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Charm Games Announces New Virtual Reality Game "FORM" to Debut at Vancouver International Film Festival
It’s not a puzzle why this is a game changer. - September 23, 2015 - Charm Games
Gaytor! – Making Online Dating Fun Again
One of the creators of The Sim’s moves to mobile to create the first online dating app based around online games. - September 16, 2015 - MeetPlayLive LLC
Alphadogs Nibbles on Gaming Champion in "Man Vs Snake"
It took McVey 44 ½ hours and only cost him 1 quarter to be crowned world champion. - September 16, 2015 - Alpha Dogs Post Production
Connected Game Console Market is Anticipated to Grow at a CAGR of 11.5% Through 2020; Future Market Insights
Future Market Insights has announced the addition of the "Connected Game Console Market: Global Industry Analysis and Opportunity Assessment 2015 - 2020" report to their offering. - September 13, 2015 - Future Market Insights
Under New Management, Legion of Myth Focuses on Growing a Casual Gaming Community
Legion of Myth's new management to focus on a community often ignored by the gaming community. - September 11, 2015 - Legion of Myth
Xooker Opens New Round of Funding
Xooker, a mobile-first, consumer-to-merchant engagement platform that rewards users for having fun with the brands they love, has opened a new round of funding. Already taking the technology world by storm, Xooker is entering a $2.5 million Seed B funding round, with $600,000 already committed. - September 06, 2015 - Xooker
OktozuLite Puzzle Game Now Available for Free Download in Apple’s App Store
Apeirocoup LLC Releases Free Game OktozuLite for iPhone & iPad. - September 04, 2015 - Apeirocoup LLC
Ignite Launches “No Hassle” Group Planning App
Provides Users Time-Efficient Model for Organizing Social and Professional Gatherings. - September 02, 2015 - Ignite LLC
redBit KIDZ Launches "Spotty & Friends - Playground,” an Intuitive App for Children
Created with an intuitive and child-friendly interface "Spotty & Friends - Playground" is full of hilarious interactions that stimulate creativity and make the educational experience unique. - September 01, 2015 - Redbit Games srl
Puzzling - a Free and Relaxing Game by Moonclover Productions is Out on Android
Puzzling - the genuine jigsaw experience - a relaxing and stress-free game is now available on Android. The game is free and allows you to create jigsaw puzzles, using your favourite images. Take your time to relax and play. - September 01, 2015 - Moonclover Productions
World Series of Video Games, Inc. (WSVG) Announces the Event World Series of Video Games Maldives 2015 Presented by G2A.com
WSVG announced today an investment of more than $3 Million USD to organize the most exclusive e-Sports event in the world, Located on a luxurious resort in the Republic of Maldives from October 5th to October 10th. - August 28, 2015 - World Series of Video Games
Kickstarter Campaign Reboot for the Next Indie FPS Puzzle Platformer
Bootleg Systems Kickstarter Campaign features new trailer and demo for PC, Mac, and Linux. - August 22, 2015 - Bootleg Systems
Bootleg Systems, a 1980s Retro-Futuristic First-Person Shooter and Platformer Seeks Funding on Kickstarter
Independent game developer Gabriel De Roy announces a new 80s sci-fi FPS/Platformer that brings out the retro gamer in you. - August 14, 2015 - Bootleg Systems
Missing Link Music Announces Independent Artist Colin McShane Now Signed to Music Publishing Administration Deal
Singer/songwriter Colin McShane and his publishing company Orphididies Productions, are likely to become household names very soon. With his music getting the attention it currently is, he is already well on the way in that direction. Having recently appeared in multiple television programs and even in a video game, this NYC based Singer/Songwriter is someone you’ll want to look out for; Mixing different styles seamlessly, and with a natural rebel’s energy, Colin’s music demands to be heard. - August 11, 2015 - Orphididies Productions
Oxigen Apps Delivers for iOS
Oxigen Apps, a Mississauga, Ontari-based company focusing on Android and iOS App development has announced its new development strategy to produce its line of successful Andriod Apps for the iOS platform. Oxigen Apps is owned and operated by local entrepreneur Gorkem Yuksel. "Simply providing... - August 10, 2015 - Oxigen Apps
Mobile Development Agency Announces the Launch of Brown Skin Games
Alazim Agency Inc., an Atlanta-based mobile development agency, announced today the creation of Brown Skin Games, a new division dedicated to developing and distributing disruptive mobile apps targeting African-American and Hispanic mobile consumers. - August 05, 2015 - Alazim Agency Inc
Andy OS Taps Old School Gamer Nostalgia with Updates Including Keyboard Mapping and Joystick Integration
The leading desktop mobile operating system enhances user experience for optimum desktop integration. - July 31, 2015 - Andy OS
Game.io Introduces Two New Super Casual Mini Games
Light the Light and Bounce the Bounce, newly released mobile games, announces the start of the series of mini games created by Game.IO - July 31, 2015 - Game.io
DripDrop - a Splash of Adventure Hits the App Store
Discover colorful and fast paced worlds with Drips and Drops of exciting challenges in this new mobile adventure. - July 29, 2015 - DripDrop
Balloon Assault is Popping Its Way Onto Android and iOS
Get ready to have some balloon popping fun with Balloon Assault. - July 25, 2015 - IRF Media
Good Old Jigsaw Puzzles
“Good Old Jigsaw Puzzles” is available on the App Store. - July 23, 2015 - Hartwell Corporation
Black Tile Walk, the Simple Endless Runner Game
The app is the best entertainer and an exercise for improving hand eye coordination. - July 20, 2015 - Webprogr
Near-Complete Xevious Atari Prototype Discovered
Previously Unknown Prototype to be Playable at California Extreme July 18-19. - July 15, 2015 - Digital Game Museum
From Finland to Japan. Add Inspiration and Sidora Marketing Successfully Released Their First Finland-Produced, Japan-Localized Mobile Game App: Cute Space Bosses.
Add Inspiration and Sidora Marketing are proud to announce Cute Space Bosses is now available in Japan with the Japan-specialized features. Cute Space Bosses is a shooting mobile game app featuring space adventure, multiple powerful weapon upgrading options, various tricky enemy challenges, cute retro design and one-finger easy operation. - July 15, 2015 - Sidora Marketing
World’s First Ad-Free Android App Store “The App Valley”
Jolta Technology, a Hong Kong based company has launched "The App Valley" considering as world's first Android App Store with 100% ad-free Apps in more than 10 Categories. It also includes a special new trending VR (Virtual Reality) category which creates an unforgettable user experience. - July 14, 2015 - Jolta Technology
Creatures FX Mobile Movie-Making App to See Summer Expansion
Hot Salsa Interactive puts users in the director's chair with pocket power to create worlds, battles and action-packed scenes. Hot Salsa Interactive's Creatures FX app lets users create action movies on their mobile devices. Users can download the app from the Google Play store now and benefit... - July 13, 2015 - Hot Salsa Interactive
Turn-Based Fantasy Tile-Flipping Combat Game Super Awesome Quest Launches Worldwide
Boomzap’s new fantasy adventure RPG launched worldwide on July 9, 2015 on iTunes, Google Play, and Amazon with full localization support. - July 11, 2015 - Boomzap Entertainment
Play Eternal Announces Release of New Mobile Game: Alpha Star
Play Eternal is proud to announce the release of it's newest title, Alpha Star, for iOS and Android. Alpha Star is a fast paced multi-directional top down endless space shooter where the player uses a combination of motion controls (accelerometer) to control their ship and touch controls to fire their weapons and destroy enemies. - July 11, 2015 - Play Eternal
Sidora Marketing Established for Mobile Game Developers to Enter Japan
Sidora Marketing Ltd. Oy announced its establishment in Jyväskylä, Finland, to provide low-cost and low-risk marketing services for mobile game developers to promote their app products in Japanese market. - July 10, 2015 - Sidora Marketing
ToomkyGames.com Assures Its Free Games Are Safe to Download
Free Casual Games Site ToomkyGames.com has confirmed all downloadable games on the portal have no ads and additional software offers in the installation process. The company has cleaned up the games’ installers. - July 10, 2015 - GamesPub Ltd.
Heidi: Alpine Adventure Now Available in 4 New Languages
Heidi: Alpine Adventure, the popular, educational app for kids from Studio 100 Media, is now available in the UK, Spain, France and the Netherlands - July 06, 2015 - Studio 100 Media
Video is No Longer Just for Watching
With the launch of a new service providing access to bold new Selective Interactive Video Entertainment how we experience video online has changed. - July 03, 2015 - 2b Acting Ltd
Kizoom Expands Brain Game Lineup with Brainventures: Bay Area Based Edtech Startup Launches Third iOS App to Help Kids Know and Grow Their Brains
Kizoom, maker of award-winning educational apps for children, has announced the release of Brainventures, its third and most ambitious game designed to teach kids about the brain and growth mindset. Brainventures is currently available on iOS and is designed for kids aged 7-10. Players take the... - July 02, 2015 - Kizoom, Inc.
@ThePlazaApp to Host Live In-App Chats Featuring Celebrity Experts in Food, Astrology, Coffee in Toronto in Preparation of the PanAm Games Moderated by App-Promo
The Plaza App is offering a series of chats on diverse topics of interest to the public July 7 – 11, 2015, to answer questions on some very diverse topics. How to make the perfect cup of coffee at home; Q&A with celebrity astrologer Jacy Nova of Astrochicks and Answers.com; Food lovers Q&A with Alexa Clark, co-chair of Toronto Taste and founder of the CheapEats Restaurant Guides; Urban development in Toronto’s oldest neighbourhood, Corktown. All chats will be moderated by App-Promo - June 24, 2015 - App-Promo
Enjoy Maryland's Best Laser Tag Birthday Party with Rolling Laser Tag Mania
Rolling Laser Tag Mania brings the amazing mobile laser tag birthday party right to your doorstep. - June 17, 2015 - Rolling Laser Tags Mania
Meet the New Game Brand Called Puzzle Dreams and Its First Match 3 Game
Despite the ever-growing competition in the global gaming market, new companies and new titles never cease to appear. A match 3 game recently launched on Facebook has gained attention with its fresh "boss battle" experience and a young company of creators. - June 16, 2015 - Puzzle Dreams
The Geekie Awards Live Streams the 2nd Annual LA Cosplay Con Giving Fans a Virtual Ticket to Cosplay Panels, Costume Contests and Music
On Saturday June 13th, The Geekie Awards will give fans an inside look at LA Cosplay Con via their new live stream channel: http://www.ustream.tv/TheGeekieAwards. - June 13, 2015 - The Geekie Awards LLC
Blast Off to Fly Its Way on Smartphones and Tablets
IRF Media, the makers behind Blast Off have just released Blast Off onto the Google Play Store and Apple App Store. Blast Off is also released on the Amazon App Store. Players control a rocket that blasts through space, players have to maneuver around comets and asteroids by just simply tilting... - June 12, 2015 - IRF Media
Notification for Full Game Life Now Added in Dozer Fever - Coin Pusher Game
Playkaboo Ltd. recently added game life notifications to their free-to-play fantasy themed coin dozer game, Dozer Fever – Coin pusher game. Dozer Fever – Coin Pusher Game is downloadable for free at Google Play. It is a coin pusher game wherein players need to accomplish each objective... - June 01, 2015 - Playkaboo
Grail to the Thief Now Available on Steam
For All To Play's blind accessible audio game, Grail to the Thief, is now available on Steam. - May 28, 2015 - For All To Play
The World's First 8Bit Starship Management Strategy MMO RPG Launches on Kickstarter
Pixel Starships, the world's first 8Bit Starship Management MMO RPG launches on Kickstarter. SavySoda, the game's developer has focused on bringing an 8Bit game into the MMO genre for the past year and the game is now closer to final release. - May 26, 2015 - SavySoda
Apeirocoup LLC Releases Oktozu for iPhone & iPad
Oktozu Puzzle Game Now Available in Apple’s App Store - May 20, 2015 - Apeirocoup LLC
Grail to the Thief Greenlit by the Steam Community
For All To Play is excited to announce that their blind accessible audio game, Grail to the Thief, has been Greenlit by the Steam Community and will be available for purchase on Steam in Summer 2015. - May 15, 2015 - For All To Play
Creative Design Games Inc. Website/Battle Arena from Their First Game "Storm Force"
Develop your skills as a Commander in your very own Naval Strategy MMORTS online adventure. - May 13, 2015 - Creative Design Games Inc
Smash Loud, LLC a Digital Advertising Company Launches Affiliate Network
Smash Loud, a Denver based affiliate network aimed at driving performance based CPA advertising opens its doors. Advertisers seeking greater revenue opportunity are matched with publishers fulfilling allocation, all seamlessly administered through Smash Loud and its highly skilled team. - May 12, 2015 - Smash Loud, LLC
Trulon: The Shadow Engine Starts Up Unique Fantasy World
Kyy Games and Powerpark Finland have partnered up to launch the groundbreaking Trulon Universe including mobile game, novel by Johan Lillbacka and award winning author Jak Koke, plus live theatre experience. - May 08, 2015 - Kyy Games
Digital Games Conquering the Gaming Landscape on the Old Continent
Hamburg-based global E-Commerce intelligence company yStats.com’s latest publication confirms the spread of digital games in Europe. The report, titled “Europe Online Gaming Market 2015” tells of major shifts occurring within the digital segment: mobile devices are closely competing with or overtaking computers as the major platforms for playing digital games, and in-game transactions are overtaking the pay-to-play revenue model. - May 06, 2015 - yStats.com GmbH & Co. KG
Playkaboo Reinvents the Arcade Coin Dozer Game with Dozer Fever
Unique storyline plus challenging coin dozer puzzles is equal to Dozer Fever. - May 06, 2015 - Playkaboo
Better Have a Towel Ready! BitBros Games Introduces "Loogie the Llama" in the New Mobile Game Spit 'N' Run
Free on Apple, Google & Amazon, this Platformer Game Features Gorgeous 3D Environments and a Pesky Llama Who Spits His Way Across 5 Unique Worlds. - May 01, 2015 - BitBros Inc.
Asia-Pacific Leads the Way in Global Mobile Gaming Boom
Hamburg-based global E-Commerce intelligence company yStats.com’s new publication, “Asia-Pacific Online Gaming Market 2015” reports that Asia-Pacific was the biggest mobile games market worldwide in 2014. The countries of the region also ranked high in the share of Internet users playing online games on computers. The region promises further growth in online and mobile games revenues, and is also home to some prominent games developers with global impact. - April 29, 2015 - yStats.com GmbH & Co. KG