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Monday, April 16, 2012

NuOxygen announces the upcoming release for iOS & Android of Monster of Puppets

NuOxygen, leader publisher and developer of video games for mobile, announces the forthcoming publication of Monster of Puppets an Action/Arcade, game, which stands among the best tap and slash games ever made.

NuOxygen decided to publish the new game of Drakkar Dev development studios, because of the high quality graphics and gameplay that combines the best features for this type of game.

Monster of Puppets will be available for Android and iOS by the end of April 2012.

A story that will not go unnoticed:
Founded in June 2011 NuOxygen has become a leader in the field of high quality video games for graphics, technical implementation and video games creation tools.
First Italian company to get the prize of "Apple Game of The Week" with their first game for iPhone OS, "Monster Trouble HD" and considerable success with Ikaro Racing HD, both on iOS and Mac.

Monster of Puppets is the next challenge, the evolution of tap & slash games, with stunning graphics and gameplay features.

We invite you to join NuOxygen Game Publishing to discover the latest news in terms of new high quality games.

Ready for the Monster of Puppets story ..?

•The puppets of the playground came to life because of an alien force that compels them to fight against humanity
•The story is simple, use your fingers to slash, tap & shoot
•Use your skills with different weapons that you acquire during the game
•Use energy beams to defeat the monstrous puppets
•Monster of Puppets has reached the highest level for arcade / strategy games of its kind.
•Monster of Puppets needs little explanation
•Monster of Puppets puts together all the best of slashing and pointer games, all combined with superb graphics and considered by many the new mobile blockbuster
•A very cool game that can't miss in your collection

While Monster of Puppets is standing out among other slashing games, remember that
Fruit does not fight Back....

Featuring:
•Lovely Opponents: cute and expressive 3D characters will make you smile
•Fun for Everyone: simple and well known game mechanics allow everyone to have fun from the very first levels
•Stunning Arsenal: a wide expandable set of weapons and abilities will help in your mission.
•Updates: Frequent updates will add new contents and challenges
•Social Features: Share and compare your results with friends

Blades of Time: Limited Edition set in motion

Independent videogames publisher Iceberg Interactive and game development company Gaijin Entertainment today announced that they have come to a distribution agreement for the hack-and-slash steam punk action game Blades of Time: Limited Edition, which they are spinning towards PC and Mac players starting end of May 2012.

Erik Schreuder, CEO of Iceberg Interactive says: “We are thrilled to continue our co-operation with Gaijin Entertainment. With Blades of Time we add a first class action game to our growing range of quality action games for PC and Mac. We feel that Blades of Time will definitely stand out from the crowd with its unique feature of Time Rewind, its stunning graphics and the addition of many extra´s that our version will include.”

“It feels great to have Iceberg Interactive as a partner” says Anton Yudintsev, President of Gaijin Entertainment. “I am completely confident that Iceberg will provide successful retail distribution to bring PC and Mac gamers the unforgettable experience of Blades of Time innovative hack'n'slash and shooting"

The PC and Mac version of Blades of Time: Limited Edition will be distributed in retail stores by Iceberg in North-West Europe, Australia/New-Zealand and South-Africa - and worldwide via a multitude of digital download portals. Fully localized versions have been announced by Iceberg Interactive for Germany and France.

Sweetest photo contest for Sweetest Soundtrack for Video Game!

Korean Indie team Turtle Cream started Sweetest photo contest about unique platformer 'Sugar Cube: Bittersweet Factory'.

This contest is for 'Travels of Sugar Cube'. Sweetest hero 'Sugar Cube' already toured all over the world, with assist of Friends of Turtle Cream. Now it's your turn to attend.

Get 'Sugar Cube' picture, take pictures at your neighborhood, and send to us. We will give you sweetest soundtrack for your kind photo. Limited to 100 entrance, so grab your chance before too late!

* 'Sugar Cube' picture : Get this picture and take photo
Default : http://www.turtle-cream.com/attach/1/6091572086.jpg
Tidy ver. : http://www.turtle-cream.com/attach/1/2489622179.jpg

* Where to send
E-mail : turtlebot@turtle-cream.com
Twitter : http://www.twitter.com/turtlecream
Facebook : http://www.facebook.com/turtlecream

* Travels of Sugar Cube : http://www.turtle-cream.com/eng/57
Pinterest : http://pinterest.com/turtlecream/travels-of-sugar-cube/
Picasa web album : https://picasaweb.google.com/lh/albumMap?uname=115445467836115418787&aid=5656539042520631505#map

* Sweetest Soundtrack to give : http://turtlecream.bandcamp.com/album/sugar-cube-bittersweet-factory-2

Age of Games Launches the Players Leaderboards with Weekly and Monthly Gifts!

Monday, April 15, the independent portal Age of Games officially launches the Players Leaderboards with Weekly and Monthly Gifts!
You can win a Gift Card on AOG!
•Weekly Champions will win a $ 10 (ten) Gift Card!
•Monthly Champions will win a $ 50 (fifty) Gift Card!
Winning is very simple: invite your friends, play games, make comments... be an active member of Age of Games and earn as much AOG points you can to become a Champion!

So, what are you waiting for?

Go on AOG, play, fight, have fun, and conquer the AOG World!

PLEX FOR CARDS PROGRAM AMAZING SUCCESS

Yesterday, within 64 seconds of the first redemption going through, all 100 of the Nvidia GeForce GTX 560 graphics cards available in the PLEX for Graphics Cards program were sold out.

The PLEX for Graphics Cards program allowed players to exchange 20 PLEX units for an EVGA GeForce GTX 560 video card, and have it shipped to their home. Full details can be read in this blog.

As first described during the CCP Presents Keynote at EVE Fanfest 2012, the joint program with Nvidia and CCP shattered all expectations in terms of player demand.
While certainly a unique and an amazing offer for EVE Online players, allowing them to trade virtual goods for real world hardware (and undoubtedly making the already beautiful EVE Online look even better on their computer screens in the process), this isn't the first "real world" use of PLEX.

EVE players have generously donated tens of thousands of USD (via reverse-redeeming PLEX with the help of CCP) to numerous charities in multiple player-driven "PLEX for Good" campaigns which have gone towards flood relief in Pakistan, earthquake relief in Haiti and tsunami relief in Japan. PLEX was also accepted as a form of payment for EVE Fanfest passes, as well as access to the HD video stream of the event itself (an SD stream was made available for free and videos of the event can be found here).

PLEX (or Pilot's License Extension), originally purchased from CCP via account management, is an in-game item in EVE Online that can be bought and sold on any of 66 regional markets or traded in the contracts system for in-game currency (ISK). It represents one month of game time and can be applied to any account that has it in a character's inventory.

In essence, PLEX is a mechanism that allows players with enough in-game wealth to play "for free" by trading with another player who has bought PLEX from CCP, giving the original PLEX purchaser a good influx of in-game currency in the transaction, i.e. "time-rich" players working with "cash-rich" players for mutual benefit and profit, expanding EVE Online's subscription model to better serve it's players. It has also done wonders to combat Real Money Trading within EVE Online as a safe, effective method for players to turn real life currency into virtual currency.

NVidia Blog: Link
More about PLEX: Link

EVE Online has a free 14-day trial, available at eveonline.com

CGE SERVICES ANNOUNCES DATES AND LOCATION FOR CLASSIC GAMING EXPO 2012

The organizers of Classic Gaming Expo announced today that the 2012 Classic Gaming Expo will be held August 11 and 12 at the recently renovated Plaza Hotel in Las Vegas, Nevada. The show’s historic ties with Las Vegas, and specifically the Plaza Hotel, made it the obvious choice to play host to this year’s convention.

“We were surprised to hear from many of our attendees and celebrity guests alike that they miss the old-school charm of the Las Vegas Downtown area,” said Joe Santulli, co-organizer of Classic Gaming Expo. “We have a lot of history with the Plaza Hotel as they hosted our show from 1999 through 2003. After seeing the work and improvements that they did during their remodeling, there was no question that it was time to bring the show home to the Plaza.”

The Plaza Hotel is located at the top of the amazing Fremont Street Experience, home to numerous shops, casinos, concerts, and the amazing Viva Vision light display. The Plaza recently purchased the assets of the aborted Fontainebleau Hotel project and completely overhauled their rooms, shops, convention area and casino. According to Santulli, the vast amount of things to do in Las Vegas should appeal to those attendees that make Classic Gaming Expo part of their family vacations.

Over the past fourteen years, people from all over the world have attended Classic Gaming Expo to see the latest offerings from the various exhibitors, visited the world’s largest and most comprehensive video game museum, played classic and modern games, and met the luminaries of video gaming’s past and present. “The excitement and response to this year’s show has been astounding,” stated show founder, John Hardie. “One quick look at the list of vendors and celebrities on our web-site and you’ll see why 2012 is shaping up to be the greatest Classic Gaming Expo ever. In addition, our museum collection has grown immensely and will surely be one of the major highlights for every show attendee.”

Classic Gaming Expo is open to people of all ages with an interest in video games – both classic and modern. Information about ticketing, attendance and past events is available at www.cgexpo.com.

Set Sail Through History with Titanic Mystery - Now Available on Wii™ and Nintendo DS™

As the culmination of Titanic's 100th anniversary approaches, experience the rich history of that fateful voyage with Titanic Mystery, now available for Wii™ and Nintendo DS™. With hidden historical treasures and mysterious secrets waiting to be uncovered, players can commemorate the ship's maiden voyage in 1912 with the entertaining and informative adventure-based game, Titanic Mystery.

Players will find themselves at a pivotal moment in history as they search for a hidden bomb on-board the new ocean liner, Titanic II. Conduct an investigation and uncover clues to save the ship and all its passengers. Learn fascinating secrets of the original Titanic, interact with the crew and explore 30 intricate levels to discover elaborate twists and turns around every corner and solve challenging mini-games.

Titanic Mystery Game Features:
•Investigate and interrogate passengers and crew members to solve the mystery
•Find hidden objects in the many rooms of Titanic II
•Discover hundreds of items and reveal timeless secrets about the original Titanic
•30 intricate levels and challenging mini-games
Rated "T" for Teen by the ESRB (Entertainment Software Rating Board), Titanic Mystery is a delight for history buffs and gamers of all types.

Titanic Mystery website:
http://usa.og-international.net/games-details.asp?gameid=90

Titanic Mystery YouTube video:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dPDgwG6w39U&context=C48d6989ADvjVQa1PpcFOLsu0bfxG7fkUjrKdv2hjDBCfw4dY_6ck

Commando Kiwi Takes Top Honours in Make Something Unreal Live with ‘The Warlock of Firetop Mountain: Lost Chapters'

Epic Games, Inc. and Train2Game announce that Commando Kiwi, developer of “The Warlock of Firetop Mountain: Lost Chapters,” is the winner of Make Something Unreal Live, an unprecedented game development competition that concluded today at the Gadget Show Live. Four teams presented their new iOS games based on individual books in the “Fighting Fantasy” series to the franchise’s esteemed creators, Steve Jackson and Ian Livingstone OBE, and the duo determined that Commando Kiwi’s fresh twist on the third-person adventure genre makes the best use of the property and exhibits the most outstanding commercial potential. The studio’s winnings include a full source Unreal Engine 3 license for iOS that may be applied to a future project as well as a holiday at the luxurious AquaCity water park and resort in Poprad, Slovakia.

All four iOS games were publicly debuted this week and are primed for release on the App Store in the coming weeks through a new publishing deal with AppyNation.
Teams competing in Make Something Unreal Live have been developing their games since advancing in the Train2Game and Epic Game Jam last November. Five months of development went into overdrive this week at the Gadget Show Live, where students presented projects twice daily to industry legends, implemented changes based on expert critiques at a rapid pace and submitted their near-final games for today’s judging.

By using the Unreal Development Kit (UDK), the free edition of Epic’s award-winning Unreal Engine 3 technology, all four teams, whose members are enrolled in Train2Game’s blended learning courses, are poised to publish their games on the App Store under standard UDK licensing terms. A portion of the proceeds will be donated to The Prince’s Trust.

“Commando Kiwi really captured the essence of ‘The Warlock of Firetop Mountain’ with great gameplay and visuals,” said “Fighting Fantasy” author and co-creator, Ian Livingstone. “It’s remarkable what these student teams were able to produce working remotely for such a short period of time using UDK. Although only one of the teams has won this amazing prize, the experience students have gained is invaluable and I fully expect to see many of them working in the video games industry. We look forward to playing these games, and Steve and I are sure that Fighting Fantasy fans everywhere will really enjoy these new interactive experiences based on the books."

“I’m just dead proud of my team. They’ve worked really hard and this competition has changed our lives forever,” said Jonny Robinson, producer of Commando Kiwi and team captain for Make Something Unreal Live.

“The quality of the games produced for the Make Something Unreal Live competition at Gadget Show Live is a testament to the teaching that the students have received on Train2Game courses,” said Myra Smallman, course director, Train2Game. “The competitive process that they have been through should give them a glimpse of what it’s like to work in a professional studio and the experience should go towards giving them the skills to gain employment in the games industry.”

Epic Games European Territory Manager and Make Something Unreal Live mentor Mike Gamble summed up today’s dramatic conclusion to the competition. "Priming the next generation of game developers benefits the industry as a whole. This competition may be over but the journey for four new studios has only begun."

Details of the studios and titles:

Commando Kiwi (@CommandoKiwi) – “The Warlock of Firetop Mountain: Lost Chapters”
Derp Studios (@DerpStudios) – “Citadel of Chaos: Dire Consequences”
Digital Mage (@TheDigitalMage) – “Armies of Death: Rise of Agglax”
Indigo Jam (@IndigoJamGames) – “Deathtrap Dungeon”

Mionix Secures New Investment

Mionix, the global High-End gaming peripherals company based in Växjö, Sweden, secures capital for continued expansion. The Swedish venture capital company Almi Invest, together with investors Hampus Jakobsson, co-founder of TAT, Magnus Kenneby, co-founder of Sequent Invest & BioLamina and Carl Silbersky, former CEO of Polar Rose, invests four million SEK in Mionix. Company founder and CEO, Peter Nygren, will continue to be the majority shareholder.

Mionix designs, develops and sells computer peripherals that are suited for gamers. The product portfolio consists of mice, keyboards, headsets and mouse pads. Today there are six people in the fast-growing company and expect a sharp increase in sales in 2012.

"Our investment makes it possible for the company to increase in sales and to grow, internationally," says Maria Kristiansson, Investment Manager at Almi Invest.

"Our goal is to be the best! We aim to win every new award and accolade for all our products. The products are developed with passion, with the help of broad market research and end user feedback," says Peter Nygren, CEO at Mionix

 

Tuesday, April 10, 2012

NEXUIZ PC BETA LAUNCHES TODAY

THQ Inc. (NASDAQ: THQI) and Machinima today announced the immediate launch of a public PC Beta for Nexuiz, the CryENGINE® 3 powered Arena FPS from Illfonic.

Places are limited, and access keys can be claimed on a first come, first served basis via Alienware's website at AlienwareArena.com/Nexuiz.

After a successful launch on Xbox 360, Nexuiz is now scheduled for release on PC on May 3, with a suggested retail price of $9.99 and substantial PC-specific enhancements.

"PC is the home of the arena shooter," said Kedhrin Gonzalez, creative director at Illfonic. "We've been working hard to make the PC version of Nexuiz the best we can, and add the features and support that the discerning PC audience expects. This beta will help us fine tune our online service, and we hope players will have a blast with it."

The PC version of Nexuiz will include a number of enhancements and changes over the console version including:
•Dedicated server support and game browser
•Enhanced, CryENGINE 3 powered graphics with DX11 support
•Advanced custom controls, new HUD and a 15 percent increase to player speed for ultimate twitch-shooter experience -- and immersive feedback utilizing Alien FX by Alienware!

More details can be found on the Nexuiz community forums at Forums.Nexuiz.com.

Nexuiz for PC is now available to pre-order from Steam at Store.Steampowered.com/app/96800 with a 10 percent discount applied to all pre-orders.

CAPCOM® REVEALS NEW DETAILS ON UPCOMING TITLES AT ANNUAL CAPTIVATE MEDIA SHOWCASE IN ROME

Capcom®, a leading worldwide developer and publisher of video games, today confirmed new information and details on its previously announced game line-up for 2012 stemming from its annual media showcase event, Captivate, which took place in Rome last week. At the event, Capcom officially announced Lost Planet® 3 is in full development and scheduled for release on the PlayStation®3 computer entertainment system, the Xbox 360 ® video game and entertainment system from Microsoft, and Windows PC in early 2013. In addition, it was announced that the Xbox 360 and PS3™ versions of Resident Evil® 6 will now be released globally on October 2, 2012, with the Windows PC version to follow. Finally, Capcom is pleased to confirm that its forthcoming PlayStation®Vita system title, Street Fighter® X Tekken®, will feature Cross-Platform Play with the PS3™.

The extreme and unpredictable conditions that characterized the Lost Planet® series return, harsher than ever before in Lost Planet 3. Players take on the role of Jim, a utility rig pilot who has left Earth to take on a hazardous but lucrative contract on E.D.N. III. Delivering a diverse range of gameplay, including third-person on-foot battles and intense first-person utility rig action, players will need to brave the uncharted terrain, hostile climate and threat of indigenous Akrid creatures. With a number of multiplayer modes and a compelling single player experience, Lost Planet 3 will delve deeper into the Lost Planet universe, uncovering hidden truths when it releases in early 2013.

Captivate represented the first opportunity for media to see the highly anticipated Resident Evil 6 in action, with the game’s development team showcasing one of Leon S. Kennedy’s missions. Full of tension, the action has Leon and partner Helena Harper searching for an escape route from the Ivy University campus, the site of the most recent bioterrorist outbreak and the zombies that now stalk its hallways and grounds.

Announced and showcased during Captivate was the Cross-Platform Play for the PS Vita system version of Street Fighter X Tekken which allows owners of the PS Vita system version to compete against owners of the PS3™ version anywhere in the world, via Wi-Fi or 3G. Other features confirmed for the PS Vita system version of Street Fighter X Tekken were the introduction of touch controls, local and Wi-Fi multiplayer plus Near functionality alongside all the content from the home console version.

For the first time since its announcement, Captivate attendees were able to play DmC Devil May Cry® and experience the fast-paced, stylish combat that is the signature of the series. In addition, the game’s development team, including members from Capcom Japan and Ninja Theory, presented a brand new level of the game. In this area, set at a carnival near the pier where he lives, Dante faces off with a Hunter Demon that has tracked down the Son of Sparda.

Steel Battalion™ Heavy Armor,acollaboration between Capcom and From Software and an Xbox 360 exclusive,introduced a brand new online four player Cooperative Multiplayer Mode available on the Xbox LIVE® online entertainment network when the title releases on June 19 in North America and from June 22 across Europe. Attending media were invited to work together, using the innovative mix of Kinect™ for Xbox 360 and regular controller play, and defeat the enemy’s Vertical Tanks.

Attendees were also able to experience new content for the forthcoming open world action-RPG title, Dragon’s Dogma™ and a debut hands on with the recently announced PlayStation®Move enabled Resident Evil®: Chronicles HD Collection.

THIS AIN’T NO FAIRY-TALE BEDTIME STORY: RETAIL-VERSION OF HUMOROUS PC PUZZLE ADVENTURE GAME HAPPILY EVER AFTER OUT NOW IN THE UK AND IRELAND

Happily Ever After, the new puzzle adventure game for PC, has got everything a classic fairy-tale needs: A fantasy realm, a queen, a wolf and a prince. Yet, everything’s so different in this parody game that it turns your view on the Brothers Grimm upside down: Mr Wolf, for example, is a smarmy mortgage advisor. The queen is evil. The prince is rather oafish and only charming by name. And Goldilocks, well, she’s got golden curls, yes, but other than that she’s only after her special tastes…

Happily Ever After, developed by Honeyslug Entertainment, is a humorous puzzle adventure game for PC. Lace Mamba Global recently published retail versions in the UK and Ireland at a recommended retail price of £14.99.

The game takes place in the contemporary fairy-tale Kingdom of Unbelievaville. After receiving a series of strange emails to their problem solving blog, players find themselves trapped in the Kingdom. Following a hostile encounter with the Evil Queen, their only way home is to help out the cast of familiar fairy-tale characters with unfamiliar problems.

Happily Ever After offers over 24 levels with over 100 different puzzles. Players are set to enjoy many hours of gameplay with challenges including hidden object, logic games, mazes, spot the differences, riddles and more. With its bite-sized puzzles and lavish comic book visuals, Happily Ever After is perfectly suited to casual gaming fans. Add to this three fun arcade style mini games, multiple Story Mode endings and a sparkling script penned by TVs script writer Hannah McKay, this title is sure to appeal to puzzlers and adventure game fans of all ages.

TNGames Releases Frodo for Apple iOS and Android

TNGames is proud to announce the release of Frodo for Apple iOS and Android. In this charming physics-based puzzle adventure, you’ll need to use your brains and objects on the screen to help little hedgehog get home. The game is available for download from the App Store and Google Play.

In Frodo, a charming little hedgehog got lost and cannot find the way home. The goal of the player is to help the hedgehog and break the obstacles around him in such a way so that it makes the hedgehog roll to his cottage. Each level is timed. So the quicker you find the solution to the puzzle, the more points you score. There 40 tricky levels to go, each offering a unique layout of obstacles and multiple ways to solve the puzzle. The further the player progresses, the more time is needed to think how to outsmart increasingly thoughtful challenges.

Here’s a sample how to solve a puzzle: break the box, the hedgehog starts rolling and gets into the cannon, shoot him at the big red button on the wall that gets pressed and lifts the stone wall up, the hedgehog rolls down and into his cottage. The game play resembles a pinball game and is sure to please the whole family.

Key Features:

*Over 40 brain-teasing levels to play through, each with its unique set of obstacles

*Cartoon-like graphics and nice sound effects

*Perfect physics-based puzzle gameplay for all ages

*Updates add new levels

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Official Video:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WmonU6d1avM

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Apple iOS version:

AppStore: http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/frodo/id514436575?ls=1&mt=8

Requirements: iPhone, iPod touch, and iPad with iOS 3.1.3 or later

Price: 0,99 USD

Version: 1.0

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Android OS version:

Google Play: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=us.tngames.Frodo

Requirements: Android 2.1 or later

Released: April 1, 2012

Version: 1.0

Price: 0,99 USD

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Developer website:

http://www.tngames.us

PC Version Available Now for Download at Legacy Games

Legacy Interactive® announced today the release of Legends of Atlantis: Exodus, an addictive new strategic time management game. Help evacuate the ancient Atlanteans from their homes before Atlantis sinks into the ocean!

In Legends of Atlantis: Exodus, players are transported to the mythic continent of Atlantis, on the verge of destruction. Clear obstructed paths, dig canals and caves, combat fearsome robbers and monsters, find and accumulate necessary resources, and much more to free the entrapped residents. Progress through five beautifully rendered HD locations, with over 50 levels of engaging time management gameplay and special bonus levels. For an occasional change of pace, play colorful hidden object and match three mini-games. Strategy becomes increasingly important; multiple missions in each level must be prioritized in order to complete everything within the allotted time.

The PC version of Legends of Atlantis: Exodus is available now on Legacy Games, http://www.legacygames.com. Later this Spring, iOS, Android, and Mac versions of the game will be available. The mobile games will include a premium version as well as a free-to-play version, with in-app purchases and in-game currency.

“This game has been lots of fun to work on. The Atlantis landscape is breathtaking, the little Atlanteans are adorable, and the gameplay is strategic without being frantic. The only thing I enjoy better than working on the game is playing it!” says the game’s producer Jamar Graham.

“This is the first truly multiplatform game that Legacy has released,” says Ariella Lehrer, CEO of Legacy Interactive. “We chose a game genre and graphics style that we believe translates really well on all platforms, whether touch or mouse controlled. We love the result, and hope our customers do too.”

NIKITA ONLINE: Russian Gamers Grew Up and Started to Earn Money but not to Learn English

For the first time NIKITA ONLINE publishes the results of the regular survey conducted on the audience of the GameXP entertainment web-portal (http://gamexp.ru) which unites users of all NIKITA ONLINE’s projects. The survey performed in March 2012 focused on analysis of socio-demography and consumer behavior of the gamers.

The respondent sample was formed on the basis of population of 7 million, thus its results in many respects might be applied not only to NIKITA ONLINE’s users but to all Russian users of online games.

Due to the data received by the means of electronic questionnaire the leading age cohort is represented by a people above 19 years old — there are 78% of them. “Employee/Specialist” cohort increased by 8% compared to the previous year and now makes up 30% of the users population. Last year the biggest group was students — today their share is 24%.

Thus excluding “Student”, “Unemployed” and “Housewife” segments (34% totally) the number of the users with their own source of income is 66%. Actually this percentage can be higher because a certain amount of students have a job as well. The company’s integral ARPU and ARPPU growth in 2011 definitely upholds this data.

The analysis of consumer behavior conducted in the framework of the survey revealed a number of characteristics correlating with socio-demographic statics. Thus, for instance, the majority of users (49%) spend from 11 up to 30 hours on gaming weekly. This amount of playing time usually implies short but regular evening game sessions preferred by employed users; 18% of users buy bonuses in freemium games and 53% don’t mind paying for content.

At the same time the percentage of users who speak English well enough to play original versions of the games remains low — some 82% users don’t speak English at all or have significant difficulties with it.

Sergey Kolesov, Corporate Communications Director for NIKITA ONLINE, comments on the results of the survey: “Free-to-play model totally works for Russian users and its potential is still far from full realization here. Age, occupation, preferences of the audience change, but above all is attitude and it changes too. People are becoming more and more accustomed to the thought it’s alright to pay for premium game content. The results of our survey build a generalized psychographic profile of more than 7 million-strong audience. It practically means that the survey data can be used to describe Russian online gamers in whole.”

The presentation of GameXP audience survey results is available on the official NIKITA ONLINE’s site: http://www.nikitaonline.ru/files/downloads/audience_survey_march2012_eng.pdf