Feb 27
Clear is an extremely simple (and extremely awesome
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Feb 27
Back at MWC 2014, Nokia surprised everyone by announcing the Nokia X series of Android handsets. An odd move by a company who has not been shy to throw their eggs into the Windows Phone basket, and for a company on the cusp of being acquired by Microsoft, who coincidentally enough owns the Windows Phone platform that Nokia uses on the majority of their smartphones.
That being said, with the Nokia X lineup running forked versions of Android, it could pose a problem in terms of app availability, although Nokia reassures that 75% of Android apps will be compatible right off the bat, but in the meantime it seems that Nokia has managed to strike up a partnership with the Line Corporation in Japan which will see the Line messaging app preinstalled on all Nokia X smartphones. (more…)
Nokia X To Come Preloaded With Line Messaging App original content from Ubergizmo. 
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Feb 27
Like it or not, the number of apps and services that connect to Facebook as a sign-in mechanism will increase. But that doesn’t mean you need to spam your timeline with random updates when you log into the latest game. …
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Feb 27
The free-to-play model is a model that many developers have chosen to adopt these days for their games. It basically makes a game free for download, but at the same time monetizes by charging gamers for in-app purchases. It is a good way to get gamers to try the game and at the same time potentially making a lot more from it.
Naturally this is not a model that gamers particularly enjoy, especially since sometimes the progress of a game is hindered due to the fact that they need to purchase certain items to help them pass a difficult level, or in some cases, pay to pass the level entirely. That being said, Dungeon Keeper and Fable’s creator, Peter Molyneux, has recently expressed his distaste for the model. (more…)
Peter Molyneux Thinks The Free-To-Play Model Needs To Go original content from Ubergizmo. 
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Feb 27
![0.15% Of Gamers Contribute To 50% Of In App Purchases [Study]](https://i0.wp.com/cdnrss.ubergizmo.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/in-app-purchases-ubergizmo.jpg?resize=640%2C426 "0.15% Of Gamers Contribute To 50% Of In App Purchases [Study]")
Say what you will about the free-to-play model or in-app purchases, but they’re here to stay, although interestingly enough it has been found that while these models are indeed doing very well with titles like Candy Crush raking in over $600,000 a day, it turns out that maybe those in-app purchases were done by a very small, but very dedicated, group of players.
This is according to analytics firm, Swrve, who conducted a recent survey on the matter. Based on their findings, which we guess doesn’t necessarily apply to all the games and gamers out there, it has been found that about 0.15% of mobile gamers contribute 50% of all the in-app purchases generated in free-to-play games. (more…)
0.15% Of Gamers Contribute To 50% Of In-App Purchases [Study] original content from Ubergizmo. 
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Feb 27
![Mobile Gaming Revenue Is On The Rise [Study]](https://i0.wp.com/cdnrss.ubergizmo.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/IDC-PGR-2013-Review-Chart-730x422.jpg?resize=640%2C369 "Mobile Gaming Revenue Is On The Rise [Study]")
Mobile gaming is a big deal. With most people owning a smartphone or a tablet these days, creating a game for such platforms does make perfect sense. In fact the IDC has recently released some numbers which shows proof that the revenue made by mobile games is only on the rise.
As you can see in the graph above, it shows how mobile gaming revenue for iOS has double while it has quadrupled for Android. (more…)
Mobile Gaming Revenue Is On The Rise [Study] original content from Ubergizmo. 
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Feb 26
One of the added benefits of playing on a console system like the Wii U or the Nintendo 3DS is that you have two screens to play with. One could be used as a map or your inventory while the other screen displays the main content. Well the good news is that the upcoming Metal Gear Solid V: Ground Zeroes will be coming with dual screen gameplay, thanks to an app that will be released for smartphones. (more…)
Metal Gear Solid V: Ground Zeroes To Get iDROID Companion App original content from Ubergizmo. 
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Feb 26
One of the problems that might potentially hold the Nokia X from becoming one of the more popular Android phones would be its apps. Due to the fact that it runs a forked version of Android, it means that it does not have access to Google’s services, including the Play Store, unlike most other Android phones.
Well Nokia is hoping to change that by announcing a contest in which they are asking developers to submit their apps to Nokia’s app store. Each developer can only submit a maximum of 10 apps and there has to be certain criteria that needs to be filled in order for it to be counted. (more…)
Nokia Launches Contest To Attract Android Developers original content from Ubergizmo. 
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Feb 26
There are pretty weather apps, and there are useful weather apps. The best ones, such as Yahoo Weather and Dark Sky, manage to be both. AccuWeather’s completely overhauled app may be prettier and more useful than either of them.
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Feb 26
Who knew that when Super Mario Kart first hit the SNES so many years ago it would have such a lasting effect on us? Even Scalextric, who’ve been making slot car tracks for decades, are finally introducing a new accessory that wirelessly connects to an app so you can add SMK-like crash damage, power-ups, and even stat tracking to back up your bragging rights.
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