Singapore - MediaCorp Pte Ltd has announced that it has taken a majority stake in Cubinet Interactive (MSC) Sdn Bhd, a Kuala Lumpur-based digital games publisher. Started in 2006, Cubinet has a base of mainly young adult gamers in Malaysia, Singapore, Thailand, Philippines and Vietnam. It offers an online point-based redemption system and has even gone into online comics. Cubinet also offers an online point-based redemption system (CubiBonus), casual platform games (CubiGames) and an online … [Read more...] about MediaCorp invests in gaming content
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The Walt Disney Company and EA announce multi-year Star Wars games agreement
California - The Walt Disney Company and Electronic Arts Inc. have announced a new multi-year exclusive licensing agreement to develop and publish globally new games based on Star Wars characters and storylines. Under the agreement, EA will develop and publish new Star Wars titles for a core gaming audience, spanning all interactive platforms and the most popular game genres, while Disney will retain certain rights to develop new titles within the mobile, social, tablet and online game … [Read more...] about The Walt Disney Company and EA announce multi-year Star Wars games agreement
New “Phineas and Ferb” game to be released this August
Edison, New Jersey – Disney Interactive and Majesco Entertainment Company, an innovative provider of games for the mass market, announced that the Phineas and Ferb: Quest for Cool Stuff game is expected to launch this August. Based on the Emmy Award-winning hit series, Phineas and Ferb: Quest for Cool Stuff will release on the Xbox 360® video game and entertainment system from Microsoft, Wii U video game system, Wii™, Nintendo DS™ and Nintendo 3DS™ from Nintendo. … [Read more...] about New “Phineas and Ferb” game to be released this August
Syfy launches first mobile game with “Lost Girl: The Game”
New York – Syfy Ventures has launched Lost Girl: The Game, a free mobile gaming app available for download on iOS and Android devices. The all-new game offers fans of the supernatural drama Lost Girl, an interactive, mission-based experience inspired by the original Syfy series. The game launched together with the Season 3 finale of the series on April 22. Featuring an original storyline, written by the series’ writers, the game – developed by Complex Games, invites fans to … [Read more...] about Syfy launches first mobile game with “Lost Girl: The Game”
Nickelodeon launches first global mobile app inspired by “Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles”
New York – Nickelodeon has launched Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Rooftop Run, the network's first worldwide mobile app, available in more than 150 countries and eight languages. The mobile app, available for US$1.99 for iPhone, iPad and iPod touch devices, features full 3D characters and environments based on the CG-animated series. Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Rooftop Run will be translated into eight languages including English, Dutch, French, German, Italian, Portuguese, Spanish … [Read more...] about Nickelodeon launches first global mobile app inspired by “Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles”
iPad game for “The Adventures of Little Nutbrown Hare” available globally
Sydney – SLR Productions’ first iPad game for pre-school brand Guess How Much I Love You – The Adventures of Little Nutbrown Hare, which was released earlier this year, is now available globally. The game, developed with the assistance of Screen Australia and Screen NSW, will allow children and parents to create sounds and their own animations. Children will also get to enjoy the personalised postcard sending function which allows them to share the experience with the family. … [Read more...] about iPad game for “The Adventures of Little Nutbrown Hare” available globally