OUYA Introduces Developing Developers Initiative with Educational Tools for Aspiring Game Makers

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On-platform Tools Provide Resources for New Developers to Create and Publish Games on OUYA

SANTA MONICA, Calif. – Aug 6, 2014 – OUYA today launched the Developing Developers initiative, an Android education program that provides hands-on instruction for aspiring developers to learn the building blocks of making games. The hallmark tool for the new initiative is the first console-based launch of Android Integrated Developer Environment (AIDE), which offers developers an unprecedented opportunity to practically learn the basic coding skills they need to build games from the comfort of their living room. The basic AIDE app will be available for free and include several introductory lessons on Java, the Android OS, and game development–interested developers can unlock all of the remaining app content for $29.99. Continue reading OUYA Introduces Developing Developers Initiative with Educational Tools for Aspiring Game Makers

Spellfall™ Puzzle RPG from Backflip Studios Arriving August 14

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Tile-swapping RPG battle game coming soon to iOS & Android

Boulder, CO – August 6, 2014 – Backflip Studios today announced that Spellfall, the new tile-swapping puzzle RPG, will be available worldwide for iOS and Android on Thursday, August 14. The game blends intuitive drag-and-drop tile-matching with RPG elements to produce a heroic puzzle adventure. Spellfall will be free to play with optional in-app purchases.

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Kiwi Closes $15 Million in Series B Financing

kiwi-logo-650Northgate Capital Leads Investment Round with Participation from DFJ and Returning Investor Sequoia Capital in Leading Mobile Developer

PALO ALTO, Calif. – Aug. 6, 2014 – Mobile game developer Kiwi, Inc. today announced that it has closed $15 million in Series B financing, led by Northgate Capital with participation from DFJ and returning investor Sequoia Capital. The Series B brings the total amount raised by Kiwi to $21 million. Kiwi has emerged as a top developer on Google Play, and the company will use the funding to invest in its next generation of cross-platform, AAA mobile titles while continuing to improve distribution and monetization practices that affect the entire mobile ecosystem. Continue reading Kiwi Closes $15 Million in Series B Financing