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PowerCloud Systems Introduces Revolutionary TenantWiFi Solution for MDU, Hospitality and Retail Markets

Phillip Klugman — Tue, 18 Jun 2013 12:03:30 +0000

Public Wi-Fi Now Delivers Private Networks

Conference And Tradeshow Booth #1847

PALO ALTO, Calif. – June 18, 2013 – PowerCloud™ Systems, a pioneer in cloud-powered networking for businesses supporting connected mobile guests, today announced TenantWiFiÔ, the industry’s most effective way to deliver a private network to individuals or businesses in shared spaces. Delivered via the PowerCloud Systems CloudCommand™ platform, this industry-first solution is ideal for apartment complexes, hospitality properties and multi-tenant retail sites such as malls. It is intended for deployments where multiple individual parties demand their own private networks but where a shared public access infrastructure makes sense for cost and roaming service reasons. “Until today, multi-tenant Wi-Fi solutions were only capable of shared Wi-Fi access without firewalls between tenants and without guaranteed bandwidth,” said Jeff Abramowitz, founder and CEO of PowerCloud Systems. “As a result, tenants in an apartment building wind up with the equivalent of hotel Wi-Fi rather than a private network. The PowerCloud TenantWiFi solution delivers a personalized, secure wireless network to tenants with guaranteed bandwidth. Furthermore, this service can be delivered at less than half the cost of current solutions.” The TenantWiFi solution augments the company’s existing WLAN-as-a-Service offerings. PowerCloud Systems specializes in providing enterprise-class Wi-Fi using the cloud to deliver intelligence, security and control to a network of access points without the need for an expensive, on-site controller. Not only does this approach reduce the Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) for an enterprise-class Wi-Fi network through affordable devices and efficient remote management, but it also vastly speeds deployment, since PowerCloud’s access points use zero-touch configuration. TenantWiFi is a particularly compelling proposition for MDUs, as well as for hospitality and multi-tenant retail environments. With PowerCloud Systems’ TenantWiFi technology, each “tenant” gets a personalized, independent and secure virtual network, making internal file sharing, printing, and access to common resources possible, just as if each had a full-scale infrastructure installed on their premise, but without the cost and complexity or even the need to manage it. Each virtual network is completely firewalled and segregated from all other tenants and has its own custom Internet bandwidth guaranteed, regardless of the bandwidth used by their neighbor. For the IT service vendor or managed service provider, TenantWiFi means delivering a private, high-value wireless solution for many individual entities using an affordable, easy to manage infrastructure. The PowerCloud CloudCommand platform includes MSPviewÔ, a multi-network dashboard specifically designed for channel partners. This model delivers significant benefits for multiple customer scenarios. Some of these include:

Retail: For retailers and property owners housing multiple retail tenants, private wireless networks can combine with public access to enable retailers to deploy and manage their own network devices such as printers and wireless cameras. It also serves as a platform for value-added customer-facing Wi-Fi services such as coupons and enhanced customer loyalty programs.

Hospitality: For hotels and other organizations in the hospitality industry, TenantWiFi enables a new service level for guests and for individual businesses such as restaurants and retailers within the hotel grounds.

MDUs and Extended Stay Properties: TenantWiFi enables property owners to deliver private, high-performance Internet access through individual networks for each tenant with their very own password and privacy settings. It also serves as a platform for value-added customer-facing Wi-Fi services such as the PowerCloud Skydog home networking service.

“The PowerCloud TenantWiFi solution is truly revolutionary,” said Chuck Gibson, president, TeamLogicIT of San Antonio. “Each PowerCloud access point enables multiple tenants to get the private network they want for a fraction of the cost of the shared solutions available today. And the Skydog home networking capability is a brilliant premium value added service.” All of these capabilities are delivered via a cloud-based service designed from the ground up to be easy-to-manage and with the industry’s lowest TCO. Interested parties can find out more about TenantWiFi at PowerCloud Systems booth #1847 at the HITEC conference and tradeshow taking place in Minneapolis, MN, June 24-27. Please follow PowerCloud Systems on Twitter: @PowerCloudSys. About PowerCloud Systems PowerCloud® Systems is a leader and industry pioneer for cloud-powered wireless networking. The company’s patented and award-winning CloudCommand™ technology was invented at the Palo Alto Research Center (PARC) and makes deploying and monitoring Wi-Fi networks and services easy for businesses with connected mobile guests. The CloudCommand platform is deployed worldwide in hotels, schools, retail chains, managed care facilities and other businesses seeking truly affordable, enterprise-grade Wi-Fi. Investors include PARC, Qualcomm Ventures, Javelin Venture Partners and Walden Venture Capital. More information can be found at www.powercloudsystems.com. Media Contact Andrew Karl, TriplePoint PR akarl@triplepointpr.com 415-955-8500

PowerCloud Systems Launches New PowerUp Partner Program for WiFi-as-a-Service

Phillip Klugman — Tue, 18 Jun 2013 12:02:13 +0000

Real Rewards for Channel Partners Moving to Wi-Fi Managed Services

PALO ALTO, Calif. – June 18, 2013 – PowerCloud™ Systems, a pioneer in cloud-powered networking for businesses supporting connected mobile guests, today announced its new PowerUp Partner Program for service providers using the PowerCloud CloudCommand™ platform to deliver WiFi-as-a-Service to their customers. The PowerUp Partner Program enhances the company’s existing program with improved incentives for success, training, service options, tools and resources. You can find out more at http://powercloudsystems.com/partnering.php. “The PowerUp Partner Program represents a unique opportunity for channel partners to bring an established yet innovative solution to their customers,” said Jeff Abramowitz, CEO of PowerCloud Systems. “PowerCloud’s Wi-Fi solution offers exceptional value to customers and a profitable service business for our partners. The PowerUp program makes it easy for partners to learn how to sell and support the solution, and it includes meaningful incentives for success.” PowerCloud products and business model are built with the channel in mind. The CloudCommand platform includes MSPview™, a multi-network dashboard specifically designed for channel partners. The PowerCloud business model enables managed service providers, VARs and system integrators to profitably deliver an enterprise-class Wi-Fi solution to customers in an eminently affordable package with tiered service options. PowerUp partners use the CloudCommand platform to deliver intelligence, security and control to a network of access points without an expensive, on-site controller. By employing this cloud-based model, partners minimize support costs through rapid, zero-touch deployment and efficient management of PowerCloud’s portfolio of access points. MSPview enables channel partners to centrally manage many end-customer networks, while maintaining the security and logistical isolation of each. “We’ve deployed the PowerCloud Wi-Fi solution with more than 20 accounts and could not be more pleased with their product and their support,” said Chris Edwards, vice president of Valley Expetec. “We’re excited about the PowerUp program because it will accelerate our growth in the cloud networking market.” The PowerUp Partner Program has two tiers and enables partners to leverage CloudCommand to deliver a managed service. Services and resources include:

Dynamic sales support
Webinars for partners and end-user customers
Product training
Demo and evaluation units
Marketing support
Lead generation
Deal registration

Reseller partners can sign up for the PowerCloud Systems PowerUp Partner Program today. Find out more at http://powercloudsystems.com/partnering.php. Please follow PowerCloud Systems on Twitter: @PowerCloudSys. About PowerCloud Systems PowerCloud® Systems is a leader and industry pioneer for cloud-powered wireless networking. The company’s patented and award-winning CloudCommand™ technology was invented at the Palo Alto Research Center (PARC) and makes deploying and monitoring Wi-Fi networks and services easy for businesses with connected mobile guests. The CloudCommand platform is deployed worldwide in hotels, schools, retail chains, managed care facilities and other businesses seeking truly affordable, enterprise-grade Wi-Fi. Investors include PARC, Qualcomm Ventures, Javelin Venture Partners and Walden Venture Capital. More information can be found at www.powercloudsystems.com. Media Contact Andrew Karl, TriplePoint PR akarl@triplepointpr.com 415-955-8500

PlayFirst Heats Up Google Play with Cooking Dash

Diana Smith — Mon, 17 Jun 2013 13:00:44 +0000

Leading mobile game developer delivers second title for Google Play following over 1 million Diner Dash downloads

SAN FRANCISCO – June 17, 2013 – PlayFirst® Inc., a global leader in mobile games for family and friends, today announced that Cooking Dash® is available on Google Play™ for immediate download. Cooking Dash arrives hot on the heels of PlayFirst’s Google Play debut last month, continuing the developer’s expansion into the worldwide Android™ ecosystem. Since the May 20^th launch of Diner Dash® on Google Play, the game has racked up more than 1 million downloads and climbed the New Paid and New Free charts, landing in the top three for the New Paid and top 10 for the New Free for close to two straight weeks. “In two weeks, Diner Dash has sped past 1 million downloads on Google Play, confirming the platform’s wide reach and its players’ taste for fun, casual mobile games,” said Marco DeMiroz, president and CEO, PlayFirst. “We’re bringing Cooking Dash to Google Play to serve up even more time-management fun for a new audience that has proven hungry for PlayFirst games.” Offering a new spin on PlayFirst’s groundbreaking time-management gameplay, Cooking Dash follows hardworking entrepreneur Flo as she expands her duties beyond waitressing and into the kitchen, cooking meals for her customers. With strategy and speed, taps and slides, the game challenges players to prepare a variety of delicious and exotic cuisines and serve them to the eager residents of DinerTown. New fans and veteran players can download Cooking Dash today for free on Google Play here. About Google Play Google Play is a new digital content experience from Google where you can find and enjoy your favorite music, movies, TV shows, books, magazines, and Android apps and games. It’s your entertainment hub: you can access it from the web or from your Android device, and all your content is instantly available across your devices. About PlayFirst At PlayFirst, we believe you can have fun anywhere, any time and at any age. That’s why we’re committed to creating mobile games for everyone to enjoy, including the fan-favorite DASH® series of games like Diner Dash®, Cooking Dash®, and SpongeBob Diner Dash®, and character-driven games like Deep Sea Deli. Whether you’re in line at the store, on your lunch break or lounging at home, you only need a minute to dive into a PlayFirst game—but you’ll find a lifetime of entertainment. PlayFirst games are played by tens of millions of fans worldwide, and we’re just getting started. To find out more about our talented team and our awesome games, please visit www.playfirst.com. Official website | Facebook | @PlayFirst Android and Google Play are trademarks of Google Inc. DASH, Cooking Dash and Diner Dash are registered trademarks of PlayFirst.

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Sony Music Entertainment Announces Pinball Rocks HD App for iPhone, iPad & iPod touch

Tristan Kruth — Thu, 13 Jun 2013 14:00:20 +0000

Pinball Rocks HD marks first free game from Sony Music on the App Store NEW YORK – Thursday, June 13, 2013 - Sony Music Entertainment today announced Pinball Rocks HD, a five-table pinball compilation game for iPhone, iPad and iPod touch is now available on the App Store. The app includes a free rock-themed table with featured music from guitarist Richie Kotzen, Chevelle, The Sword, Filter, Red, All That Remains, Hatebreed and Nonpoint, as well as premium music content from artists like AC/DC, Alice in Chains, Bullet for My Valentine and Slayer available via In-App Purchase. Pinball Rocks HD innovates on both discovery and a simplified purchase process of music featured in the game. For example, the game prominently features music that rotates on an ongoing basis, and allows players to seamlessly purchase those songs directly from iTunes without having to leave the app. These songs download in the background directly to the player’s iTunes library for permanent ownership. “Pinball Rocks HD takes the combination of mobile gaming, music discovery and commerce to the next level,” said Brad Spahr, Vice President of Product Development, Global Digital Business, Sony Music Entertainment. “This exciting expansion of our acclaimed Pinball Rocks franchise not only makes it easier than ever to try the game, but also offers fans powerful new ways to engage with artists, discover new music, and purchase songs and other premium content without interrupting play.” Sony Music previously released the best-selling and critically acclaimed titles AC/DC Pinball Rocks and Slayer Pinball Rocks which will now be offered as part of the overall Pinball Rocks HD compilation. Game add-ons such as multi-ball modes and extra ball packs will be offered as in-app purchases to enhance gameplay. Additional premium artist tables and featured music from Sony Music artists will be added over time. Pinball Rocks HD is a joint collaboration between by Sony Music and Gameprom, the studio behind the top selling iOS app Pinball Collection HD. The Pinball Rocks HD App is available for free from the App Store on iPhone, iPad and iPod touch or at www.AppStore.com/PinballRocksHD. Premium music content and game add-ons are available for $2.99 via In-App Purchase. For more information, please visit www.facebook.com/pinballrocks. Assets are available for download here. Twitter link – http://www.twitter.com/pinballrocks YouTube link – http://www.youtube.com/pinballrockshd About Sony Music Entertainment Sony Music Entertainment is a global recorded music company with a current roster that includes a broad array of both local artists and international superstars. The company boasts a vast catalog that comprises some of the most important recordings in history. It is home to premier record labels representing music from every genre, including Arista Nashville, Beach Street/Reunion Records, Bystorm Entertainment, Columbia Nashville, Columbia Records, Day 1, Epic Records, Essential Records, Kemosabe Records, Legacy Recordings, MASTERWORKS, Polo Grounds, RCA Inspiration, RCA Nashville, RCA Records, Sony Classical, Sony Music Latin, Star Time International, Syco Music, Vested in Culture and Volcano. Sony Music Entertainment is a wholly owned subsidiary of Sony Corporation of America.

Media Contact Rich Jones TriplePoint PR for Sony Music Entertainment rjones@triplepointpr.com (212) 730-9744

Bucketz Ride Stashes, Crams, and Rockets Sky High onto the iTunes App Store, Available Now Free!

Rahat Rashid — Thu, 13 Jun 2013 13:00:13 +0000

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SAN FRANCISCO – June 13, 2013 – Picnic Hippo, a mobile game development studio behind the widely popular action-physics game Bucketz, has released the iOS exclusive sequel Bucketz Ride. Rocket into the sky by quickly stashing objects, with everything from blueberries to diamond rings to grand pianos getting swiftly crammed into the heroic buckets. The game features the original’s goofy, personality-packed characters and fast-action physics with the goal of maintaining balance (and your composure) when things start flying fast. Players will re-unite with the Gang of Nine Bucketz, while the new endless format has them embarking on a colossal journey with their friends, racing asynchronously to see who can reach “The Big Secret” first!

Download Bucketz Ride today, free on the iTunes App Store: For iPhone and iPod touch: https://itunes.apple.com/app/bucketz-ride/id606186000?ls=1&mt=8 For iPad: https://itunes.apple.com/app/bucketz-ride-hd/id607608563?ls=1&mt=8 Watch the Cinematic Trailer: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R7WGOtPd6cY Bucketz Ride mashes up balance and physics gameplay, adding some twists to the “stash it fast” gameplay of the original. In Bucketz Ride, players fuel their Rocket Ship (a teeter-totter scale at the bottom of the screen) by flicking and swiping over 1,000 different items, grabbing them from the sky and flinging them into the Bucketz below. To make their way out of The Pit and up into the sky, players will make split-second tactical choices to stash, juggle, avoid or utilize items as they careen across the screen. Now with competitive multiplayer, gamers will feel the thrill of zooming past their rivals (not to mention the agony of having their top score bested). Bucketz Ride features:

Colorful bucket characters oozing with personality, thanks to funny voice acting and animation
Fast, intuitive “flick and swipe” gameplay: stash items into the Bucketz rapid-fire, with everything from swim fins to electric guitars tipping the scale
Countless surprises and obstacles like devious shape-shifting minions and sneaky smoke grenades that obscures vision
Helpful power-ups including a Yin Yang that restores balance and a Pocket Watch that slows down the action (and paves the way for massive combos)
Seven worlds, with each level procedurally generated so that no two rides are the same
The “Ride” takes players through the planet’s core to the oceans, bustling cityscapes and all the way beyond the stars. Uncover the “Big Secret” by reaching the top!
Achievements and leaderboards to compete with friends in real time and share results over Facebook and Game Center.
Asynchronous multiplayer lets you jockey for position as you strive to out-stash your friends.

“With Bucketz Ride we’ve created a fantastic journey for all types of players to embark on together,” said Bora Kutlu, creative director at Picnic Hippo. “Actually, it’s a journey that oddly mirrors our lives, beginning with birth… about keeping things in balance, avoiding the bad while reaching for the good, and finally, about our shared quest to uncover the mystery at the end. With our game, you get all this from the perspective of a bunch of flimsy, loud-mouthed buckets!” Download Bucketz Ride today for free on your iOS device: For iPhone and iPod touch: https://itunes.apple.com/app/bucketz-ride/id606186000?ls=1&mt=8 For iPad: https://itunes.apple.com/app/bucketz-ride-hd/id607608563?ls=1&mt=8 Download the Press Kit Join in on the fun on Facebook or follow on Twitter to stay updated on all the latest news.

About Picnic Hippo Picnic Hippo is a developer of high-quality mobile game franchises including the critically acclaimed iOS and Android game Bucketz. Based in the UK with offices in Istanbul and Los Angeles, the studio was established in 2011. Picnic Hippo works with a team of talented individuals that share a passion for making games that break the mold in every possible way, blending the intuitive with the innovative. Delivering unforgettable experiences to gamers across the world is the company’s ultimate goal -- excellence in all aspects is non-negotiable.

For more information visit picnichippo.com. Fans can like the company on Facebook and follow on Twitter.

Media Contact Lucas Cartwright, TriplePoint for Picnic Hippo lcartwright@triplepointpr.com

Sky Gamblers: Storm Raiders from Atypical Games Wins Apple Design Award at WWDC 2013

Rahat Rashid — Tue, 11 Jun 2013 19:16:02 +0000

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Grab it today to see why, with a special price of just $0.99 for a limited time

Mountain View, CA – June 11, 2013 – Atypical Games, the premier maker of combat flight games for mobile devices, announced today that Sky Gamblers: Storm Raiders was honored with an Apple Design Award at the 2013 WWDC Worldwide Developers Conference. The game was chosen for its variety of single- and multiplayer modes and spectacular array of visual effects that elevate what is possible for mobile gaming. Debuting November 2012 and exclusive to iPhone, iPad and Mac, the game is currently available at a special discounted price of just $0.99, down from the usual $4.99. You’re cleared for takeoff: download this award-winner today!

iPad / iPhone / iPod touch Universal: https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/sky-gamblers-storm-raiders/id574375380?mt=8 Mac App Store: https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/id575497998?mt=12 Sky Gamblers: Storm Raiders is a World War II arcade-style combat game in which players participate in dogfights, protect fleets of ships, and attack enemy bases, and features a wide variety of single and multiplayer options where players take control of a large inventory of accurately-rendered aircraft. Praise from Apple’s Editorial Team:

This app's impressive, Retina-enabled, AirPlay-enabled, graphics and sound design look awesome on the Mac. Amazing OpenGL based visuals and special effects including specular masks, bump mapping, atmospheric scattering, volumetric clouds, sun glare, day & night transitions, HDR rendering, radial blur, heat haze, refractive raindrops, and much more, with accurately recreated locations, realistic weather and interactive cockpits. Extensive cross-platform Game Center support mean challenges and real-time multi-player missions Mac versus Mac or Mac versus iOS.

To view the official post, visit Apple’s WWDC 2013 Apple Design Awards page. For more information on Sky Gamblers: Storm Raiders, please visit www.atypicalgames.com/StormRaiders View the trailer on YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tHnsZHJlXV0 Like us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/AtypicalGames About Atypical Games Founded by a group of passionate video game developers, Atypical Games is a California based company with a fresh take on publishing. Bringing the focus back to the player's experience and the true values of game design, Atypical promises to bring to the public games of the highest quality and great value. Atypical's developers are the makers of Sky Gamblers™: Air Supremacy and are considered the premier maker of combat flight games for mobile devices.

Media Contact Rich Jones, TriplePoint for Atypical Games rjones@triplepointpr.com (212) 730-9744

SEGA and Green Throttle™ Team Up to Give Sonic Fans a New Way to Play

Zach Fuller — Tue, 11 Jun 2013 13:00:24 +0000

“Sonic 4 Episodes I & II” Coming Soon to the Green Throttle Arena, Playable with the Atlas Controller

Santa Clara, CA – June 11, 2013 – Green Throttle™ Games and SEGA® of America, Inc. today announced a partnership that will bring two iconic SEGA games featuring Sonic the Hedgehog to the Green Throttle Arena with full Atlas Controller compatibility. The Android versions of Sonic 4: Episode I and Sonic 4: Episode II, available from Google Play and the Amazon Appstore, will be updated soon to include support for Green Throttle, giving fans a new way to enjoy their favorite spiky blue speedster. Fans can purchase the Atlas controller from store.greenthrottle.com or on Amazon.com and enjoy mobile-to-TV multiplayer action using the Android device that they already own. Compatible devices include the Kindle Fire and many of the latest Android smartphones and tablets on the market today. “The opportunities in mobile gaming today are extremely exciting, and partnering with Green Throttle to bring a console-like experience to our mobile games is one example of what’s possible with the processing power of new devices,” said David Zemke, Director of Mobile Business Development for Sega of America. “There is great value in Green Throttle’s Arena app and it was a simple integration to add support for the Atlas controller to our games, giving fans a new way to play. We hope to bring even more games to the Arena in the coming months.” About the Games

Sonic the Hedgehog 4: Episode I ($3.99) – The sequel fans have waited 16 years for is finally here! Featuring enhanced gameplay elements, including the classic Sonic Spin Dash, and the versatile Homing Attack, Sonic 4 picks up right where Sonic and Knuckles™ left off.
Sonic the Hedgehog 4: Episode II ($4.99) – The Sonic 4 Saga continues in Episode II with the return of a beloved side kick and fan-favorite villains! Explore four Acts across four reworked Zones from Episode I and experience the story of Metal Sonic's revival after his defeat in Sonic CD!

“Getting great games onto our platform is a top priority for Green Throttle, and Sonic is arguably one of the most iconic franchises in video game history,” said Charles Huang, CEO, Green Throttle Games. “This is a perfect example how leading publishers are seeing the value that Green Throttle and the Arena bring to Android gaming. With many more great games in the pipeline, the value proposition of using the Android device that you already own to play on the road and on the living room big screen will become second to none.” About Green Throttle Games Green Throttle Games is transforming the video game market and redefining the way consumers experience their favorite titles. By leveraging the performance and ubiquity of Android-powered devices with the company’s Atlas Bluetooth game controllers and Arena game discovery app, Green Throttle Games has unlocked the potential of mobile gaming on the big screen, connecting people and platforms in a way that is simple, social and fun. Based in Silicon Valley, the company was founded by game industry visionaries Charles Huang, Matt Crowley, and Karl Townsend, and is backed by $6M in Series A funding led by Trinity Ventures with participation from DCM. For more information, visit www.greenthrottle.com. About SEGA® of America, Inc. SEGA® of America, Inc. is the American arm of Tokyo, Japan-based SEGA® Corporation, a worldwide leader in interactive entertainment both inside and outside the home. The company develops, publishes and distributes interactive entertainment software products for a variety of hardware platforms including PC, wireless devices, and those manufactured by Nintendo, Microsoft and Sony Computer Entertainment Inc. SEGA of America’s Web site is located at www.sega.com.

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Happy Cloud Names Dilek Ilboga VP of Business Development

Zach Fuller — Fri, 07 Jun 2013 13:00:53 +0000

NEW YORK - June 7, 2013 – Today Happy Cloud, Inc. announced the addition of industry veteran Dilek Ilboga to its New York office as vice president of business development. Dilek’s experience developing licensing relationships and driving new partnerships will help Happy Cloud with its upcoming launch of a games on-demand service, and allow the company to continue evolving the cloud gaming space with its cutting-edge technology. “Joining this team is an opportunity for me to contribute to Happy Cloud’s growth as a unique and dominant player in the cloud gaming marketplace,” said Ilboga. “Happy Cloud’s technology is something all downloadable games need to thrive in today’s competitive environment. With Happy Cloud, game companies can realize substantial increases in their user base without integration effort and improve the user experience overall.” Ilboga has served in a variety of roles with globally recognized gaming brands, most recently as U.S. G.M. and V.P. of business development at Gamigo, Inc., where she was responsible for designing, overseeing and leading the implementation of its U.S market and operations strategy. She also developed and managed game licensing relationships while overseeing business development for international markets, including European and Asian territories. "Adding Dilek to the team will enable Happy Cloud to expand our offering of high-quality and popular games," said Tamir Buchler, CEO of Happy Cloud. “Her experience and contacts are vital to our next stage of growth.” Ilboga’s hire follows Happy Cloud’s recent $4.25 million Series A funding round, in addition to the appointment of Tamir Buchler as CEO. Visit www.thehappycloud.com to learn more about Happy Cloud. About Happy Cloud Happy Cloud is a cloud-based game service that provides distribution to PC, console and Android game publishers and a games-on-demand service for consumers. Its distribution system dramatically reduces abandonment rates and increases paid user conversions. Happy Cloud was founded in 2009 and is based in New York.

Media Contact Bethany Hill, TriplePoint bhill@triplepointpr.com (212) 730-9744

Reliance Games, Warner Bros. Pictures and Legendary Pictures Announce Pacific Rim Mobile Game

Samantha Qualls — Thu, 06 Jun 2013 14:00:42 +0000

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Become The Monster To Fight Monsters in Earth-Shattering Action Inspired by the Official Film LOS ANGELES - June 06, 2013 – Reliance Games, a leading international developer and publisher of mobile games, is bringing the sci-fi action-adventure Warner Bros. Pictures and Legendary Pictures Pacific Rim to mobile devices. Based on the Guillermo del Toro directed film coming to theaters July 12, 2013, the Pacific Rim mobile game tasks players with protecting the world’s most famous cities from the Kaijus, monstrous aliens that have risen from the seas to destroy humanity. Commanding a giant Jaeger robot, players can hone their skills in a story mode that will take their Jockey from rookie to ace, building up lethal combos and discovering new weapons and technology to give them an edge against the Kaijus. Upgraded Jaegers can also be used in survival mode, challenging players to beat back the alien menace and keep the world safe for as long as they can. “Pacific Rim the mobile game will extend Guillermo del Toro’s epic adventure beyond the theater screen and into the pockets of gamers around the world,” Joel Chiodi, EVP of Theatrical Marketing at Legendary. “Reliance Games’ has developed an entertaining mobile game that matches the action-packed power of the film.” “Working with Warner Bros. Pictures and Legendary Pictures continues our history of partnering with the most influential names in the entertainment world,” commented Manish Agarwal, CEO of Reliance Games. “With the Pacific Rim mobile game, we are drawing from deep experience to create a thrilling standalone component to the Pacific Rim brand that will wow mobile gamers and film fans alike.” Check out the trailer for Pacific Rim. Pacific Rim the game will be available this summer on smartphone and tablets.

About Reliance Games Reliance Games, a leading publisher and developer of mass-market mobile games, is the international gaming division of Reliance Entertainment, whose subsidiaries include IM Global, and Codemasters. The game portfolio has more than 600 games for over 2,000 devices across various operating systems like iOS, Android, Windows, Java and Symbian. On the Nokia Store alone, the collective Reliance Games titles have surpassed over 100 million downloads. Its current roster of hit games includes Real Steel, Total Recall, F1 2011 and among others. The company's content can be accessed worldwide through 80 networks across 40 countries as well as through global app stores. Find Reliance Games on the web and get the latest news on our products by going to: www.reliancegames.com. Visit us on Facebook and Twitter. All trademarks referenced herein are the property of their respective owners. About PACIFIC RIM From acclaimed filmmaker Guillermo del Toro comes Warner Bros. Pictures and Legendary Pictures Pacific Rim. When legions of monstrous creatures, known as Kaiju, started rising from the sea, a war began that would take millions of lives and consume humanity’s resources for years on end. To combat the giant Kaiju, a special type of weapon was devised: massive robots, called Jaegers, which are controlled simultaneously by two pilots whose minds are synched in a neural bridge. But as the enemy grows more powerful with each attack, even the Jaegers are proving nearly defenseless in the face of the relentless Kaiju. On the verge of defeat, the forces defending mankind have no choice but to turn to two unlikely heroes—a washed up former pilot (Charlie Hunnam) and an untested trainee (Rinko Kikuchi)—who are teamed to drive a legendary but seemingly obsolete Jaeger from the past. Together, they stand as mankind’s last hope against the mounting apocalypse. Oscar^® nominee Guillermo del Toro (“Pan’s Labyrinth”) directed the epic sci-fi action adventure from a script by Travis Beacham and del Toro, story by Beacham. Thomas Tull, Jon Jashni, del Toro and Mary Parent produced the film, with Callum Greene serving as executive producer. The film stars Charlie Hunnam, Idris Elba, Rinko Kikuchi, Charlie Day, Rob Kazinksky, Max Martini, Clifton Collins, Jr., Burn Gorman, and Ron Perlman. Warner Bros. Pictures and Legendary Pictures present a Legendary Pictures/DDY Production, a Guillermo del Toro film. Opening nationwide on July 12, 2013, the film will be distributed by Warner Bros. Pictures, a Warner Bros. Entertainment Company. About Legendary Pictures Legendary Entertainment is a leading media company with film (Legendary Pictures) and comics (Legendary Comics) divisions dedicated to owning, producing and delivering content to mainstream audiences with a targeted focus on the powerful fandom demographic. Earlier this year Legendary completed an acquisition of Nerdist Industries, the leading pop culture multimedia company. Through complete or joint ownership, Legendary has built a library of marquee media properties and has established itself as a trusted brand which consistently delivers high-quality, commercial entertainment including some of the world's most popular intellectual property. In aggregate, Legendary Pictures-associated productions have realized grosses of more than $7.2 billion worldwide at the box office. Highlights from Legendary’s slate include the Jackie Robinson biopic 42; PACIFIC RIM directed by Guillermo del Toro; SEVENTH SON, directed by Sergei Bodrov; WARCRAFT; Legendary’s upcoming GODZILLA project, based on Toho Company’s famed character; Warren Ellis’ GRAVEL; and MASS EFFECT, based on Electronic Arts’ and BioWare’s hit videogame franchise. Legendary recently announced it will produce Guillermo del Toro’s next feature film, CRIMSON PEAK. Upcoming Legendary releases with partner Warner Bros. include THE HANGOVER PART 3, MAN OF STEEL and 300: RISE OF AN EMPIRE. Previous successful Legendary and Warner Bros. releases include the critically acclaimed INCEPTION ($823 million worldwide), as well as the global blockbusters THE DARK KNIGHT RISES ($1.1 billion worldwide) and THE DARK KNIGHT ($1 billion worldwide), THE HANGOVER PARTS 1and 2 (over $1 billion worldwide total), CLASH OF THE TITANS ($493 million worldwide), and 300 ($456 million worldwide).

Media Contact Samantha Qualls, TriplePoint samantha@triplepointpr.com Rebecca Tran Vu, Reliance Games Rebecca.tranvu@relianceada.com

With a Guttural Battle Cry, Kingdom Rush: Frontiers Lays Siege to iOS Today!

Rahat Rashid — Thu, 06 Jun 2013 13:00:18 +0000

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Upgrade towers...upgrade heroes...upgrade waiting in line at the post office...upgrade your daily commute...upgrade your LIFE!

MONTEVIDEO, Uruguay – June 6, 2013 – Ironhide Game Studio, the manipulative scoundrels who stole millions of otherwise productive hours with a little game called Kingdom Rush, today launched its latest assault on your sanity with Kingdom Rush: Frontiers, available now on iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch. As a bigger, badder, and beefed-up return to Kingdom Rush’s intoxicating world of dwarfs and dragons, Kingdom Rush: Frontiers builds on the original game’s furious tower-defense gameplay with flashy new towers, levels, and heroes. It’s like a catapult-load of awesome features launched straight into your face… and it hurts so good!

Don your armor, sharpen your blades, and channel your fighting spirit with the game’s official trailer, or the preview trailers for heroes like Ashbite the Dragon, Blackthorne the Pirate, Mirage the Assassin, Cronan the Beast Master and Alric the Warrior.

Or skip all that frivolity, download the game and to get rushin’: iPhone link: https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/kingdom-rush-frontiers/id598581396?ls=1&mt=8 iPad link: https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/kingdom-rush-frontiers-hd/id598581619?ls=1&mt=8 “To one-up our own tower-defense formula, we basically took the original Kingdom Rush, shoved it into a bottle of dragon’s blood, gorilla hair, and arrowheads… then we shook things up and popped the cork. What spilled out is this bad-ass thing we call Kingdom Rush Frontiers,” said Alvaro Azofra, Dark Arts Master and Co-founder of Ironhide. “It sounds messy, but after a full year of toil, we’ve got loads of content and deeper, more devilishly addictive gameplay than ever.” Kingdom Rush: Frontiers extends Ironhide’s mastery of the tower-defense genre, keeping its signature accessibility while packing in a treasure-trove of new stuff for the brand’s millions of fans. With dozens of new levels, towers, heroes, and enemies – and snazzy ways to murder them – the game really takes Kingdom Rush to a new… uh, frontier. Ka-blammo! Like a necromancer’s revived warriors, you’ll be zombified with non-stop gaming delight thanks to the following features:

Eight New Special Towers – Blitz the battlefield with new units like spooky necromancers, dead-eye crossbow-women, and even earthquake machines… shake things up, literally.
Exotic New Levels – Fortify the frontier across three new terrains in desolate deserts, lush jungles, and the caves of the underworld ruled by the great Dark Lord. Oh, you thought spelunking was already scary enough?
A Whole New Horde – Slice, sizzle, and stomp more than 40 would-be assailants, from cursed mummies to mystical genies. What were you expecting? More goblins? That’s so 2012.
A Heap of Heroes – Throw down the gauntlet with nine fully customizable heroes like Grawl the stone giant and Captain Blackthorne the renegade corsair. Yo-ho!
Bells and Whistles... and Giant Sandworms – If you like widgets and doo-dads, well… we’re chock full of ‘em. Seventy achievements, unlockable weapons, and even a Dragon that will set your enemies on fire -- all that and plenty more.

Join the battle with Kingdom Rush: Frontiers on iPhone and iPod from the App Store here for $2.99: https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/kingdom-rush-frontiers/id598581396?ls=1&mt=8 Or step things up with Kingdom Rush: Frontiers HD for iPad, available from the App Store here for $4.99: https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/kingdom-rush-frontiers-hd/id598581619?ls=1&mt=8 Assets Download the press kit About Ironhide Game Studio Ironhide Games is a startup developer of casual indie games founded in January 2010, by Alvaro Azofra, Pablo Realini & Gonzalo Sande. Their goal is to produce high quality, well-designed, highly entertaining casual games and have fun doing so. Ironhide has released three titles so far, including Clash of the Olympians, Soccer Challenge: World Cup and Kingdom Rush. Learn more at http://www.ironhidegames.com/

Media Contact Rich Jones, TriplePoint for Ironhide Studios rjones@triplepointpr.com (212) 730-9744

Capture Monsters on the Yellow Brick Road in Monsters Invade: Oz, Coming Soon From Little Box

Rahat Rashid — Wed, 05 Jun 2013 14:01:36 +0000

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Tornado picks up winner of GDC's Best in Play 2013, drops it onto iOS devices

GILBERT, AZ – June 5, 2013 – Little Box today announced that Monsters Invade: Oz, a casual RPG featuring adorable monster battles, will be launching on iOS June 19th. From the creator of the beloved #1 ranked Geared series (18 Million Downloads), and the composer of Scribblenauts, this game puts an intriguing twist on the magical Land of Oz. Players travel down the yellow brick road, capturing and evolving unusual monsters on their quest to defeat the Wicked Witch.

Watch the trailer here: http://youtu.be/5QpUUjJASkM

In Monsters Invade: Oz, players train and battle colorful, hand-drawn (and insanely cute) monsters. There are over 100 to collect as players travel through six unique worlds and complete a multitude of quests. This game offers vivid colors and animations as well as easy-to-use gesture-based controls. Players capture, collect, level up, and battle monsters using intuitive timing-based combat mechanics. A free download, Monsters Invade: Oz invades the App Store on June 19, 2013. For more information about Monsters Invade: Oz, visit http://www.littleboxapps.com/monsters/ Assets Download the Press Kit About Little Box Little Box is a collaboration of developers Jo Overline, Bryan Mitchell, and Ryan Allen. Lifelong friends, the trio have been making games since they were 15 years old. They decided it was finally time to come together and make an epic game.

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Green Throttle™ Games Announces Affiliate Program for Mobile Game Developers

Zach Fuller — Tue, 04 Jun 2013 13:00:05 +0000

New Program Provides 20% Revenue Share for First 100 Developers who Sign Up to Sell Green Throttle Atlas Bluetooth Controllers Through their Games

Santa Clara, CA – June 4, 2013 – Green Throttle™ Games, creators of the Atlas Bluetooth Controller and publisher of mobile games, announced today an Affiliate Program for mobile game developers. Game companies may now enter into a revenue share agreement with Green Throttle by selling the Atlas Controller directly through their mobile games. The first 100 developers to join the program will receive a 20% commission paid for each controller sold, with a 10% starting commission for any subsequent developers who join the program. Mobile game developers interested in learning more about the Green Throttle Affiliate Program can do so now at http://store.greenthrottle.com/affiliate_info.asp. Green Throttle Games has created a simple process to help mobile game companies become a Green Throttle Affiliate. Interested parties must first create a customer account at Store.GreenThrottle.com, after which they can apply to become an Affiliate. After a developer is approved, they will be able to log in to their account and access a unique URL as well as pre-made banners and images that will automatically track all Atlas Controller sales that are generated. Developers will be issued a check via PayPal at the end of each month once their account accrues more than $20 through the Affiliate Program. “While we continue to drive the games industry towards convergence of mobile and console play, we’ll be creating new ways for developers to engage with our platform,” said Charles Huang, CEO and co-founder, Green Throttle Games. “The Affiliate Program is a showcase of this effort, offering developers new ways to monetize in an incredibly competitive market. As an alternative to advertising and in-app purchases, we hope that this program will generate healthy returns for our development partners.” Earlier this year, Green Throttle Games launched the Atlas Bluetooth Controller, expanding video games from the Android devices we already own to the living room big-screen for a more social and console-like experience. The company also supports game discovery with the Arena app, which facilitates simple pairing of up to four Atlas Bluetooth controllers to a single Android 4.0+ device for compatible multiplayer games. Green Throttle and the Arena provides new avenues for developers to get their games featured and acquire users, all without giving up any cut of the sales revenue. For more information about Green Throttle and its Affiliate Program, please visit http://store.greenthrottle.com/affiliate_info.asp or email devsupport@greenthrottle.com. To connect with Green Throttle Games: - Visit: www.greenthrottlegames.com - Like us on Facebook at: www.facebook.com/greenthrottle - Follow us on Twitter at: www.twitter.com/greenthrottle - Subscribe on YouTube at: www.youtube.com/greenthrottlegames About Green Throttle Games Green Throttle Games is transforming the video game market and redefining the way consumers experience their favorite titles. By leveraging the performance and ubiquity of Android-powered devices with the company’s Atlas Bluetooth game controllers and Arena game discovery app, Green Throttle Games has unlocked the potential of mobile gaming on the big screen, connecting people and platforms in a way that is simple, social and fun. Based in Silicon Valley, the company was founded by game industry visionaries Charles Huang, Matt Crowley and Karl Townsend, and is backed by $6M in Series A funding led by Trinity Ventures with participation from DCM. For more information, visit www.greenthrottle.com. Media Contact TriplePoint PR for Green Throttle Games Greenthrottle@triplepointpr.com 415-955-8500

Playdead Publishes LIMBO on PlayStation® Vita

Erin Fan — Tue, 04 Jun 2013 13:00:03 +0000

Puzzle-platformer hits handhelds for the first time

COPENHAGEN, Denmark – June 4, 2013 – Playdead today announced the release of LIMBO on PlayStation® Vita. Downloadable via PlayStation® Network on the device, the multi-award winning game is now debuting for handheld gamers.

The game is out now for $14.99 in the US and will be out tomorrow in Europe for €12.99/£9.99. LIMBO supports cross-buy, a feature of Playstation® Network which gives players a license for both Playstation® Vita and PlayStation® 3 in one purchase.

Press materials for LIMBO, including screenshots and trailers, can be found at: www.limbogame.org/press

For press inquiries, please contact press@playdeadgames.com.

To learn more about LIMBO, please visit: www.limbogame.org

About LIMBO/Playdead

LIMBO was the first game published by Playdead, an independent game studio based in Copenhagen, Denmark. While the production of LIMBO spanned over three and a half years, nearly 10 years has passed since Arnt Jensen created the game’s first concept art piece. Since its launch in 2010, LIMBO has received over 100 awards and sold almost 3 million copies worldwide on the most popular consoles and PCs.

Playdead is currently producing its next game. For more information about Playdead please visit: http://limbogame.org/company

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After Earth the Mobile Game Lands on the Apple App Store and Google Play

Rahat Rashid — Thu, 30 May 2013 16:44:55 +0000

Reenergizing the Endless Runner, After Earth Features Epic Boss Battles, Ranger Equipment and More From the Upcoming Adventure Film Starring Jaden Smith and Will Smith

LOS ANGELES – May 30, 2013 – Reliance Games, a leading international developer and publisher of mobile games, in cooperation with Sony Pictures Consumer Products, Overbrook Entertainment and developer Behaviour Interactive, today announced the launch of After Earth on Apple App Store and Google Play. Based on the action-adventure movie in theaters May 31, After Earth the mobile game lets players take the role of a highly-skilled, peace-keeping Ranger. Armed with Ranger equipment like the Lifesuit and Cutlass, as featured in the movie, players will combat and defeat alien and human enemies while speeding through beautifully designed, untouched landscapes.

Watch the trailer.

Download After Earth the mobile game from the App Store and Google Play.

After Earth the mobile game features:

Story Mode: race to beat 20 challenging missions and unlock secret levels in an all-new story inspired by the motion picture
Run, glide, zipline, and freefall through treacherous environments
Infinite Mode: explore dangerous yet beautiful environments while honing your skills: how far will you make it?
Fight human and alien enemies and encounter epic boss battles that take the endless runner genre to the next level
Experience life as a Ranger: don the Lifesuit, hop on your SkipJack and fight off assailants with the use of a Ranger’s greatest weapon, the Cutlass - an elegant and versatile weapon with 22 different configurations
Social components let you brag to your friends about your high scores

“With After Earth the mobile game, we expanded the traditional endless runner gameplay to highlight After Earth’s stunning and varying landscape, visionary weaponry and exciting encounters that can happen at every turn,” said Amit Khanduja, EVP Global Business of Reliance Games. “While inspired by the film, the game stands alone as a thrilling mobile game and makes a great addition to the app collection of all social gamers.”

“After Earth the mobile game is the perfect complement to the film,” says Gaetano Mastropasqua, Head of Franchise Development of Overbrook Entertainment. “The mobile game expands on After Earth’s most exciting aspects to create an original, entertaining and thrilling experience that puts players in the shoes of an adventure-seeking Ranger.” “We are always looking for new ways to enhance the moviegoing experience,” commented Mark Caplan, Vice President, Consumer Products, Worldwide Marketing & Distribution at Sony Pictures Entertainment. “After Earth the mobile game keeps the story running after the film stops.” In “After Earth,” a crash landing leaves teenager Kitai Raige (Jaden Smith) and his legendary father Cypher (Will Smith) stranded on Earth, 1,000 years after cataclysmic events forced humanity’s escape. With Cypher critically injured, Kitai must embark on a perilous journey to signal for help, facing uncharted terrain, evolved animal species that now rule the planet, and an unstoppable alien creature that escaped during the crash. Father and son must learn to work together and trust one another if they want any chance of returning home. Columbia Pictures presents an Overbrook Entertainment/Blinding Edge Pictures production directed by M. Night Shyamalan from a screenplay by Gary Whitta and M. Night Shyamalan and a story by Will Smith, and produced by Caleeb Pinkett, Jada Pinkett Smith & Will Smith, James Lassiter, and M. Night Shyamalan. Assets Download a press kit here or check out the trailer. About Reliance Games Reliance Games, a leading publisher and developer of mass-market mobile games, is the international gaming division of Reliance Entertainment, whose subsidiaries include IM Global, and Codemasters. The game portfolio has more than 600 games for over 2,000 devices across various operating systems like iOS, Android, Windows, Java and Symbian. Its current roster of hit games includes Real Steel, Total Recall, F1 2011 and among others. The company's content can be accessed worldwide through 80 networks across 40 countries as well as through global app stores. About Sony Pictures Entertainment Sony Pictures Entertainment (SPE) is a subsidiary of Sony Corporation of America, a subsidiary of Tokyo-based Sony Corporation. SPE's global operations encompass motion picture production, acquisition and distribution; television production, acquisition and distribution; television networks; digital content creation and distribution; operation of studio facilities; and development of new entertainment products, services and technologies. For additional information, go to http://www.sonypictures.com/. About Overbrook Entertainment Overbrook Entertainment, founded by partners James Lassiter and Will Smith, is committed to offering the highest quality entertainment focused in film and television and has produced a diverse slate of both critically acclaimed and blockbuster feature films, which have generated more than $2.5 billion dollars in worldwide box office receipts and even more in home video sales. Some of Overbrook's most successful films include ALI, HITCH, PURSUIT OF HAPPYNESS, I AM LEGEND, HANCOCK, SECRET LIVES OF BEES, and most recently THE KARATE KID. Overbrook's next feature project is AFTER EARTH, which is set for a May 31, 2013 release.

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Nickelodeon Suites Resort Upgrades to Cloud- Managed Wi-Fi Solution from PowerCloud Systems

Phillip Klugman — Thu, 30 May 2013 12:04:20 +0000

Wireless Innovator Quickly Enables High-Performance Connectivity for Thousands of TVs, and Mobile Devices for Parents & Kids

PALO ALTO, Calif. – May 29, 2013 – PowerCloud™ Systems, a pioneer in cloud-powered networking for businesses supporting connected mobile guests, today announced that Nickelodeon Suites Resort, an Orlando-based hotel designed to feature themes from the eponymous children’s TV network, has deployed hundreds of PowerCloud Access Points (APs) to deliver wireless connectivity to its rooms, Wi-Fi enabled televisions and thousands of guests. Working closely with Smart Hospitality, a California-based managed services partner, Nickelodeon Suites chose PowerCloud Systems’ solution for their challenging wireless environment to dramatically increase network performance, deliver reliable client connectivity and reduce the total cost of delivering Wi-Fi as a service to its guests. “We’ve been extremely pleased with the Wi-Fi solution from PowerCloud,” said Rodney Boudreaux, Director of IT at Nickelodeon Suites Resort. “It has delivered reliable, enterprise-class coverage for our entire property. In fact, PowerCloud is the only solution we’re aware of that could meet all of our performance, manageability, and budgetary goals.” “The Nickelodeon Suites deployment highlights the reliability and the ease of deploying and managing the PowerCloud solution. Not only were 222 APs installed in less than one week, the upgrade was completed while the hotel was fully occupied and with zero distractions to guests,” said Jeff Abramowitz, founder and CEO of PowerCloud Systems. “What’s more, the hotel’s IT staff was quickly able to monitor and manage the entire network using our CloudCommand™ platform to ensure that guests are having a good connected experience.” PowerCloud Systems specializes in delivering enterprise-class Wi-Fi-as-a-Service using the cloud to deliver network intelligence, security and control to a network of APs without the need for an expensive, on-site controller. Not only does this reduce the Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) for an enterprise-class Wi-Fi network, it vastly speeds deployment, since PowerCloud’s APs require zero-touch configuration and management. This was particularly relevant for the Nickelodeon Suites deployment. One of the most popular amenities of the hotel are Smart Hospitality’s multiple wireless-connected Set-Top Boxes (STBs) in every suite. As adults and children are bringing an increasing number of connected mobile devices, a robust Wi-Fi network was also a must. With PowerCloud’s “zero-touch” deployment capabilities, Smart Hospitality was able to ship APs directly to the resort. No on-site configuration was required other than the simple task of plugging them in via the existing Ethernet connection. From their offices in California, the deployment team at Smart Hospitality used CloudCommand to register the APs for security, enter in the global configuration for the network, assign names and locations, and then remotely direct the installers as to where to place them. The configurations were preset – when the installer plugged the AP in to the network at the hotel, the access point immediately ‘phoned home’ via the cloud, downloaded the provisioning protocols and security settings, and began broadcasting. “The Nickelodeon Wi-Fi network requirements are among the most challenging we’ve seen. They require broad coverage and connectivity to a large number of STBs, as well as connected devices for both parents and kids. The PowerCloud solution was incredibly simple to deploy, and has provided stable and reliable connectivity from day one,” said Jeffrey Lawton, President of Smart Hospitality. “In addition, PowerCloud’s CloudCommand platform gives us unprecedented visibility and control over all the nodes in the network, making remote management a snap.” If you are interested in learning more, please visit www.powercloudsystems.com or visit PowerCloud Systems at HITEC 2013 at booth #1847. About PowerCloud Systems PowerCloud™ Systems is a leader and industry pioneer for cloud-powered wireless networking. The company’s patented and award-winning CloudCommand™ technology was invented at the Palo Alto Research Center (PARC) and makes deploying and monitoring Wi-Fi networks and services easy for businesses with mobile customers. The CloudCommand platform is deployed worldwide in hotels, schools, retail chains, managed care facilities and other businesses seeking truly affordable, enterprise-grade Wi-Fi. Investors include PARC, Qualcomm Ventures, Javelin Venture Partners and Walden Venture Capital. More information can be found at www.powercloudsystems.com. Media Contact Andrew Karl, TriplePoint PR akarl@triplepointpr.com 415-955-8500

HARDWARE: Shipbreakers Makes “First Contact” in Gameplay Reveal Trailer

Stephanie Palermo — Wed, 29 May 2013 16:00:39 +0000

See in-game units traversing planet LM-27, scouting derelict spacecraft using a free control camera VANCOUVER, Canada – May 29, 2013 – Blackbird Interactive, a videogame developer specializing in sci-fi real-time strategy games, has released the first gameplay trailer for their upcoming online strategy game HARDWARE: Shipbreakers. Following the release of a series of assets introducing the game’s visual style, this brand new trailer will show players how in-game graphics have been fully realized based upon the iconic, original concept art. Players can expect the game to closely resemble the stylized concept art as they traverse the varied terrain of LM-27. In the gameplay trailer released today, entitled “First Contact,” players can get a first look at the derelict ship graveyards, unit formations and the completely free control camera as well as never before seen in-game units. This video marks players’ “First Contact” with the game and the game’s first contact with enemy units, the shipwrecks around which gameplay occurs. Fans of Homeworld, which came from the creators of HARDWARE: Shipbreakers, will notice the eerily familiar look and style of the air units in HARDWARE: Shipbreakers. The closed beta is scheduled to begin Q4 2013 and is now open to applicants. Players can support the game’s development through the purchase of limited edition pre-sale packages at www.blackbirdinteractive.com/store. Watch the official first gameplay trailer on YouTube. For more information: - Visit the website: www.longmarchindustries.com - Like on Facebook: www.facebook.com/HARDWAREtheGame - Follow on Twitter: www.twitter.com/HARDWAREtheGame - Subscribe on YouTube: www.youtube.com/user/InsideBBI

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- Watch video on YouTube. - Download the video. - Download the latest press kit.

About Blackbird Interactive Blackbird is a private, independent game studio headquartered in Vancouver, British Columbia. The company was founded in 2007, by a team of experienced and successful video game industry veterans, including senior EA staff and founders of Relic Entertainment. In 2010 development started with an ambitious and original sci-fi game entitled HARDWARE, the newest Free to Play (F2P) real-time strategy (RTS) game from the creators of Homeworld. For more information, please visit www.blackbirdinteractive.com. About Hardware Hardware is the newest Free to Play (F2P) real-time strategy (RTS) game from the creators of Homeworld. Survive among the derelict starships of planet LM-27. Earn your in-game currency retrieving cargo and technology from the space-wrecks littered across the landscape. Combat onslaughts from militant competitors, equally desperate for wealth. Survive the harsh storms and burning temperatures, and endure the poisonous grinding dust that wears down man and machine alike. After that, fortune can be your reward, or death in the sand can be your lonely fate. For more information, please visit www.hardwarethegame.com.

Press Contact Stephanie Palermo TriplePoint, on behalf of Blackbird Interactive spalermo@triplepointpr.com

Bloom Box Explodes onto the iTunes Flower Garden

Erin Fan — Wed, 29 May 2013 13:00:33 +0000

Nexx Studio’s chain reaction puzzle game blossoms on iOS KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia – May 29, 2013 – Nexx Studio, South East Asian indie mobile game development, today released Bloom Box, their latest challenging puzzle game for iOS. The game tasks players with setting up chain reactions to spread seeds across the field to bloom flowers. Bloom Box is now on the App Store for iPhone and iPod touch at $0.99, part of a 50% off launch promotion http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/bloom-box/id622523724?mt=8 See how the domino effect brings flowers to the sunlight in the official trailer: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PJ9r_KFrkmE Summer is in full swing and the flowers are in full bloom… box! Players are challenged with placing different types of blocks strategically on the field, lighting the fuse, and watching as each block shoots seeds in different directions to bloom flowers and collect stars. Lining up boxes for clever crossfire, and taking into account how each box shoots seeds differently, is the key to collecting hard-to-reach stars and advancing to the next level. More stars means unlocking more levels and even a bonus garden! Bloom Box features:

Strategically place 5 different block types that shoot flower seeds in different directions; bloom flowers from every box and collect stars along the way.
Complete 120 levels across 4 unique worlds, the 4^th of which is a bonus garden, each featuring different block types and puzzles of varying difficulty.
Unlock new stages by collecting stars in each level!
Earn up to 25 different Game Center achievements.
Stuck? Use Facebook, Twitter, and e-mail to ask friends for help in solving the hardest puzzles. Share puzzle solutions on Facebook and Twitter as well to help stumped friends!

Bloom Box is available now for $0.99 for a limited time only! http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/bloom-box/id622523724?mt=8 To learn more about Bloom Box, please visit Nexx Studio on:

About Nexx Studio Nexx Studio is an iOS game development and publishing company founded by Ken Wong on August 10, 2008. The 4-person team was incorporated in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia in May 2011 after receiving its first seed investment. It has since produced 5 iOS game apps, which have collectively been downloaded over 16 million times on the App Store to date. Official Website | Facebook | @NexxStudio Media Contact Erin Fan, TriplePoint efan@triplepointpr.com (415) 955-8500

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Weapons of Mass Destruction Finally Found in Upcoming Nuclear Outrun!

Erin Fan — Wed, 29 May 2013 13:00:00 +0000

Gamenauts unveils apocalyptic drive & shoot game for iOS SAN JOSE, Calif. – May 29, 2013 – Gamenauts, in conjunction with developers Nerdook Productions and Nightspade, today revealed their upcoming iOS remake of Nerdook’s Flash hit, Nuclear Outrun, enhanced with world-ending Weapons of Mass Destruction (yes, we found them)! The second in a series of games to be released under Gamenauts’ Asian indie mobile publishing initiative, Nuclear Outrun is set to explode on the App Store in July 2013 for iPhone, iPad and iPod Touch. Through some unforeseen (yet totally avoidable) world crisis, a nuclear missile is about to hit the city and it’s up to players to arm themselves and drive as far as they can before the explosion. Luckily, players can unleash those elusive Weapons of Mass Destruction such as George the cyborg T-Rex to gobble up zombies and the Teddy Bear Bomber that rains down terrors of cuddliness from the sky. Along the way, players need to rescue survivors such as Cheerleaders, Mimes, and Hipsters, each with their own special abilities. Players can also mow down zombies using an arsenal of weapons such as the Shark Gun, the Fart Bazooka, and the Twitgun that shoots out little hash-tag spewing bluebirds. Vehicles with different power-ups will also be available, from the Catmobile to the am-I-in-hell-yet Demonbike. The game also features a soundtrack by San Diego-based ska/punk band, The Skank Agents, to help lighten up the otherwise depressing setting. Nuclear Outrun features:

Unleash devastating Weapons of Mass Destruction such as George the laser-spewing T-Rex and the Teddy Bear Bomber.
Rescue & collect 30 different survivor types, including Hipsters, Nurses, and Lawyers, each with their own unique perks! The further the player progresses, the more rare and powerful the allies.
Escape in 18 vehicles from the cavity-inducing Ice Cream Truck, to the passive-aggressive Catmobile, to the overcompensating Terminatus X.
Annihilate zombies with 25 wacky weapons, including the nefarious Squid Launcher, the room-clearing Fart Bazooka, and the bloodthirsty Shark Gun.
Activate Power-Ups such as the terrifying Chicken Rain and the Coins Unicorn.
Compete with jealous friends and boast high scores on Game Center & Twitter.
Rock out to a soundtrack from ska/punk band The Skank Agents!

Nuclear winter is coming to the App Store in July 2013! To learn more about Nuclear Outrun, please visit Gamenauts on:

About Gamenauts Gamenauts is a leading game publisher and developer of Mobile, PC and Social Networks games, founded in the San Francisco Bay Area with a mission to explore the frontiers of interactive fun. They struck gold with hit games like Ninja Fishing on mobile and the Cate West and Burger Rush series in the PC casual gaming space. Gamenauts invites players to join them on their voyage through the galaxies of games on multiple platforms. Official Website | Facebook | @Gamenauts About Nerdook Productions Nerdook Productions is a one-man indie Malaysian developer of quirky and innovative Flash games. Since 2006, Nerdook has been one of the most popular developers on Kongregate and Armor Games and other Flash portals. Nerdook’s library boasts games of varying genres from role-playing, turn-based strategy to arcade shooters. Kongregate | Facebook | @Nerdook About Nightspade Nightspade is an Indonesia-based mobile game development studio. Their talents span major platforms including but not limited to iOS, Android, Windows 8, Symbian, and Meego. They aspire to deliver happiness through mobile games for centuries to come. Official Website | Facebook | @theNightspade Media Contact Erin Fan, TriplePoint efan@triplepointpr.com (415) 955-8500

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Ready Your Defenses, Gird Your Loins. Kingdom Rush: Frontiers Invades iOS Next Week!

Nate Adams — Tue, 28 May 2013 13:00:54 +0000

Seriously, you guys. It's the same Kingdom Rush Awesomeness... but MOAR!

MONTEVIDEO, Uruguay - May 28, 2013 - Ironhide Game Studio, the conniving, time-sucking, and altogether devious developer behind the rather excellent Kingdom Rush, furthered its plans for world domination today by announcing Kingdom Rush: Frontiers, launching June 6 on iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch. A brand-new adventure set in the same lovable world of knights and goblins, Kingdom Rush: Frontiers is primed to make another assault on your free time. The sequel expands on the fast-paced tower defense gameplay and intoxicating charm that took the world by storm in the original Kingdom Rush. Cancel your plans… reinforce!! Prep for battle with the teaser trailer, viewable here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ilshnhXtfKQ&feature=youtu.be A pinnacle of the tower-defense genre with numerous updates and millions of fans, Kingdom Rush: Frontiers is the game’s official sequel. It’s armed to the teeth with all the features that made the original an award-winning hit, while adding dozens of new levels, towers, heroes, enemies, and, lest we forget, stylish ways to smash those enemies into bloody bits. Just like an upgraded artillery tower, Kingdom Rush: Frontiers is (Scottish accent) “FULLY LOADED!” with the following features:

Eight New Special Towers -- Complement the classic towers with assassins, necromancers, and even earthquake machines… shake things up, literally.
Exotic New Levels -- Batten down the hatches and defend over a dozen levels like dangerous deserts, underground caves, and lush jungles. Oh, and by “lush,” we mean “full of man-eating plants.” Feed me, Seymour.
A Whole New Horde -- Bomb, snipe and cut down more than 40 enemies, from giant scorpions to angry gorillas. No need to worry about regular-sized scorpions and slumbering chimps, mind you.
A Heap of Heroes -- Bring down the hammer with nine new heroes like Cronan the Beastmaster and Sha’Tra the Alien Predator, all with fully customizable upgrades.
Bells and Whistles... and Giant Sandworms -- You like Easter eggs? We got ‘em. 70 achievements, unlockable weapons, and even a Black Dragon that will set your enemies on fire -- all that and plenty more.

Critical praise for Kingdom Rush: IGN Editor’s Choice, Slide To Play Must Have, 148 Apps Editor’s Choice, Jay is Games Game of the Year, Pocket Gamer Gold Award, Touch Arcade 4.5/5, CNET Best iPad Games Look for Kingdom Rush: Frontiers on iPhone and iPod touch along with Kingdom Rush: Frontiers HD for iPad, hitting the App Store on June 6.

Assets Download a full press kit here or view the trailer here. About Ironhide Game Studio Ironhide Games is a startup developer of casual indie games founded in January 2010, by Alvaro Azofra, Pablo Realini & Gonzalo Sande. Their goal is to produce high quality, well-designed, highly entertaining casual games and have fun doing so. Ironhide has released three titles so far, including Clash of the Olympians, Soccer Challenge: World Cup and Kingdom Rush. Learn more at http://www.ironhidegames.com/ Official Website | Facebook | @ironhidegames Media Contact Nate Adams, TriplePoint nadams@triplepointpr.com (415) 955-8500

Dogs of War Online Reveals First Three Factions of the Game

Erin Fan — Tue, 28 May 2013 13:00:24 +0000

Shall you pledge allegiance to the Lion, Wolf, or Ram? “Without Darkness, Light would be nothing but stagnation.” -- Sandr, captain of the Phantom Caravan Paris - May 28, 2013 - Cyanide today released official concept art and 3D renderings on the first three factions available at the launch of its multiplayer free-to-play game, Dogs of War Online, inspired by Rackham’s Confrontation miniatures game expansion. The knights of the Lion army, the fierce wolves of the Wolfen army, and the undead terrors of the Ram army will be present at roll call in Q3 2013! - The army of the Lion - The Barhan soldiers of the great kingdom of Alahan are the defenders of Virtue, Justice, and Light. Each day, their army fights against those who seek to enslave the inhabitants of Aarklash. Its emblem, the Lion, represents the memory of its divine ally, the Chimera, and for the qualities the legendary animal stands for: strength, courage, and nobility. On the battlefield, the Barhans are brave fighters, inspired by the feats of their ancestors. Their book of spells draws from the forces of the Elements and their knights, who are the dauntless heirs of tradition, never waver when charging at the enemy. Each battle waged by the Barhans is proof that with a valiant heart, nothing is impossible! - The army of the Wolf - Whether roaming the wild lands or defending their territories, the Wolfen, half-man, half-wolf predators, instill fear into the heart of their enemy. Born to counter the unwavering ambitions of the Craftsman, the god who sought to overthrow order, they are the protectors of nature and the keepers of the balance of Creation. On the battlefield, the Wolfen are formidable fighters, guided by their predatory instinct. With deadly claws and fangs, they possess no need for clever tricks, but may resort to crude weapons made of stone, wood, and bone when faced with the technologically advanced arsenal of other nations. The Wolfen worship the moon goddess Yllia, whom they consider their creator, and they revere the constellation of the Wolf. - The army of the Ram - A wave of un-dead, herded by lords reawakened from the grave, along with corrupt-minded living leaders make up the army of Acheron in all its macabre splendor. This army has its fearsome troops and the hunger for power driving the master necromancers at its side. With the Ram as its emblem, the symbol of the eternal alliance binding them to the horned lords of the Abyss, Acheron builds its strength century after century. All that matters to the liches and the necromancers who form the elite is the accumulation of power and knowledge, which feed their perversion. And the living who remain can only await their inevitable fate to be plucked from the dead as the elite’s most useful servants. Different types of fighters will be available in each of the three factions, allowing players to create a group of mercenaries suited to the desired level and style of play. Players are then tasked with implementing arena combat strategy. Battles employ turn-based combat to reinforce the tactical aspect and maintain the spirit of the board game. The adventure continues when players are tasked with sending troops on missions, alone or in co-op mode with other players, to increase reward. Finally, players are tasked with maintaining harmony within their army as troops are prone to deserting and raising tension amongst themselves! Dogs of War Online will satisfy both fans of the Confrontation license as well as fans of all strategy games. The game will be available for free on Windows PCs in Q3 2013. Download the concept arts and 3D rendering here: ftp://press:press@ftp.cyanide-studio.com/DogsofWaronline/Artworks For more information on Dogs of War Online,

Visit the Facebook page: http://www.facebook.com/DogsofWarOnline
Visit the official forum: http://forums.dogsofwar-online.com/

About Cyanide Cyanide is an independent and privately held video game studio. Based in Paris, it was created in 2000 and has risen to become one of the most productive game development studios in France. In 2007 the company opened a facility in Montreal, Canada with total team of 100. The studio is best known for its Pro Cycling Manager series. Cyanide also boasts games drawn from a wide variety of universes including Blood Bowl (sport/fantasy/RTS, 2009/2010/2012), Game of Thrones (Action/RPG, 2012), and Of Orcs and Men (Action/RPG, 2012, in collaboration with Spiders). Dogs of War -- Copyright © Cyanide SA 2013. Dogs of War, Aarklash, Rag’Narok, Confrontation, Cadwallon and all associated marks, logos, places, names, creatures, races and race insignia/devices/logos/ symbols, characters, products, illustrations and images from the Aarklash world are either ® , TM and/or © Cyanide SA 2003-2013, registered in FRANCE or UE and other countries around the world, and used under license. All Rights Reserved. All other trademarks, logos and copyrights are property of their respective owners. Media contact Erin Fan, TriplePoint 415-955-8500 efan@triplepointpr.com Assets Download the press kit

E3: Indie Co-op Puzzler Tiny Brains Confirmed for Next-gen

Diana Smith — Thu, 23 May 2013 16:00:28 +0000

The experiment continues in booth 2359, South Hall, as developers behind Ubisoft’s Assassin’s Creed series and EA’s Dead Space 3 show new demo, announce platforms at E3

MONTREAL— May 23, 2013 — Spearhead Games, a new independent game studio founded by former EA and Ubisoft® developers, today announced that its upcoming co-op action puzzler Tiny Brains is planned for a next-gen console release following its initial release this fall and will be on show at E3 in the South Hall, booth 2359.The game was first revealed at PAX East this year, where attendees were invited to team up as super-powered lab animals and participate in a grand experiment to make a truly cooperative game.

To schedule a press demo to play Tiny Brains at E3, please contact spearheadgames@triplepointpr.com. “Our results from PAX East were really gratifying,” said Simon Darveau, co-founder and producer at Spearhead Games and formerly Assassin’s Creed® III design director at Ubisoft®. “Every single person who played our demo ranked Tiny Brains as ‘fun’ or ‘extremely fun,’ and we had a blast seeing the many ways players combined their different powers to solve our puzzles. For E3, we’ve added in more devious challenges and can’t wait to experiment on… oops I mean collect feedback from… new players.” With a whimsical 3D art style, Tiny Brains challenges players to escape a mad scientist’s nefarious puzzles as one of four mysteriously powerful lab rodents. Using each tiny brain’s unique power – Create, Vortex, Teleport and Force – players collaborate to beat intricate levels and escape to freedom. The downloadable title will be available early this fall via the laboratories of PC and current generation consoles and later via next-generation test centers, with details to be announced at a later date. For more information, or to schedule a press demo and play Tiny Brains at E3, please contact spearheadgames@triplepointpr.com.

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Check out the Tiny Brains teaser trailer on YouTube here or download it here.

Download assets for the game here.

About Spearhead Games

Founded by Simon Darveau, previously design director on Assassin’s Creed® III, Malik Boukhira, a game designer on Assassin’s Creed 2 and Dead Space™ 3 at Ubisoft® and EA, respectively, and Atul Mehra, formerly development director on the Army of TWO™ franchise at EA Montreal, Spearhead Games is an independent game studio based in Montreal. The studio’s first game, Tiny Brains, will be released on multiple platforms later this year.

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Diana Smith, TriplePoint PR for Spearhead Games dsmith@triplepointpr.com (415) 955-8500

SoftKinetic Releases Linux Ubuntu Driver for DepthSense Cameras

Jesse Henning — Thu, 23 May 2013 07:01:11 +0000

Linux Developers Can Now Leverage Industry-Leading DepthSense Camera Technology from SoftKinetic BRUSSELS – May 23, 2013 – SoftKinetic, the world’s leading provider of 3D vision and gesture recognition solutions, today announced that a Linux Ubuntu driver is now available for all SoftKinetic DepthSense® cameras. This driver is now available for free and can be downloaded after short registration or login at www.softkinetic.com/support/download. The Linux driver, which is compatible with the Intel®/Creative Interactive Gesture Camera, allows programmers and developers to produce raw depth maps and 2D data streams, as well as program their cameras in C++. Furthermore, fully supported DepthSense® 311 and 325 cameras with Linux driver are available for purchase at www.softkinetic.com/store. This June, SoftKinetic will be active at Computex in Taipei as well as E3 in Los Angeles. Parties interested in booking a meeting at either show are encouraged to reach out to events@softkinetic.com. SoftKinetic designs, develops and commercializes 3D time-of-flight sensors technologies, modules, cameras, as well as a complete family of 3D gesture recognition middleware for both long-range and short range applications. With a highly optimized CPU footprint, SoftKinetic’s solutions are perfect for embedded platforms, as well as personal computers, consoles, set-top boxes, and smart TVs. Combined with world-class support, SoftKinetic is the leader in gesture recognition offerings. For more information, please visit www.softkinetic.com. About SoftKinetic SoftKinetic’s vision is to give everyone the freedom to control, explore and enjoy the entire digital world through the most natural and intuitive user interfaces and machine interactions. SoftKinetic is the leading provider of gesture-based platforms for the consumer electronics and professional markets, including interactive digital entertainment, consumer electronics, health care, digital signage, and medical systems. The company offers a complete family of 3D imaging and gesture recognition solutions, including patented 3D CMOS time-of-flight sensors, modules and cameras (DepthSense® family of products, formerly known as Optrima product family), multi-platform and multi-camera 3D gesture recognition middleware and tools (iisu® family of products) as well as games and applications from SoftKinetic Studios. For more information on SoftKinetic please visit www.softkinetic.com. For videos of SoftKinetic-related products visit SoftKinetic’s YouTube channel: www.youtube.com/SoftKinetic. Official Website | Facebook | @Twitter

Media Contact Andrew Karl, TriplePoint for SoftKinetic softkinetic@triplepointpr.com (415) 955-8500

Mucking Mayhem: SmashMuck Champions Gets Competitive with Updates and Giveaways

Rahat Rashid — Wed, 22 May 2013 15:13:40 +0000

Kiz Studios is giving players more of what they want with early access to content, discounts and free items available daily

ATLANTA – May 22, 2013 – Indie developer Kiz Studios today announced Custom Games and Spectator Mode will be coming to SmashMuck Champions this August. The new, fan-requested game modes will raise the stakes for competitive play, providing players with the tools to shoutcast, record each game for bragging posterity and set up their own customizable tournaments. As Smashmuck Champions’ community continues to expand following the launch of the Steam closed beta earlier in the year, the studio is closely working with players to give them a say in the game’s design direction. From the new modes announced today to fan-created champions and beyond, Kiz is dedicated to building the game its players truly want.

Kiz will hold contests throughout June and July to give players a chance to playtest the new modes and other in-development content like fan-created Platimus, the half-unicorn, half-platypus, completely awesome Champion. To participate, gamers should follow the SmashMuck Champions Facebook page (https://www.facebook.com/Smashmuck) weekly for details on how to win a chance to be part of these epic summer smash sessions, streamed live each Wednesday on Twitch.tv http://www.twitch.tv/smashmuckchampions.

And to kick it all off, today through the end of the month, players will receive a free SmashMuck Champions item each day they log-in and play, and can also purchase Founders Pack upgrades at a 25 percent discount. For more information about SmashMuck Champions, visit www.smashmuck.com. Assets -Download the Mucking Mayhem Press Kit About Kiz Studios Kiz Studios is an independent gaming and entertainment studio with offices in Atlanta, GA and Charleston SC. Founded in 2007, Kiz Studios develops innovative games and digital media content for a global audience. To learn more about our company, please visit www.kizstudios.com. SmashMuck Champions rocks the emerging MOBA genre with its fast-paced action and community driven indie development. To learn more about SmashMuck and start smashing, visit www.smashmuck.com.

Media Contact Stephanie Palermo, TriplePoint for Kiz Studios spalermo@triplepointpr.com

Happy Cloud Raises $4.25 Million Series A, Appoints Tamir Buchler as CEO

Zach Fuller — Wed, 22 May 2013 13:00:25 +0000

Provides High-quality, On-demand Gaming

NEW YORK – May 22, 2013 – Today Happy Cloud, Inc. announced its Series A fundraising round of $4.25 million and introduced eCommerce veteran Tamir Buchler as CEO. Led by Avalon Ventures and joined by Jesselson Capital and Shaman Ventures, this round brings Happy Cloud’s total funding to $7 million and allows the company to build out its team and prepare for the upcoming launch of a games-on-demand service offering nearly instant access to demos. Happy Cloud leverages its unique data streaming technology to enable on-demand access to games. "Game quality and capacity continue to reach new heights, and as the gaming industry evolves, the need for a scalable on-demand technology becomes even more relevant," explained Rich Levandov, managing director, Avalon Ventures. "We’ve seen many solutions raise lots of capital and fail because they don’t scale. Happy Cloud is the only scalable technology of its kind and will dramatically disrupt the industry while creating value for the entire gaming world." "We are excited to have Tamir Buchler on board," said Michael Jesselson of Jesselson Capital. "He has strong leadership skills and has a proven track record of driving revenue growth for consumer-facing platforms." Buchler comes from IAC/InterActiveCorp where he was previously COO and CRO of the comparison shopping network Pronto.com. He will focus on growing Happy Cloud’s licensing business as well as launch its consumer-facing game portal. "Happy Cloud adds unparalleled value to the gaming ecosystem by eliminating barriers to entry and giving users what they want,” Buchler noted. “By offering free on-demand access to the best high-end games, we can bring new gamers on board, increase conversions and keep gamers engaged. Happy Cloud is a scalable solution that can effect change in the same way iTunes and Netflix have transformed media consumption by offering seamless, instant access." Visit www.thehappycloud.com to learn more about Happy Cloud. About Happy Cloud, Inc. Happy Cloud is a cloud-based game service that provides distribution to PC, console and Android game publishers and a games-on-demand service for consumers. Its distribution system dramatically reduces abandonment rates and increases paid user conversions. Happy Cloud was founded in 2009 and is based in New York. Media Contact: Zach Fuller zfuller@triplepointpr.com 212-730-9744

Dancing With the Stars: On the Move Now Available on Apple App Store

Samantha Qualls — Tue, 21 May 2013 15:00:33 +0000

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Dance Your Way to Victory with the New Game Based on the Hit TV Show LOS ANGELES - May 21, 2013 - Reliance Games, a leading international developer and publisher of mobile games, has set the stage for you to get your groove on with the release of Dancing With the Stars: On the Move for iPhone, iPad and iPod touch. This rhythm-based game is inspired by the enormously popular television show and lets you prove you’re the best dancer on the floor as you Jive, Tango, and Samba your way to the top spot. Dancing with the Stars: On the Move offers countless ways to play on mobile:

Choose your favorite professional dancer from the show—including Derek Hough, Mark Ballas, and Cheryl Burke—and develop your own revolutionary style in a world-renowned performance.
Customize your dancing outfit with over 100 different options and prove to the judges that you have what it takes to be the champion.
Select from 30 all-time hit songs including Fallin’, Toxic and Respect.
Perform the dance of your life with motion-captured moves choreographed by US Champion Kym Johnson.

“Dancing with the Stars: On the Move mixes the glamour and high-stakes drama of the competitive show with the rhythm-based gameplay people love,” says Manish Agarwal, CEO of Reliance Games. “Both new and seasoned casual gamers will be addicted to the combination of music, colorful costumes and amazing dance floor moves.” Players can also share their game progress with friends via Facebook Connect allowing users to share their dancing outfit and show off their winning score. “It’s an amazing, immersive experience,” said Paul Joffe, VP BBC Worldwide Digital Entertainment and Games. “It puts the excitement and energy of Dancing with the Stars in your hands. Fans get the chance to enjoy firsthand the journey to becoming a champion. They can even team up with their favorite dancers from the show.” The iconic Dancing with the Stars airs on ABC on Monday and Tuesday nights and is now in its 16^th season. Dancing with the Stars showcases paired celebrities and professional dancers that compete for the famed mirror ball trophy season after season. That same fun and competitive spirit can now be available to fans in a downloadable instant with Dancing with the Stars: On the Move. Dancing With the Stars: On the Move is now available on the iPhone®, iPad® and iPod touch® from the App Store. For more information, watch the trailer video here and like us on Facebook. Assets Download screenshots here. About Reliance Games Reliance Games, a leading publisher and developer of mass-market mobile games, is the international gaming division of Reliance Entertainment, which also comprises entities like DreamWorks, SKG, IM Global and Codemasters. The game portfolio includes more than 600 games for over 2,000 devices across various operating systems like iOS, Android, Windows, Java and Symbian. Its current roster of hit games includes Real Steel, Total Recall, and F1 2011, among others. The company's content can be accessed worldwide through 80 networks across 40 countries as well as through global app stores. Find Reliance Games on the web and get the latest news on our products by going to: www.reliancegames.com. Visit us on Facebook and Twitter. All trademarks referenced herein are the property of their respective owners. About BBC Worldwide Ltd. BBC Worldwide Limited is the main commercial arm and a wholly owned subsidiary of the British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC). The company exists to exploit the value of the BBC’s assets for the benefit of the license fee payer and invest in public service programming in return for rights. In 2011/12, BBC Worldwide generated headline profits of £155 million on headline sales of £1085 million and returned £216 million to the BBC. For more detailed performance information please see our Annual Review website: http://www.bbcworldwide.com/annualreview From April 2013, BBC Worldwide restructured its business to be based around geographic locations, supported by key global business areas.

Media Contact Samantha Qualls, TriplePoint samantha@triplepointpr.com Rebecca Tran Vu, Reliance Games Rebecca.tranvu@relianceada.com

Bloom Box Plants Puzzling Seeds in iTunes, New Mobile Game Sprouting Soon

Erin Fan — Tue, 21 May 2013 13:00:18 +0000

Nexx Studio unveils floral chain reaction puzzle game on iOS KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia – May 21, 2013 – Nexx Studio, cool and colorful South East Asian indie mobile game developer, today revealed Bloom Box, their Springy upcoming puzzle game for iOS. The game tasks players with setting up chain reactions to shoot flower projectiles across the field to free trapped flowers. It’s a challenging mobile puzzler built around the domino effect. Bloom Box is set to blossom on May 29, 2013 in the App Store for iPhone and iPod touch at $1.99, but will be offered for just $0.99 as part of a launch promotion. Just in time for spring, Bloom Box is ready to let the flowers bloom across many colorful fields. Players are challenged with placing different types of blocks strategically on the field, without the constraints of a timer. Once lined up, lighting the fuse makes each block shoot flower projectiles in different directions to free flowers and collect stars along the way. Activating chain reactions by lining up boxes in each other’s line of fire, while taking into account different types of boxes, is the key to collecting hard-to-reach stars and advancing to the next level. The more stars the player collects, the more gardens and levels they will unlock. Bloom Box features:

Strategically place 5 different block types that shoot flower projectiles in different directions; free flowers from every box and collect stars along the way.
Complete 120 levels across 4 unique worlds, the 4^th of which is a bonus garden, each featuring different block types and puzzles of varying difficulty.
Unlock new stages by collecting stars in each level!
Earn up to 25 different Game Center achievements.
Stuck? Use Facebook, Twitter, and e-mail to ask friends for help in solving the hardest puzzles. Share puzzle solutions on Facebook and Twitter as well to help stumped friends!

April showers? No, you can thank Nexx Studio for bringing May flowers! Bloom Box sprouts on the App Store for $0.99 for a limited time only on May 29, 2013. To learn more about Bloom Box, please visit Nexx Studio on:

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Media Alert: New HARDWARE: Shipbreakers Trailer Reveals the Armored Titan Baserunner

Stephanie Palermo — Mon, 20 May 2013 14:06:56 +0000

A Legend is Reborn: Dive Into the History of the Baserunner VANCOUVER, Canada – May 20, 2013 – Blackbird Interactive, a videogame developer specializing in sci-fi real-time strategy games, has released a new trailer for the sci-fi online real-time strategy game HARDWARE: Shipbreakers. The footage introduces the Baserunner, a workhorse armored transport vehicle, the backbone of the prospector’s ground fleet. Versatile, tough and infinitely customizable, the Baserunner’s size and power make it the ultimate vehicle for tearing across the rugged terrain of LM-27. In the same spirit of visual excellence that has defined previously released assets for HARDWARE, this new trailer begins to explore the immense depth of the game universe’s lore, which also demonstrates the same epic art style that made Homeworld a cult classic years ago. The closed beta is scheduled to launch in Q4 2013 and now open to applicants. Players can support the game’s development through the purchase of limited edition pre-sale packages at www.blackbirdinteractive.com/store/. Watch the new Baserunner trailer on YouTube. For more information: - Visit the website: www.longmarchindustries.com - Like on Facebook: www.facebook.com/HARDWAREtheGame - Follow on Twitter: www.twitter.com/HARDWAREtheGame - Subscribe on YouTube: www.youtube.com/user/InsideBBI

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Press Contact Stephanie Palermo TriplePoint, on behalf of Blackbird Interactive spalermo@triplepointpr.com

PlayFirst Brings Mobile Game Sensation Diner Dash to Google Play

Nate Adams — Mon, 20 May 2013 13:00:43 +0000

Continuing its cross-platform expansion, leading mobile game developer brings highly anticipated franchise to new global audience

SAN FRANCISCO – May 20, 2013 - PlayFirst® Inc., a global leader in mobile games for family and friends, today announced Diner Dash® is now on Google Play™, bringing one of the world’s most beloved mobile games to millions of new players around the globe. Available immediately for free download on Google Play, Diner Dash serves up fast-paced fun and dramatically extends the reach of the franchise to a vast new audience of Android™ users that have been eagerly awaiting their chance to play one of mobile gaming’s true classics. “We are thrilled to deliver Diner Dash to our fans on Google Play,” said Marco DeMiroz, president & CEO, PlayFirst. “Android users around the world have been clamoring for Diner Dash, and now they will be able to join the fun and experience Flo and all of her friends in the hustle and bustle of DinerTown.” Diner Dash follows former stockbroker Flo as she quits her day job, rolls up her sleeves and grows a greasy roadside diner into a five-star restaurant. As the most influential time-management game in history, Diner Dash tasks players with taking orders, serving up food and keeping customers happy as Flo pursues her dreams. Since Flo’s story was first introduced, Diner Dash has captivated players across all age groups and expanded into a massive franchise with over 700 million total downloads. PlayFirst’s debut on Google Play expands its leadership in the mobile games market, adding to its existing roster of chart-topping games for iPhone, iPad, and Kindle Fire. PlayFirst plans to continue rolling out DASH® games for the Android platform, bringing its hit titles to a great new group of worldwide players. Players can download Diner Dash now for free on Google Play. Assets About PlayFirst At PlayFirst, we believe you can have fun anywhere, any time and at any age. That’s why we’re committed to creating mobile games for everyone to enjoy, including the fan-favorite DASH® series of games like Diner Dash® and SpongeBob Diner Dash®, and character-driven games like Deep Sea Deli. Whether you’re in line at the store, on your lunch break or lounging at home, you only need a minute to dive into a PlayFirst game—but you’ll find a lifetime of entertainment. PlayFirst games are played by tens of millions of fans worldwide, and we’re just getting started. To find out more about our talented team and our awesome games, please visit www.playfirst.com. Official website | Facebook | @PlayFirst About Google Play Google Play is a new digital content experience from Google where you can find and enjoy your favorite music, movies, TV shows, books, magazines, and Android apps and games. It’s your entertainment hub: you can access it from the web or from your Android device, and all your content is instantly available across your devices. Android and Google Play are trademarks of Google Inc.

Media Contacts TriplePoint for PlayFirst playfirst@triplepointpr.com 415-955-8500 Julie McHenry, for PlayFirst julie@comminsight.com 650-504-6655

Temple Run 2 Adds New Terrain and Obstacles in Latest Update

Samantha Qualls — Fri, 17 May 2013 16:00:36 +0000

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Over 300 Million Downloads for Temple Run Franchise

RALEIGH, N.C.– May 17, 2013 – Imangi Studios, committed to regularly delivering meaningful new content to fans, today announced an update for the hit-mobile game Temple Run 2. This new update will test Temple Run 2’s millions of daily active players with new roadblocks and tasks, bringing even more challenges to the beloved game. New in the Temple Run 2 update:

A new landscape called The Narrows, introduces a treacherous new terrain to the game
Spinning saw blades that create exciting obstacles to avoid
A crumbling path that keeps players on watch for last minute turns and jumps
New chances to earn free coins and gems, available under the “Free Stuff” menu

With over 300 million downloads between Temple Run and Temple Run 2, the series is one of the biggest franchises in mobile gaming. Since the launch of the original game in 2011, the brand has expanded to include apparel with Komar Kids, digital comics with Ape Entertainment, and card and board games with Spin Master, among other licensing partnerships. Imangi has collaborated twice with Disney to launch Temple Run: Brave and Temple Run: Oz. Both games reached the #1 slot on the App Store. Download Temple Run 2 on iOS or Android. Assets Download screenshots of the new features here. About Imangi Studios Imangi Studios was founded by husband and wife team Keith Shepherd and Natalia Luckyanova in 2008 with the goal of creating small fun games for everyone to enjoy. What started as a dream job for the couple has evolved into a successful business, with Keith and Natalia now working with a team of other talented game creators. In 2011, the studio developed the mega-hit Temple Run, and followed with Temple Run 2 in 2012. The two games have been downloaded over 300 million times. Based in North Carolina, Imangi Studios is a self-funded and fully independent studio. Official Website | Facebook | @TempleRun

Media Contact TriplePoint for Imangi Studios imangi@triplepointpr.com 212-730-9744

Evilot Brings Anti-hero Puzzle Defense to iPad

Zach Fuller — Wed, 15 May 2013 13:15:35 +0000

Tower Defense Meets Match-three in Chilean Startup Syrenaica’s First Mobile Game

SANTIAGO - MAY 15, 2013 – Chilean game developer Syrenaica today announced the launch of its first title, a game called Evilot. Combining the best elements of two popular genres, Evilot is a puzzle defense game where players command the forces of Count Dolfus, a retired evil mastermind whose brooding Golden Years are being disturbed by an army of do-gooders bent on conquering his castle (and stealing all his loot). Funded partially through Kickstarter, the title’s orchestral score sets a mood suitable for a Transylvanian invasion. A free demo version is available in the App Store along with the full version for $0.99. Sink your teeth into puzzle defense, download Evilot now! (Free version) (Full version) Accessible to even casual players, Evilot’s 50 levels are set up on a grid with the forces of Dolfus defending against baddies (err… goodies?), who race down lanes toward mountains of hard-earned treasure. Gameplay goes beyond the traditional “set it and forget it” tower defense mechanic, adding a puzzle-based unit upgrade system. Place three of the same units together in a column or row and they combine to create a more powerful, leveled-up unit. Keep units tightly packed for more powerful upgrades, or spread them out for a weaker, but wider defensive spread. It’s a compelling twist on tower defense that is easy to play, yet difficult to master. Evilot features:

Unique puzzle defense mechanics and level-up system
Challenging, fast-paced gameplay
50 levels across 5 diverse territories
15 playable defender units and 5 special summons
Original orchestral soundtrack specially composed for Evilot

Stay tuned for Android, PC, Mac, Ouya and Linux versions of Evilot, planned for the coming months! Visit http://www.syrenaica.com/ and http://www.evilot.com/ to learn more, then follow Syrenaica on Facebook and Twitter for the latest on Evilot. Assets Check out the trailer on YouTube and find game assets in the press kit. Also, check out this sweet video of the orchestral performance of Evilot’s original soundtrack! About Syrenaica Syrenaica is an independent global interactive entertainment software company founded and located in Santiago, Chile. Their mission is to create groundbreaking games through a culture of joy. Syrenaica develops and publishes interactive software globally for several platforms with emphasis on mobile & social networks.

Media Contact Zach Fuller, TriplePoint zfuller@triplepointpr.com (646) 462-3166