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Mobile Publishing Aug 07, 2018
Taking a Swim with Sharkbite Games: A 'BeSwitched' Q&A

KONG: Today we are chatting with Sharkbite Games, creators of Kongregate’s latest mobile release BeSwitched (available now on Android and iOS devices). Sharkbite Games, founded in 2016 and staffed by industry veterans, is led by Rick Ellis and Susan Mackey-Ellis. For those who are unfamiliar with the startup, can you tell us a bit about your backgrounds and how Sharkbite Games came to be? RICK: Our studio is made up of game industry veterans, people who have been making games for upwards of 25 years. Our current team has all worked together in the past on various projects so we don’t have many of the startup “growing pains” trying to learn each other’s personalities and strengths/weakness, which has been nice. Individuals on the team have worked on some of the industry’s most amazing and popular titles: Steam, Half-Life 2, Counter-Strike, Guild Wars 2, F.E.A.R., Condemned, Paradise Bay, Star Wars: Galaxy of Heroes, and Deer Hunter to name a few. As a group, we decided that we wanted to build highly social games

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Mobile Publishing Jul 31, 2018
Sharkbite Games Brews Match 3 Fun with 'BeSwitched'

Help Lily Defeat the Evil Warlock in Kongregate’s First Match 3 Release Kongregate, in collaboration with Sharkbite Games, has launched BeSwitched on iOS and Android devices. BeSwitched marks the first casual and Match 3 game release for Kongregate and follows Lily, a magical witch, through her Match 3 adventure. Lily's castle has been enchanted by an evil wizard and is in disrepair. Players must adventure through the lands to set her captured friends free and fix up her castle to be in tip-top shape. BeSwitched features over 200 levels, baby dragons, collectible items, and is available now on iOS and Android devices.

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Mobile Publishing May 24, 2018
'BattleHand Heroes' Debuts Worldwide on Mobile Devices

Kongregate, in collaboration with Another Place Productions, has announced the worldwide mobile launch of the superhero collectible card game BattleHand Heroes. The spiritual successor to the critically acclaimed BattleHand, BattleHand Heroes follows local superhero Mr. Sunshine as he assembles an elite team of heroes, known as "The Sentinels," to repel a mysterious threat and ensure the safety of Silver City. BattleHand Heroes is now available for free on iOS and Android devices. BattleHand Heroes is a unique cocktail of both role-playing and collectible card games, set in a beautiful 3D world full of compelling lore and deep gameplay features. Players will recruit and level up a diverse group of Heroes with customizable powers gained from evolving a wide selection of uniquely humorous collectible cards. They can unlock incredible upgrades through each Hero's skill tree and tailor their cards to perfect a combat strategy using elemental strengths and weaknesses. With both single-player and multiplayer modes, BattleHand Heroes features a robust campaign and competitive player versus player challenges. BattleHand, the predecessor to BattleHand Heroes, was featured as an "Apple

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Mobile Publishing May 15, 2018
'Stormbound' Arrives on Kongregate, Kartridge and Steam

Kongregate, in collaboration with Paladin Studios, has announced that Stormbound: Kingdom Wars, the clever collectible card game, is now available for Windows and Mac platforms on Kongregate.com, Kartridge and Steam. The empire has been shattered and four distinct kingdoms have emerged; players will battle for control and charge their enemies with powerful cards that come to life when played. Stormbound’s innovative gameplay combines the compelling engagement of collectible card games with the calculated strategy of traditional board games. Set on a stunning 3D game board, players construct unique decks based on four factions and attempt to push their units into the enemy base by controlling the front line of the game. With over 100 unique cards to choose from, players collect and test their diverse strategies against others in real-time PVP, climbing the leaderboard and claiming monthly rewards. Stormbound is free-to-play and will feature Steam trading cards and achievements. It’s launching on top of a recent update featuring four new heroes and the introduction of a new class of cards, Dragons. The PC version will also allow

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Mobile Publishing May 08, 2018
'BattleHand Heroes' Now Available for Pre-Registration

Kongregate, in collaboration with Another Place Productions, has announced that the upcoming mobile title BattleHand Heroes is now available for pre-registration on Android devices. The spiritual sequel to the critically acclaimed BattleHand, BattleHand Heroes follows local superhero Mr. Sunshine as he assembles an elite team of heroes, known as "The Sentinels," to repel a mysterious threat and ensure the safety of Silver City. To fight the forces of evil, players will recruit and level up a diverse group of Heroes with customizable powers gained from evolving a wide selection of uniquely humorous collectible cards. Players can unlock incredible upgrades through each Hero's skill tree and tailor their cards to perfect a combat strategy using elemental strengths and weaknesses. BattleHand Heroes is a unique cocktail of both role-playing and collectable card games, set in a beautifully 3D animated world full of compelling lore and deep gameplay features. With both single-player and multiplayer modes, BattleHand Heroes features a robust campaign and competitive player versus player challenges. BattleHand, the predecessor to BattleHand Heroes, was featured as an "Apple Editors' Choice&

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Developer Spotlight Apr 17, 2018
'Heroes of Rings: Dragons War' Dev Q&A with Codigames

Heroes of Rings: Dragons War is the latest mobile game published by Kongregate, now available on iOS and Android devices. We sat down with Francisco Martínez, President & Co-founder of Codigames to talk about their development process. KONGREGATE: Codigames is a small team based in Spain. Can you tell us a little bit about your team’s background and how the company was formed? FRANCISCO: The idea of Codigames was born in 2012, two years after Apple released the iPhone, and revolutionized the mobile games industry forever. That year, Francisco Marínez and Zacarías Gómez decided to follow their passion and start working on video games. They believed that mobile video games were the next big thing, and they wanted to create a company that could evolve the mobile games and bring great game experiences to smartphones. A year later, the studio joined Lanzadera, a privately funded start-up accelerator program funded by Angels, a Spanish private investor company. The award granted Codigames with private funds and the assistance of private investors, and allowed the company to create titles like Empires of

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Kongregate News Apr 11, 2018
Kongregate Partners with CCP Games and PlayRaven to Publish 'Eve: War of Ascension' on Mobile

Today Kongregate announced a partnership with CCP Games and PlayRaven to publish EVE: War of Ascension on iOS and Android. Originally revealed at EVE Vegas 2017 as “Project Aurora,” EVE: War of Ascension is a massively multiplayer mobile game set in the EVE universe. Players must work together, forming alliances and partnerships to dominate the galaxy and become the most powerful corporation in the universe. Co-developed with Finnish developer PlayRaven, the free-to-play MMO is set to launch later this year on iOS and Android. Designed to appeal to both the franchise’s fans as well as more casual players, EVE: War of Ascension establishes a vast, open world, inspiring players to engage in ways that interest them. True to the EVE universe, the game will allow players to create their own stories, choosing to work cooperatively with other players or to fight them for resources. As players progress further in the game, they’ll hunt for mysterious relics that unlock new unexplored areas of space. The game will feature engaging weekly events as well as limited-time promotions. “EVE: War of

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Mobile Publishing Mar 29, 2018
'Heroes of Rings: Dragons War' Launches on Mobile

Kongregate has teamed up with Spanish indie studio Codigames to launch Heroes of Rings: Dragons War, the turn-based, free-to-play RPG, on iOS & Android devices. Heroes of Rings: Dragons War starts players on an amazing 3D island, tasked with saving the world from evil creatures intent on destroying the Pillars of Creation. The turn-based RPG is driven by a compelling hero collection structure and unique battle system. Players will develop complex strategies based on the heroes they use, their skills, and the turns remaining until the enemies attack. Each Hero is customizable with "Rings," special items that can be upgraded and combined to unleash a Hero's true potential. Players can participate in Arenas and Raids to win resources and fame, and challenging monthly and weekly events complement the intense and engaging PVP modes. “They’ve built gorgeous characters, stylized in a way that really demonstrates the '90s cartoons that influenced them,” said Mael Novat, Kongregate Producer, “from the eccentric mix of animals, humans and technology to the quality of the animations and bold colors. Whether you are in

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Talks Feb 15, 2018
Mining the Web for Cross-Platform Gems

During a special Valentine’s Day session at White Nights Prague '18, Kongregate's CRO Josh Larson presented "Mining the Web for Cross-Platform Gems." The talk explored how Kongregate has used its web platform to discover games that have potential for cross-platform success on mobile, PC and console. By looking at hits like AdVenture Capitalist, Realm Grinder and Bit Heroes, the presentation extracts the characteristics and KPIs for cross-platform potential. Josh Larson’s Talk at White Nights Prague '18 from Kongregate

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