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...

A recent report from PlaySpan looks at purchases of virtual goods in the last 12 months. The key conclusion is that building a business that aims to sell extra levels just ain’t going to work. The survey...

Tiananmen Square, eat your heart out. Nothing gets a gamer so riled as “suits” messing with their favourite franchise. So when a new version of The Legend Returns was launched, with shocking features such as allowing players...

Turbine has just announced that Dungeons and Dragons Online is about to change its business model. It’s moving from being a traditional subscription based MMO where users pay $14.95 per month to being a game that anyone...