The strange thing with everyone complaining about business models affecting game design is that this has always been true. That perfect game that alway makes you want "just one more go"? A relic of the bygone era...

The Escapist magazine ran a video introduction to microtransactions. I took a deep breath before I watched it – expecting a Zero Punctuation style scathing review of the business model that would probably make me laugh out...

“Pay with Facebook” is coming. It’s already live on Happy Aquarium from Crowdstar. Later this week, it’s coming to Farmville, the most popular application on Facebook with over 70 million monthly players. It’s big news. And most...

I spend a lot of time talking to games developers about downloadable content. And they always say “We’re going to make bonus levels and maps and sell them as downloadable content”. Which is a terrible idea. it’s...

Apple has announced a change to its terms of service which paves the way for new business models on the iPhone. Historically, virtual goods could only be purchased in paid apps. That led to a series of...

As a developer, making money from games has never been more important. You’re considering (or have already started) making games that you publish yourself. But you’re torn between whether you can make more money from subscriptions or...

Facebook is on the cusp of becoming the dominant company on the Internet. The company has realised that the web is about so much more than just searchable information, and it is on track to beat Google...