Mobile

In its ongoing quest for complete transparency about in-app purchases, Apple has added the new Pay Once & Play category to the App Store. Styled like one of the marketplace’s regular promotions, the section recommends premium mobile games that do not contain any form of microtransaction. Examples included include mobile …

Revenues down by 20 per cent, Zynga China closed, but CEO Don Mattrick claims it was "a year of progress"

id Software co-founder to share his thoughts on best development practices and future of the tech

OpenFeint founder's studio wants to reach one billion players

Deep Silver has signed a deal with new Stockholm-based studio Isbit Games to publish its next two mobile games. The publisher will provide funds for the development of the titles, and the two companies will share revenue from initial sales, in-app purchases and sales of ad placements. Support and marketing …

Publisher to fund development of two new titles

Knowles is one of the driving forces behind British entertainment outlet Mind Candy, and at the forefront of the company’s transformation from a small start-up based to the global powerhouse behind kids phenomenon Moshi Monsters. Knowles currently serves as president of Mind Candy, sitting on the board of directors. She …

Warner Bros’ Mortal Kombat X is likely to join the list of triple-A console games featuring microtransactions. "We are not releasing any details on that yet," NetherRealm Studios marketing manager Brian Goodman told IGN when asked about the possibility. "Nothing to say about microtransactions yet." The site speculates that the …

Exec says leading mobile marketplace wouldn't be where it is today if not for games

Hot on the heels of its successful venture with Kim Kardashian, Glu Mobile is eying a second celebrity endorsed title. Reuters reports that the company has teamed up with Katy Perry for a game featuring her likeness and voice. Such is the success of Kim Kardashian: Hollywood that Glu posted …