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Up for a Round of Pineapple 3?

Posted May 31, 2012 at 3:20PM EST by Todd B Listed in: PC Gaming Tags: big pineapple, Blizzard, diablo iii, World of Warcraft, wrath of the lich king

What happens when you try and release a game full of demons and skeletons in China? Weird shit, that’s what.


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He's Agent 47 and Well, You Know What He Does

Posted May 2, 2012 at 12:25PM EST by Brett Huffman Listed in: Xbox 360, PS3 Tags: hitman: absolution, IO Interactive, Square Enix

Does Agent 47 ever really need an introduction? Well, you're getting one anyway.


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QJ Member Freshmilk Hits iTunes With: Skidpan!

Posted Apr 19, 2012 at 1:44PM EST by Demonchild Listed in: iPad, iPhone Tags: freshmilk, ios, ipad, iphone, ipod touch, itouch, skidpan

Burning rubber, dodging cops and collecting coins. It sounds like a game of Grand Theft Auto but that's not what this article is about.


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Sound Off: Should Apple Get Into Gaming?

Posted Apr 17, 2012 at 1:45PM EST by Todd B Listed in: PSP, PoV Tags: apple, iTunes, Nintendo, Sony, tim cook, valve

Rumors from yesterday indicate Apple may be prepping a game console. Smart move?


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Rumor: Apple Working on a Console….with Valve?!

Posted Apr 16, 2012 at 4:56PM EST by Todd B Listed in: PC Gaming Tags: apple, steambox, tim cook, valve, wii u

Apple is reportedly prepping a new set-top box, complete with gaming tech from Valve. Maybe.


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EA Drops a Battlelog

Posted Apr 16, 2012 at 3:46PM EST by Todd B Listed in: PS3 Tags: battlefield 3, battlelog, battlelog app, EA, ios

If the novelty of Battlelog has yet to wear off for you, EA has a brand new way for you to stay engaged with your pretend soldier.


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Half Byte Loader creator - "Vita helps PS3 to PSP homebrew"

Posted Apr 9, 2012 at 8:12AM EST by Harrison E Listed in: PS Vita Tags: half-byte loader, homebrew, loaders, ps vita hacks, ps3, psp hacks, Sony, wololo

One of the scenes leading experts on Homebrew discusses why Sony took games off the market and the future of Sony homebrew.


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PopCap addresses EA as "Worst Company in America"

Posted Apr 8, 2012 at 7:05AM EST by Harrison E Listed in: Xbox 360 Tags: consumerist, ea games, golden poo award, mass effect 3, popcap

PopCap, who were recently bought up by EA, wants to comment on the recent allegations...but let me finish this game of Peggle first.


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Notch's new game finally revealed

Posted Apr 5, 2012 at 10:30AM EST by Harrison E Listed in: PC Gaming Tags: 0x10c, minecraft, mojang, notch, scrolls

So he hit it out of the park with Minecraft and Scrolls is on it's way, but what is 0x10c?


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Infinity Blade is Super Cheap

Posted Apr 1, 2012 at 2:14PM EST by Todd B Listed in: iPad Tags: Epic Games, infinity blade, ios

Looking for something to play this lazy Sunday afternoon? Why not pick up Epic Games’ iOS masterpiece?


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App Review: Angry Birds in Space. New High or Crash and Burn

Posted Mar 29, 2012 at 11:00AM EST by Harrison E Listed in: iPhone Tags: android, angry birds, angry birds in space, app reviews, ios, rovio

It looks like they're out of this world. But are the Angry Birds ready to hit new highs or crash and burn?


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Sony now in the cloud

Posted Mar 28, 2012 at 9:00AM EST by Harrison E Listed in: PS Vita, PS3 Tags: cloud, psn, sen, Sony, sony memories online, sony tablet p

After people speculating and hoping for some time Sony finally joins the cloud. What does this mean for gamers?


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GeoHot Arrested for….Pot

Posted Mar 15, 2012 at 2:13PM EST by Todd B Listed in: PS3 Tags: Geohot, george hotz, ps3 homebrew

The infamous PS3 hacker finally gets nailed by authorities, but not for reasons one might expect.


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PoV: The Pros and Cons of a Steam Console

Posted Mar 7, 2012 at 11:30AM EST by Harrison E Listed in: PoV Tags: consoles, kinect, motion controls, playstation 4, psn, Sony, Steam, steambox, valve, xbla, xbox 720

So while GDC is going on and rumours are flying everywhere there's something we need to weigh up.


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And the 25 Billionth App Store Download Is….

Posted Mar 5, 2012 at 3:31PM EST by Listed in: iPhone Tags: apple, Disney, ios, itunes store, wheres my water

Apple celebrates 25 billion apps downloaded through its iTunes Store.

Today is a very special day for Apple, and for Apple lovers across the globe. The company has just reported that as of today, over 25 billion apps have been downloaded through the app marketplace built into the iTunes Store.

So what was the lucky 25 billionth app? Why, a game, of course! The free version of Where’s My Water, a puzzle title developed by Disney, took the honors. The downloader? An anonymous user in China. Apple should at least send the dude an iTunes gift card.

Since the creation of the iTunes Store, Apple has paid over $4 billion to iOS developers. Not too shabby.

Have you contributed to Apple’s ridiculous app sales? I certainly have.

Oh, and you can check out Where’s My Water right here: Where’s My Water?

[Gamasutra]

Apple celebrates 25 billion apps downloaded through its iTunes Store.


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Who could be throwing their hat into the console ring?

Posted Mar 4, 2012 at 10:15AM EST by Harrison E Listed in: PC Gaming Tags: Gabe Newell, GDC, steam box, steam rumors

Valve could be announcing Steam Box at GDC

What in the hell is Valve doing?

GDC is going on at the moment and I have a few friends checking it out, pitching games and showing off their work but with all the rumours flying around at the San Fran convention, I'd hate to be a Valve employee right now.

The great big PC developer and probably one of the only game studios who I respect and will follow till they release Half Life 3 and with the idea of making a console, looks like I better start saving up.

Steam Box is the tentative title that everyone is dubbing it on the interwebs but i tlooks like Valve may throw their hat into the console ring and I think that the only way it will sell is if they make Half Life 3 exclusive to PC and their console...it will be the highest selling console ever.

The rumours were fueled that the company have been toying with the idea of creating a proper set-top console that could pose a threat to not only current-gen but next-gen consoles. Valve co-founder recently told the guys at Penny Arcade that if they had to sell hardware, they will. This could easily just have meant Valve branded graphics cards or just some cool memorabilia like keyboards, mice or even headphones but if they make Steam Box...the world of video games may change forever.

The story was broken over the weekend withG The VergeGFC

Game Developers Conference is on and people are talking...


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Why People Pirate

Posted Feb 24, 2012 at 2:00PM EST by Mr Ham Listed in: PC Gaming Tags: Netflix, piracy webcomic, theoatmeal

Check out this new little webcomic on the topic of piracy.


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Jack Tretton has something to say about PS Vita Performance

Posted Feb 23, 2012 at 8:15AM EST by Harrison E Listed in: PS Vita Tags: Jack Tretton, Japan, ps vita japanese sales, ps vita sales, vita sales

So when you say perception do you mean, absolutely frightening as the head of a company or just hey, let's wait it out?


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Watch Out for this Shitty Pokémon Rip-Off

Posted Feb 20, 2012 at 3:32PM EST by Listed in: iPhone Tags: Game Boy, itunes store, pokemon yellow, zynga

Game cloning strikes again in Apple’s iTunes Store.

It goes without saying that the great majority of games on the iTunes Store are rip-offs of games that came before them. Even those titles that aren’t blatant copies (Zynga!) borrow mechanics from older games that the mobile populace may never have heard of. However, there’s a very thin line between copying mechanics and outright plagiarism, especially when the copying is done explicitly to scam customers.

Apple is normally on the lookout for stuff like this, but they seem to have dropped the ball when it comes to Pokemon Yellow, a game released on the iTunes Store on February 17. The game, featuring artwork from the Pokémon series and claiming to be “just like the original,” is nothing more than a sneaky cash grab by an unscrupulous game developer.

The app apparently does nothing more than open and crash, and certainly doesn’t contain anything remotely close to the original Pokémon Yellow for the Game Boy. The app developer has even gone so far as to generate fake reviews for the game, one of which claims, “Just like the original. Only better because you can play it on the most intuitive device ever - the iPhone!”

It’s all bullshit folks, so save your $0.99. Now that gaming news sites have caught a whiff of the fraud, it’s only a matter of time before Apple pulls the app.

Still, one has to wonder how the thing got through in the first place.

[Destructoid]

Game cloning strikes again in Apple’s iTunes Store.


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Prima Drops Interactive Skyrim Map on iPhone

Posted Feb 18, 2012 at 4:22PM EST by Listed in: PS3 Tags: game guides, ipad, iphone, itunes store, prima, skyrim

And the best part? It’s free! Sort of.

Skyrim is a massive game. With over 300 hours of gameplay (before you count the infinite-quest generator), it’s safe to assume that even the most seasoned RPG gamers will need a little help tracking down everything. Prima, a noted name in the world of game guides, has just dropped a very handy tool for doing just that.

The new Prima interactive Skyrim world map is available on any device that runs on iOS 5, and is 100% complete. Every quest, retrievable item, dungeon and secret is laid bare on the map—for a price, of course.

You’ll get the world map and maps of each of Skyrim’s nine holds with the app, but if you want detailed maps (over 1,000 points of interest, dungeons, etc.), you’ll have to rely on in-app purchases. You can also add your own points of interest to the map, which supports zooms up to 3200%.

The full app, with every dungeon and point of interest, will run you $10. Not too shabby, especially when you consider that a printed game guide usually lands around $20.

What do you think of digital game guides?

[iTunes Store]

And the best part? It’s free! Sort of.


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Another Vita Video, This Time Revealing All

Posted Feb 11, 2012 at 6:47PM EST by Mr Ham Listed in: PS Vita Tags: 3g ps vita, official vita video, ps vita web browser, sony blog, vita reveal video

This video shall leave you with no questions left!


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QJ Homebrew Roundup February 10, 2012

Posted Feb 10, 2012 at 3:40PM EST by QJ Staff Listed in: PS3 Tags: apple assault, project citrus, showtime megaviewer, the catachthonic, yet another bypass

Today is Friday so you know what that means right? Yup...another QJ.net Homebrew Roundup for you to snag some cool homebrew games and apps created by some very talented devs.


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PS Vita Firmware Update Has Some Cool Shit

Posted Feb 8, 2012 at 8:02PM EST by Harrison E Listed in: PS Vita Tags: 3G, apple, mac, ps vita cmap, ps vita gps, vita, vita video recording

You get to sync with Apple's, look at maps and play more with others. It's like being part of a hippie summer camp.


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Check Out the SSX Playlist

Posted Feb 7, 2012 at 3:58PM EST by Listed in: PS3 Tags: EA, ssx

Things have taken a decidedly dubstep turn in the world of SSX.

The music of SSX has long been one of the franchise’s most memorable features, and EA is continuing that trend with the latest iteration of the game. SSX is scheduled for release on February 28, but thanks to Game Informer, we have a sneak peek of what songs made the soundtrack’s final cut.

Here are the songs you can expect to hear while storming down the slopes:

See anything you like? There’s a pretty big mixture of music types in there, which is good news for people who may not want to listen to endless drops from Skrillex. Then again, we’ll have to see how all of the games feel in-game. The music remixes itself based on player actions, which means some music may make more sense in-game than out.

You can purchase the SSX soundtrack on iTunes, if that’s something you’re into.

Things have taken a decidedly dubstep turn in the world of SSX.


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Apple removes copycat App Store Games

Posted Feb 6, 2012 at 9:05AM EST by Harrison E Listed in: iPhone Tags: angry birds, app store, plants vs. zombies, temple jump, temple run, zynga

So you can no longer get fooled by Assassin Fruit Killer, Flowers vs. Aliens or Upset Foul.


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Sony Hitting New Lows

Posted Feb 5, 2012 at 8:30PM EST by Mr Ham Listed in: PS3 Tags: sony sales projections, sony sales revenue

Sony facing big troubles financially...


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GameJam Wollongong 2012

Posted Jan 30, 2012 at 8:14PM EST by Harrison E Listed in: PC Gaming Tags: gamejam wollongong, ggj, ggj12, gjwoll, global game jam, ouroboros

Or How I Spent my Weekend watching 20+ people make games in 48 hours.


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Minecraft Will Never Finish

Posted Jan 29, 2012 at 12:15PM EST by Mr Ham Listed in: PC Gaming Tags: minecon, minecraft, notch

Updated forever?


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Android Market Hits 11 Billion Downloads

Posted Jan 20, 2012 at 2:10PM EST by Mr Ham Listed in: iPhone, iPad Tags: android market, android market downloads

That’s billions, not millions.


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Foxconn Exploitation: The Cost of Tech?

Posted Jan 11, 2012 at 3:02PM EST by Listed in: Xbox 360 Tags: foxconn, xbox 360

Workers threaten suicide over conditions at Microsoft and Apple factories.

If you’ve never heard of Foxconn, here’s a quick primer: The company, based out of Wuhan, China, is the primary manufacturer of some of the most popular digital devices in the world. Foxconn employees piece together Apple devices and Microsoft game consoles, and they do so in terrible working conditions and for very low wages.

Things are so bad at Foxconn that the company installed safety nets around its on-campus housing structures to help limit the suicide rate of employees. And this week, news broke that indicates things aren’t getting much better over in Wuhan.

According to a Chinese news website, workers at Foxconn demanded an increase in salary. Instead, they were given two options: quit with severance pay, or continue to work at the current rate. The workers that quit never received their promised compensation, and over 300 of them took to the roof of a building and threatened a mass suicide.

Over the next 24 hours, the workers were eventually talked down – by the mayor of Wuhan. The incident was such a big deal that, according to one Chinese news source, it caused Xbox 360 production to be temporarily shut down. Everything seems to be under control now, but there’s no word on whether those employees received their promised pay.

This is just the latest incident involving Foxconn, and one of hundreds of examples of people being put through the ringer simply so we can enjoy our digital toys. Of course, companies like Microsoft depend on cheap labor to keep their price points low, and we depend on low price points to purchase all of the cool things we want. The question is whether there’s a safe balancing point – one that allows goods to remain relatively cheap, but doesn’t depend entirely on exploited labor.

What do you think? Are you concerned with how your electronic products are manufactured?

[Kotaku]

Workers threaten suicide over conditions at Microsoft and Apple factories.


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Scribblenauts Developer Dropping New iOS Game

Posted Jan 11, 2012 at 2:52PM EST by Listed in: iPad Tags: 5th cell, angry birds, robot unicorn attack, run roo run, scribblenauts

5th Cell is prepping a brand new platformer, set for release this Thursday.

5th Cell recently brought its Nintendo DS hit, Scribblenauts, to Apple’s iOS software. The game was a smashing success, and even managed to topple Angry Birds from the top software slot for a couple of weeks. With performance like that, it’s no wonder that the development company is targeting their newest game, Run Roo Run, directly at the iOS market.

As you can see, Run Roo Run operates in much the same way as Robot Unicorn attack - your character automatically runs across the screen, and you have to collect goodies and avoid hazards as you go. The one major difference is that in lieu of scrolling across an infinite screen, your auto-running will be limited to one screen length. 5th Cell dubs this setup “microplatforming.”

You can expect to find a whopping 420 levels on launch day, with increasingly complex and difficult problems. Plus, you’ll unlock “extreme” versions of every level as you go, giving you a total of 840 levels to play. 5th Cell has promised 10 new levels every week, free of charge.

Not too shabby for mobile gamers, eh? Watch for Run Roo Run on the iTunes Store tomorrow, January 12.

[1Up]

5th Cell is prepping a brand new platformer, set for release this Thursday.


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Mommy's Best Games calls out ESA SOPA supporters

Posted Jan 4, 2012 at 2:25PM EST by Harrison E Listed in: Wii, PS3, Xbox 360 Tags: ea games, Konami, mbg, Microsoft, nathan fouts, Nintendo, pipa, Sega, Sony, sopa, Ubisoft

Even when you say you drop the support make sure you know who your anchors are still tied to.


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iOS Apps Can Run On Apple TV at 720p

Posted Jan 2, 2012 at 12:30PM EST by Mr Ham Listed in: iPhone Tags: Apple TV, apple tv mobilex, ios homebrew

This new demo video shows something of interest to you iPeople.


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Mojang unsure about Minecraft: Pocket Edition future

Posted Jan 2, 2012 at 11:00AM EST by Harrison E Listed in: iPhone Tags: david kaplan, minecraft, minecraft androd, minecraft ios, minecraft on xbox, minecraft pocket edition

Minecraft is coming to the 360 soon but Mojang is thinking their mobile ports may have a future but will wait and see.


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Steam Client available for Android

Posted Jan 2, 2012 at 10:30AM EST by Harrison E Listed in: iPhone Tags: android, iphone apps, Steam, steam client, valve

An app that checks you and your stats on Steam is now available for Android.


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IOS Game Controller

Posted Jan 2, 2012 at 10:25AM EST by Mr Ham Listed in: iPhone, iPad Tags: 60 beat gamepad, aftermath, bugdom 2, icontroller, ios accessories

Have you heard.


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MMO's launch with the wrong business model

Posted Dec 18, 2011 at 10:00AM EST by Harrison E Listed in: MMORPG Tags: champions online, gene hoffman, mmorpg, rift, star trek online

MMO's launch with the wrong business model

With a focus on high profit and low content, large scale MMO's are doomed, according to Gene Hoffman.

Gene Hoffman is the CEO of the payment firm Vindica and has been focusing on MMO's for the past couple of years. Helping with titles usch as Star Trek Online, Rift and Champions Online, Hoffman believes that a weak launch period has forced a lot of companies to adopt the F2P model. Hoffman said some of the MMO's that are launching are "really bad", but that you don't want to say "that too loudly to them," but that you also need to tell them they need "a lot more content before they launch."

Hoffman suggested the possibility of a "paid beta" and to tell the users that it's pretty good and that you'll be able to play. Also tell the developers and users that you're "not going to fill the whole world until three months from now," but if they sign up now, they'll give them the game free after release. Hoffman also suggested other business models.

Hoffman also said something about how Apple's 30 % revenue was ridiculous, but that's neither here nor there, he is right about the MMO models. There has always been something other than my lack of time that has pulled me away from playing MMO's. More often than not, it's just something I'm either not interested in or will not continue to be interested in. To give a good example, I heard about APB some time ago back in 08 and the idea of a GTA MMO was great to me, but after a rocky start, I was quite turned off to the idea.

The game went into post-release hiatus then returned later this year and now has 3 million users worldwide on the free-to-play model. The game is quite good from what I've heard, but even though it's free, I probably won't be playing it any time soon without some better word of mouth. Hoffman knows where the best MMORPG's are at when it comes to having a balance between content and price and that a lot of games are simply not doing either.

Via [GamesIndustry.Biz] http://www.gamesindustry.biz/articles/2011-12-15-vindicia

With a focus on high profit and low content, large scale MMO's are doomed, according to Gene Hoffman.


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Grand Theft Auto III Now Available on Your iPad

Posted Dec 15, 2011 at 4:34PM EST by Listed in: iPad Tags: grand theft auto iii, ipad 2, iphone 4, Rockstar Games

The 10-year anniversary edition of one of the most beloved games of all times hits iOS devices today.

Love Grand Theft Auto III but can’t be bothered to pull out your PS2 or backwards-compatible PS3? Perhaps you want to steal cars and murder prostitutes at a local coffee shop or while waiting for a holiday flight? If that sound like you, then Rockstar Games’ 10-year anniversary edition of GTA III is exactly what you need, and it’s available now on the iTunes store.

Don’t have an iPad? No worries - according to the iTunes entry, the game is supported on “iPhone 4, iPhone 4S, iPod Touch 4, iPad 1 and iPad 2.” I’m not sure how enjoyable GTA III would be on an iPhone, but I can certainly see potential for the iPad version.

The game has been optimized for a touchscreen interface, received a slight makeover with HD textures and contains all of the classic Grand Theft Auto action you’ve come to expect from the franchise. This is basically the game that started it all, so if you haven’t played it you should definitely give it a look. The mobile version is raking in near-perfect review scores – it’s worth the $4.99.

What is your favorite Grand Theft Auto III memory? Are you going to pick up the iOS version?

[iTunes Store]

The 10-year anniversary edition of one of the most beloved games of all times hits iOS devices today.


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Is Xbox Live Going To Get Original TV Programming

Posted Dec 13, 2011 at 9:35AM EST by QJ Staff Listed in: Xbox 360 Tags: xbla, xbox live, xbox live tv, xbox original tv

Microsoft wants original programming for the 360. Is this something that you would like to see on your Xbox?


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Windows, Android and Apple heat up in mobile development race.

Posted Dec 11, 2011 at 7:19AM EST by Harrison E Listed in: iPad, iPhone Tags: android developers, apple apps, google devs, iphone apps, windows 8 phone

Windows, Android and Apple heat up in mobile development race.

Has 2011 been the Year of the App? Let me check if there's an app for that.

The games industry has been flailing between entire network's going down and companies wondering what their next move will be, whilst mobile's have gotten slightly bigger, a lot friendlier and a lot smarter. With Android proudly annoucing it's ten billionth download this month, what is on the card's for other developers when it comes to phone apps and especially, games.

Well, the 10 billion for Android has shown that there's a larger market outside of the iPhone app crowd, which is fantastic as without any kind of independence, there would be no competition for Apple to continue to "look" like it's fighting for. Meanwhile, in the land of Windows, Microsoft has just announced something fantastic for would-be developers of their Windows 8 Phone's....an 80% cut of the profits.

Whilst that may look desperate to some, the actual revenue gained for making an app for other developers varies so wildly. A recent study of over a hundred developers working for Apple and Google showed that the mean average for a life time development for applications (games or otherwise) was just over a hundred thousand dollars. More often than not that hundred thousand was not part or full time indie developers but actual iOS companies, according to StreamingColour.

The more and more people develop for one platform or another the more of a saturation there will appear to be. Much like how the Wii was flooded with shovel-ware titles, the iPhone app store has a lot of charlatans looking to sell you something that was coded over a weekend and probably just plays the Nyan Cat theme with a 128kbps mp3...is there an app for that?

Via [GamesIndustry.Biz http://www.gamesindustry.biz/articles/2011-12-08-windows-8-app-store-to-offer-devs-80-percent-cut] and [StreamingColour http://www.streamingcolour.com/blog/2011/09/28/results-ios-game-revenue-survey/]

Has 2011 been the Year of the App? Let me check if there's an app for that.


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Indie Devs angered by new XBox Update

Posted Dec 10, 2011 at 6:12PM EST by Harrison E Listed in: Xbox 360 Tags: 360 dash, indie devs, indie games, pouncing kitten games, xbox dashboard, xbox dashboard update

With a lack of filtering options and more ads, XBox have rubbed devs the wrong way.


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Sony Aims for Vita Flash Support

Posted Dec 2, 2011 at 3:20PM EST by Listed in: PS Vita Tags: adobe flash, Sony, vita flash

PS Vita will have fill support for Adobe Flash, if Sony has anything to say about it.

The brawl between Flash and mobile developers has flashed hot over the last few years, with Adobe recently announcing it would discontinue mobile development to focus on HTML-5 solutions instead. The announcement seemed like a victory for Apple, which for years has resisted bringing Flash applications to its phones and tablets. Flash is still a major part of most people’s web experience, and the software enables thousands of internet users to watch videos and engage interactive content.

Sony seems to disagree with Apple on the subject of Flash’s usefulness, and is currently in negotiations with Adobe to bring the service to the PlayStation Vita. On the one hand, it’s a savvy business move that ensures Vita owners will have access to as much online content as possible. On the other, Adobe’s recent shift in focus to HTML-5 hints that Sony’s push for Flash support may have only been savvy if executed five years ago.

Sony execs have confirmed that they’re still working with Adobe to try to find a solution that will work for both companies, but the tone of the interview doesn’t exactly inspire confidence. Muneki Shimada, development head of Sony’s division two, indicated that negotiations are ongoing and Sony hasn’t “given up.” Something could be lost in translation here, but it certainly sounds like Sony is dealing with an intransigent group of Adobe developers reluctant to develop their software on another device.

Either way, the future of Flash on both the Vita and on mobile platforms is in doubt. If negotiations are successful, however, Vita would earn one more selling point to help put it ahead of its competitors.

Do you think Flash support is an important feature for a handheld gaming device?

[Edge]

PS Vita will have fill support for Adobe Flash, if Sony has anything to say about it.


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Epic Games working on Infinity Blade II Issues

Posted Dec 2, 2011 at 2:47PM EST by Listed in: iPad Tags: Epic Games, infinity blade

The sequel to one of the best-looking mobile games ever made has some serious problems on the original iPad and iPod Touch.

Infinity Blade II hit digital shelves yesterday, and while the game has earned praise from most fans and critics, some gamers haven’t been able to enjoy the game at all due to a pesky bug with older Apple hardware. Apparently, generation one iPads and older iPod Touches may experience performance problems when running the game, depending on how many apps you currently have installed.

Epic Games, the company behind Infinity Ward, is well aware of the problem and hard at work on a solution. The developer is aiming to patch the game “ASAP,” so keep an eye on your little blue App Store icon for the notification that an update is ready. The basic problem arose because Epic didn’t test the game on fully loaded devices, instead using test devices that had only the game and a couple of other apps.

As we know, iOS is prone to clutter and a large number of apps, combined with the hardware requirements of the game, are causing older devices to run out of system memory. There’s no official timeline on how long a patch will take, but I’d expect one within the next week or so.

Have you experienced any Infinity Blade II issues?

[Joystiq]

The sequel to one of the best-looking mobile games ever made has some serious problems on the original iPad and iPod Touch.


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Apple and Google Decline New ESRB Ratings

Posted Dec 2, 2011 at 12:53PM EST by Listed in: iPhone Tags: android market, esrb ratings, google games, itunes store

Two of the biggest names in mobile gaming have no interest in seeing a ratings system levied against them.

ESRB ratings are both good and bad for the games industry. On the one hand, they keep mature content away from young kids, but on the other, they hinder developmental freedom by forcing developers to target certain age brackets with their titles. If you ask people for opinions on what the ESRB does, you’ll probably find one opinion for each person you talk to. But, regardless of our personal opinions, the ESRB has a major influence over the world of game making.

Looking to expand its role into the rapidly growing mobile market, the ESRB, working with the CTIA, recently developed a rating system for mobile games, similar to what is already in place for other games. Microsoft, Sprint, Verizon and a few other big names are behind the new ratings system, but Google and Apple have officially declined to participate. This means the iTunes Store and Android Market will remain ESRB-free, for now.

It makes perfect sense from the outside – the big names that are onboard aren’t app companies, they’re mostly cellular providers. Google and Apple are really the only two companies that stand to lose anything with a new ratings system, with the possible exception of Microsoft. Of course, Microsoft is already participating with the ESRB on non-mobile games, so their hands are probably tied. Still, you have to wonder if this decision will have any major impact on either mobile marketplace.

What do you think of Apple and Google’s decision to keep the ESRB out of their games? Would you do the same if you were in charge?

[Destructoid]

Two of the biggest names in mobile gaming have no interest in seeing a ratings system levied against them.


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Game streaming service coming to the iPad

Posted Nov 25, 2011 at 5:00PM EST by Tim Curtin Listed in: iPad Tags: big fish games, ipad game streaming, ipad subscription service, mobile game streaming

Big Fish Games have received confirmation from Apple to provide iPad users with a game streaming service starting at $4.99 per month.


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Infinity Ward Swings the MW3 Banhammer

Posted Nov 21, 2011 at 2:00PM EST by Listed in: PS3 Tags: Infinity Ward, modern warfare 2, modern warfare 3

Over 1,600 cheating cheaters have been banned from the game since its launch on the 8th.

There’s something uniquely “Call of Duty” about glitching and cheating. I’ve played plenty of online games, but glitchers seem to be more prevalent in the Modern Warfare games than any other. That’s not to say that there aren’t millions of awesome players working hard to build a great community, but the franchise always seems to have a bigger-than-average collection of bad apples.

Luckily for us nice players, Infinity Ward is watching Modern Warfare 3 carefully and staging precision missile strikes on the accounts of sneaky, unscrupulous gamers.

Robert Bowling, the voice of Infinity Ward in most situations, recently announced on Twitter that the account team there has banned over 1,600 accounts and counting. He goes on to state that any attempt to cheat or hack will be met with a zero-tolerance policy.

Infinity Ward is working hard to fix some of the exploits discovered, such as one that allows infinite stealth bomber runs and a number of basic clipping problems. Most games have a few minor issues at launch, and there doesn’t seem to be anything on the scale of Modern Warfare 2’s care package glitch, so MW3 is doing just fine. It needs a bit of help from its players right now, but most multiplayer matches are being executed without any troubles.

Have you run into any cheating cheaters in MW3 matches? If so, use the post-game report feature to let Infinity Ward know, and share your stories with us!

[Edge]

Over 1,600 cheating cheaters have been banned from the game since its launch on the 8th.


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Microsoft developing Cloud for 360

Posted Nov 21, 2011 at 8:00AM EST by Harrison E Listed in: Xbox 360 Tags: cloud for xbox loop, gdc china, Microsoft, microsoft loop cloud, xbox cloud

If Apple is doing it for their most expensive product, why not us?


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Someone Actually Won the Bethesda “Name Your Kid” Contest

Posted Nov 17, 2011 at 3:41PM EST by Listed in: PS3 Tags: Bethesda, skyrim

Bethesda offered free games for life to any parents willing to name their kid Dovahkiin, and one pair of passionate fans went ahead and did it.

What’s in a name, right? A few weeks ago, Bethesda made an interesting offer to fans – name your child Dovahkiin, which apparently means dragonborn in Skyrim’s pretend language, and the company will give you every game they make, for the rest of your life, completely free. It sound’s a like a devil’s bargain, but I suppose there are worse names in the world. Apple comes to mind.

Eric and Megan Kellermeyer named their kid Dovahkiin Tom Kellermyer, and since I have no idea how to pronounce “Dovahkiin” I can’t tell if the name has a ring to it or not.

The baby was born on the same day of Skyrim’s release (11/11/11) and the Kellermeyers contacted Bethesda, who was more than happy to make good on their promise. Happy, and probably a little surprised. The offer they made seemed almost like a joke, so it’s nice to see that they’re following through on it.

In the meantime, the young Dovahkiin can look forward to a lifetime of teachers and professors being able to make heads or tails of his name at roll call. Congratulations to the Kellermeyers!

And Dovahkiin, if you’re reading this twenty years from now, we’re all really sorry about this.

Via Destructoid

Bethesda offered free games for life to any parents willing to name their kid Dovahkiin, and one pair of passionate fans went ahead and did it.What’s in a name, right?


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London Games Conference votes Apple biggest influence to gaming

Posted Nov 3, 2011 at 2:53AM EST by Harrison E Listed in: iPhone, iPad Tags: Atari, ios, lgc, london games conference, Nintendo, Sony, Steve Jobs

Looks like Nintendo, Atari and Sony don't seem to matter to the industry which spawned their medium


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New Assassin's Creed Strategy game coming to iPad

Posted Oct 30, 2011 at 12:00PM EST by Harrison E Listed in: iPad Tags: ac: embers, ezio, rts, Ubisoft

When it comes to being an assassin all you need is strategy, same goes for ninjas.


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