Indie Developers Get Public Exposure & Cash Prizes with Launch of 2BeeGames.com
New York, NY, March 03, 2009 --(PR.com)-- 2BeeGames Announces Publishing Contest to Get the Buzz Out on Independent Game Developers.
Zoo Games, Inc. announces an exciting new partnership that highlights the innovative new video games being created by independent developers worldwide, and gives their amazing concepts the visibility to become the next entertainment success story. The newly launched website, 2BeeGames.com, will allow any amateur game designers to submit original, non-commissioned work with the hopes of being signed to a worldwide publishing contract.
The 2BeeGames competition, which offers a $10,000 cash grand prize and two $2,500 runner-up prizes, is open to all independent developers worldwide. In addition, every entry has the chance of securing a publishing deal, often involving a port to one or more major consoles or handheld gaming systems.
“2BeeGames is really the brainchild of a few gamers who came to us with a brilliant idea—let the gamers in the community decide what games they want to see out there, and reward these developers for their unique point of view and creativity,” says Mark Seremet, CEO of Zoo Games, Inc. “The best games will win cash prizes and the ability to be published on all home and mobile consoles as well as downloadable platforms. Zoo Games is incredibly excited to build 2BeeGames around this vital channel of talent while searching for the next great video game developer.”
Submissions are being accepted through April 15, at which time the 2BeeGames judges will score every submitted game based on predetermined categories such as Art Style, Gameplay, and Music. After selecting the top 10 games as finalists, the competition moves into elimination rounds where video game fans will cast votes to determine the winners at 2BeeGames.com. Each week, the finalist with the lowest score will be eliminated from contention, like a talent competition, encouraging users and developers to return weekly to support their favorite game.
Develop a little buzz at 2BeeGames.com—check it out for more information.
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About Zoo Games, Inc.
Zoo Games, Inc. is a wholly owned subsidiary of Zoo Entertainment, Inc. Run by industry veterans, the company is focused on licensing, developing, and publishing a wide variety of casual and family-friendly video games for Wii™, Nintendo DS™, Playstation®2 system, PSP (PlayStation®Portable) system, and PC through their wholly owned subsidiary, Zoo Publishing, Inc. Product highlights include Order Up! and Deal or No Deal for Wii™, and multi-platform releases of titles for M&M’S, Chrysler, and Jeep. Zoo Games, Inc. is headquartered in New York, NY and Zoo Publishing, Inc. is based in Sicklerville, NJ. More information on Zoo products can be found at zoogamesinc.com.
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This press release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 about Zoo Entertainment, Inc. Forward-looking statements are statements that are not historical facts. Such forward-looking statements, based upon the current beliefs and expectations of Zoo Entertainment, Inc.'s management, are subject to risks and uncertainties, which could cause actual results to differ from the forward-looking statements. The following factors, among others, could cause actual results to differ from those set forth in the forward-looking statements: general economic conditions; geopolitical events and regulatory changes; requirements or changes adversely affecting the businesses in which Zoo Games is engaged; demand for the products and services that Zoo Games provides, as well as other relevant risks detailed in Zoo Entertainment, Inc.'s filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The information set forth herein should be read in light of such risks. Zoo Entertainment, Inc. assumes no obligation to update the information contained in this press release.
For additional information, please contact:
Alison Kain
Zoo Games, Inc.
akain@zoogamesinc.com
720.771.4432
Zoo Games, Inc. announces an exciting new partnership that highlights the innovative new video games being created by independent developers worldwide, and gives their amazing concepts the visibility to become the next entertainment success story. The newly launched website, 2BeeGames.com, will allow any amateur game designers to submit original, non-commissioned work with the hopes of being signed to a worldwide publishing contract.
The 2BeeGames competition, which offers a $10,000 cash grand prize and two $2,500 runner-up prizes, is open to all independent developers worldwide. In addition, every entry has the chance of securing a publishing deal, often involving a port to one or more major consoles or handheld gaming systems.
“2BeeGames is really the brainchild of a few gamers who came to us with a brilliant idea—let the gamers in the community decide what games they want to see out there, and reward these developers for their unique point of view and creativity,” says Mark Seremet, CEO of Zoo Games, Inc. “The best games will win cash prizes and the ability to be published on all home and mobile consoles as well as downloadable platforms. Zoo Games is incredibly excited to build 2BeeGames around this vital channel of talent while searching for the next great video game developer.”
Submissions are being accepted through April 15, at which time the 2BeeGames judges will score every submitted game based on predetermined categories such as Art Style, Gameplay, and Music. After selecting the top 10 games as finalists, the competition moves into elimination rounds where video game fans will cast votes to determine the winners at 2BeeGames.com. Each week, the finalist with the lowest score will be eliminated from contention, like a talent competition, encouraging users and developers to return weekly to support their favorite game.
Develop a little buzz at 2BeeGames.com—check it out for more information.
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About Zoo Games, Inc.
Zoo Games, Inc. is a wholly owned subsidiary of Zoo Entertainment, Inc. Run by industry veterans, the company is focused on licensing, developing, and publishing a wide variety of casual and family-friendly video games for Wii™, Nintendo DS™, Playstation®2 system, PSP (PlayStation®Portable) system, and PC through their wholly owned subsidiary, Zoo Publishing, Inc. Product highlights include Order Up! and Deal or No Deal for Wii™, and multi-platform releases of titles for M&M’S, Chrysler, and Jeep. Zoo Games, Inc. is headquartered in New York, NY and Zoo Publishing, Inc. is based in Sicklerville, NJ. More information on Zoo products can be found at zoogamesinc.com.
Safe Harbor
This press release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 about Zoo Entertainment, Inc. Forward-looking statements are statements that are not historical facts. Such forward-looking statements, based upon the current beliefs and expectations of Zoo Entertainment, Inc.'s management, are subject to risks and uncertainties, which could cause actual results to differ from the forward-looking statements. The following factors, among others, could cause actual results to differ from those set forth in the forward-looking statements: general economic conditions; geopolitical events and regulatory changes; requirements or changes adversely affecting the businesses in which Zoo Games is engaged; demand for the products and services that Zoo Games provides, as well as other relevant risks detailed in Zoo Entertainment, Inc.'s filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The information set forth herein should be read in light of such risks. Zoo Entertainment, Inc. assumes no obligation to update the information contained in this press release.
For additional information, please contact:
Alison Kain
Zoo Games, Inc.
akain@zoogamesinc.com
720.771.4432
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720-771-4432
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720-771-4432
zoogamesinc.com
For Media Inquiries contact Alison Kain
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