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

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

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

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

Atari and Zynga Launch Super Bunny Breakout for iPhone, iPad & iPod touch

The Latest Addition to the Breakout Franchise from Atari Launches under the Zynga Partners for Mobile Program

LOS ANGELES & SAN FRANCISCO – Oct. 11, 2012 – Atari, one of the world’s most recognized publishers and developers of interactive entertainment, and Zynga (NASDAQ: ZNGA), the world’s leading provider of social game services, today announced the launch of Super Bunny Breakout™ on the App Store. Available for iPhone, iPad and iPod touch, Super Bunny Breakout is the latest and furriest experience of the Breakout® franchise, where players control Rodney the bunny on a quest to help rescue other cute critters from cages at the nefarious Evil Animal Testing (E.A.T.) Labs. In this new take on the retro arcade classic, players will meet a colorful cast of characters and enjoy physics-based, Breakout-style gameplay. Super Bunny Breakout is available now for $0.99 on iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch, along with a free demo version called Super Bunny Breakout Free. Download Super Bunny Breakout at itunes.apple.com/app/id560556342 , and Super Bunny Breakout Free at itunes.apple.com/app/id560555614.

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Polara now Available for iOS and Android

 

Crazy Color Changing Chaos Auto-runs onto Mobile Devices, Launch Trailer Released

VANCOUVER, CANADA – Oct. 11, 2012 – Polara, the new color switching side-runner from Canada-based mobile game developer Hope This Works Games, is now available for iPhone, iPod touch, iPad, and Android devices. The color-focused auto-runner can be purchased at $0.99 for a limited time. Continue reading Polara now Available for iOS and Android

Oh! Sheep Draws a Path to the iTunes App Store. Out Now on All iOS Devices

BEIJING – Oct. 11, 2012 – Hortor Software announced today the release of Oh! Sheep on the iTunes App Store. The free-to-play, path-drawing puzzle game comes with 30 levels and players can unlock 60 more by purchasing the app for $0.99.

In Oh! Sheep, lead Agent Bahhh and his herd of sheep across the globe to save the world from Dr. Friedrich and his evil contraptions. Use your finger to draw paths and direct the sheep past mazes filled with robots, canons, lasers, and so much more. Steal berries in each level to change the color of the sheep and allow them to trigger switches that lead to their escape! Continue reading Oh! Sheep Draws a Path to the iTunes App Store. Out Now on All iOS Devices