Month: May 2012

Technapex to Host Education Tech Investor Panel on May 23rd

Top Investors in Edtech Startups to Join Panel Moderated by Liz Gannes from AllThingsD

SAN FRANCISCO – May 9, 2012 – Technapex, an emerging outlet for education technology news from TriplePoint, today announced an upcoming event for May 23, 2012, featuring a panel on the growing number of investments in education technology companies. The panel, like the previous Technapex event, will be held at Roe (651 Howard Street), a premier nightclub in downtown San Francisco. Attendees will be treated to drinks and appetizers, followed by an instructive and informative panel moderated by Liz Gannes from AllThingsD. Continue reading Technapex to Host Education Tech Investor Panel on May 23rd

Zombies Abound At PlayStation <3 Canada!

Frima Studio Reveals Zombie Tycoon 2 at Sony’s Toronto Meetup

TORONTO – May 8, 2012 – Today during the first “PlayStation <3 Canada” event, Frima Studio announced the development of Zombie Tycoon 2: Brainhov’s Revenge for PS Vita and PS3. The sequel to the 2009 PSN hit Zombie Tycoon, Brainhov’s Revenge steps up the hilarious, irreverent RTS gameplay of the original with an array of new zombies, sharper graphics and multiplayer Cross Play capability.

Continue reading Zombies Abound At PlayStation <3 Canada!

Grantoo’s Social Game Tournaments Help Relieve Student Loan Debt, Now Launching across All College Campuses

College Students across the Nation Can Play in May 7 Tournament Sponsored by Grooveshark to Win Tuition Grants

SAN FRANCISCO – May 7, 2012 – Grantoo, a social gaming platform that brings college students and companies together in a socially responsible world of gaming, today announced its platform is now open to all college students with a “.edu” email address. Partnering with Grooveshark, the largest internationally available music streaming and discovery service, Grantoo is hosting a nationwide online gaming tournament, giving every student a chance to play against each other to win tuition grants and donate to charity.

Continue reading Grantoo’s Social Game Tournaments Help Relieve Student Loan Debt, Now Launching across All College Campuses

Atari Hires Game Industry Veteran Giancarlo Mori

 

 

 

 

Former Glu Mobile CCO to Further Drive Mobile Strategy as EVP of Product Development

LOS ANGELES – May 4, 2012 – Atari, one of the world’s most recognized publishers and developers of interactive entertainment, today announced it has hired Giancarlo Mori as Executive Vice President of Product Development. Mori comes to Atari with over 20 years of games industry experience, most recently serving as the Chief Creative Officer at Glu Mobile, where he spearheaded the company’s recent successful strategy shift from a premium to freemium model. As EVP of Product Development, Mori will drive the company’s mobile monetization, development and distribution strategy while expanding internal development capabilities and building a portfolio of new games based on its core IP.

Continue reading Atari Hires Game Industry Veteran Giancarlo Mori

Blood Bowl: Chaos Edition Unveiled with Screenshots!

PARIS – May 4, 2012 – Blood Bowl, the PC video game adaptation of Games Workshop’s mythical board game, today unveiled three new screenshots of its ultimate edition to be released in September – the Chaos Edition!

As an ultra-violent team sport inspired by the universe of Warhammer, Blood Bowl lets players recruit a team of Orcs, Elves, Humans, Vampires, Ogres, Dwarves, and many other fantasy creatures who will throw themselves into the bloodiest of all arenas. Tactics, cold blood, and unfair play are required in this strategic and violent game!

Continue reading Blood Bowl: Chaos Edition Unveiled with Screenshots!

The Testament of Sherlock Holmes: A Release Date and Screenshots

 

 

 

PARIS – May 3, 2012 – The Testament of Sherlock Holmes, the new investigation game for Xbox® 360, PlayStation® 3 and PC developed by Frogwares, unveils its release date today. The new investigation of Sherlock Holmes will debut in September, on consoles and PC. To celebrate this announcement, discover five brand new screenshots, taken directly from the crime scenes that await you in September.

Continue reading The Testament of Sherlock Holmes: A Release Date and Screenshots

MEDIA ADVISORY: Sonic & SEGA All-Stars Racing For iOS Speeds Up With New Racers, A New Track, And More!

 
SAN FRANCISCO & LONDON – May 3, 2012 – SEGA® of America, Inc. and SEGA® Europe Ltd. today announced the release of a major update for Sonic and SEGA All-Stars Racing for iOS. Along with a number of new features and a new track, Sunfair, two new challengers have entered the race: Knuckles the Echidna and Shadow the Hedgehog. To take them for a spin, flag down a copy of Sonic & SEGA All-Stars Racing today for $1.99 on the App Store.
Continue reading MEDIA ADVISORY: Sonic & SEGA All-Stars Racing For iOS Speeds Up With New Racers, A New Track, And More!