Mobile gaming has yet to peak: It's time to get on board

 

Planet of Cubes is just the beginning of what mobile gaming is expected to bring to new users. 

While other sandbox game titles like Minecraft will always dominate, there is so much space for everyone in the industry. The mobile gaming industry is raking in around $30 billion per year. There’s higher expectation that it will soon surpass consoles and PCs.  Meanwhile it already makes up 42 percent of the gaming industry revenue around the world, according to numerous reports. 

Globally, the gaming market will hit $100 billion this year, mostly driven by the evolution of mobile gaming, and upcoming consoles. Anyone who still doesn’t consider mobile gaming “true gaming” is behind in the times and has no care in looking at the worldwide stage. People want to carry their gaming experiences with them, connect with friends, etc. Static, yet expensive consoles aren’t made for that. While they do make cases for mobility, it’s all risk. In addition, it’s totally unnecessary and avoidable. Add Virtual Reality and Augmented Reality to the conversation and that’s a Friday night special at the house – far from mobile gaming. That’s just fine too. 

And it’s only growing. According to the Motley Fool, last year,  mobile gaming worldwide made as much revenue as the global box office. Most story lines in the gaming world are unique, if not better than what’s in movie theaters, thus being the reason why this competition isn’t a competition at all: It’s evolution of storytelling. Companies like Zynga are aware of this, and are working to keep up. According to reports, Zynga is planning a 15 percent turnaround in their mobile gaming, which moved them from overweight to neutral by analyst Piper Jaffray.

In other words, if you're thinking about getting into the mobile gaming industry, this year may be the year to reserve your seat.

Mobile gaming needs to keep up with one user experience for success

 Mobile gaming makes life on the go better for everyone.

Mobile gaming 101 - Whenever you have a few minutes to spare or you are in the middle of a commute and you are bored because of the traffic, you can just whip out your mobile phone, choose a game and your boredom is alleviated.  This is the world as we know it now.


 But they have to work smoothly. Like mobile applications, mobile games also need to work perfectly and deliver richer user experience to gain popularity and profitable. There are so many factors that make mobile gaming such a runaway success that it has established brand new markets virtually overnight.


Keeping up with updates and bugs are the top issue. Without this department, games are ignored, lost in app stores forever. Maintenance is ostensibly the most imperative metric in an allowed to-play experience. In the event that players leave a mobile game too quick and time after time, the diversion has flopped, especially on the off chance that you are adapting your mobile game experience with in-application buys. A similar factor applies in case you're adapting an application with promoting features inside the games. Add Inertness and association disappointment amid advertisement, and numbers will tell the truth. As a result, promotion income is lost and you’re pulling funds from other departments to keep the hype alive.

[PLANET OF CUBES: Multiplayer Update Available!]

Mobile games are about speed and client encounter. Advanced execution is normal and accepted by all players, paying little mind to age and level of gaming background. Client encounters prompt dissatisfaction, deserting and even the uninstalling of versatile diversions. Improved execution implies an upgraded gamer engagement, higher maintenance and expanded in-application income. If mobile gaming is your niche right now, tend to the machine in play.

Multiplayer Update available!

According to information provided by the good folks at Planet of Cubes, the multiplayer update is now available in the Mac store! 

Now you can create your own friends and chat with them privately! Added instantaneous teleport to any friend! Even better, now you can see a list of players from around the world that are around you. 
Other updates included:  Added 3D person camera, TNT explosions, bow / arrow potions, and beer! Using enhanced Arc Arms: Bow, Arrows, and Snow Balls (Longer Arch Endurance), added the chance to launch the eggs! Battle Mode Added Reuse! Added new skin for some monsters! Improve motion animation elements! Improvement in Sneak mode. Added Sneak animation mode reader! Fancy option added graphics for powerful devices! The creator added selection feature element. Upgrade Spawn Logic Area, Modify Marker Messages and Status Area Spawn! Containing smooth graphics, realistic shadows, and added enhancements! Improve world performance and fixed errors!

Walking Dead Zombies spotted in Planet of Cubes

The Walking Dead in Planet of Cubes Survivor Multiplayer??

Caught this shot of some Zombies outside my window as i waited for daybreak. Felt like i was in The Walking Dead!

Portal Jumping in the New Year

 

When you're portal jumping, anything is possible.

Portal jumping in Planet of Cubes Survival Multiplayer can be fun, but also terrifying. 

You know, it's already pretty rare that I go too far off the base map because you guess it - I have NO PROTECTION (haha). So today in light of the New Year I thought why not? Let's take a portal jump. The photo above shows one of those jumps I took through the portal. Looks great doesn't it? Very nice scenery - 

Travel further down the rabbit hole and you've got this: Spiders and Skeletons shooting at you. I was done.  Not gonna lie to ya - that caught me off guard. So I did what any Planet of Cubes player would do in a situation that you're not prepped for - craft fast, find a hole, and barricade yourself! In the photo on the left you can see that I only had a wooden hoe and a dream to hold on to. Needless to say I was killed by a spider and and soon I will have my revenge. 

I think the biggest issue I'm having right now is the fact I'm not defending myself very well. Longest time out in the Surivor mode? Two days. Usually I forget what time it is and get caught up in the Zombie Apocalypse at night. Have you SEEN HOW MANY COME OUT? CRAZY! 

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Naked and Afraid: Don't enter the Survival area without gear!

Planet of Cubes players have probably figured out that you shouldn't enter the wiles of the Survival area without arming yourself.  And then there's me - a guy that's always trying stuff out and wondering what it's not working out for me. haha.

In my defense I had a fairly decent plan. I was going to head out to the Survival area, mine a little bit, and get back into the safe zone before the sun went down. However wasn't the case because I fell into a dark hole. By time I got back up to the top, the Sun had set. It was dark.

Here come the spiders!

Before I knew it, I was racing around trying to simply hide and stay alive. I had no weapon other than a wooden ax. No armor, nothing. Just out there in the woods feeling like a helpless deer.

And that's when I saw her.  Her blonde hair from a distance made me think, "Hey, maybe she'll help me." No. That was wrong, very wrong. She watched me. Just just kept turning in my direction, observing every move. As I eluded the spider she approached me, and began to attack! I did wonder however why she was out there in the first place. It was a very creepy feeling - knowing that some Planet of Cubes players are only out there to kill ignorant "Naked and Afraid" guys like myself who know better.

I learned some things after being stabbed in the back - literally: Watch the bulky areas, GET GEAR, and don't think alliances are that simple. A hunter is a hunter.  Planet of Cubes Multiplayer Survival will be an growing and learning experience.

May the odds forever be in your favor!

Survival Multiplayer in full swing: Majority good reviews

Planet of Cubes players have shown in their reviews the majority of players are pleased with what they've seen. With the additional features of online survival multiplayer now in effect, players can do what millions of minecraft users have done for years - just better.

For starters, there isn't the fight for servers, and the 1,000 plus rules when you get there. There is only one world to play on, and one way to get there - through the planet of cubes app, available to Google and IOS users.

I think for many people, including myself, the wait was well worth it. Even though I haven't been on there lately (I will be visiting tonight as I crank back up my blogging), going by what I've seen thus far, there's no reason not to visit the planet of cubes now. Everything has been answered, give or take a few bugs.  Here are some of the reviews coming in on the Google Play Store:

Alex Jacklin August 19, 2016

I love it! I also like the idea of the renting. I think it's pretty cool. But I think in some people's minds they are thinking this game should have a single player mode where you don't need to rent. Please consider this and I'm hoping you make my dream come true! Thank you!

Kathleen Daliva

Some ideas Maybe add a friend list so they wont kill youu?and tamable animals?and make your own survival server and it will cost 45 coins and you can invite your friends.its just my ideas you dont need to add them... 

Zefhanie Portuguez

Good games Good game look like minecraft best game ever but the skin is not look like minecraft skin but ilike dis game ^_^ love it so cool have friend and pet have food look like real life

Naiomy Rivera

Yupyyyyy survivel moddddd but...... Wen I pres survivel mod I'm in it and then a ad shows up and wen I pres x to not see video it just puts me to main menu pleas fix this problem even wen I see the whole video it brings me to main menu pleas fix this in crietev mod dos not do that. Pleas will you do that? But I'll wish I can put 10 stars ;-) 

A lot of the reviews POC has already adressed, with most of them basically not understanding how to play the game. Many in my opinion just haven't taken the time to read everything ( or goto the site). But overall, so far so good on everything! 

Rent Chunks now! Latest version on Apple Store

Finally!

If you were one of the many who got tired of your stuff being destroyed in Planet of Cubes, that day is finally OVER.

According to their website, the Planet of Cubes is now equipped with the ability to rent chunks. This is a request that has been made by many players over the past few months.

Here's a statement from the site: 

"We are proud to announce that Planet of Cubes updated to v2.1 on Apple App Store! Huge long-awaited update with areas (CHUNKS) Rentals - now ready to use in the game! In this update: chunk rentals, Russian localization, better navigation and HUD highlighting, better chat, new skins and many more...Only you can build on your own chunks – but watch out your chunk rentals expiration! Once your rental is expired someone else can rent it and lock you out from modifying."

This is an awesome chance for players who left because of griefing to come back and re-imagine the game one more time. I'm sure now the popularity for this game is going to skyrocket.  With no worries about multiple servers and stuff that complicates other block games, Planet of Cubes is moving in the right direction. Stay tuned as I will be in-game reporting how people respond to the good news! Rent chunks and create some fantastic buildings!

ALSO READ: Griefing: 3 Ways to win without raging

Hey all! We are proud to announce that Planet of Cubes updated to v2.1 on Apple App Store! Huge long-awaited update with areas (CHUNKS) Rentals - now ready to use in the game! In this update: chunk rentals, Russian localization, better navigation and HUD highlighting, better chat, new skins and many more. All of the details are below:
Rent your own chunks of this beautiful Planet made of cubes and start your creative joy today! Chat with other players globally when you build!
Only you can build on your own chunks – but watch out your chunk rentals expiration! Once your rental is expired someone else can rent it and lock you out from modifying.
A single chunk consists of the 16 x 16 square blocks and 256 blocks in height. You can turn “SHOW MY CHUNKS” mode and easily spot all of your chunks – in this mode the Planet of Cubes is displayed in grey color except your own chunks.
Rent Chunks and build on your rented area, so no one will build, dig or break your creation except you! All your creations will be saved and will be not disappeared on the Planet during the period of rent!
- See more at: http://poc.solverlabs.com/content/new-v21-now-available-apple-app-store-huge-update-chunks-rentals-russian-localization-and#sthash.zbDHjR8x.dpuf

Rent your own chunks of this beautiful Planet made of cubes and start your creative joy today! Chat with other players globally when you build!
Only you can build on your own chunks – but watch out your chunk rentals expiration! Once your rental is expired someone else can rent it and lock you out from modifying.
A single chunk consists of the 16 x 16 square blocks and 256 blocks in height. You can turn “SHOW MY CHUNKS” mode and easily spot all of your chunks – in this mode the Planet of Cubes is displayed in grey color except your own chunks.
Rent Chunks and build on your rented area, so no one will build, dig or break your creation except you! All your creations will be saved and will be not disappeared on the Planet during the period of rent!
- See more at: http://poc.solverlabs.com/content/new-v21-now-available-apple-app-store-huge-update-chunks-rentals-russian-localization-and#sthash.zbDHjR8x.dpuf

Winter Build: Planet of Cubes contest underway!

I know I haven't been on since the new year started soooooo....

Happy New Year! Like, almost a month later - The joys of work and being busy. However, I did get a tweet from the good folks over at Planet of Cubes about a contest they're doing. So if you 're not part of the Planet of Cubes community, here are the details:

Planet of Cubes Contest: Winter Theme Build

 1. Build anything and everything according WINTER theme in Planet of Cubes. For example: Snowman, Christmas Tree, Snow City, Snow Palace, Winter Pixel Art, Skies and vice versa!
2. Made screenshot of your Creation.
3. Attach your screenshots to the comments on the website or send to poc.support@solverlabs.com

Prize:
1st place: 1500 coins
2nd place: 1000 coins
3rd place: 500 coins

For those who are looking to update your skins and things of that nature this is PERFECT for you! And you know when I get the chance I'll premiere my creation here. Should be fun!

A Planet of Cubes contest is just what the community needed to get the new year off right, so this is going to be very cool to see what has been built. I'll be online most of these week in the evenings around 10 p.m EST - Look for Virgounitis!

Contest Details: 
1. Build anything and everything according WINTER theme in Planet of Cubes. For example: Snowman, Christmas Tree, Snow City, Snow Palace, Winter Pixel Art, Skies and vice versa!
2. Made screenshot of your Creation.
3. Attach your screenshots to comments here or send to poc.support@solverlabs.com
Prize:
1st place: 1500 coins
2nd place: 1000 coins
3rd place: 500 coins
- See more at: http://poc.solverlabs.com/content/contest-winter-creativity-take-part-and-win-coins#sthash.nlQQu3VW.dpuf

Contest Details: 
1. Build anything and everything according WINTER theme in Planet of Cubes. For example: Snowman, Christmas Tree, Snow City, Snow Palace, Winter Pixel Art, Skies and vice versa!
2. Made screenshot of your Creation.
3. Attach your screenshots to comments here or send to poc.support@solverlabs.com
Prize:
1st place: 1500 coins
2nd place: 1000 coins
3rd place: 500 coins
- See more at: http://poc.solverlabs.com/content/contest-winter-creativity-take-part-and-win-coins#sthash.nlQQu3VW.dpuf

Planet of Cubes update elminates Griefing

If you're one of the many Planet of Cubes players out there frustrated about the Griefing problem, stand by for the following announcement. Planet of Cubes staff has finally put in place a way to eliminate Griefers from taking over your creation. The next update will have what they call a "renting chunks" update, which means whatever you create, wherever you create it, will be protected.

And the update is apparently happening this month! 

The problem with Griefing has been going on since the game's creation - while many people enjoyed playing the game, and currently enjoy playing the game, many were turned off. It's one thing to create something cool, but it's another when someone is standing by to destroy it.

According to the website, "... So no one except you (the owner of the Rented Chunk) will destroy your creations in the next game version! Imagine all your houses, flats, creations will be saved and not grieved anymore! November, 2015!  When you click on the Rent Chunk button, you will see the screen with all Chunks that are visible in your View Distance range, the status of these Chunks, compass and your position in the Planet!"

Planet of Cubes staff will have the Chunks marked by the following statuses: 

• Grey Color - Available - Chunks that you can Rent
• Green Color - Selected - The chunks that you've just selected
• Yellow Color - Your Chunk - The chunks that you've just Rented
• Orange Color - Occupied - These Chunks were Rented by another players
• Red Color - Spawn Chunk - This is Spawn area where no one can built!

So if you're a former Planet of Cubes player, or one just starting, there's no time like the present to figure out what and where you build for the Holiday season!

[ALSO READ: Griefing: 3 Ways to win without raging]

Guys in response for many requests and messages, your comments, and feedbacks to the game - we are going to add new feature - Renting Chunks to the next update! So no one except you (the owner of the Rented Chunk) will destroy your creations in the next game version! Imagine all your houses, flats, creations will be saved and not grieved anymore!
Now we would love to tell you how it'll work and share some screenshots from the development version of the game! We hope to hear feedback from you, please tell us your thoughts: do you like it or not? Maybe we should optimize it more!? Tell us! So we will have a time to add changes till the game release, that is going to come on November, 2015!
So let's start!
When you click on the Rent Chunk button, you will see the screen with all Chunks that are visible in your View Distance range, the status of these Chunks, compass and your position in the Planet!
All Chunks have status, marked by colors that's mean:
Grey Color - Available - Chunks that you can Rent
Green Color - Selected - The chunks that you've just selected
Yellow Color - Your Chunk - The chunks that you've just Rented
Orange Color - Occuped - These Chunks were Rented by another players
Red Color - Spawn Chunk - This is Spawn area where no one can built!
- See more at: http://poc.solverlabs.com/content/hot-announce-huge-excited-changes-gameplay-chunks-renting-coming#sthash.VptcqlGb.dpuf