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A brand new free-to-play MMO based on the Deep Space Nine Star Trek universe will be released next summer, German publisher Gameforge has announced. Gamasutra reports that the game, called Star Trek: Infinite Space, is being developed by indie studio Keen Games whose former titles include Dance Dance Revolution: Disney …
Read More »THQ predicts lower game prices
The boss of THQ Brian Farrell has said that the games industry must explore different retail models if it is to remain competitive in a market that consistently expects lower prices. The idea of punters forking out anything up to 50 for console titles is one that is coming under …
Read More »Eutechnyx reveals racing MMO
Longstanding UK independent Eutechnyx may have struck oil in the uncharted free-to-play MMO market. The Gateshead based studio is building a slick racing game that can be played in web browsers – and crucially, is ringed by an online community for full-time petrolheads. Named Auto Club Revolution, Eutechnyx says the …
Read More »Games for free? No problem, says GameStop
The general manager of GameStop’s digital ventures group has insisted that there’s no conflict of interest in his company’s promotion of free-to-play online games as the High Street continues to fight against tough conditions in the boxed markets. It’s an opportunity, not a challenge,” Chris Petrovic told MCV. We have …
Read More »Company of Heroes set free
It was once heralded as a flag bearer for the quality of hardcore PC gaming. But that was at a time when things were very different – the PC market was buoyant, and people were happy to pay for games. So now THQ is to reinvent Company of Heroes as …
Read More »FIFA Online moves into open beta
EA’s FIFA Online, a free-to-play version of its globally popular football series, has entered an open beta phase and is inviting players to sign up. The launch is part of EA’s wider strategy of bringing its most popular brands to a wider market, as well as tapping into the booming …
Read More »Free MMO Runescape makes £38m in a year
Profit of £18 million for the leading UK group
Read More »Playfish talks of â??exploring new platformsâ??
As Sony and Microsoft look to integrate free-to-play MMOs, will Playfish set the pace?
Read More »Strain: Free-to-play equals not-for-fun
â??These games put designers in a position where they spend their time not thinking about what is fun,â? says MMO maestro
Read More »NCsoft to kill off â??unprofitableâ?? MMO
Free-to-play title Dungeon Runners â??just isn't cutting the mustardâ? says lead dev
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