Free-to-play games take four years to reach peak revenue

Posted on 07/11/2012 by JasonA at 11:55 pm by JasonA

Free-to-play titles take four years before they reach their peak revenue from players. Thats what Managing Director of Reloaded the studio behind APB Reloaded Michael Boniface told the audience during his presentation at Develop Conference 2012.

Evolution, disruption, annihilation: why 2013 looks like 1983 for consoles

Posted on 07/11/2012 by JasonA at 11:55 pm by JasonA

Guardian – There has never been a greater degree of uncertainty surrounding the future of video game consoles or has there? Does the great crash of 1983 hint toward our future?

Defense Grid 2 launches Kickstarter, includes Radeon HD 6870 for $325-tier backers

Posted on 07/11/2012 by JasonA at 11:55 pm by JasonA

Add Defense Grid: the Awakening developers Hidden Path to the pile of game creators diving into the scrum for a piece of the Kickstarter pie. Theyre looking to raise a full million as a stretch goal, but have milestones at every quarter-mil that will a…

Virtual (Reality)

Posted on 07/11/2012 by JasonA at 11:55 pm by JasonA

We all love games because of the experience they offer us, the graphics we are allowed to see and the atmosphere that (when done right) pulls us in and never lets go.

Game series like Elder Scrolls are so immersive I actually have to pinch myself ever…

Liner Notes I: Bionic Commando Rearmed

Posted on 07/11/2012 by JasonA at 11:55 pm by JasonA

(Editors note: From Super Mario Bros. to Metal Gear Solid, everyones got at least one videogame tune stuck in their heads. With hours spent exploring Hyrule or shooting fools in Moscow, its no surprise theres a massive fanbase of the music in games. En…

Episode 98: Back to Basics (Just Press Start)

Posted on 07/11/2012 by JasonA at 11:55 pm by JasonA

Xeserox of Just Press Start writes:

“After many lengthy meetings and what have you, we decided to go back to the basics and we come out all snarky.

This week on the show we have Jeff, Ian (Finners), Jen, and Luke (Xeserox).

This weeks topics include…

Gaming Centrum

The Omphalos of Gaming

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Free-to-play games take four years to reach peak revenue

Evolution, disruption, annihilation: why 2013 looks like 1983 for consoles

Defense Grid 2 launches Kickstarter, includes Radeon HD 6870 for $325-tier backers

Virtual (Reality)

Liner Notes I: Bionic Commando Rearmed

Episode 98: Back to Basics (Just Press Start)