Chukong Technologies and ARM Raise the Bar for Mobile Gaming Performance

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Cocos2d-x Engine Runs up to 70 Percent Faster on ARM-based Smartphones and Tablets

BEIJING and CAMBRIDGE, UK — May 8, 2014 — International mobile entertainment platform company Chukong Technologies, which powers seven out of the ten top grossing games in China, and ARM, the world’s leading semiconductor intellectual property (IP) supplier, today announced a partnership to optimize games built in Cocos2d-x for ARM®-based devices. Cocos2d-x is an open-source, cross-platform game engine developed and maintained by Chukong Technologies, which has been downloaded more than 1.1 million times by developers such as Wooga, Zynga, Gamevil and more. The collaboration demonstrates Chukong Technologies’ commitment to incorporating the most advanced backend technology and give developers the power to build the fastest, cleanest mobile gaming experiences.

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Enter Full Stealth Mode: Third Eye Crime Launches on iOS

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AAA-turned-indie developers Moonshot Games and indie publisher gameblyr release stealth noir puzzler for iOS, Android planned for a later date

BOSTON — April 24, 2014 — Indie development studio Moonshot Games and indie game publisher gameblyr today announced the release of the highly anticipated stealth puzzle game Third Eye Crime for iOS devices. Created by AAA-turned-indie talent from Bungie with years of design expertise on titles including the Halo series, Third Eye Crime features gorgeous visuals in noir stylings and a soulful jazz score to deliver a stylistically immersive, fully independent gameplay experience. Third Eye Crime’s 120-level thriller is available for $4.99 on the App Store, or players can begin with the first 40 levels of Act One for $2.99, with Acts Two and Three available as add-ons for 99 cents each.

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TabTale Reaches 300 Million Downloads, Releases Infographic on Company History

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Top 10 Mobile Games Publisher with 25M MAUs Continues to Dominate Kids’ App Market

TEL AVIV, Israel – Feb. 6, 2014 – Tabtale, a developer and publisher of interactive games and educational apps for mobile devices, today announced that its games have been downloaded 300 million times, solidifying its position as a top 10 global mobile games publisher by download volume. The achievement comes on the heels of TabTale releasing its 250th app, spanning games and educational content for iOS, Android, and Windows smartphone and tablet devices. TabTale recently closed a $12.5M Series B led by Qualcomm Ventures and Magma Venture Partners. The funding round allowed the company to secure a new office in Tel Aviv, Israel, and will be used to fuel the company’s growth as it maintains its leadership position in mobile entertainment. Continue reading TabTale Reaches 300 Million Downloads, Releases Infographic on Company History

Chukong Technologies and Microsoft Open Technologies Collaborate to Extend Support of Popular Mobile Game Engine to Windows Store

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BEIJING – November 5, 2013 – Leading international mobile entertainment company Chukong Technologies today announced that technical contributions from Microsoft Open Technologies, Inc. have extended support for Cocos2D-x to Windows 8, Windows RT and Windows Phone 8. Adopted by over 400,000 developers worldwide, the cross-platform open source mobile engine now enables teams to launch their titles through Windows Store. Continue reading Chukong Technologies and Microsoft Open Technologies Collaborate to Extend Support of Popular Mobile Game Engine to Windows Store

Green Throttle Games Announces HID Compatible Atlas Bluetooth Controller, Now Available for $29.99

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New Controller Ships Free to Previous Atlas Customers with Over 50 New Games Debuting on the Green Throttle Arena

Santa Clara, CA – Sept. 17, 2013 – Green Throttle™ Games, creator of the Atlas Bluetooth Controller and publisher of mobile games, today announced a new HID compatible version of its Atlas Bluetooth controller. The new controller will allow gamers to natively navigate Android 4.0 devices and over 50 new games, in addition to playing games currently supported in the Green Throttle Arena app with more planned to roll out in the coming weeks. As an added bonus, all U.S. domestic customers who have previously purchased an Atlas Bluetooth Controller from Green Throttle will receive the new HID compatible controller within one week, free of charge. Gamers can view and purchase the new Atlas Bluetooth Controller for $29.99 via the Green Throttle Online Store at store.greenthrottle.com. Continue reading Green Throttle Games Announces HID Compatible Atlas Bluetooth Controller, Now Available for $29.99

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

Massive One Epic Knight Mobile Content Update Out Now! Upgrade on Your Quest for Epicness

Hit Free-runner Receives iPhone 5 Support, Improved Character Agility and Pit/Ledge Lighting, New Equippable Trinkets and More!

ST. LOUIS, Mo. – Oct. 3, 2012 – Simutronics, the creators of the immensely popular and award-winning Tiny Heroes, today announced an epic update for their recently launched iOS title One Epic Knight. Update 1.2 brings a number of new features to the game, including tweaks and changes to character agility and game environment, implemented to further benefit players in their epic quest for epic loot. Grab version 1.2 of One Epic Knight in the App Store today. Continue reading Massive One Epic Knight Mobile Content Update Out Now! Upgrade on Your Quest for Epicness

Brian Kahrs Joins SGN As Vice President of Product

LOS ANGELES – September 21, 2012 – SGN, a leading developer of cross-platform games on social and mobile platforms, today announced the hiring of Brian Kahrs as Vice President of Product. Kahrs joins SGN from Zynga, bringing a wealth of experience leading teams at the cutting edge of social game development and managing a wide variety of well-known digital entertainment brands. Continue reading Brian Kahrs Joins SGN As Vice President of Product