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September 2018 Contest Winners

Each month, developers win cash prizes for having the highest-rated new games! Click here for official rules. Check out the official contest page here. TOP WINNERS 1st Place: $1,750 ZS Dead Detective - Rats in a Hole by Lu_Muja 2nd Place: $1,250 Sticky Sorcerer by eddynardo 3rd Place: $1,000 Landor Quest 2 by Tenfor 4th Place: $750 Re:Archer by RecastStudios 5th Place: $500 Supply Chain Idle by UpturnGames We reached out to the top 5 winners to ask about their inspirations and experiences developing last

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Developer Spotlight
How 'YesGnome' Wanted a Sequel to 'Trexels,' and Made It So...

YesGnome, the small game development team based in both India and the U.S., has made a mark on the industry with high-profile hits Champions and Challengers - Adventure Time and Star Trek™ Trexels. With the recent release of Star Trek™ Trexels II: The Next Resolution, YesGnome continues to demonstrate their ability to create exceptional games for big brands. In this interview, YesGnome discusses making sequels, Star Trek fandom, and navigating big brands. [KONGREGATE]: Today we are chatting with YesGnome, creators of Star Trek™ Trexels and the recently released sequel

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Kongregate News
Kartridge Open Beta Date Announced, Players Level Up to Earn Free Games

Kongregate has revealed that Kartridge, the upcoming downloadable gaming platform currently in closed beta, will become available to the public on November 1st, 2018. The Kartridge Open Beta will launch with several distinct features; most notably, it will reward playtime by providing tangible perks to those who level up their accounts. Players accrue experience by completing game-specific achievements and collecting unique badges, co-designed by Kartridge and selected development teams. As players earn experience, their Kartridge account will increase in level; as a reward for their progress, they’ll receive substantial

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Web Oct 16, 2018
September 2018 Contest Winners

Each month, developers win cash prizes for having the highest-rated new games! Click here for official rules. Check out the official contest page here. TOP WINNERS 1st Place: $1,750 ZS Dead Detective - Rats in a Hole by Lu_Muja 2nd Place: $1,250 Sticky Sorcerer by eddynardo 3rd Place: $1,000 Landor Quest 2 by Tenfor 4th Place: $750 Re:Archer by RecastStudios 5th Place: $500 Supply Chain Idle by UpturnGames We reached out to the top 5 winners to ask about their inspirations and experiences developing last month's top games on Kongregate! First-Place Winner Lu_Muja, developer of ZS Dead Detective - Rats in a Hole: First of all, as always I really have to thank my fans for their great support, the nice comments, and the opportunity they gave me to win the first prize once again. And, as always, I'd also like to thank Kongregate and its staff, too. Being part of this large community is an incredibly good feeling. Working on “Rats in a Hole” has been particularly fun, and I guess it showed.

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Developer Spotlight Oct 09, 2018
How 'YesGnome' Wanted a Sequel to 'Trexels,' and Made It So...

YesGnome, the small game development team based in both India and the U.S., has made a mark on the industry with high-profile hits Champions and Challengers - Adventure Time and Star Trek™ Trexels. With the recent release of Star Trek™ Trexels II: The Next Resolution, YesGnome continues to demonstrate their ability to create exceptional games for big brands. In this interview, YesGnome discusses making sequels, Star Trek fandom, and navigating big brands. [KONGREGATE]: Today we are chatting with YesGnome, creators of Star Trek™ Trexels and the recently released sequel Star Trek™ Trexels II: The Next Resolution. YesGnome is a social mobile gaming company based out of the United States and India. What is the YesGnome origin story? What were your backgrounds previous to starting the team? [YESGNOME]: Ravi: YesGnome is a spinoff of PurpleTalk, Inc. (DBA [x]cube) -- PurpleTalk was started to build games for iPhone, and it actually had a Match 3 game called Firedrop in the App Store when there were fewer than 70 free games in the store, but due to market pressure, they became

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Kongregate News Sep 25, 2018
Kartridge Open Beta Date Announced, Players Level Up to Earn Free Games

Kongregate has revealed that Kartridge, the upcoming downloadable gaming platform currently in closed beta, will become available to the public on November 1st, 2018. The Kartridge Open Beta will launch with several distinct features; most notably, it will reward playtime by providing tangible perks to those who level up their accounts. Players accrue experience by completing game-specific achievements and collecting unique badges, co-designed by Kartridge and selected development teams. As players earn experience, their Kartridge account will increase in level; as a reward for their progress, they’ll receive substantial benefits at specific levels that allow them to purchase any game at a discount or receive a game of their choice for free. “For over a decade we’ve cultivated an environment where players not only care about their in-game accounts, but about their entire platform persona; we’ve found that players respond well to empowerment and choice,” said Alison Huffman, Director of Product at Kongregate. “We hope that players will find the substantive benefits of gaming on Kartridge to be a personally rewarding experience.” With over 200 games from

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Sep 18, 2018
‘Speed Brawl’ — the High-Speed, Momentum-Driven Rooftop Brawler — Hits Consoles & PC

Independent developer Double Stallion and Kongregate today announced the launch of Speed Brawl, the stylish, anime-inspired 2D combat-racer. Gear up and get ready to tear through an otherworldly gauntlet in Speed Brawl, available now* on PlayStation 4, Nintendo Switch, Xbox One, Steam and GOG. Set in Victorian-era London, the world has been dramatically changed by a war with the insect-like lunar invaders called Selenites. After claiming victory, humanity created a vicious bloodsport, "Speed Brawl," which has attracted would-be brawlers from across the world to compete for fame and fortune. After forming a tag-team of two, combatants run the gauntlet against an onslaught of Selenites and bad-tempered human enforcers. The faster the brawlers are, the better their rewards... and the bigger the roar of the massive crowds of fans and spectators. Here’s a quick rundown of the roster of brawlers that players will be able to tag into the fray. Ebba Ebba’s making her debut on the Speed Brawl circuit! She’s an all-rounder whose infectious optimism belies her venomous punch. As agile on the ground as

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Web Sep 13, 2018
August 2018 Contest Winners

Each month, developers win cash prizes for having the highest-rated new games! Click here for official rules. Check out the official contest page here. TOP WINNERS 1st Place: $1,750 Medieval Chronicles 1 by VasantJ 2nd Place: $1,250 ZS Dead Detective - Graves & Secrets by Lu_Muja 3rd Place: $1,000 Choppy Orc by eddynardo 4th Place: $750 Where Are My Pets? by Crescentyr 5th Place: $500 Stop the Darkness by flori9 We reached out to the top 5 winners to ask about their inspirations and experiences developing last month's top games on Kongregate! First-Place Winner VasantJ, developer of Medieval Chronicles 1: Well, the fans have spoken. It seems sometimes, returning to your roots is the best thing to do. For the last couple of months, many fans have been requesting the original detective-style gameplay, but the storyline and game structure didn't allow it, which is why I created Medieval Chronicles, which has no relation to the main story but has all the characters from it. This gave the fans a much-needed break from the main story, allowing them

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Mobile Publishing Aug 30, 2018
'Star Trek™ Trexels II: The Next Resolution' Beams to Android and iOS Devices

Set phasers to stun -- Kongregate, in collaboration with YesGnome, has launched the sequel to the popular Star Trek™ Trexels mobile strategy game. Star Trek™ Trexels II: The Next Resolution, now available on iOS and Android devices, boldy explores new features and stories. After barely escaping annihilation and becoming stuck in a space-time vortex known as the “Rift,” players will traverse time and space to co-exist or collide. Now trapped in the midst of interstellar forces from multiple timelines, players will explore puzzling planets, unsanctioned alliances, and emerging technologies. Starfleet must struggle with reconstruction and faltering alliances while the Klingon High Council recognizes its chance to be reborn. The Cardassians, Ferengi, and others are beginning to form their own factions while the confusion and confines of the “Rift” have empowered the Borg. The anticipated sequel to Star Trek™ Trexels, Star Trek™ Trexels II is now available on iOS and Android devices. You can find additional information about the game at the website and get the latest news on the official Facebook and Twitter accounts.

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Developer Spotlight Aug 28, 2018
Words with Devs: A Conversation with 'Ultrabit'

Ultrabit, a San Diego-based developer sitting at a dozen team members, was acquired last year by Kongregate. With four published titles and millions of downloads and plays across both PC and mobile, Ultrabit is extending their genre reach with their latest title Crossword Safari: Word Hunt. In this interview, Ultrabit discusses their roots, trying new things, what makes a good word game, and how to keep a small team happy. KONGREGATE: Today we are chatting with Ultrabit, creators of Crossword Safari: Word Hunt, Pocket Politics, and Office Space: Idle Profits. Ultrabit was founded in 2014 by veterans from Zynga, Kongregate, Sony Online Entertainment, and Red 5 Studios. How did Ultrabit first come to be? How did the team meet and start working together? ULTRABIT: The majority of the early Ultrabit folks had worked together previously at companies in San Diego, most notably Kongregate and Zynga. Our co-founders were passionate about taking their game expertise into the indie space and so began gathering a team of industry veterans. Over the course of 12-16 months, the team grew to about 10 people

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Mobile Publishing Aug 16, 2018
Ultrabit Challenges Puzzle Solvers in New Game, 'Crossword Safari: Word Hunt'

Kongregate, in collaboration with Ultrabit, has launched the charming, adventure-themed word game Crossword Safari: Word Hunt on iOS and Android devices. Crossword Safari is the first word game to be included in Kongregate’s growing portfolio of mobile games and marks the third Ultrabit title published by Kongregate, including idle hits Pocket Politics and Office Space: Idle Profits. Crossword Safari: Word Hunt follows a colorful cast of characters as they journey across exciting vistas such as tropical islands, lush forests, and explosive volcanoes. Players will work their way through brand new game modes and challenging levels. The game features over 750 levels, daily challenges, additional game modes, and is available now on iOS and Android devices.

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Kongregate News Aug 16, 2018
Kongregate Signs 'Flotsam,' a Happy-Go-Lucky Post-Apocalyptic Survival PC Game

Kongregate has partnered with Pajama Llama Games to announce Flotsam, the feel-good post-apocalyptic garbage-town builder! Flotsam will enter Steam Early Access early 2019 and will be available for both PC and Mac platforms, and will be playable at Gamescom 2018 in the Indie Arena Booth in Hall 10.1. The survival-based town builder is set in a waterlogged world and features moving towns, procedural world generation, and an eclectic group of survivors. Players will manage a floating village community as it sails across an endless ocean. In their fight to survive they’ll depend on recycled garbage and scrap, used to construct structures that catch fish and create drinkable water. On their journey, they’ll encounter other stranded strangers, dangerous sea animals, and mysterious ruins and wreckages. “Flotsam is a really fun project; the game’s vibrant atmosphere brings a lot of character and personality to the often-grim survival genre,” said Kongregate’s Director of Production Kevin DuPuy. “From building food trucks in your floating garbage town to everyone’s favorite character ‘Steven’ the seagull, Pajama Llama has somehow made

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