GAMEINVEST/RealGames deal
Portuguese developer to create another casual game for RealNetworks.
LISBON, Portugal – January 14, 2010 – GAMEINVEST, Portugal’s leading video game developer, today announced an extension of the partnership with RealGames™, the casual games business unit of RealNetworks®, Inc.. Under the agreement, GAMEINVEST will begin creating another original casual game title to be produced and published by RealGames in Europe, Latin America and the United States.
GAMEINVEST’s skilled team will begin by developing a new game concept and leading production of this new casual game title, utilizing RealGames’ publishing expertise and broad distribution network to reach consumers around the globe. The resulting IP and finished product will be owned and published by RealGames.
“Collaborating with RealGames’ team of veteran producers always enables us to explore new ideas and successfully bring those new ideas to fruition,” said Mariana Cardoso, General Manager of GAMEINVEST. “Working with the RealGames team is always a pleasure and truly a collaborative effort between both teams on a daily basis, which we believe is an extremely valuable development experience.”
Since 2008, GAMEINVEST has launched six casual game titles including:
• Toy Shop Tycoon for the Nintendo DS™
• Hospital Hustle for PC and Mac
• Enigma 7 for PC
• Hysteria Hospital: Emergency Ward for the Nintendo DS™, Wii™ and PC
• Defenders of Law for PC and Mac
• World of Zellians: Kingdom Builder also for PC and Mac.
For more information about GAMEINVEST, please visit www.gameinvest.net.
About GAMEINVEST
GAMEINVEST is Portugal’s leading game development company, dedicated to creating interactive entertainment for everyone. Founded on the principle that games can reach all age groups, GAMEINVEST is focused on producing original titles that engage wide-spread international markets and all types of players. GAMEINVEST is poised to expand the audience and acceptance of the interactive entertainment as both an art form, and a leisure activity. With several games in production for a variety of market segments, the company is pioneering new ways for games to become mainstream entertainment for all. For more information, please visit: www.gameinvest.net.
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CONTACT:
Mariana Cardoso
General Manager
Mariana.cardoso@gameinvest.net
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