Electronic Arts , today announced Need for Speed™ Rivals, an action/racing game created by an inspired new development team, using a powerful engine and delivering next-generation gameplay.

Need for Speed Rivals is being developed by EA’s newest studio Ghost Games, who bring new thinking and innovation to the Need for Speed franchise in partnership with the expert racing team at Criterion Games.

Built on the Frostbite™ 3 game engine , Need for Speed Rivals captures the adrenaline and intensity of the street’s ultimate rivalry between cops and racers, in a stunning open road environment.

Need for Speed Rivals is coming to Xbox 360 game and entertainment system from Microsoft, the PlayStation®3 computer entertainment system and PC on November 19, 2013 and will also be released on Xbox One, the all-in-one games and entertainment system from Microsoft, and PlayStation 4 later this year.

In Need for Speed Rivals, gamers play as either a cop or racer, where each side of the law has its own set of high stakes challenges, rewards and consequences.

As a racer, the goal is to become infamous for taking risks behind the wheel and capturing your most intense escapes on video for the world to see. The more cops players evade, the more Speed Points they collect, enabling them to unlock new cars and items.

Keep raising the stakes race after race to become an ever-more valuable target to the cops – but risk losing it all if busted. As a cop, players work together as part of a team in pursuit of racers, earning prominence and rising in the ranks of the Police Force with every bust. Achieving higher ranks unlocks new police only cars and more powerful pursuit tech.

Ghost Games also announced today the long-awaited return of Ferrari to the Need for Speed franchise .

For the first time in seven years, gamers can get behind the wheel of some of the most luxurious, desirable automobiles on the planet, including the F12berlinetta. Spokesperson Stefano Saporetti, Head of Brand Operations in Ferrari added, “We are back in the Need For Speed franchise, starting with Need for Speed Rivals, as we want the fans of this world famous and award winning racing game saga to be able again to feel the excitement of the Ferrari Brand and cars.”

At the heart of Need for Speed Rivals is AllDrive, an innovative new online feature that allows gamers to seamlessly transition from playing alone, to playing with friends, eliminating the line between single player and multiplayer. Players will have to keep one eye on their rearview mirror as friends will be able to enter and exit races on-the-fly, creating a world where no two events will ever be the same.

“The Need for Speed franchise has been an industry leader bringing social competition to the forefront in games,” said Marcus Nilsson, Executive Producer, Ghost Games. “For the first time, players will have the freedom to seamlessly go from single player to co-op to multiplayer. In Need for Speed Rivals we are creating one game experience with one progression, where the freedom to play with friends is more fluid and accessible than ever before.”

Need for Speed Rivals pushes the limits of racing games with all-new and improved features:

·         Next-Gen Racing – Redview County is brought to life with stunning, next-generation detail and weather effects that force drivers to master the elements, as well as the competition.
·         Need for Speed Network Powered by Autolog – Gamers can compare stats and challenge their friends anytime, anywhere and then easily share their accomplishments with both friends and rivals.
·         Personalization – Drivers customize their ride with fresh paintjobs, custom license plates, liveries, decals, rims, and performance upgrades.
·         Pursuit and Evasion Tech – Street racing explodes with 11 upgradeable gadgets including turbo boosts, jammers and EMPs for racers, and shockwaves, roadblocks and helicopters for cops.

Players eager to bust racers from day one can pre-order Need for Speed Rivals at participating retailers and receive the Need for Speed Rivals Ultimate Cop Pack at no additional cost*. This pack offers exclusive access to a powerful collection of items including the Nissan GT-R Black Edition cop car, advanced pursuit technology, and a custom livery.

view the first Need for Speed Rivals teaser trailer

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Announcing the Grand Theft Auto V Special Edition and Collector’s Edition – Available for Pre-Order Starting Today

We are proud to announce full details of the Special Edition and Collector’s Edition of Grand Theft Auto V– which will be available for worldwide pre-order starting today from participating retailers.

As an additional bonus, those who pre-order any edition of Grand Theft Auto V (including the Special Edition, Collector’s Edition or the standard retail edition) between now and September 17th will get access to pilot the Atomic Blimp in-game vehicle.

High above the streets of Los Santos floats the Atomic Blimp, hawking Los Santos’ finest tire company (whose products are available in any LS Customs garage). Pre-order now to gain the ability to pilot the most iconic and leisurely aircraft in the Los Santos skies.

The Grand Theft Auto V Collectors Edition includes:

• Full retail copy of Grand Theft Auto V
• Collectible SteelBook with Exclusive Artwork
  This special SteelBook features double-sided, never-before-seen artwork of Michael, Trevor and Franklin. Custom color and metallic treatments bring out the detail of the artwork created exclusively for this SteelBook.
• Blueprint Map
  This exclusive, additional 21.5” x 26.75” map displays a blueprint view of Los Santos and Blaine County. Cryptic markings indicate locations for fast cash and other points of interest for the up-and-coming entrepreneur.
• Special Ability Boost
  Michael, Franklin and Trevor each have a unique special ability. With this boost, the special ability bar will generate 25% faster.
• Stunt Plane Trials
  Single player Stunt Plane Trials let you take on additional aerial challenges spread throughout Los Santos and Blaine County.
• Bonus Outfits, Tattoos and More
  Michael, Franklin and Trevor get bonus outfits in their wardrobes, character specific tattoos at tattoo parlors, and special deals from shopkeepers across Los Santos and Blaine County.
• Additional Weapons
  When visiting Ammunation stores in single player, merchants will have special weapons in their inventory available for free: the Pistol .50, Bullpup Shotgun and melee Hammer. Grand Theft Auto V Security Deposit Bag with Logo Key

• Inspired by the heists in Grand Theft Auto V, this custom 10.75” x 8.5” money bag features a pop-up style lock and laser cut logo key to secure important items. The reverse side features a pressed Rockstar Games logo on the security mount with a framed ID window.
• Grand Theft Auto V New Era 9FIFTY™ Snapback Cap
  This exclusive New Era 9FIFTY™ cap features an embroidered Los Santos logo on the front, a stitched, black Rockstar Games logo on the wearer’s left side, a Grand Theft Auto ‘V’ logo applique on the opposite side, and snapback closure for an adjustable fit.
• Custom Characters for Grand Theft Auto Online
  Get classic Grand Theft Auto characters to use within the Grand Theft Auto Online Character Creation System.
• Unique Vehicles and Garage Property
  Players will instantly receive a garage to store custom vehicles. In single player, the garage will be stocked with the 1930’s style Hotknife hotrod and the CarbonRS sports bike. In Grand Theft Auto Online, players will get the high-end Khamelion electric car.

The Grand Theft Auto V Collector’s Edition comes packaged in a premium outer box featuring a foil embossed Grand Theft Auto V logo on the top, finished with a matte, scuff-resistant film lamination, housing all of the contents.

The Grand Theft Auto V Collector’s Edition and Grand Theft Auto V Special Edition are the perfect way for fans to celebrate the return of GTA, with special digital content and exclusive Grand Theft Auto Vphysical items. Grand Theft Auto V Collector’s Edition will retail for $149.99, while the Grand Theft Auto V Special Edition will retail for $79.99. All versions are now available for pre-order until September 17, 2013 while supplies last.

Developed by series creator Rockstar North, Grand Theft Auto V is the largest and most ambitious title in the series to date. Set in the sprawling city of Los Santos and the surrounding area, Grand Theft Auto V delivers a world of unprecedented scale and detail bursting with life, from mountaintops to the depths of the ocean.

Look for online pre-order links to be updated at www.rockstargames.com/V/preorder starting later today.

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·         A poll by a money saving website in the UK has revealed that half of gamers, 52%, appear to be ‘underwhelmed’ by the unveiling of the new Xbox One.

·         Two fifths, 39%, said that they ‘didn’t care about its television capabilities’.
The poll, carried out by  Voucher Codes.co.uk asked 1,112 UK gamers for their opinion on Microsoft’s latest console offering as part of research into consumer opinion.

The study initially asked ‘What words from the list do you think would best describe your initial impression of the Xbox One following its unveiling?’ and asked respondents to select from a list of possible outcomes. The top five were as follows. They were allowed to select more than one option if they felt that more than one word best described their feelings.

1.       Excited – 59%
2.       Underwhelmed – 52%
3.       Enthusiastic – 44%
4.       Indifferent – 39%
5.       Disappointed – 27%

Those who responded negatively were asked why they felt this way, which revealed that 47% felt that a ‘games console should stick to gaming’. 39% said that they ‘didn’t care about its television capabilities’. A further 29% said that they ‘weren’t interested about Skype capability’. And another 22% said that the ‘aesthetic appeal’ of the console ‘wasn’t exciting enough’.

They were then asked what they would like to have heard more about during the conference. ‘Launch release titles’ came top at 42%, followed by ‘graphic quality’, 34%, and more about the ‘game play’ at 29%.

Those that responded positively were also asked for the reasons for this. 37% said they were just excited to ‘experience a new console’ and 31% said they liked the fact that it would be cloud powered as it would free up ‘hard disc space’. A further 19% admitted that they would have been ‘excited regardless of the features’.

Finally respondents were asked ‘Which console release are you looking forward to most; the Xbox One or the Playstation 4?’ which revealed the Playstation 4 as the current favourite, with 61% of the vote.

George Charles of VoucherCodesPro.co.uk made the following comment:

“Microsoft’s President of Interactive Entertainment told the conference that it’s not just a games console but the ‘ultimate all-in-one home entertainment system’. That’s all very well and good, but is that really what consumers want? According to our poll, it would suggest not.”

He continued:

“In my opinion the primary concern of a games console should be its games and it seems that a good few respondents echo that sentiment. Is Microsoft trying to do too much? It might possibly be the case that they are trying to appeal to too broad a market and neglecting the desires of the gaming community who are their primary consumer base. We’ll have to wait and see.”

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Every Day  on social media I hear it. People stop me on the street just to ask it. “Show me the DEADPOOL videogame marketing!” they demand. “Buzzword the crap outta me!” They want info on retail drivers. They’re all about how I’m incentivizing early adoption.  And they freakin’ demand insight on how I’m monetizing my user base.

Well, OKAY. I hear you! Allow me to rest and purchase groceries uninterrupted once more as I establish a new paradigm by unveiling these tantalizing pre-order bonuses for DEADPOOL from the following participating retailers:

Best Buy

-   A  voucher for ANY Marvel comic book. You could get one from the time I was in the Uncanny X-Force, or one from Daniel Way’s sizzling Deadpool run… And well, yes, I suppose you COULD buy a Marvel comic that DIDN’T star yours truly, but why do that to yourself? – U.S. only (while supplies last).

-   An exclusive Deadpool poster for everyone who pre-orders the game from my home country (while supplies last). Vive posters! Vive Quebec! – Canada Only

Steam & GameStop PC Download

- The Merc with a Map Pack DLC! Featuring two new levels – GRT Plaza and Inside the Tower for Deadpool Challenge Mode and Infinite Mode, as well as two new costumes, the D-Pooly and Uncanny X-Force suits (only available in Infinite Mode). You like maps, don’t you?

-  Your very own Deadpool digital wallpaper! Look, if you want to be the only one of your friends without a Deadpool digital wallpaper, that’s fine. I don’t know, I think high school’s hard enough already, but it’s your choice  you gotta be you.

Alright…that’s all the news for today. Deadpool’s gonna go pay a stranger now to pre-order HIS bonus if you know whahh forget it.

DEADPOOL is expected to release in  North America on June 25, 2013 for the Xbox 360, PlayStation3, and PC via Steam but still no date set for Europe as yet. It is rated “M” (Mature) by the ESRB.

For more information, visit:

 www.deadpoolgame.com  or follow along at www.facebook.com/RealDeadpool

or on Twitter @RealDeadpool.

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505 Games, Overkill – a Starbreeze studio and director Demian Lichtenstein (director of the upcoming PAYDAY movie) today launched a teaser for the upcoming live-action PAYDAY web-series, supporting the August launch of first person heist shooter PAYDAY 2, the videogame. The heist is on as Dallas, Hoxton, Wolf and Chains descend on Washington DC for an epic crime spree.

Episode one of the web-series launches in two weeks.

Pre-order PAYDAY 2 now on Steam and console versions from all retailers.

Game Director on PAYDAY 2 David Goldfarb said, “We have a bit of a problem here at Overkill – there are just too many great ideas and none that we were really happy to throw out – so PAYDAY 2 has become just too big to reserve release on Xbox Live and PlayStation Network alone.”

“It’s an incredible position to be in, having a game that just keeps growing and getting better all the time,” added Head of Global Brand at 505 Games, Tim Woodley. “We wanted to do everything we could to make a game that truly fits the vision of the team at Overkill but most importantly delivers an exciting, rewarding experience for the player – be they a long-time fan or new to the series.  We’re expecting great things from PAYDAY 2 and are really looking forward to working with our retail partners all over the world to make it the huge success it deserves to be.”

PAYDAY 2 will release for consoles and PC, via Steam, in August 2013.

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FIFA Ultimate Team is the popular game mode within EA SPORTS FIFAthat reflects the best recent real-world performances of the world’s best players . Over 3.4 million games of FIFA Ultimate Team are played daily, and over 17 million footballers are transferred through the transfer market on a daily basis, as millions of fans re-shape their squads based on the real-world performances of their favorite players.

UK fans who pre-order the “Ultimate Edition” pre-order package on the PlayStation®3 computer entertainment system and Xbox 360® videogame entertainment system at Amazon.co.uk will receive 24 FIFA Ultimate Team gold packs—1 per week for 24 weeks—to help build their ultimate team. Each gold pack is a mix of 12 items, including players, contracts, stadiums, managers, staff, fitness, healing, balls, kits, and badges. Gold packs consist mostly of players rated 75+ in-game, and include one rare item, such as enhanced player attributes, longer contracts, and the most coveted players. The “Ultimate Edition” offer includes instant access to historic kits and new celebrations, Virtual Pro Boosters and an adidas™ All-Star Team featuring Barcelona and Argentina superstar Lionel Messi. The “Ultimate Edition” is available until midnight on September 26.

UK fans who pre-order FIFA 14 early have the opportunity to receive a bigger reward. For a limited time, a special “Limited Edition” package which features premium gold packs—1 per week for 24 weeks—is available exclusively at GAME. The “Limited Edition” pre-order content package contains premium gold packs, which include 2 additional rare items, instant access to historic kits and new celebrations, Virtual Pro boosters, and an exclusive adidas™ All-Star Team featuring Barcelona and Argentina superstar Lionel Messi. The Limited Edition offer is available to pre-order until midnight on August 1.

Also available at GAME is the “Collector’s Edition” pre-order offer.  This package includes all the content of the “Ultimate Edition” as well as an exclusively designed Special Edition adidas® EA SPORTS glider football. The Collector’s Edition offer is available to pre-order until midnight on September 26.

The UK pre-order offers are:

Limited Edition*
Includes all of the following:
·         FIFA 14 Ultimate Team premium gold packs — 1 premium gold pack per week, for 24 weeks.
·         The adidas® Bundle — Includes 2 pairs of boots, 2 balls, and the adidas® All-Star Team.  This elite team consists of Messi and 29 of the brand’s top players in the world.
·         Pro Boosters — Receive 5 different Pro Boosts to turn your online pro into a star, upgrading passing, shooting, ball skills and more.
·         Celebrations — instant access to 3 new goal celebrations to immediately start showing up your friends and rivals.
·         Historic Club Kits —Instant access to a collection of historic team kits from around the world.
·         GAME exclusive FIFA 14 collectable steel book with magnetic lenticular
This special pre-order package is available exclusively at GAME until August 1, 2013^

Ultimate Edition* 
Includes all of the following:
·         FIFA 14 Ultimate Team gold packs —1 gold pack per week, for 24 weeks.
·         The adidas® Bundle — Includes 2 pairs of boots, 2 balls, and the adidas® All-Star Team.  This elite team consists of Messi and 29 of the brand’s top players in the world.
·         Pro Boosters — Receive 5 different Pro Boosts to turn your online pro into a star, upgrading passing, shooting, ball skills and more.
·         Celebrations — instant access to 3 new goal celebrations to immediately start showing up your friends and rivals.
·         Historic Club Kits — Instant access to a collection of historic team kits from around the world.

This special pre-order package is available on the PlayStation®3 computer entertainment system and Xbox 360® videogame entertainment system at Amazon.co.uk from May 23^rd, 2013 and at GAME from August 1^st, 2013. Customers who pre-order at GAME will additionally receive an exclusive FIFA 14 collectable steel book with magnetic lenticular.

For PC players, the “Ultimate Edition” will be available exclusively on Origin.

Collector’s Edition*
Includes all of the following:
·         FIFA 14 Ultimate Team gold packs — 1 gold pack per week, for 24 weeks.
·         Special Edition adidas® EA SPORTS glider ball – Exclusively created Limited Edition adidas® football.
·         The adidas® Bundle — Includes 2 pairs of boots, 2 balls, and the adidas® All-Star Team.  This elite team consists of Messi and 29 of the brand’s top players in the world.
·         Pro Boosters — Receive 5 different Pro Boosts to turn your online pro into a star, upgrading passing, shooting, ball skills and more!
·         Celebrations — instant access to 3 new goal celebrations to immediately start showing up your friends and rivals.
·         Historic Club Kits —Instant access to a collection of historic team kits from around the world.
·         GAME exclusive FIFA 14 collectable steel book with magnetic lenticular
This special pre-order package is available exclusively at GAME until midnight on September 26.

Standard Edition* 
Includes all of the following:
·         FIFA 14 Ultimate Team — 4 FUT gold packs
·         One, or a combination of the following:
o    The adidas® Bundle — Includes 2 pairs of boots, 2 balls, and the adidas® All-Star Team.  This elite team consists of Messi and 29 of the brand’s top players in the world.
o    Pro Boosters — Receive 5 different Pro Boosts to turn your online pro into a star, upgrading passing, shooting, ball skills and more!
o    Celebrations — instant access to 3 new goal celebrations to immediately start showing up your friends and rivals.
o    Historic Club Kits —Instant access to a collection of historic team kits from around the world.

For more information, visit the FIFA 14 pre-order webpage -<gp_link type=”http” loc=”//www.ea.com/uk/football/<span class=” hiddenspellerror”=”” pre=””>fifa14/pre-order”>http://www.ea.com/uk/football/fifa14/pre-order

Experience the emotion of scoring great goals in FIFA 14. Innovations to the franchise’s award-winning** gameplay will make FIFA 14 the complete matchday experience, introducing features that inspire fans to build play through midfield, dictate the tempo of a match and create rewarding opportunities. Great football matches are achieved through measured build up and incredible finishing. A new feature in FIFA 14called Pure Shot and a brand-new ball physics system will transform shooting, making every shot attempt feel real, and when players connect with the perfect strike, feel exhilarating. FIFA 14 will deliver engaging online*** features and live services that connect fans to the heartbeat of the sport—and to each other—through EA SPORTS Football Club, making FIFA 14 football’s social network, where fans connect, compete and share with millions of others around the world.

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Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment today announces Dying Light, a first-person, action survival horror video game with a portentous day-night

cycle set in a vast open world. Currently under development by Techland, the game will be available in 2014 for Xbox One, the all-in-one games and entertainment system from Microsoft, PlayStation 4, plus Xbox 360, PlayStation 3 system, and PC.

During the day, players will traverse an expansive urban environment overrun by a vicious outbreak, scavenging the world for supplies and crafting weapons to defend against the growing infected population. At night, the hunter becomes the hunted, as the infected become aggressive and more dangerous. Most frightening are the predators which only appear after sundown.  Players must use everything in their power to survive until the morning’s first light.

“We are excited to partner with Techland on Dying Light, which is an original gaming experience for next-generation consoles,” said Kevin Kebodeaux, Senior Vice President, Sales and Operations, Americas, Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment. “The partnership with Techland allows us to combine their successful development capabilities with Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment’s one-of-a-kind publishing expertise to deliver on this title.”

“The next-gen technology allows us to create a truly dynamic open world that features a game-changing day-night cycle,” said Paweł Marchewka, CEO of Techland. “Inventive free running mechanics also allow for nearly unrestricted exploration and weapon-crafting to further enhance the action survival experience.”

Hope Hangs by a Thread and Fades with the Light as Survivors Scavenge the Remains of Humanity

Dying Light is Coming to Next-Gen and Current-Gen Consoles, PC in 2014

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Air Conflicts Vietnam offers intense air-to-air encounters, a huge arsenal of weapons and models of jets and helicopters that look true to their originals from the time of Vietnam War. Today we proudly present some new screenshots and key feature’s of the game  that will definitely increase your curiosity.

About Air Conflicts: Vietnam

Air Conflicts Vietnam offers the popular combination of flight simulation and arcade gameplay. In the course of the game, the player controls over 20 accurately simulated fighter jets and helicopters from the Vietnam War era. In certain missions, the player has to leave the pilots seat temporarily to operate the guns and defend against attacks. If several fighter jets take part in a mission, the player can equip and upgrade them individually, as well as control the entire squadron. Air Conflicts: Vietnam offers a variety of missions and a compelling story set against the background of one of the best-known and most controversial wars in modern history.

KEY FEATURES

-There can’t just be winners in war! Immerse yourself in the compelling and emotional story and experience, alongside heroic moments, the darker side of war.

- Experience the Vietnam War, one of the most explosive and violent wars of all time, up close! Witness the experiences of a brave U.S. Air Force pilot and immerse yourself ever deeper in the story thanks to the dramatic musical score.

- In addition to fighter jet missions, there are also new, special helicopter missions to complete.

- Take control of entire squadrons! Control all of the airplanes in your squadron.

- Equip your airplanes and helicopters with realistic weapons! All possible combinations of airplanes (or helicopters) and weapons are based on real models.

- A realistic setting combined with arcade gameplay! Every airplane can only be loaded with a limited amount of ammunition. However, you can compensate for this by switching between different airplanes in your squadron.

- A game that never gets boring! Play different single-player and innovative multi-player modes.

- Choose from a massive arsenal of military machinery! The game includes over 20 different airplanes and helicopters from U.S. and the Russian side.

Still there has been no official date but expect Air Conflicts Vietnam to be released around the third quarter of the year.

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DOLLAR DASH MORE WAYS TO WIN DLC NOW AVAILABLE

Kalypso Media Digital, Ltd. is proud to reveal the first Dollar Dash DLC, entitled “More Ways To Win”, is now available for Xbox Live for the Xbox 360 video game and entertainment system from Microsoft, Windows PC and PlayStation Network.

Introducing Topscorer — a brand new game mode where players race to rack up more money  available on six maps along with an incredible amount of new in-game shop content, Dollar Dash will once again have players bashing their opponents, grabbing cash, and earning bank.

Topscorer is a fast-paced and fiercely competitive game mode, which will crown winners after they have collected $1,000 and have successfully fended off their opponents for 60 seconds once the countdown for victory begins. With no bank to deposit cash, players will have to use every tactic in their arsenal to ensure a triumph over their opponents.

In addition, new in-game shop content, such as a mighty new victory dance to show your strength, goofy cosmetics like the cool Crew Cut, and in-game icons will be made available through “More Ways To Win.”

Developed by Candygun Games, Dollar Dash offers a huge amount of customization and personalization as players attack, defend, and outrun their fellow thieves with comedic tactics to achieve victory.

The “More Ways to Win” DLC is now available for Xbox Live for the Xbox 360 for 240 Microsoft Points, and Windows PC and PlayStation Network.

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Today Happy Cloud, Inc. announced its Series A fundraising round of $4.25 million and introduced eCommerce veteran Tamir Buchler as CEO. Led by Avalon Ventures and joined by Jesselson Capital and Shaman Ventures, this round brings Happy Cloud’s total funding to $7 million and allows the company to build out its team and prepare for the upcoming launch of a games-on-demand service offering nearly instant access to demos. Happy Cloud leverages its unique data streaming technology to enable on-demand access to games.

“Game quality and capacity continue to reach new heights, and as the gaming industry evolves, the need for a scalable on-demand technology becomes even more relevant,” explained Rich Levandov, managing director, Avalon Ventures. “We’ve seen many solutions raise lots of capital and fail because they don’t scale. Happy Cloud is the only scalable technology of its kind and will dramatically disrupt the industry while creating value for the entire gaming world.”

“We are excited to have Tamir Buchler on board,” said Michael Jesselson of Jesselson Capital. “He has strong leadership skills and has a proven track record of driving revenue growth for consumer-facing platforms.”

Buchler comes from IAC/InterActiveCorp where he was previously COO and CRO of the comparison shopping network Pronto.com. He will focus on growing Happy Cloud’s licensing business as well as launch its consumer-facing game portal.

“Happy Cloud adds unparalleled value to the gaming ecosystem by eliminating barriers to entry and giving users what they want,” Buchler noted. “By offering free on-demand access to the best high-end games, we can bring new gamers on board, increase conversions and keep gamers engaged. Happy Cloud is a scalable solution that can effect change in the same way iTunes and Netflix have transformed media consumption by offering seamless, instant access.”

Visit www.thehappycloud.com to learn more about Happy Cloud.

About Happy Cloud, Inc.

Happy Cloud is a cloud-based game service that provides distribution to PC, console and Android game publishers and a games-on-demand service for consumers. Its distribution system dramatically reduces abandonment rates and increases paid user conversions. Happy Cloud was founded in 2009 and is based in New York.

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