Game Connection Reveals Results of Inaugural Publisher Survey

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Data on Publisher Preferences and Focus Available to Developers Free of Charge

SAN FRANCISCO—March 20, 2013—Game Connection and Sherpa Games have today announced the results of their first ever Publisher Survey, conducted between January and February 2013. The Publisher Survey collected responses from 130 different publishers including Microsoft, Sony Computer Entertainment America, Tencent, Zynga, and Nintendo of America, on their target markets, business models, and how they review games submissions from developers. The report is free to developers and can be found at: http://www.game-connection.com/gameconn/content/publisher-survey. Continue reading Game Connection Reveals Results of Inaugural Publisher Survey

Raft Pirates Docks on the Shores of Android

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6waves’s mobile MMO out now on Google Play

SAN FRANCISCO – March 20, 2013 – Leading global and mobile social game publisher, 6waves, and award-winning developer, Big Blue Bubble, today announced that Raft Pirates, their mobile MMO starring adorable robot pirates, is welcoming another famous robot—Android’s Green Robot—to release their game on Google Play: http://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.sixwaves.raftpirates Continue reading Raft Pirates Docks on the Shores of Android

Horde and Humans Face Off in Castle Champions

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Gamenauts’ tower-building / RPG hybrid iOS game now on the App Store

SAN JOSE, Calif. – March 14, 2013 – Gamenauts, in partnership with developer Artlogic Games, today announced the release of their tower-building / RPG hybrid, Castle Champions. Castle Champions combines castle-management simulation with medieval role-playing action and is the first game released under Gamenauts’ new Asian indie mobile publishing initiative. See the tower and tournament come together in the trailer: http://youtu.be/EMCYkNjo-TU Continue reading Horde and Humans Face Off in Castle Champions

Raft Pirates Plunder the Mobile High Seas

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6waves’s mobile MMO out now on the App Store

SAN FRANCISCO – Feb. 28, 2013 – Leading global and mobile social game publisher 6waves, and Big Blue Bubble, the biggest, baddest buccaneers of game development, today announced the launch of Raft Pirates, an MMO featuring adorable robot pirates made just for mobile devices. Starting today, sailors can explore the online seas for resources to build armed rafts, plunder other pirate ships for loot, and protect themselves against enemy captains bent on snatching the booty for themselves. Join the Raft Pirates for free on the shores of the App Store: http://itunes.apple.com/app/raft-pirates/id539098940 Continue reading Raft Pirates Plunder the Mobile High Seas

CocoaChina/Chukong Expands US Operations

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SAN FRANCISCO — Feb. 14, 2013 — International mobile game developer and publisher CocoaChina/Chukong today announced the expansion of its U.S. presence with the hiring of Kai Zhao as VP of Engineering. In his new role, Zhao will lead the technical direction for infrastructure supporting mobile games published in the U.S., build strategic partnerships with key developers, and expand the success of the innovative Cocos2d-x game engine among the U.S. developer community. Continue reading CocoaChina/Chukong Expands US Operations

Frog Orbs for iPhone: a Modern Twist on Rapid-Fire Arcade Action

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Command Missiles? Cast magic spells instead! Ballpit Monster launches arcade shooter

February 7th, 2013— Montevideo, URUGUAY—Ballpit Monster Studios, the Uruguay-based studio of bouncy mobile fun, today released their debut title Frog Orbs, a “ribbiting” re-imagining of the old school arcade shooter for mobile devices. Starting today, players can harness the powers of elemental orbs to destroy wave after wave of invading Benglings bent on destroying all your delicious flies. Cast a dozen powerful spells to defend your turf, then earn flies to upgrade your magical wizard’s cap and wand. Dive into the frantic action of Frog Orbs, now available free on the App Store. Continue reading Frog Orbs for iPhone: a Modern Twist on Rapid-Fire Arcade Action

Fly the Friendly Skies with Airline World, Now Available Free on Google Play!

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Virtual airline management game now allows users to build a travel empire on Android devices

SEOUL, SOUTH KOREA – Feb. 5, 2013 – NeoWin Games today announced the launch of Airline World for Android devices after a successful launch on Facebook. Airline World, a free time-management airline game, puts players’ entrepreneurial skills to the test as they strive to build a world-class airline empire. Gamers customize their fleet of planes while competing to rule the friendly skies, with simple controls and fun animations appealing to gamers of all backgrounds and skill levels. Take to the skies and download Airline World today on Google Play: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.neowingames.airline. Continue reading Fly the Friendly Skies with Airline World, Now Available Free on Google Play!

Temple Run 2 Breaks Record with 50 Million Downloads in Two Weeks

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Imangi Studios today announced that Temple Run 2 has been downloaded over 50 million times on iOS, Android and Kindle devices. Reaching the milestone in 13 days breaks the previously set record for the fastest growing mobile game*. Temple Run 2 originally launched exclusively on the App Store on January 17 and quickly rose to the #1 slot in Free Apps, earning over six million downloads in less than 24 hours. Following a release on Google Play and Amazon Marketplace, the sequel continued its record-breaking success, racing to the #1 spot, respectively, in each store. Following in the footsteps of Temple Run, which has been downloaded over 170 million times, Temple Run 2 has cemented itself in mobile gaming history.

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