Over $1K for a virtual spaceship? 2000 Dark Orbit players say ‘yes’
In the world of free-to-play games, there is a theory that small numbers of players are willing to spend large amounts of money on...
Peter Molyneux parody account ‘Molydeux’ suspended by Twitter
The Twitter account parodying Peter Molyneux, the legendary English game designer and Microsoft Europe creative director, has recently been suspended. The account — which...
EA finally starts issuing Battlefield 1943 vouchers to PS3 gamers
After experiencing high level of backlash, including a lawsuit filed against the company, Electronic Arts has finally responded to public pressure by delivering the...
Z2Live expands Trade Nations brand with launch of free-to-play strategy game Battle Nations
With the launch of Battle Nations on iOS, developer Z2Live is hoping to repeat the success that has made it a force in the...
Apple yanks Big Fish Games’ subscription app for iPad games
Apple has yanked the Big Fish Games subscription app after a few days on the market. So much for a great experiment in subscription...
Nexon will hold $1.3B IPO on Dec. 6 (exclusive)
Online gaming firm Nexon is expected to go public on Dec. 6 in Japan, VentureBeat has learned. The company, which was started in Korea...
Activision says Call of Duty Elite service will be stable for Thanksgiving users
Gamer social network Call of Duty Elite will be stable this Thanksgiving and for the subsequent holiday weekend, Activision Blizzard said today. When the...
Review: Sonic Generations reminds us that Sonic used to be cool
Sonic the Hedgehog has seen better days. After instant icon status and four classic Sega Genesis games in the early 1990s, he’s been steadily...
In time for Black Friday: A holiday gift guide for gamers
The holiday season is coming fast. Before you know it, it will be Thanksgiving. People will be doing their Black Friday shopping early the...
Big Fish Games first to offer an “all you can eat” gaming subscription on iPad
Big Fish Games has become the first publisher permitted to offer a subscription gaming service on the Apple iPad, Bloomberg reports. Customers will be...