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WeTopia Uses In-Game Coins for Real Charitable Works
WeTopia, a new Facebook game from Sojo Studios, is now open to players who want to improve the real world while they nurture an online one. Half of the game's net profits go to support projects by Save the Children and other charities.
'Deadliest Warrior' Gets the Holiday Spirit
Bringing buckets of digital blood to Christmas festivities, fans who pre-order 345 Games’ "Deadliest Warrior: Ancient Combat" from GameStop will receive two full bonus episodes of its sibling television program, Spike TV's hit series "Deadliest Warrior."
Korea Slaps Curfew on Gamers
Any South Korean under 16 is now prohibited from playing online games between midnight and 6 a.m. The controversial Youth Protection Revision bill makes South Korea, the country with the fifth-highest penetration of broadband in the world, the first country to implement such a law.
Messi Scores Global Deal with EA [with videos]
Lionel Messi, commonly considered to be the world’s best soccer player, has signed a multi-year agreement with Electronic Arts Inc. that makes him the global ambassador of the EA Sports "FIFA Soccer" franchise. His first packaging appearance in this role will be in March 2012 on the cover of "FIFA Street."
Rocket Ninja Secures $7.5 Million
Rocket Ninja has closed $7.5 million in Series B funding led by private investor Marcel Boekhoorn. The company will use the funds to expand its team, products, and the implementation of Shr3D, the company’s 3D content platform for games and other entertainment on PCs and connected devices.
Fans and Friends Can Star in 'Mission: Impossible The Game'
Paramount Pictures and Funtactix have added a social game to the mix of buzz-building for the upcoming Tom Cruise film with the release of "Mission: Impossible The Game," the official social game based on the blockbuster "Mission: Impossible" movie franchise.
Square Enix Adds Second Montréal Studio
The Square Enix Group is expanding in Canada with the creation of a new second studio, Square Enix Montréal, and the growth of its Eidos-Montréal studio, endeavors expected to create 250 new jobs and accelerate the development of "Hitman Absolution."
NoriTown Studio Expands to Facebook Games [with videos]
Korean social game company NoriTown Studio is expanding into other countries by releasing "K-Pop Idol" and "Little Wizard" on Facebook, versions of its popular games that have been improved, upgraded and adapted for international players.
Atari Names Karyo Head of Development and Operations
Atari has named Gui Karyo as executive vice president, Development and Operations, in which position he is responsible for day-to-day oversight of Atari’s product development, operations and Atari.com. He will report directly to Jim Wilson, chief executive officer of Atari and play a key role as Atari continues its evolution to become a leader in casual gaming experiences.
Van Natta Leaves Zynga and Share Options [with finance charts]
Owen Van Natta quietly resigned his position as Zynga’s executive vice president and chief business officer, a move made public by Amendment No. 6 Zynga filed yesterday to its Securities and Exchange Commission documents as it prepares for an initial public offering. He will remain on the Zynga board and serve the company in an advisory role, but Van Natta’s decision means he surrenders 4.64m share options.
