“Before you were famous, you were new to Hollywood,” is how the game “Kim Kardashian: Hollywood” begins. Say what you want about Kim Kardashian, the girl who is known for being rich and famous for not doing much of anything,…
Gamers May Actually Prefer Freemium, Shows Report
For the past few years a new pricing model has begun creeping into the games industry. Beginning on mobile devices, the so-called “freemium” model gives players a taste of a game for free while plastering the title with ads or…
‘Trials Frontier’ Comes to iOS on April 10
The PC beta for Trials Fusion began last week and fans of the twitch-skill 2D motorbike puzzle games are now the game’s new tracks, modes, and features. The game is scheduled for release on the PlayStation 4, Xbox One, and…
Twitch Streaming Arrives For iOS
Twitch today announced that Asphalt 8: Airborne will be the first iOS game to have built-in Twitch streaming capabilities. Using the feature, players will be able to use their iPhone 5S, iPad Air, or iPad Mini to stream gameplay to…
‘Angry Birds Epic’ Gameplay Previewed
Earlier this month Rovio teased a new Angry Birds game that the developer promised would be “epic.” Since that time the game has been revealed to be Angry Birds Epic, a turn-based RPG game featuring the birds and pigs made…
Handheld Consoles Facing Competition From Mobile Peripherals
The February NPD numbers were released this week, showing that handheld console sales are still lagging far behind the segment’s historical highs. One bright spot was that Nintendo 3DS exclusive Bravely Default cracked the top 10 software sales chart for…
Crazy Taxi Comes To Mobile In City Rush
Crazy Taxi is one of the greatest arcade games ever made. Sega recognizes this, and has milked the franchise over the years with ports to consoles and mobile devices. Now after all the ports – the original creator of Crazy…
This War Of Mine Is All About The Human Cost Of War
“In war, not everyone is a soldier.” That’s the tagline for 11 Bit Studio’s latest game – This War of Mine. As it suggests, the game does not put players into the role of a soldier. Instead, players will instead…
“Epic” Angry Birds Game Teased by Rovio
Despite the rise of games such as Clash of Clans and Candy Crush Saga, the Angry Birds franchise still remains one of the biggest brands in mobile gaming. Rovio last year kept the avian train running with the release of…
Disney Interactive Lays Off 700 Employees
Disney Interactive is one of the largest entertainment groups in the world. The studios that comprise the division produce everything from mobile and console games to interactive Web experiences. It’s also not doing so well these days. The New York…