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Entries in ‘free-to-play’ (207)

Beyond free-to-play: The future of game monetisation
14th October 2011, 9:00am

Features: Beyond free-to-play: The future of game monetisation

Free has emerged as a dominant method for generating revenue from digital games, but it is only the beginning...

Sony backs free-to-play business for Vita
13th October 2011, 10:18am

News: Sony backs free-to-play business for Vita

PlayStation developer also assures retail games can launch simultaneously on PSN

iOS sensation Smurfs Village expands to Android
28th September 2011, 12:34pm

News: iOS sensation Smurfs Village expands to Android

Capcom says freemium game has more than 15 million downloads worldwide

NaturalMotion: Free-to-play is mathematically better
26th September 2011, 11:37am

News: NaturalMotion: Free-to-play is mathematically better

Backbreaker studio smashes revenue records with its first freemium app

Facebook Credits revenue 'triples to $500m'
21st September 2011, 11:24am

News: Facebook Credits revenue 'triples to $500m'

Social networking giant's mandatory 30% cut begins to pay off, analyst claims

72% of iOS revenue 'comes from in-app sales'
20th September 2011, 3:54pm

News: 72% of iOS revenue 'comes from in-app sales'

Microtransaction cash comes from just 4% of all iOS apps, analyst claims

Naturalmotion goes free-to-play
15th September 2011, 1:03pm

News: Naturalmotion goes free-to-play

My Horse first of seven new free iPhone games

Zynga and EA vets launch free-to-play studio
14th September 2011, 3:33pm

News: Zynga and EA vets launch free-to-play studio

New triple-A group to create ‘engaging and fulfilling online game experiences’

Adults 'generate 80% of freemium app money'
9th September 2011, 3:52pm

News: Adults 'generate 80% of freemium app money'

But younger customers play for longer

Word of mouth 'the only marketing that matters'
19th July 2011, 5:51pm

News: Word of mouth 'the only marketing that matters'

Develop Conference: Free-to-play is the best way to spread your brand, says Snappy Touch

Ubisoft joins free-to-play rush with dev buyout
12th July 2011, 4:40pm

News: Ubisoft joins free-to-play rush with dev buyout

CEO Yves Guillemot tells Develop the firm is prepared to buy again in new online push

US and Canada studios merge into free-to-play firm
11th July 2011, 1:38pm

News: US and Canada studios merge into free-to-play firm

Riptide and Projkt Nine to form as one unit with two offices; Group targets freemium mobile market

Xbox 'begins dev support for free-to-play'
24th June 2011, 12:55pm

News: Xbox 'begins dev support for free-to-play'

Develop sources: Microsoft is preparing microtransaction system

Valve opens micropayment model for Steam devs
15th June 2011, 11:29am

News: Valve opens micropayment model for Steam devs

Wealthy Washington group launches new revenue model on PC store

Xbox Live 'to embrace free-to-play'
11th April 2011, 3:12pm

News: Xbox Live 'to embrace free-to-play'

'Inside sources' claim free games will feature in-game currency

Ben Cousins departs from Easy Studio
31st March 2011, 4:17pm

News: Ben Cousins departs from Easy Studio

General manager of free-to-play division makes a shock departure from publisher

Freemium model facing watchdog probe
23rd February 2011, 12:52pm

News: Freemium model facing watchdog probe

'We will closely monitor this industry practice' says FTC

'There's no such thing as free-to-play' - EA
16th February 2011, 12:19pm

News: 'There's no such thing as free-to-play' - EA

Publisher lauds the silent success of the freemium model

'Revenue triple' as Lord of the Rings turns free
7th January 2011, 9:46am

News: 'Revenue triple' as Lord of the Rings turns free

Online game said to be buzzing with new players

SimBin turns to free-to-play model
6th December 2010, 5:03pm

News: SimBin turns to free-to-play model

New racing title launches on developer’s website

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