Archives for February 2014

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 … [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 … [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 … [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 … [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 … [Read more...]

NEW YORK, Feb. 27, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- Mobile app and interactive website GamePlan4Me.com announced today that Kobe Bryant, NBA champion, has added his personal story to those of other accomplished athletes on the site. Featuring videos from leading athletes sharing their strategies for success in competition and in life, GamePlan4Me encourages visitors to create their own plans that will prepare them for the expected and the unexpected in their careers, personal lives and health.  Over the past two weeks, … [Read more...]