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Read More »Rayman Adventures launches on iOS and Android
Ubisoft has released Rayman Adventures on iOS and Android platforms. The free-to-play title is available to download now for both smartphones and tablets on the App Store and Google Play. The game currently packs more than 150 levels, with more planned to arrive through periodic updates. The upcoming Apple TV …
Read More »Boxed release planned for Pokemon Rumble World
Nintendo’s free-to-play 3DS outing Pokmon Rumble World is to receive a microtransaction-free digital release. The boxed version, which will be released on January 22nd, will have all of the original’s in-app purchases removed. Instead, players will start with a large reserve of the in-game currency Pok Diamonds. More will then …
Read More »The9 picks up Cross Fire sequel rights for $500m
Publisher The9 Limited has secured the licensing rights for the sequel of Tencent’s popular free-to-play FPS Cross Fire. The company states its joint venture with Oriental Shiny Star Limited has reached a deal with Cross Fire developer Smilegate, which grants exclusive publishing and operation rights in mainland China for a …
Read More »Free-to-play version of PES 2016 coming to PS4 and PS3
Konami’s FIFA rival Pro Evolution Soccer 2016 is getting a free-to-play spin-off. Proving recent rumours true, the game has only been confirmed for PlayStation platforms – that’s PS3 and PS4 – so far. Described as an ‘entry level’ effort designed to attract newcomers (read: FIFA fans) to the franchise, the …
Read More »Free-to-play PES 2016 rated by Australian Board
Konami may be about to release a second version of PES 2016 that scraps the game’s upfront costs. The Australian Classification Board has listed a title called Pro Evolution Soccer 2016 Free To Play. No platforms have been specified, and while its not stated you’d expect the game to be …
Read More »Blade & Soul western launch set for January
Popular MMO Blade & Soul will make its way to western markets this January, publisher NCSoft has revealed. The game will release in North America and Europe on January 19th. It’s been out in Eastern markets since 2012, though the free-to-play title still remains in beta to this point. While …
Read More »Newzoo: Big mobile spenders paying out on consoles
New research shows more than 70 per cent of high-spending users will buy IAPs on other platforms
Read More »Spend-happy mobile gamers have similar habits on consoles – Newzoo
Research firm Newzoo has published a new report on mobile power users,” highlighting data that indicates those that spend significant money on smartphone games are likely to do the same for console titles. The report details the intersts, behaviors, and spending habits of these power users, specifically pointing to an …
Read More »First wave of Nintendo mobile games will be free-to-play
But premium title already in the works, says DeNA
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