Archive for August 2016

According to a Geekwire report, Wargaming has decided to shut down operations of its WG Cells mobile studio in Bellevue, Washington. The move is expected to result in a cut of 64 jobs. The decision was made after a year of the studio’s formation.

This appears to be a move to save costs and consolidate operations in a market that continues to be more expensive to operate in. The company has reported that acquiring users has incurred the company high costs.

David Bluhm, CEO of WG Cells and cofounder, shares with reporters the purpose of the move.

“Mobile gaming is a very difficult market right now,” Bluhm said. “The expertise needed and the cost centers don’t necessarily line up with where we are at right now, in the view

Read the full story here http://venturebeat.com/2016/08/25/wargaming-shuts-wg-cells-mobile-game-studio-in-seattle-area/

Here is a reminder of your history class days at high school. It is pretty common to think that wargaming was developed by a big company that specializes in figurines and hobbies. However, you may have to rethink those facts. Here is some cool little history on how HG Wells had a hand in the development of wargaming. Just take a look at that crazy photo of him working those soldiers with a string!

Read the full article here http://www.bbc.com/news/magazine-22777029

Dragon Quest made its first appearance on the scene in 1986 by the former Enix. It was added to the Nintendo Family Computer, or Famicom’s lineup and became a social phenomenon. Sales amounted to over 3.9 million for the first two installments, and the third entry alone achieved 3.8 million sales figures. Gamers lined up overnight just to get their hands on the latest game in the series.

The series broad appeal made it the definitive RPG franchise in Japan. Before its arrival, the gaming scene was dominated by platformers and shooters. Today, the Dragon Quest celebrates the series’ 30^th anniversary.

Read the rest of the story here http://www.nippon.com/en/views/b00119/

Gen Con was recently held at the Indiana Convention Center, attracting thousands of tabletop game enthusiasts. As soon as the event concludes, what comes next?

Retired Navy SEAL Shane Priddy opens his new store, Family Time Games, to keep the enthusiasm going. The store will service consumers around the county with an appetite for both old and new board games.

Read more here http://www.ibj.com/articles/59699-local-retailers-betting-on-board-games