Entries in 'mobile' (139)

Angry Birds flies past 1bn downloads

Angry Birds flies past 1bn downloads

The Angry Birds franchise has reached 1bn downloads, Rovio has announced.

Erik Johnson
by Erik Johnson
on May 10th 2012 at 6:42AM in News
Schappert: "Social and mobile games ARE harming console biz"

Schappert: "Social and mobile games ARE harming console biz"

Forget the recession: our depressed retail market is thanks to pressure from free apps and mobile games.

Michael French
by Michael French
on May 3rd 2012 at 9:04AM in News
Marvelous sets up UK social and mobile publisher

Marvelous sets up UK social and mobile publisher

The Japanese publisher behind No More Heroes is coming to Europe.

James Batchelor
by James Batchelor
on May 2nd 2012 at 1:09PM in News
Gree acquires Modern War developer Funzio for $210m

Gree acquires Modern War developer Funzio for $210m

Japanese social gaming giant Gree has acquired mobile game developer Funzio in a deal worth $210m.

Dominic Sacco
by Dominic Sacco
on May 2nd 2012 at 11:41AM in News

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Microtransactions generate 90% of US mobile game revenues

Microtransactions generate 90% of US mobile game revenues

Think the big money is in paid-for apps? Think again – the real money is in in-game purchases.

James Batchelor
by James Batchelor
on May 2nd 2012 at 11:15AM in News
Valve launches remote Steam download service

Valve launches remote Steam download service

Steam users can now initiate downloads and manage their games through a web browser or mobile device.

Dominic Sacco
by Dominic Sacco
on May 2nd 2012 at 10:59AM in News
Max Payne Mobile Android version delayed to early May

Max Payne Mobile Android version delayed to early May

Rockstar has announced a slight delay for the Android version of Max Payne Mobile.

Erik Johnson
by Erik Johnson
on Apr 30th 2012 at 2:32AM in News
Gamescom 2012: More space for mobile and online

Gamescom 2012: More space for mobile and online

The organisers of Gamescom have confirmed that online and mobile companies will be given more dedicated space at the 2012 iteration of the show.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Apr 19th 2012 at 3:44PM in News

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Dark Nebula

Free Lunch design acquires Dark Nebula

The popular series of iOS games, Dark Nebula, has been acquired by Gothenburg-based outfit Free Lunch Design.

Mats Nylund
by Mats Nylund
on Mar 8th 2012 at 5:45PM in News
Steam Mobile app hits iOS and Android

Steam Mobile app hits iOS and Android

Valve has launched its Steam service onto mobile devices in the form of a closed beta iPhone and Android app.

Dominic Sacco
by Dominic Sacco
on Jan 27th 2012 at 10:28AM in News
Square Enix signs mobile game KooZac

Square Enix signs mobile game KooZac

Popular online puzzle game KooZac will be released for iOS and Android devices this quarter by Square Enix.

James Batchelor
by James Batchelor
on Jan 19th 2012 at 11:27AM in News
Time called on Shenmue mobile game

Time called on Shenmue mobile game

Not only are hopes of Shenmue 3 still dead in the balance, but now the newest Shenmue title to hit the market has been scrapped.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Jan 3rd 2012 at 9:45AM in News

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Sony still trying for Flash on Vita

Sony still trying for Flash on Vita

Sony is locked in negotiations with Adobe to add Flash support to PS Vita, a new report suggests.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Dec 5th 2011 at 10:02AM in News
Call Of Duty Elite mobile app delayed

Call Of Duty Elite mobile app delayed

The mobile app designed to accompany Activision’s Call of Duty: Elite service has been delayed.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Nov 15th 2011 at 9:21AM in News
Half of UK mobiles dropped down the bog

Half of UK mobiles dropped down the bog

Nearly half of us in the UK have dropped our mobile phone down the toilet, it is claimed.

Zen Terrelonge
by Zen Terrelonge
on Nov 14th 2011 at 11:43AM in News
Adobe drops mobile Flash development

Adobe drops mobile Flash development

A leaked email from Adobe appears to signal that the company is to quit development of its Flash player plug-in for mobile devices.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Nov 9th 2011 at 9:58AM in News

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EA's Origin draws 5m users

EA's Origin draws 5m users

More than five million gamers use EA’s online download platform Origin every day, says the publisher’s COO Peter Moore.

Dominic Sacco
by Dominic Sacco
on Oct 19th 2011 at 9:55AM in News
Zynga to establish new standalone platform

Zynga to establish new standalone platform

Social gaming powerhouse Zynga has unveiled plans to take its games beyond Facebook to a dedicated online portal.

James Batchelor
by James Batchelor
on Oct 12th 2011 at 10:45AM in News
69p Indie Bundle hits App Store

69p Indie Bundle hits App Store

A group of mobile developers have teamed up to raise money for charity by selling their games in one cheap and cheerful pack.

James Batchelor
by James Batchelor
on Oct 11th 2011 at 11:01AM in News
Xperia Play nabs Lara Croft exclusive

Xperia Play nabs Lara Croft exclusive

Sony Ericsson has signed a deal with Square Enix that will see Lara Croft and the Guardian of Light released as an Android exclusive on Xperia Play.

Dominic Sacco
by Dominic Sacco
on Sep 29th 2011 at 11:57AM in News
OpenFeint co-founder steps down

OpenFeint co-founder steps down

The mobile gaming network’s CEO and co-founder Jason Citron has resigned after the company was sold to Gree earlier this year.

Dominic Sacco
by Dominic Sacco
on Sep 15th 2011 at 10:02AM in News
PEGI widens remit with mobile ratings

PEGI widens remit with mobile ratings

Ratings body PEGI has introduced a new system for mobile games – and it wants the likes of Apple and Android to start using them.

Michael French
by Michael French
on Sep 9th 2011 at 8:37AM in News
Facebook and mobile app bring COD Elite to the masses

Facebook and mobile app bring COD Elite to the masses

COD XP: Activision has confirmed that Call of Duty Elite features full Facebook integration and will be accompanied at launch by a mobile app.

James Batchelor
by James Batchelor
on Sep 2nd 2011 at 8:35PM in News
New management at Atari

New management at Atari

Online publisher Atari has hired new additions to its management team as it continues to establish itself in the mobile and casual space.

James Batchelor
by James Batchelor
on Aug 18th 2011 at 12:27PM in News
ME Awards 2011

ME Awards 2011

In Events Nov 23rd 2011 in London, UK

The ME Awards are coming and, as ever, they'll give the mobile entertainment industry the chance to celebrate its success. And drink. And have a few laughs.