SEATTLE, March 5, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- Big Fish, the world's largest producer of casual games, today announced the release of "Fate's Fortune," a new slots game where the mystique of old New Orleans is alive and well, and where you can try your luck at a big win and unknown prizes in an enigmatic and colorful slot. (Photo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20140305/SF77576) (Logo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20131014/SF96949LOGO) The "Fate's Fortune" atmosphere is lively and dark.  Don't be intimidated by the hooting owls, chirping … [Read more...]

HARRISON, N.Y., March 5, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- MGT Capital Investments, Inc. (NYSE MKT: MGT) announced today that its majority owned subsidiary FanTD LLC has entered into an incentive-based consulting and marketing agreement with an entity formed by Nicholas Dunham and Charles Chon, each of whom are leading daily fantasy sports players.  The exclusive relationship will entail input on site design and functionality in order to enhance the player experience, and promotion of the site through a variety of channels, including audio and video media … [Read more...]

SAN FRANCISCO, March 4, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- Atomic Hype announces global launch. Atomic Hype is an international, full-service marketing agency specializing in connecting company sponsors with professional cosplayers.  According to Martin H. Wong, founder and CEO of Atomic Hype, fostering professional relationships between gaming companies and cosplayers will push the industry forward by enhancing consumer experience and engagement. "Cosplay is a staple of the gaming industry. The dedication cosplayers demonstrate through the creation of … [Read more...]

REDWOOD CITY, Calif., March 4, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- Perfect World Entertainment, Inc. and Cryptic Studios are pleased to announce Curse of Icewind Dale, the third free expansion Module for Neverwinter, the widely-acclaimed free-to-play action MMORPG set in the Dungeons & Dragons Forgotten Realms universe from Wizards of the Coast. In this third free update coming later this spring, PvP will grow and transform with PvP leaderboards and matchmaking as well as new PvP and PvE campaigns. Players are tasked to adventure together in the famed Icewind … [Read more...]

ATLANTA, March 4, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- MomoCon Anime and Gaming Convention in 2013 exceeded all expectations and set a new attendance record of 12,200 people growing by 42% over 2012. The organizers of the events are prepared for a repeat in growth for 2014.  "MomoCon's incredible growth for 2013 means 2014 will need to be even bigger and better!" said Christopher Stuckey MomoCon's Internal Chairman.  "MomoCon 2014 will be the 10th year and will feature the addition of over 50,000 sq ft of event space. We will continue to use the Hilton … [Read more...]

SEATTLE, Feb. 28, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- Big Fish, the world's largest producer of casual games, collaborated with the Smithsonian on a history-based adventure game called Hidden Expedition: Smithsonian Hope Diamond based on the Smithsonian Institution National Musuem of Natural History's Hope Diamond. First launched on the PC and Mac, the Hidden Expedition: Smithsonian Hope Diamond is now available for iOS devices. In this first collaboration by the Smithsonian on a video game, Big Fish worked with the world's largest museum and research complex … [Read more...]

BEIJING, Feb. 27, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- KongZhong Corporation (NASDAQ:KONG), a leading provider of digital entertainment services for consumers in the PRC, today has officially announced its commercialization strategy of Guild Wars 2, the groundbreaking fantasy MMO developed by ArenaNet in the west, when the hit online game publishes in China with partner KongZhong. Guild Wars 2 China will keep the same premium game play experience and innovative business model: players just pay for the game key one time, then are able to play the game for free … [Read more...]

After much anticipation, Super Kid Cannon launched today on Google Play in New Zealand, and the Skyjoy team couldn't be more excited about their red panda's arrival into the mobile gaming world. "We're very excited to release Super Kid Cannon to gamers in New Zealand, and hope the public takes to it, and emails us their feedback so we can continue to enhance the game," said Skyjoy Producer, Amanda Drewniak.  Having initially planned to release the game as free-to-play, and in an effort to experiment with different revenue models, Skyjoy … [Read more...]

SAN DIEGO, Feb. 27, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- ESET, the global leader in proactive digital protection, is warning Mac® users not to download pirated software from file-sharing peer-to-peer (P2P) networks in the wake of a new malware discovery. Researchers have discovered a Bitcoin-stealing malware called OSX/CoinThief being spread via cracked apps, apps often obtained by over-riding Apple's standard security settings. (Logo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20121109/SF09648LOGO) The OSX/CoinThief trojan infects computers running the Mac OS X … [Read more...]

CLEVELAND, Feb. 27, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- A drawing is just a card that's waiting to be sent, and nobody does this better than American Greetings – except maybe your kids!  The brand new, first-of-its-kind Creatacard™ app exclusively for iPad is more than just a card app; it's a creative laboratory for the budding artist that adds a dash of magic to the act of sending a card by allowing children to express themselves in the most imaginative ways possible.  This is the first and only app with the ability to breathe life into your child's … [Read more...]