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Advancements in Global AR Gaming Market Led to Experience Tremendous Growth by 2022

The Market Research Hub offers vital information related to historical and current growth and technological developments of the global AR Gaming market is expected to grow over $161 billion by 2022. - February 23, 2017 - Market Research Hub

Zag Toys Expands Original Minis® Brand Spring 2017 Brings New Products and Hot Properties

This release is to announce all new toy products and licenses for 2017 from Zag Toys and its Original Minis toy line. - February 19, 2017 - Zag Toys

US$4 Million Bet on Peerplays Blockchain, Before Crowdsale

Peerplays (www.peerplays.com), a peer-to-peer gaming and wagering platform designed to displace traditional sportsbooks and online casinos, has raised US$4 million in donations from strategic parties in advance of its crowdfund which will begin on Sunday, February 26, 2017. “We’ve had... - February 17, 2017 - Peerplays Blockchain Standards Association

The Casino DB Announces New Casino Launch of PlayOJO

This February 2017 The Casino DB announced the launch of a brand new type of online casino going by the name of PlayOJO Casino. This innovative new casino is campaigning for fair play for all casino players and offers all of it’s customers the opportunity to claim Free Spins that carry no wagering requirements. - February 13, 2017 - TheCasinoDB

Official Launch of BetBit.com Bitcoin Live Casino

Betbit.com is a new live bitcoin casino that offers live casino games with real dealers. Betbit.com offers live roulette, blackjack, and baccarat as well as many other online slots. - February 13, 2017 - BetBit

Rise of Factions: Sparta is Now Live on Kickstarter

A simplified real time strategy game where you take control of the Spartan army to conquer the ancient Greek peninsula. - February 05, 2017 - Polyinteractive Games

Legends of Callasia Nominated in the 13th International Mobile Gaming Awards Global

Fans Can Vote Online to Help Legends of Callasia win the People’s Choice Award at www.imgawards.com. - February 05, 2017 - Boomzap Entertainment

Start a Sports Career in World Basketball Manager 2

Icehole games is happy to announce the release of their new game World Basketball Manager 2 (WBM2). WBM2 is the first game of the series to be available on both Mac and Windows computers. WBM2 is not just the latest addition to the successful series of basketball management games, but a completely... - February 04, 2017 - icehole games

L0w1soft, a Coming Start-Up Company, Has Started an Indiegogo Crowdfunding Project

L0w1soft, represented by the 16 year old app developer Loris Wilwert, needs the support of backers around the world in order to finance the formal launching of L0w1soft. - February 03, 2017 - L0w1soft

Green Gaming App SYSTEM 02:19 Kicking Off at Superbowl 51 in Houston

New gaming platform enables users to raise funds for eco-friendly charitable projects. - February 03, 2017 - System 0219

Recommendations App itcher Announces Google Assistant Action on Google Home

itcher has announced the development of their new action on the Google Assistant on Google Home, allowing users to get new recommendations using just their voice. - February 02, 2017 - itcher

Skiplit - the Beautifully Simple Yet Puzzlingly Complex Level Game for iOS, Releasing Version 2.0 Containing the All-New Skiplit Community in One Week

Skiplit, the beautifully simple yet puzzlingly complex level game for iPhone, iPad, and iPod Touch will be releasing version 2.0 in only one week. Along with a host of improvements, Skiplit 2.0 will add the all-new Skiplit Community, allowing players to design, play, upload, and share their own level creation with everyone around the world. To play Skiplit, just swipe the ball to shoot it in the right direction to bounce it off of walls and around obstacles and into the goal. - February 02, 2017 - Skiplit

Potenza Global Solutions to Launch Haunting Horror Quest Game

Once again, Potenza Global Solutions is back to create a boom in the game industry with a haunting horror quest that will surely make the haunted Halloween game lovers rave. - January 28, 2017 - Potenza Global Solutions

SoulGame’s Latest Mobile Game Showcases Innovative Control Pad

SoulGame Ltd. starts the new year with an app that features an innovative control pad. - January 28, 2017 - SoulGame

The MASH Card Vendors Speak Out

The UAlbany student-created, startup community with benefits app - The MASH Card - continues to expand their vendor community for the benefit of their student members and for the business owners in the network. - January 24, 2017 - In Focus Brands

New Web App Lets You Make a Video Journal About Your Life

Record your life now and reflect through video instead of faded memories. - January 22, 2017 - Playdoe

My Toddlers App, LLC: Announces New Apps That Keep the Family as the 1st Teacher on the iPad

Inspired by his 2 year old granddaughter's command of an iPad and discouraged by the content of apps available for toddlers, My Toddlers App's founder created custom apps that keep the family as the 1st teacher on the iPad. The unique aspect of the apps is that they open up the audio-visual tool box of the iPad to the parents so they can create and be part of their toddlers learning experience. - January 18, 2017 - My Toddlers App, LLC

Huawei Partner with E-Link Entertainment for Pre-Installed Mobile Games

Global mobile handset manufacturer, Huawei, to pre-install E-Link Entertainment games through Partnership. - January 14, 2017 - E-Link Entertainment

Royal Wins Approaches Real Money Skill Gambling Release

Sydney studio at the forefront of skill gambling is approaching a release of a real money skill casino. - January 12, 2017 - Royal Wins

PayPerHead.com Releases Advanced New Dashboard for Industry Leading Per Head Software Solution

Game Changing dashboard offers streamlined interface for ease-of-use. - January 09, 2017 - PayPerHead.com

Poker Players International (PPI) and Tain Reach Landmark Deal

Poker Players International and Tain have agreed to offer real money poker via PPIPOKER.net. Employing the most advanced poker software in existence, this new poker destination aspires to meet and exceed every player’s gaming interest and desire. - January 09, 2017 - Poker Players International

ActivShot South Africa Signs with In Focus Brands for North American Expansion

ActivShot SA, the owner of the patented technology ACECam, has signed with In Focus Brands to create the team, operations and brand launch to bring their hardware-as-a-service business model to golf courses across North America. - December 31, 2016 - In Focus Brands

Mahjong by SkillGamesBoard Revamped – Play First, Everything Else Later

Casual game developer, AdoreStudio has released Mahjong by SkillGamesBoard, a tricky mahjong solitaire game, for Android devices on December 27th. The game is free and available under the Puzzle category on Google Play. - December 30, 2016 - AdoreStudio Ltd.

Nitro Nation Online Holiday 5.1 Update

This holiday season brings in a number of festive new additions to Nitro Nation Online. A wonderful flurry of snow falls while car lovers compete in drag races against friends and rivals in real-time online races, weekly events and team tournaments. - December 23, 2016 - Creative Mobile

"Dystopia: The Crimson War," World-First Launch in Philippines and Australia

December 19th, World-first Launch in Philippines and Australia for Android and iOS; Services planned in other regions within the year; First-ever Gameplay movie Released; Cyberpunk Sci-fi world created by former Call of Duty Concept Artist. - December 20, 2016 - BlackBeard Inc

Potenza Global Solutions Releases Super Santa Adventure Run Game

In the wake of the Christmas season, Potenza Global Solutions announces the release of its mobile game application, Super Santa Adventure Run. This newly released game comes with snowy graphics and pleasing sound effects. - December 18, 2016 - Potenza Global Solutions

Viewers Take Control of Live Streams with StreamQuest.com

StreamQuest launches its platform. The first service allowing viewers of live streams (Twitch, YouTube Gaming, Facebook, etc.) to participate to the shows. - December 15, 2016 - StreamQuest

Tactically Soaked in First Gameplay Trailer of Battle Splash

Dranya Studio, an independent video game development group from Hanoi, Vietnam, is releasing the first gameplay trailer of Battle Splash, a third-person shooter filled with actions and water splashes. Alongside with the trailer, the game has splashed into Steam Greenlight as a preparation for subsequent Early Access release. - December 15, 2016 - Dranya Studio

MoGi Group Announces New Initiative for Indie Developers

MoGi Group is delighted to announce a brand new initiative for indie developers in the gaming industry. The award-winning gaming services company will provide localization to smaller companies releasing their first or second titles to the market at a special discounted rate. The initiative is... - December 13, 2016 - MoGi Group

Legends of Callasia Makes Its Way to the Google Play Store

Boomzap’s multiplayer strategy game is now available for Android tablets, and a free-for-all tournament launches on all platforms. - December 10, 2016 - Boomzap Entertainment

Bankrupted Publisher Bulkypix Returned "Orborun" to Its Developer

Bankrupted publisher Bulkypix returned 3D action skill run-and-roll game “Orborun” to its developer - Tiny Lab Productions. - December 09, 2016 - Tiny Lab Productions

Veteran Game Makers and Fans Talk on the Phone with Callvention

New Start-Up Enables 1-On-1 Phone Calls with Developers, Bringing Fans Closer to Their Favorite Video Games - December 08, 2016 - Callvention, Inc.

Trainz 15th Anniversary Celebration - Latest Product Release

To commemorate 15 years since the first release of Trainz in December 2001, N3V Games today announced the launch of their latest edition of the Trainz franchise, Trainz Model Railroad 2017 (TMR17). They also announced a 15 day long, "15th Anniversary Celebration" which provides a range of rewards to existing customers and offers new customers the opportunity to pick up the entire back catalog of games released since 2001. - December 05, 2016 - N3V Games

SoulGame Launches New Style Mobile Game

SoulGame Ltd. releases another innovative mobile game and new style of game play to the global mobile app market. - December 05, 2016 - SoulGame

Free Japanese 3D RPG Released: Created with Programming-Free RPG Creation Software - Explore the Authentic Japanese RPG and Enjoy the Excitement of Creating Your Own Game

The free 3D RPG "The Story of Grand Boom Kingdom" developed by a professional Japanese video game script writer exclusively using Smile Game Builder, a now-on-sale role-playing game creation software for Windows was released. - December 03, 2016 - SmileBoom Co. Ltd.

VR Store Becomes the Second App Which Offers Daydream VR Apps

All VR contents are available at one place, "VR Store" which provides cardboard apps, Daydream VR apps and 3D/360° videos. - December 01, 2016 - Virtual Vizor®

EMP Releases Crazy One - a Unique and Challenging Uno Variation

Shanghai EMP releases Crazy One, a competitive social card game similar to the classic Uno game. - December 01, 2016 - Shanghai EMP Network Co., Ltd.

Filipino Game Studio, Skillshot Labs Today Announced That Their Flagship Otomoe Game, "Notice Me Senpai!" is Very Close to Reaching a Milestone of One Million Downloads

"Notice Me Senpai!" a mobile game made by Filipino game studio, Skillshot Labs is almost at a total of One Million Organic Downloads for Android and iOS platforms. First released in December of 2015, the mobile game quickly gained a following and was featured in various Game and Pop Culture Websites such as Tokyo Otaku Mode, IGN, and Siliconera. Head on over to the “Notice Me Senpai!” facebook page for more game news and updates: http://facebook.com/NoticeMeSenpaiSSL - November 24, 2016 - Skillshot Labs

Sac Gamers Expo is Back for Its Second Year

Video Game Expo in Sacramento, California. - November 23, 2016 - Sac Gamers Expo

3 Rivers Workforce Investment Board and Simcoach Games Launch Video Game to Connect Job Seekers with Opportunity in Tech-Related Fields

Three Rivers Workforce Investment Board (3RWIB) and Simcoach Games proudly announce the Booeys: A Ghost's Code, a video game aimed to expose and connect people to potential careers in technology-related fields. - November 23, 2016 - Three Rivers Workforce Investment Board

China Online Gaming Market Expected to Reach a Mark of US$ 50 Billion by 2020

China Online Gaming Market & Users (Mobile, PC Online Client Games, Web) Analysis & Forecasts 2011-2020. China Online Gaming Market is forecasted to reach around US$ 50 Billion by the end of year 2020. China Online Gaming Market is largest market globally and it’s even bigger than United States of America and Japan. By the end of year 2020, China Online Gaming Users is forecasted to be more than 500 Million Users. - November 20, 2016 - Market Research Hub

Skiplit Releases Update on iOS App Store Bringing an Entirely Re-Designed Level Screen

Skiplit today released an update to their free iPhone, iPad, and iPod Touch app, bringing an entirely re-designed level screen to the free, simple, and addictive puzzle game. This update includes an all-new way of unlocking levels, as well. Levels are now broken up into groups for easier access,... - November 18, 2016 - Skiplit

Space-Based STEM Game Wins Good Housekeeping 2016 Award

Xtronaut Enterprises, Inc. Wins Good Housekeeping Award for Space-Based STEM Game Designed by Leader of NASA Mission. - November 17, 2016 - Xtronaut Enterprises, Inc.

Legends of Callasia Awarded Best Multiplayer Game and Best Gameplay in the 1st IMGA SEA

Boomzap Entertainment announced today that it has been awarded for Best Multiplayer Game and Excellence in Gameplay in the 1st International Mobile Gaming Awards Southeast Asia (IMGA SEA). The IMGA is the longest standing and highest regarded mobile games award program started in 2004. The IMGA... - November 13, 2016 - Boomzap Entertainment

Skiplit Puzzle Game for iOS Releases App in Spanish

Skiplit, the simple yet impossible puzzle game for iPhone, iPad, and iPod Touch today released a Spanish localization of its app. This version allows users with their default language set to Spanish to view the entire app - buttons, level instructions, and all in Spanish, expanding the demographic... - November 12, 2016 - Skiplit