscal year in the financial records of Index prior to the company's sale to...
DQ VIII for iOS/Android launches overseas
Square Enix has released the popular RPG Dragon Quest VIII: Journey of the Cursed King for iOS and Android devices in Australia and New Zealand, Europe and North America.
The mobile version has also been redesigned for touch screen control. “We’ve put in extra effort...
Worldwide release for Pullblox/Pushmo sequel
Nintendo has announced that a third sequel in the publisher's popular puzzler series for Nintendo 3DS will launch worldwide for Nintendo Wii U on 19 June.
The sequel Pullblox World (in Europe)/Pushmo World (in North America) for Nintendo Wii U was developed by Nintendo's Intelligent...
Puzzle & Dragons tops 4M NA DLs
Japanese mobile game developer and publisher GungHo Online Entertainment has revealed that the company’s flagship Puzzle & Dragons game has recorded over 4 million downloads in North America to date.
In March the popular FTP puzzler had topped 3 million North American downloads. Last...
Nexon acquires stake in AT studio Socialspiel
Nexon has acquired a stake in Austrian social and mobile game developer Socialspiel Entertainment. The equity investment will secure Nexon exclusive worldwide publishing rights for Socialspiel's titles, according to the Tokyo-based publisher.
“This long-term strategic partnership combines Socialspiel’s experience and track record of developing unique,...
Capital Today invests in Thatgamecompany
Chinese VC firm Capital Today has invested US$7 million in US-based developer Thatgamecompany.
“We are happy to partner with Capital Today and a team of other investors who share our vision in making meaningful interactive experiences that inspire, connect, and emotionally touch the hearts of...
Nintendo to launch YouTube affiliate program
Nintendo has revealed plans for a revenue-sharing affiliate program on YouTube for creators using the Japanese publisher's gameplay footage.
The initiative follows Nintendo's widely critisied attempt to block unauthorised use of the company's IP on YouTube last year by issuing Content ID Match copyright...
JP release for Medarot sequel dated
Japanese studio Natsume will launch a new entry in the popular Medarot series for Nintendo 3DS in Japan on 28 August.
Medarot 8: Kabuto Version and Medarot 8: Kuwagata Version are the latest titles in the Medarot franchise which also includes a long running anime...
Kakao and Daum to merge
Korean mobile messaging operator and game publisher Kakao is merging with Korean Internet portal Daum, the companies have announced.
Kakao will acquire three-quarters of the merged company in the reverse takeover. Daum Kakao will be reportedly worth circa 3.1 trillion KRW (US$3.03 billion) and become...
SQEX’s Deadman’s Cross hits 3M DLs
Square Enix has revealed that the Japanese publisher's zombie-themed card battle RPG Deadman’s Cross has topped over three million downloads on Android and iOS devices since the F2P title's worldwide launch in February.
The release of the Western-orientated mobile RPG follows Square Enix president...
APAC to dominate market growth in 2014
Market research firm Newzoo predicts in a new report that the APAC games market will account for 82 per cent of global game revenue growth in 2014.
Worldwide game revenues, including PC, online PC, mobile and console games, are also forecast to grow by 8...
FF III remake launches on Steam
Square Enix has confirmed that a remake of the Japanese publisher's popular Final Fantasy III title, first launched on the Nintendo DS in 2006, will be released for PCs via Steam on 27 May.
The original Final Fantasy III game was released on the Nintendo...
Sony to bring PlayStation to CN
Sony has announced a partnership with Shanghai Oriental Pearl Culture Development (OPCD) to launch the PlayStation platform in China.
SCE Shanghai will operate hardware and software divisions, with OPDC expected to direct hardware manufacturing and sales and SCE to manage game marketing and distribution.
Sony has...
Renren posts 40 per cent Q1 earnings drop
Chinese game publisher and social network operator Renren has reported first quarter revenues of US$24.9 million, down 40 per cent year-on-year. The company forecasts a year-on-year drop in second quarter earnings of 47-52 per cent as well.
Renren also posted an operating loss of...
Miyazaki to lead From Software
Japanese studio From Software has announced that Dark Souls series creator Hidetaka Miyazaki has been appointed company president.
Miyazaki joined the Tokyo-based developer in 2004. He created and directed From Software's Demon's Souls and Dark Souls games, and supervised the production of the recently released...
Hyrule Warriors JP release dated
Nintendo has announced that Hyrule Warriors, the Zelda-Dynasty Warriors crossover action title co-developed with Japanese publisher Tecmo Koei, will be released in Japan exclusively for the Nintendo Wii U on 14 August.
Hyrule Warriors (Zelda Musou in Japan), will combine the action of Tecmo Koei’s...
Indie Prize Asia winners revealed
The Casual Games Association has announced the winners of this year's Indie Prize Awards in Asia. Over 80 independent game developers competed for the wards at the fourth annual Casual Connect Asia conference in Singapore.
Indie Prize Asia 2014 Winners are:
Best Game Art: Romans in...
PES Manager for iOS/Android launched
Konami has confirmed that the Japanese publisher's F2P casual soccer sim Pro Evolution Soccer Management has been released worldwide for iOS and Android devices.
PES Manager is a spin-off of Konami's popular Pro Evolution Soccer (Winning Eleven in Japan) sports series. The first game in...
