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International Award for Gamification Nation
At the Gamification World Congress, Gamification Nation’s recent recruit, Andrzej Marczewski, won the prestigious "Contribution to the Industry" Award. The Gamification World Congress was held in Madrid, Spain, at the end of October. - November 02, 2016 - Gamification Nation
Disrupted Logic Interactive Announces the Release of Dead Corps 2
Disrupted Logic Interactive, developers of Dead Corps Zombie Outbreak, today announced the official release of the much anticipated and highly innovative Dead Corps 2; the action packed first person shooter video game that pits the player against legions of raging zombies. - November 02, 2016 - Disrupted Logic Interactive
Cookie Run: OvenBreak Launched Globally for iOS and Android on October 27, 2016
Devsisters just released a new mobile endless runner game, “Cookie Run: OvenBreak.” And it’s about to change the entire definition of the running game genre. “Cookie Run: OvenBreak” is a fusion of simple and casual Slide & Jump controls with a sweet, sweet twist. - October 29, 2016 - Devsisters
Skiplit - A Simple Yet Impossible Puzzle Game for iOS Launches on the App Store
Skiplit is a free, addicting, and simple puzzle game for iPhone, iPad, and iPod Touch all about getting the ball into the goal. You'll soon learn that simple doesn't mean easy. To play, just swipe the ball into the goal. Bounce, skip the ball off of walls to get it where you want. Be careful, though, you only have a few skips every level. - October 27, 2016 - Skiplit
Maguss: the First Mobile Multiplayer Spell Casting Game, Featuring an Optional Magic Wand Device, is Live on Indiegogo and Already Reached the Funding Goal
Maguss is a free-to-play AR fantasy mobile MMORPG in which the world is a stage and the player is the lead actor. An already funded Indiegogo project is firmly on its way to unlock the first stretch goal of advanced group play. Gamers worldwide will be able to join their friends and together raid... - October 26, 2016 - Maguss
Avera Digital Announces the Launch of New 4K UHD TV Series
Avera Digital has added a 4K UHD TV series to its product lineup, the Equinox series. Like the Aeria series that came before, the Equinox series combines a slim deign and high performance. It boasts a wider color spectrum, improved contrast and high picture clarity. Avera Digital has added features to make the series the ultimate UHD viewing experience. - October 25, 2016 - Catronics
[Action RPG] Heroes of Tomorrow Pre-Registration Starts Now
Heroes of Tomorrow, a cartoon action RPG from YJM games starts the global pre-registration today. The game will be available for both Android and iOS users. - October 22, 2016 - YJM Games
New Cares in Wedding Salon 2 on iOS and Android
Sugar Games announces the release of Wedding Salon 2 on iOS and Android platforms. The game in the time-management genre is a successful mix of challenging and diverse gameplay, romantic and charming atmosphere and a captivating plot. - October 17, 2016 - Sugar Games
StyleCon & NFL Juniors Launch Escape Room
Just in time for football season, StyleCon + NFL Juniors gets on the playing field with the hottest new experiential entertainment, an Escape Room, at StyleCon on Saturday, November 5, 2016, at The Hangar at the OC Fair & Event Center in Orange County, California. - October 16, 2016 - StyleCon
Text-Based Hacking Adventure "Code 7" Nominated for Unity Award 2016
The text-based hacking adventure "Code 7" by German developer Goodwolf Studio has been nominated for the Unity Award 2016 as Best Student Project. The game will be showcased at the Unite '16, Indie Games Play and AdventureX. - October 15, 2016 - Goodwolf Studio
Nitro Nation Online 5.0 Release on iOS and Android
Racers arrive to the Salt Flats for an Addictive Mobile Racing Experience in the Latest Nitro Nation Online Update from Creative Mobile. - October 15, 2016 - Creative Mobile
VR Developer Fire-Point Interactive Inc. Opens in Vancouver
A new entrant to the Virtual Reality development industry, Fire-Point Interactive Inc., just opened its office in Vancouver, BC and hosted an opening ceremony in Gastown. - October 15, 2016 - Fire-Point Interactive Inc.
Tiny Lab Productions Game Fun Kid Racing Hit 10M Downloads
Tiny Lab Productions, a publisher and developer of casual and free-to-play mobile games for kids and toddlers, is excited to announce that one of the very first company's mobile games - Fun Kid Racing just hit 10 million game downloads on Google Play Store alone. To celebrate this, Tiny Lab... - October 10, 2016 - Tiny Lab Productions
Legends of Callasia Nominated in the 1st International Mobile Gaming Awards Southeast Asia (IMGA SEA)
Fans Can Vote Online to Help Legends of Callasia win the People’s Choice Award at http://sea.imgawards.com/winners-nominees/1st-imga-southeastasia/ - October 08, 2016 - Boomzap Entertainment
SoulGame Ltd. Revs Up Production, Releasing Its Third Mobile Game in Under Two Months
SoulGame Ltd. revs up production, releasing its third mobile game in under two months. - October 08, 2016 - SoulGame
"Power of Relics" is a New Update to Warspear Online
AIGRIND released a major update for a cross-platform MMORPG Warspear Online. - October 08, 2016 - AIGRIND
Audio Only Video Game Arrives on Steam Greenlight - "Dark Passenger"
Many games are doing little to innovate, "1-UPing" others with graphical improvements. An underdog comes forward with a new idea that forces devs to rethink. - October 01, 2016 - Idea Cabin
Mamma Mia Movie Star Wins Award for Action Short
Philip Michael is gaining very strong credibility both as an action Star and Fight Coordinator. With his first self action/stunt coordination where he also plays the outstanding superstar, he is making incredible leaps in the industry. This release is just one indication as he wins Best African American for Control. Written and directed by N.G. Bristow. - September 28, 2016 - Philip Michael
The Bead Game Box is Changing the World of Gaming
An all-in-one board game solution with 108+ of the best board games holds the world's largest collection of traditional board games and board game variations, and is accompanied by an app. - September 28, 2016 - Adepts Creative Industries
Next-Gen Text Adventure "Code 7" Now on Kickstarter
Developer Goodwolf Studio aims to raise 15.000€ to fund fully-voiced text adventure "Code 7." - September 28, 2016 - Goodwolf Studio
Go Together by Moikka Company Creates New iPhone App That Matches Players of Pokemon Go by Rank, Team and Bio. No More Playing Alone.
Moikka Company has released a new iPhone app that matches players of Pokémon Go by rank, team and bio. - September 23, 2016 - Moikka Company
Yunoïa - the B2B Platform for Game Professionals
Yunoïa, a new start-up announces Yunoia.com, an online B2B platform that aims to connect game studios and developers with Media, Publishers and Investors from around the world. This new service gives an easy access to the very best resources and contacts required to fund, produce, publish,... - September 23, 2016 - YUNOIA
Royal Wins to Launch Real Money Kash Karnival
Royal Wins to Launch Real Money Skill Gaming Version, Set for 2017 Release. - September 22, 2016 - Royal Wins
Possum Interactive Joins Epic Games and 9Gauge Partners on a Panel on "Building a Great Company" at the Austin Game Conference
Key game industry leaders from Possum Interactive, 9Gauge Partners, and Epic Games are coming together to lead a panel on “Building a Great Game Company” on 22 Sept. 2016 at the Austin Game Conference at the city Convention Center. Attendees will learn the ins and outs for starting,... - September 22, 2016 - Possum Interactive
Square Borne Farm - a Unique Physics Adventure for iOS and Android
Chomp Chomp Apps today is pleased to announce the release of Square Borne Farm 1.0, their new challenging physics puzzle adventure developed for iOS and Android devices. Square Borne Farm uses unique game mechanics to provide a fun and immersive experience. - September 22, 2016 - Chomp Chomp Apps
Blix to Add Video to iPhone App
Blix today began putting the finishing touches on iPhone and iPod app version 3.0. This version boasts many performance improvements, as well as a long-awaited feature — video posts. Using the new version, users will be able to take, edit, and upload videos to Blix. As with photos, people... - September 20, 2016 - Blix
Hack and Slash Adventure, Never Ending Nights: Knight’s Saga Launches on Steam (PC)
Dot Dream Studios, LLC is pleased to announce that hack and slash, adventure indie game Never Ending Nights: Knight’s Saga, is launching on Steam (PC) for $9.99 USD on September 13, 2016. Purchasing the game will come with a copy of their story-based platformer game, Never Ending... - September 14, 2016 - Dot Dream Studios
Toon Stacks Kickstarter Launch
Toon Stacks has officially started a Kickstarter campaign in order to launch a Point & Click game creation platform. - September 10, 2016 - Toon Stacks
Legends of Callasia Goes Cross-Platform with App Store Release
Boomzap’s multiplayer strategy game on Steam launches worldwide on iPad tablets with a month-long tournament and an art contest. - September 10, 2016 - Boomzap Entertainment
Project Dystopia: A Brand New Mobile RPG Developed by Former Call of Duty Concept Artist and Blade & Soul Game Designer
Brand new Action RPG experience for mobile; Cyberpunk Sci-fi world created by former Call of Duty Concept Artist; Custom-built gameplay engine with deep learning algorithm; Beta/soft-launch coming in 4Q, 2016. - September 06, 2016 - BlackBeard Inc
NHN Entertainment Makes Strategic Investment in Critical Force
Critical Force is a game developer specialized in FPS game, behind such titles as ‘Critical Strike’, a global hit game of 40 M downloads: - Inked a partnership for publishing of ‘Critical Ops’ in Asian market, in addition to the investment - NHN Ent, starts full-scale... - September 06, 2016 - NHN Entertainment Singapore Pte Ltd
ONKORE Brings Fantasy Gaming to America’s Favorite Reality Shows with Launch of Mobile App
Introducing an entirely new way to engage fans of TV shows, brands and live events with incentivized, social gameplay. - September 02, 2016 - Onkore
Frombie Run: a New Portal-Jumping Endless Runner Game for Mobile
Toys and collectibles creator Frombie® launches a mobile game for all ages on iOS and Android devices. - September 02, 2016 - A.C.R.O.N.Y.M. digital
eQuiz Innovates on the Traditional Trivia Game App, Brings an Immersive and Sophisticated Experience
There's a new quiz game in town! eQuiz comes to the market by SilverMotion, a startup based out of New York. eQuiz brings heavy competition to the leaders in trivia games, with its sophisticated and rich gameplay not found the leading competitors. - September 02, 2016 - Silvermotion
No.1 Arcade Tomato-Slinger, Total Tomato Strike, Out Now on Google Play Store
Total Tomato Strike is now available worldwide on the Google Play Store, marking E-Link Entertainment’s fifth mobile game release this year. - September 02, 2016 - E-Link Entertainment
4egenus is Proud to Announce the Release of Its First Mobile Video Game Titled BackBird: Find the Hero Inside. The New Action-Packed Game is Now Available to Everyone.
The new action-packed game is now available to everyone with either an android or an ios device. Players take control of BackBird, the misunderstood hero, and help complete his mission to save the world from sadness all while fending off attackers and facing off with powerful bosses. - August 25, 2016 - 4eGenus
Suction Cup Climb by Mango Concept
Mobile game Suction Cup Climb released by Mango Concept. - August 22, 2016 - Mango Concept LLC
High-Schooler Sells Title Rights to Game, Re-Releases App Under New Name
Zach DeStefano, senior at Malvern Prep and Founder of Z-Licious Games, LLC sold the title rights to his mobile game, Tiny Miner, to Serbian design and development studio, Qube 3D, in a combination cash and advertising partnership deal. Tiny Miner, originally released by Z-Licious Games in 2014, has been downloaded over 50,000 times worldwide across Android and iOS platforms. It has now been re-released as Retro Miner and is available in the Apple and Google app stores. - August 21, 2016 - Z-Licious Games, LLC
Creative Mobile's Nitro Nation Online is Racing in Rio de Janeiro
Mobile racing game Nitro Nation Online by Creative Mobile is celebrating the Rio 2016 Olympics by releasing promo codes, contests and rewards. - August 15, 2016 - Creative Mobile
TryMyUI Reviews the UX of YouTube Gaming vs Twitch
YouTube Gaming and Twitch are two popular platforms for gamers and streamers. In TryMyUI usability tests, users rate Twitch with a better user experience than the much larger YouTube Gaming. - August 13, 2016 - TryMyUI
New UK Mobile Game Publisher Boomdash Announces the Worldwide Launch of Its First Free-2-Play Game Clover Charms
New mobile game publishing startup Boomdash today announced the launch on the App Stores of free-to-play puzzle game Clover Charms, from indie game studio Panza Games. Available now on the Apple App Store and Google Play, Clover Charms delivers charming fun for all ages. Clover Charms is a... - August 13, 2016 - Boomdash Digital
"Engineer’s Madness" is a Global Update of Warspear Online
Once again, players will have to face an ancient evil with the new update of the popular mobile phone game MMORPG from AIGRIND. - August 07, 2016 - AIGRIND
PokePal Allows You to Play Pokémon GO Without Staring at Your Phone
With PokePal, you can play Pokémon GO while your screen is locked and without having to stare at your screen. Simply turn on PokePal and you can carry your phone, or put it in your pocket, and go about your hunt. PokePal keeps your Pokémon GO game playing in the background with your screen locked. Now available for Android smartphones and tablets. - August 03, 2016 - PokeGO Assist
Colossi’s Crowd Games Take on VR at the VRLA Summer Expo
Colossi LLC, the pioneer in field of interactive crowd gaming, announced today that they are partnering with the Virtual Reality Foundation to bring their crowd.game platform to the VRLA Summer Expo 2016. The expo will take place August 5th - 6th, 2016 at the Los Angeles Convention... - August 01, 2016 - Crowd.Game LLC
Axiomtek Gaming Launches Its Latest Flagship Gaming Platform – The GMB135
Capable of driving three simultaneous displays for enhanced visual experiences, the GMB135 is well suited for gaming industry applications such as EGM/ETG, jackpot, digital signage and more. - July 25, 2016 - Axiomtek
Heroes Blade Launches Globally on Android, Locojoy Keen to Mimic China RPG Success with E-Link
Heroes Blade is now available worldwide on the Google Play Store, iOS soon to follow. - July 23, 2016 - E-Link Entertainment
Boomzap Launches Kickstarter Campaign for Legends of Callasia Expansion
A new Dwarf faction called the Stoneborne is currently in development with new heroes, campaigns, underground maps, and more. - July 23, 2016 - Boomzap Entertainment
Gamers Exposed to Loyalty Programme Spend 12% More
kooma·looma, the coalition loyalty programme-as-a-service for mobile and web companies, announces the first results of its study on Turkish gamers. The first 5 months have seen gamers exposed to the loyalty programme spend on average 12% more than those who weren’t exposed to the programme. The introduction of the loyalty programme resulted also in a stronger retention of game players (10% higher after 4 months) as well as increased purchase frequency rates. - July 20, 2016 - koomalooma
Dekaron Online Celebrates Transfer by Giving Away In-Game Currency and Items
Dekaron Online has been live on Papaya Play's servers for over a week now. Papaya Play has decided to give out 1000 Dekaron Cash (more than $10 USD) to every account which transferred from Nexon servers. This means Papaya Play will be giving over $150,000 USD worth of DKC to the players who will be... - July 16, 2016 - Vertigo Games
Slotegrator and Lucky Streak Are Hosting a Webinar "The Influence of Live Games on Online Casino Revenue"
Slotegrator Academy invites all gambling representatives to visit the free webinar “The influence of Live games on online casino revenue” that will be held on July 29 at 3 p.m. (Moscow Time). - July 15, 2016 - Slotegrator