Month: August 2012

MEDIA ADVISORY: SEGA Makes Prices Academic with a Back to School Sale!

SEGA logo SAN FRANCISCO  – August 16, 2012 –  SEGA® of America Inc. is ringing in a new school year with great deals on hot downloadable titles! For a limited time, popular games like Sonic CD™ and Sonic the Hedgehog 4™ Episode II are available for up to 50 percent off the original price. As a thank you to the loyal fans, all players who spend more than $4.95 (iOS/Android) on Sega Mobile games and send in the receipt are eligible to win a smartphone. For more details about the sale, visit the SEGA blog.

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SEGA Alliance Rolls Out Flannel Carpet for Jack Lumber

First SEGA Alliance Title—Jack Lumber by Owlchemy Labs—Launches Today

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SAN FRANCISCO & LONDON – August 16, 2012 –  SEGA® of America Inc. and SEGA® Europe Ltd. today announced the formation of a new publishing initiative, SEGA Alliance. The SEGA Alliance will focus on publishing mobile games made by independent developers. The SEGA Alliance will provide participating developers with comprehensive marketing and production support as well as creative consultation. SEGA Alliance’s first title, Jack Lumber, developed by Owlchemy Labs, launched today on iPad®, iPhone® and iPod touch® worldwide.

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Thoroughbred World Gallops onto Facebook and iOS

The Historic Jockey Club Brings Authentic Breeding, Training and Racing Action to Social and Mobile Platforms

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LEXINGTON, Ky. – August 14, 2012 – The Jockey Club today announced the release of Thoroughbred World, its first social and mobile game. Thoroughbred World, developed by ZeeGee Games, provides an unmatched, authentic Thoroughbred horse training and breeding experience from building the first paddock to entering the Winners’ Circle. The game is available now on Facebook, and coming to iOS in the early fall.

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dealBoard Announces Groundbreaking Performance Stats

nFluence outperforms daily deal leader Groupon with its app dealBoard

SEATTLE & LONDON – August 15, 2012 –nFluence Media, a Seattle and London leader in consumer driven preference technology, is pleased to reveal some noteworthy performance stats for its smartphone app dealBoard. dealBoard is a daily deal aggregator that offers its users a personalized selection of daily deals from all of the top deal sites.

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Minority and SCEA Announce the Release of Papo & Yo

Award-Winning Puzzle-Platforming Adventure Now Available on the PlayStation®Network

MONTREAL – August 14, 2012 – Minority Media, an independent game development studio, along with Sony Computer Entertainment America LLC (SCEA) today announced the official release of PlayStation®Network (PSN) exclusive puzzle-platformer Papo & Yo. As part of the second annual PSN PLAY promotion, this already award-winning adventure will be available for purchase with today’s scheduled PlayStation®Store Update for $14.99 ($11.99 for PS PLUS members), or from GameStop online at www.gamestop.com/ps3/games/papo-yo/103811.

To see the cinematic Papo & Yo launch trailer and learn how Quico’s adventure with Monster started, head to www.youtube.com/watch?v=1tjPWs96lk4.

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Run for Gold! One Epic Knight Launch Date Announced, Sprints for Free onto iOS Devices August 23

New Infinite Runner from the Creators of geoDefense and Tiny Heroes

ST. LOUIS, Mo. – August 14, 2012 – Simutronics today announced One Epic Knight, a new game from the creators of the immensely popular and award-winning Tiny Heroes. A fresh addition to the free running genre, One Epic Knight will launch for free on iOS devices everywhere August 23. With simple controls, numerous upgrades, and addicting gameplay, One Epic Knight will take fans of free-runners to a level of epicness they never thought possible. Continue reading Run for Gold! One Epic Knight Launch Date Announced, Sprints for Free onto iOS Devices August 23

Sea Stars Gets Friendlier With Pets!

Hothead Games introduces cute companions to the iOS and Android seas

VANCOUVER – August 13, 2012 – Hothead Games is excited to launch an adorable update for their mobile swimming sensation, Sea Stars. With over 154 million swims started and 1 million characters mastered to date, they decided it was time players invited more nautical friends to their aquatic adventures.

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