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Other August 17, 2012

A new shooter from BulkyPix

As part of the Gamescom 2012 press conference, BulkyPix, the company responsible for the release of Autumn Dynasty and Babel Rising, announced the post-apocalyptic rock shooter Holy Shield.

Other August 17, 2012

ARPDAU at Zombie Jombie – more than $1

The revenue of the American studio that developed Zombie Jombie and the iPad version of Modern War for the last two quarters amounted to $29 million. Moreover, only the second quarter accounted for more than $16 million.

Other August 17, 2012

The new Nexus 7 is already in Russia

The release date and the cost of Google’s main summer hit – the budget Nexus 7 tablet – on the Russian market have become known.

Other August 17, 2012

Cards, Money, Big Fish Games

The company, well known for its casual games in the genre of “I’m looking for”, is going to launch the first real money gambling game in the App Store – Big Fish Casino.

Other August 17, 2012

“live motion wallpaper” – learn!

I accidentally noticed: on the 3rd place in the top of paid applications in Russia there is something called “live motion wallpaper“.

Other August 17, 2012

Microsoft Technical Problems: UPDATE

Microsoft has temporarily stopped publishing apps in the Windows Phone Marketplace.

Other August 17, 2012

The popularity of tablets among children is growing

A study of Kids and Consumer Electronics: 2012 Edition conducted by the NPD Group showed that the younger generation still prefers consoles and portable gaming systems to mobile devices. However, tablets are becoming increasingly popular among this audience.

Other August 16, 2012

The first smartphone based on Windows 8 will be presented on September 5

Today, Microsoft has officially announced to the media the date of a press conference at which, presumably, the first smartphones based on Window 8 will be presented. The event is scheduled for September 5.

Other August 16, 2012

Gamevil’s revenue from foreign markets increased by 161%

Korean mobile game publisher Gamevil earned about $13.4 million in the second quarter of fiscal 2012, demonstrating a 55% increase compared to last year. At the same time, its net profit amounted to $5.2 million.

Other August 16, 2012

Android no longer supports Flash

Adobe Systems has abandoned support for Flash Player in Android-based mobile devices. Now you can’t download and install Flash using the Google Play app store.

Other August 16, 2012

Russian smartphone market

The share of smartphones from the total number of cellular devices delivered to Russia grew to 21% last year, – the analytical company IDC notes in its latest report.

Other August 16, 2012

Is Rovio making an f2p shooter?

Rovio announced at Gamescom 2012 that its new studio in Stockholm will be headed by one of the authors of Battlefield Heroes.

Other August 16, 2012

An app for $12 million a month

CSR Racing developers from Boss Alien reported that their iOS game brings in more than $12 million a month, being at the top of the American box office top.

Other August 16, 2012

PlayStation Mobile will start working in the fall

At Sony’s press conference held on the eve of gamescom 2012, the company announced that this fall it will launch a cross-platform PlayStation Mobile gaming service that supports PS Vita and Android devices.

Other August 15, 2012

Zynga will release a three-dimensional action

Acting as a publisher, the long-suffering Zynga began to expand its portfolio with non-standard projects for the company. The first in their queue will be a third-person action game Horn on Unreal Engine.

Other August 15, 2012

The price for Microsoft’s Surface will be $199

Engadget reported that a Microsoft tablet in a minimal configuration will cost no more than a Kindle Fire.

Other August 15, 2012

The “Wheel of Time” in the mobile world

Red Eagle Games and Jet Set Games have announced that they are developing a mobile game based on the universe described in Robert Jordan’s popular fantasy novels, The Wheel of Time.

Other August 15, 2012

Game Insight about ARPU and Mobile MMORPGs

Game Insight is currently preparing a major MMORPG Dragon Eternity for release on iOS and Android. Daria Trushkina, Director of International Development at Game Insight, told why the company, known for such projects as Mystery Manor and Paradise Island, took up a similar project with PocketGamer.

Other August 15, 2012

Samsung will release tablets on Windows 8

With the release of its own Surface tablet on Windows 8, Microsoft may become a direct competitor for a number of partners. Despite this, some vendors have already announced their agreement to release tablets on Windows 8.

Other August 15, 2012

Madfinger Games: A blockbuster in five months

There is an opinion that the development of mobile games is becoming more and more difficult and requires more and more time. But, for example, one of the most beautiful modern shooters for mobile platforms – Dead Trigger – was made at Madfinger Games, responsible for Shadowgun, by only four full-time employees in five months without any crunch.