SUNNYVALE, Calif. – August 9, 2012 – Raved announced today that its app for Android devices is now available for free on Google Play. Raved is a convenient way for consumers to discover, save and share great places to eat, drink, shop and get things done, all based on trusted recommendations from friends. (more…)
SGN Releases Mobile Version of the Popular Facebook Game, Features Cross-Platform Connectivity Between iOS and Web
LOS ANGELES – August 9, 2012 – SGN, a leading developer of cross-platform games, today announced that its hit Facebook game Bingo Blingo is now available for iPhone, iPad and iPod touch. With Bingo Blingo mobile, those that have come to love the Facebook game can now enjoy playing without being tethered to their computer, allowing the same great experience with their existing social circles. Already listed by AppData as one of the fastest growing titles on Facebook, Bingo Blingo’s power-ups, achievements and team-enabled gameplay add a whole new twist to the classic game of bingo.
Download Bingo Blingo now from the App Store for free at http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/bingo-blingo/id542781249?ls=1&mt=8, or play on Facebook at www.facebook.com/BingoBlingo.
MONTREAL – August 7, 2012 – Minority Media, an independent game development studio, along with Sony Computer Entertainment America (SCEA), have announced that puzzle-platformer Papo & Yo is now available for pre-order via the PlayStation®Network (PSN) for $14.99 (or $11.99 for PS PLUS members). For the full preorder details, visit the PlayStation blog at blog.us.playstation.com/2012/08/08/papo-yo-the-adventure-begins-on-psn-next-week.
The studio has also unveiled a special surprise for fans: an early look at the official cinematic Papo & Yo launch trailer. Created through a partnership with the experienced filmmakers at Rezolution Pictures and talented Montreal director/director of photography Alfonso Maiorana, this trailer shows the start of Quico’s story through an incredible mix of live-action and in-game footage. To view it online, head to www.youtube.com/watch?v=Rn23bgfj_f4.
First Social Gaming Project, myVEGAS, Features MGM Resorts’ Collection of Iconic Properties and Real-World Rewards
BURLINGAME, Calif. and LAS VEGAS – August 6, 2012 – PLAYSTUDIOS, a new game development company focusing on free-to-play games of chance, today unveiled their first project, myVEGAS. A Facebook destination for the latest breed of social entertainment, myVEGAS delivers a new level of authenticity and play value as gamers play gambling games, unlock and explore a virtual Las Vegas and earn real-world rewards. myVEGAS is now playable in live beta on Facebook.
New Survey Commissioned By Dashlane Reveals Internet Users Want a Safe Way to Store Personal Online Information
NEW YORK – August 2, 2012 – In the wake of major consumer website hackings, three of five U.S. adults who are online say they feel that they might be vulnerable to being hacked for their online accounts. Savvy Internet users have reason to be wary when it comes to using or storing private, personal information online. In recent weeks, major consumer websites such as LinkedIn, Twitter, Yahoo, Gmail, AOL, and more have all been hacked, compromising millions of users’ passwords and the data these were intended to protect. And since 62 percent of online adults reuse the same password for more than one of their online accounts, one hacking is likely to compromise all of their data online.
zGames, MadRuse Games and Eppy Games Take top Honors and Prizes, Will See Commercial Release on App Store
LOS ANGELES – August 2, 2012 – Atari, one of the world’s most recognized publishers and developers of interactive entertainment, today revealed the winners of the Pong® Indie Developer Challenge. The winning developers, who competed against other independent game developers for the chance to remake Atari’s iconic Pong, were chosen by a judging panel in conjunction with community voting. Final ranking is as follows:
RALEIGH, N.C. – August 2, 2012 – Imangi Studios today announced that Temple Run ® , originally released on the App Store one year ago today, has now been downloaded over 100 million times, with over 68 million iOS and 32 million Android devices. Free to download, Temple Run challenges players to test their reflexes as they race down ancient temple walls and along sheer cliffs to collect coins, all while jumping, running and sliding to escape the grasps of the temple dwellers and avoiding obstacles.
One of the most popular flash games makes its way onto mobile devices!
NEW YORK – August 2, 2012 – Armor Games, creator and publisher of fun mobile games such as Kingdom Rush and Follow the Rabbit, are pleased to announce that Flight is now available for iOS devices worldwide. With over 55 million plays, Flight is a Flash game created by Armor Games in which players throw paper planes as far as they can while collecting points to upgrade and decorate their aviation machine. The new iOS version is almost like a sequel: beautiful Retina display graphics, more upgrades and power-ups and a brand new ending to the original story.
Frima Gets the Party Started with PlayStation Move on August 28
QUEBEC CITY – July 31, 2012 – Frima Studio, Canada’s leading independent game developer, today announced that Lights, Camera, Party! will be released on August 28. Powered by the Unreal Engine, this fast-paced, motion-controlled party game will be available for download on the PlayStation® Network for $29.99.
PARIS – July 27, 2012 – Of Orcs and Men, the grand role-playing game, developed by Spiders (Direction and Development) and Cyanide (Concept and Production) for PlayStation®3, Xbox 360® and PC, unveils a series of four new in-game screenshots today!
PARIS – July 26, 2012 – Giants and Focus Home Interactive are pleased to unveil the first images and details of Farming Simulator 2013, releasing on PC in October 2012, and on Playstation® 3 and Xbox 360® in Q1 2013.
Gesture-Control Technology Leader Provides Solution to China’s Consumer Electronics Industry
BRUSSELS & SHANGHAI – July 26, 2012 – SoftKinetic™, the leading developer of end-to-end gesture recognition solutions, and Shanghai Motion Technology, a leading provider of gesture applications to the consumer electronics industry, have today demonstrated the iMove™ platform to the Chinese consumer electronics industry for the first time.
