Josh Yguado Named President at SGN

Promotion Aligned with SGN Consolidation of Mobile and Web Game Business Units

LOS ANGELES – Oct. 24, 2012 – SGN, a leading developer of cross-platform games on social and mobile platforms, today named Josh Yguado as President. In his new role, Yguado adds oversight of studios and marketing to his existing responsibilities.  This promotion comes as SGN consolidates all game development, distribution and operations under a single umbrella to facilitate their unique “develop once, distribute wide” approach. Yguado will continue to report to SGN’s founder and CEO, Chris DeWolfe. Continue reading Josh Yguado Named President at SGN

Mobile Gaming USA East 2013 Unveils Agenda and First Speakers

Event Announced in Conjunction with Latest Report, “Marketing Mobile Games: Expanding Your Audiences Without Busting the Budget”

NEW YORK – Oct. 23, 2012 – Video Games Intelligence is once again bringing together the biggest names in mobile games for Mobile Gaming USA East 2013, which will take place from Jan. 30-31, 2013 in New York City.
To kick off Mobile Gaming USA East, an exclusive report titled “Marketing Mobile Games: Expanding Your Audiences Without Busting the Budget” has been launched. The free report offers expert insight on user acquisition, cross promotion and discovery from industry insiders. It can be downloaded here, and includes a discount code for the January event. Continue reading Mobile Gaming USA East 2013 Unveils Agenda and First Speakers

Media Advisory: Just in Time for Halloween, PlayFirst Expands Hit Hotel Transylvania Dash with Spooky New Venues and Characters

SAN FRANCISCO – Oct. 18, 2012 – PlayFirst® Inc. today announced a major expansion for Hotel Transylvania Dash® on iPhone, iPad and iPad touch that offers players two hot new venues and four monstrous new guests. In addition to the 30 action-packed levels that made Hotel Transylvania Dash the No. 1 free iPad game when it launched last month, patrons of Dracula’s five-stake resort can now try their hands – or claws, paws, or pincers – at running stylish new Hawaiian and Egyptian wings of the all-monster hotel. For the one million players who downloaded Hotel Transylvania Dash in just 20 days after its release, the updates are sure to be the perfect treat.

From palm trees to pyramids, both spooktacular additions are available as in-app purchases for just $0.99 each. Pick them up from within Hotel Transylvania Dash, available now on the App Store. Continue reading Media Advisory: Just in Time for Halloween, PlayFirst Expands Hit Hotel Transylvania Dash with Spooky New Venues and Characters

The Deepworld Crafting Adventure Begins Today on Mac

 

Cross platform MMO experience also available in iPad beta

CHICAGO – Oct. 18, 2012 – Bytebin today announced the launch of Deepworld, a massively-multiplayer online crafting adventure game, for Mac. The game can be downloaded at deepworldgame.com for $5.00. Deepworld will also be arriving on the App Store on November 15, 2012 for a complete cross-platform MMO experience.  Sign up for iPad beta access here.
Deepworld possesses treasures and lost technology hidden in the depths of a dilapidated, steampunk universe.  Players find their way through hand-drawn mountains, caves, and ruins, or venture into cities built by friends.  The raw environment is rich with resources and materials to be mined and then turned into hundreds of different items using the game’s easy-to-use crafting system. Players can customize their worlds by placing items anywhere, and can recover lost pieces of technology to build machines and restore the land.Throughout their journey, players may also encounter monsters of the deep and can create weapons to annihilate them.

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NEXON Partners with Chukong/CocoaChina to Publish Mobile Version of Dungeon & Fighter in Greater China Region

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Hugely popular, free-to-play title to benefit from Chukong/CocoaChina’s expertise in the mobile gaming industry and strong distribution capabilities

BEIJING – Oct. 17, 2012 – Leading international mobile game company, Chukong/CocoaChina, today announced that it has formed a partnership with NEXON Co. Ltd, a pioneer in the world of interactive entertainment, to develop and publish a mobile version of its worldwide hit downloadable game, Dungeon & Fighter, also known as Dungeon Fighter Online to gamers in the West. When ready, Chukong/CocoaChina will publish the game across its platform in China, Hong Kong, Macau, and Taiwan. Continue reading NEXON Partners with Chukong/CocoaChina to Publish Mobile Version of Dungeon & Fighter in Greater China Region

CafePress and Imangi Studios Launch Official Temple Run Merchandise Store

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Fans Score Free Limited Edition, Customizable Temple Run Luggage Tags at Launch

LOUISVILLE, Ky. – Oct. 16, 2012 – CafePress Inc. (Nasdaq:PRSS), The World’s Customization Engine™, and Imangi Studios, the makers of the hugely popular Temple Run app, announce the launch of a first of its kind Temple Run apparel and gear store.

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Media Advisory: Mobile Remaster of Dreamcast Classic Crazy Taxi Now Available for iOS

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SAN FRANCISCO & LONDON – Oct. 11, 2012 –  SEGA®  of America Inc. and SEGA® Europe Ltd. today announced that a remastered mobile edition of Dreamcast classic Crazy Taxi™ is now available on the App Store for iPhone®, iPad® and iPod touch®. Start picking up fares and racking up crazy combos while rocking out to seven tracks from The Offspring and Bad Religion today for $4.99 on the iTunes App Store at http://itunes.apple.com/app/id553921725!

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The Pygmies Have Left the Island: Pocket God Toys Have Arrived at Barnes & Noble

SAN FRANCISCO – Oct. 11, 2012 – Bolt Creative, developer of the best-sellingPocket God franchise, in conjunction with Barnes & Noble, Inc. (NYSE: BKS), the leading retailer of content, digital media and educational products, today announcedthat the Pygmies are leaving their Pocket God-forsaken island for a well-deserved vacation at local Barnes & Noble stores! Players and fans can nowget their hands on brand newPocket God toysfrom their nearest Barnes & Noble location or by ordering the prolific Pygmy playthings through Barnes & Noble.com (www.bn.com). Continue reading The Pygmies Have Left the Island: Pocket God Toys Have Arrived at Barnes & Noble