Apple Promises A Crack Down On Those Who Manipulate App Store Rankings
It took one allegation of download bots on a message board, very little in the way of actual confessions, and a whole lot of murmurs, but Ap…
Pocket Gems focuses on quality engagement as Zynga and others attack
While iOS game developer Pocket Gems faces increasing competition from Facebook developers Zynga and Crowdstar, the company, with two titles in the top five grossing apps list, believes it can hold its own by being a purely mobile-focused player with an eye quality and user retention.
Intel Boosts Social Gaming Bet With $23M for CrowdStar
Intel Capital is loading up on its social gaming bet with a new investment in top Facebook game developer CrowdStar, which is taking $23 million in its first major funding round. The investment underscores the growing momentum in social gaming as it expands to mobile devices.
CrowdStar To Use Facebook
CrowdStar, the big social game developer, says it will use Facebook’s virtual currency system in all of its games under a “five-year strateg…
Social Games Maker CrowdStar Hires AdMob VP As CEO
CrowdStar, the fast-growing social game startup behind Happy Aquarium, has hired Niren Hiro, an executive at mobile ad network AdMob as its…
Microsoft Reportedly In Talks To Buy Social Games Maker CrowdStar
Microsoft (NSDQ: MSFT) seems intent on making a big entry into the social games space. The company announced a week ago that it would bring…