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Mobile games from GREE coming to the US

| February 8, 2013

Mobile Games GREEGREE sets sights on US market for new mobile games

Japanese mobile games giant GREE has managed to conquer much of the gaming market in Asia. The company is behind some of the most popular mobile games that can be found in that region of the world, and has a very strong presence in social gaming as well. While GREE has seen a massive amount of success, the company is beginning to look toward expansion, and believes that the U.S. market is ripe for the taking.

GREE continues aggressive expansion efforts

GREE currently has a modest presence in the U.S. mobile games realm, but that is not stopping it from taking aggressive steps to bolster this presence. GREE has been acquiring several game development studios in the U.S., such as Funzio, recently in the effort to prepare for the launch of new mobile games. The company has also been increasing its staff. GREE International had a staff of only 12 people in 2011, and now boasts of a workforce 400 strong. With progress being seen throughout the companies numerous sectors, GREE is beginning to mobilize for its entry into foreign markets.

Tablets will be a strong focus for the company

GREE has a particular interest in tablets for its mobile games. The company notes that tablets are becoming more popular among consumers because of their enhanced capabilities over smart phones and other mobile devices. Larger screens offer higher fidelity images, while strong processors and GPUs allow gamers to experience games with higher quality animations and performance. GREE has ambitious for releasing collectible-style card games for these devices and will focus heavily on this genre for its entry into the U.S. market.

Mobile games continue to prove popular

Mobile games have become a lucrative and popular market for the game industry. Developers throughout the industry has found significant success through their focus on mobile games, adding further momentum to the performance of the market. Consumers have shown that they are willing to play mobile games of all types, and many are open to new experiences that are either absent in the current market or somewhat underrepresented.

Mobile games get more support from Gamestop

| February 7, 2013

GameStop mobile gamesGamestop invests in mobile games

Mobile games may be having a negative impact on traditional retail stores, but that does not mean that the trend is not something to pay close attention to. Gamestop, one of the leading game retailers in the world, has experienced turbulence in the advent of mobile games. The company is expected to close more than 500 stores in the U.S. in the coming years, but that does not mean that the gaming giant in out for the count. Instead of looking for a way to beat mobile games, Gamestop has decided to invest more into the support of such games.

Kongregate platform gearing to throw more support at mobile games developers

Gamestop does not seem to harbor any ill will against mobile games, suggesting that their rise to fame is just another way the game industry is evolving. The company has a full-fledged mobile gaming platform called Kongregate, which allows consumers to play free games online. The platform has proven successful for Gamestop and has helped many games from independent developers reach a large audience. Gamestop has announced a new initiative that is designed to help fund the development of mobile games throughout the industry.

Gamestop establishes $10 million development fund

Through Kongregate, Gamestop has set up a $10 million game development fund that is meant to help independent game developers create free-to-play games for the mobile space. The fund is tied to the Kongregate Mobile Developers program, which offers assistance for ambitious developers who have innovative ideas for mobile games. The program offers cash advance to cover some development aspects, monetization consulting, and promotion through the Kongregate platform.

Mobile games continue to attract serious attention

Mobile games have become a market that cannot be ignored. Developers focusing specifically on the mobile space have managed to find great success in the past and platforms like Kongregate are examples of this success. Gamestop expects to begin introducing new mobile games that are supported through its new fund program to the Kongregate platform in the near future.