Author: Zach Fuller

“Sonic 4 Episodes I & II” Coming Soon to the Green Throttle Arena, Playable with the Atlas Controller

Santa Clara, CA – June 11, 2013 – Green Throttle™ Games and SEGA® of America, Inc. today announced a partnership that will bring two iconic SEGA games featuring Sonic the Hedgehog to the Green Throttle Arena with full Atlas Controller compatibility. The Android versions of Sonic 4: Episode I and Sonic 4: Episode II, available from Google Play and the Amazon Appstore, will be updated soon to include support for Green Throttle, giving fans a new way to enjoy their favorite spiky blue speedster. Continue reading SEGA and Green Throttle™ Team Up to Give Sonic Fans a New Way to Play

NEW YORK – June 7, 2013 – Today Happy Cloud, Inc. announced the addition of industry veteran Dilek Ilboga to its New York office as vice president of business development. Dilek’s experience developing licensing relationships and driving new partnerships will help Happy Cloud with its upcoming launch of a games on-demand service, and allow the company to continue evolving the cloud gaming space with its cutting-edge technology.

 

“Joining this team is an opportunity for me to contribute to Happy Cloud’s growth as a unique and dominant player in the cloud gaming marketplace,” said Ilboga. “Happy Cloud’s technology is something all downloadable games need to thrive in today’s competitive environment. With Happy Cloud, game companies can realize substantial increases in their user base without integration effort and improve the user experience overall.”

 

Ilboga has served in a variety of roles with globally recognized gaming brands, most recently as U.S. G.M. and V.P. of business development at Gamigo, Inc., where she was responsible for designing, overseeing and leading the implementation of its U.S market and operations strategy. She also developed and managed game licensing relationships while overseeing business development for international markets, including European and Asian territories.

 

“Adding Dilek to the team will enable Happy Cloud to expand our offering of high-quality and popular games,” said Tamir Buchler, CEO of Happy Cloud. “Her experience and contacts are vital to our next stage of growth.”

 

Ilboga’s hire follows Happy Cloud’s recent $4.25 million Series A funding round, in addition to the appointment of Tamir Buchler as CEO. Visit www.thehappycloud.com to learn more about Happy Cloud.

 

About Happy Cloud
Happy Cloud is a cloud-based game service that provides distribution to PC, console and Android game publishers and a games-on-demand service for consumers. Its distribution system dramatically reduces abandonment rates and increases paid user conversions. Happy Cloud was founded in 2009 and is based in New York.

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New Program Provides 20% Revenue Share for First 100 Developers who Sign Up to Sell Green Throttle Atlas Bluetooth Controllers Through their Games 

 

Santa Clara, CA – June 4, 2013 – Green Throttle™ Games, creators of the Atlas Bluetooth Controller and publisher of mobile games, announced today an Affiliate Program for mobile game developers. Game companies may now enter into a revenue share agreement with Green Throttle by selling the Atlas Controller directly through their mobile games. The first 100 developers to join the program will receive a 20% commission paid for each controller sold, with a 10% starting commission for any subsequent developers who join the program. Mobile game developers interested in learning more about the Green Throttle Affiliate Program can do so now at http://store.greenthrottle.com/affiliate_info.asp.

 

Green Throttle Games has created a simple process to help mobile game companies become a Green Throttle Affiliate. Interested parties must first create a customer account at Store.GreenThrottle.com, after which they can apply to become an Affiliate. After a developer is approved, they will be able to log in to their account and access a unique URL as well as pre-made banners and images that will automatically track all Atlas Controller sales that are generated. Developers will be issued a check via PayPal at the end of each month once their account accrues more than $20 through the Affiliate Program.

 

“While we continue to drive the games industry towards convergence of mobile and console play, we’ll be creating new ways for developers to engage with our platform,” said Charles Huang, CEO and co-founder, Green Throttle Games. “The Affiliate Program is a showcase of this effort, offering developers new ways to monetize in an incredibly competitive market. As an alternative to advertising and in-app purchases, we hope that this program will generate healthy returns for our development partners.”

 

Earlier this year, Green Throttle Games launched the Atlas Bluetooth Controller, expanding video games from the Android devices we already own to the living room big-screen for a more social and console-like experience. The company also supports game discovery with the Arena app, which facilitates simple pairing of up to four Atlas Bluetooth controllers to a single Android 4.0+ device for compatible multiplayer games. Green Throttle and the Arena provides new avenues for developers to get their games featured and acquire users, all without giving up any cut of the sales revenue.

 

For more information about Green Throttle and its Affiliate Program, please visit http://store.greenthrottle.com/affiliate_info.asp or email devsupport@greenthrottle.com.

To connect with Green Throttle Games:

–       Visit: www.greenthrottlegames.com

–       Like us on Facebook at: www.facebook.com/greenthrottle

–       Follow us on Twitter at: www.twitter.com/greenthrottle

–       Subscribe on YouTube at: www.youtube.com/greenthrottlegames

 

About Green Throttle Games

Green Throttle Games is transforming the video game market and redefining the way consumers experience their favorite titles. By leveraging the performance and ubiquity of Android-powered devices with the company’s Atlas Bluetooth game controllers and Arena game discovery app, Green Throttle Games has unlocked the potential of mobile gaming on the big screen, connecting people and platforms in a way that is simple, social and fun.

 

Based in Silicon Valley, the company was founded by game industry visionaries Charles Huang, Matt Crowley and Karl Townsend, and is backed by $6M in Series A funding led by Trinity Ventures with participation from DCM. For more information, visit www.greenthrottle.com.

 

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Provides High-quality, On-demand Gaming

NEW YORK – May 22, 2013 – Today Happy Cloud, Inc. announced its Series A fundraising round of $4.25 million and introduced eCommerce veteran Tamir Buchler as CEO. Led by Avalon Ventures and joined by Jesselson Capital and Shaman Ventures, this round brings Happy Cloud’s total funding to $7 million and allows the company to build out its team and prepare for the upcoming launch of a games-on-demand service offering nearly instant access to demos. Happy Cloud leverages its unique data streaming technology to enable on-demand access to games.

 

“Game quality and capacity continue to reach new heights, and as the gaming industry evolves, the need for a scalable on-demand technology becomes even more relevant,” explained Rich Levandov, managing director, Avalon Ventures. “We’ve seen many solutions raise lots of capital and fail because they don’t scale. Happy Cloud is the only scalable technology of its kind and will dramatically disrupt the industry while creating value for the entire gaming world.”

 

“We are excited to have Tamir Buchler on board,” said Michael Jesselson of Jesselson Capital. “He has strong leadership skills and has a proven track record of driving revenue growth for consumer-facing platforms.”

 

Buchler comes from IAC/InterActiveCorp where he was previously COO and CRO of the comparison shopping network Pronto.com. He will focus on growing Happy Cloud’s licensing business as well as launch its consumer-facing game portal.

 

“Happy Cloud adds unparalleled value to the gaming ecosystem by eliminating barriers to entry and giving users what they want,” Buchler noted. “By offering free on-demand access to the best high-end games, we can bring new gamers on board, increase conversions and keep gamers engaged. Happy Cloud is a scalable solution that can effect change in the same way iTunes and Netflix have transformed media consumption by offering seamless, instant access.”

 

Visit www.thehappycloud.com to learn more about Happy Cloud.

 

About Happy Cloud, Inc.

Happy Cloud is a cloud-based game service that provides distribution to PC, console and Android game publishers and a games-on-demand service for consumers. Its distribution system dramatically reduces abandonment rates and increases paid user conversions. Happy Cloud was founded in 2009 and is based in New York.

 

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Tower Defense Meets Match-three in Chilean Startup Syrenaica’s First Mobile Game

SANTIAGO – MAY 15, 2013 – Chilean game developer Syrenaica today announced the launch of its first title, a game called Evilot. Combining the best elements of two popular genres, Evilot is a puzzle defense game where players command the forces of Count Dolfus, a retired evil mastermind whose brooding Golden Years are being disturbed by an army of do-gooders bent on conquering his castle (and stealing all his loot). Funded partially through Kickstarter, the title’s orchestral score sets a mood suitable for a Transylvanian invasion. A free demo version is available in the App Store along with the full version for $0.99.

Sink your teeth into puzzle defense, download Evilot now! (Free version) (Full version) Continue reading Evilot Brings Anti-hero Puzzle Defense to iPad

Syrenaica Set To Bring Anti-hero Action to iPad

 

SANTIAGO – MAY 07, 2013 – Chilean game developer Syrenaica today announces the upcoming launch of its first title, Evilot, on May 15th. A hybrid of two popular genres, Evilot is a puzzle defense game where players command the forces of Count Dolfus. He’s a somewhat-evil overlord who merely wants to retire in peace, but is forced to defend his treasure from the army of heroes and do-gooders determined to conquer his castle (and steal all his loot). The game will launch first on iOS for $0.99, with Android, PC, Mac, Ouya and Linux versions planned for the coming months. Continue reading Kickstarter Funded Puzzle Defense Game Evilot Launching May 15th

Cross-Platform Multiplayer Online Battle Arena (MOBA) Title Opens For Public Feedback on Facebook in Partnership with Zynga

SAN FRANCISCO — May 1, 2013 — Wyrmbyte, an indie video game studio created by industry veteran Scott Brown, today announced that the company’s inaugural title, Dragons and Titans, is entering into open beta on Facebook. Dragons and Titans combines the ubiquity of the Web with the latest social features and unique gameplay elements to create a new, fast-paced MOBA experience. After successfully operating and testing in closed beta since late 2012, Wyrmbyte is seeking the input of gamers worldwide to further refine and polish their breakout MOBA title before launching later this year.

Play Dragons and Titans now at https://apps.facebook.com/dragonsandtitans/ Continue reading Indie Game Studio Wyrmbyte’s Dragons and Titans Roars into Open Beta

Spirited Cross Buy and Cross Play RTS Lands on PS3 and PS Vita

 

QUEBEC CITY – April 30, 2013 – Today Frima Studio announces the launch of Zombie Tycoon 2: Brainhov’s Revenge for the PS3 and PS Vita! The sequel to 2009’s hit PS Minis title Zombie Tycoon, Brainhov’s Revenge ups the ante on the lighthearted RTS gameplay of the original with new zombie factions and units, expansive maps and Cross Play functionality to link players on consoles and handhelds for intense 1v1 deathmatches. The game is available on PSN for $9.99 and FREE for PS Plus members. Continue reading The Hordes of Zombie Tycoon 2 Charge onto The PlayStation Network