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New Developer Fierce Wombat Games Targets Tablets for First Release
Studio Backed by FriendFinder Networks and Led by Game Industry Veterans Launching First Title in Early 2012
SAN JOSE, Calif., Dec. 21, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Fierce Wombat Games Inc., a game development studio and subsidiary of FriendFinder Networks Inc., today announced it will be releasing its first title for Mac, PC and iOS in early 2012. With the studio's team of industry veterans, it is making the bold move of developing innovative games for tablets. The details surrounding this initial release will be further disclosed in the upcoming weeks.
"As part of FriendFinder Networks we have the advantage of a large company behind us while still operating in a highly creative small studio environment," said Graeme "Boss Wombat" Bayless, Fierce Wombat Games' General Manager of Gaming. "We can focus on what we want and do best - building great games. We can't wait to finally show off what our team has been working on for the past months."
Fierce Wombat Games' relationship with its parent company adds visibility and leverage to its network and launch plans to access multiple platforms and consumers.
For more information about Fierce Wombat Games:
-- Visit our website: http://www.fiercewombatgames.com
-- Like us on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/fiercewombatgames
-- Follow us on Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/fiercewombat
About Fierce Wombat Games Inc.:
Founded in 2010 as a subsidiary of FriendFinder Networks Inc., Fierce Wombat Games Inc. consists of a staff of game industry veterans with backgrounds in AAA development, whose collective credits span more than a dozen hit titles and franchises. Headquartered in San Jose, California and led by Graeme Bayless, the studio is developing games for emergent platforms, leveraging a thorough production process and extensive user testing to ensure high-quality releases.
About FriendFinder Networks Inc.:
FriendFinder Networks Inc. (http://www.FFN.com) is an internet-based social networking and technology company operating several of the most heavily visited websites in the world, including AdultFriendFinder.com, Amigos.com, AsiaFriendFinder.com, Cams.com, FriendFinder.com, BigChurch.com and SeniorFriendFinder.com. Through a recent acquisition, FriendFinder Networks Inc. expanded into the social commerce market and now owns and operates JigoCity websites in more than five countries, providing members high quality, daily deals that are relevant to their individual lifestyles. FriendFinder Networks Inc. also produces and distributes original pictorial and video content and engages in brand licensing.
Media Contacts:John O'Leary, TriplePoint for Fierce Wombat Games+1 (310) 587-9200joleary@triplepointpr.com
Deepika Bajaj, Fierce Wombat GamesDirector of Marketing+1 (408) 236-7312dbajaj@fiercewombatgames.com
Lindsay Trivento, FriendFinder Networks Inc.Director of Corporate Communications+1 (561) 912-7010ltrivento@ffn.com
SOURCE Fierce Wombat Games Inc.
Fierce Wombat Games Inc.
Web Site: http://www.fiercewombatgames.com
New Developer Fierce Wombat Games Targets Tablets for First Release
Studio Backed by FriendFinder Networks and Led by Game Industry Veterans Launching First Title in Early 2012
SAN JOSE, Calif., Dec. 21, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Fierce Wombat Games Inc., a game development studio and subsidiary of FriendFinder Networks Inc., today announced it will be releasing its first title for Mac, PC and iOS in early 2012. With the studio's team of industry veterans, it is making the bold move of developing innovative games for tablets. The details surrounding this initial release will be further disclosed in the upcoming weeks.
"As part of FriendFinder Networks we have the advantage of a large company behind us while still operating in a highly creative small studio environment," said Graeme "Boss Wombat" Bayless, Fierce Wombat Games' General Manager of Gaming. "We can focus on what we want and do best - building great games. We can't wait to finally show off what our team has been working on for the past months."
Fierce Wombat Games' relationship with its parent company adds visibility and leverage to its network and launch plans to access multiple platforms and consumers.
For more information about Fierce Wombat Games:
-- Visit our website: http://www.fiercewombatgames.com
-- Like us on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/fiercewombatgames
-- Follow us on Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/fiercewombat
About Fierce Wombat Games Inc.:
Founded in 2010 as a subsidiary of FriendFinder Networks Inc., Fierce Wombat Games Inc. consists of a staff of game industry veterans with backgrounds in AAA development, whose collective credits span more than a dozen hit titles and franchises. Headquartered in San Jose, California and led by Graeme Bayless, the studio is developing games for emergent platforms, leveraging a thorough production process and extensive user testing to ensure high-quality releases.
About FriendFinder Networks Inc.:
FriendFinder Networks Inc. (http://www.FFN.com) is an internet-based social networking and technology company operating several of the most heavily visited websites in the world, including AdultFriendFinder.com, Amigos.com, AsiaFriendFinder.com, Cams.com, FriendFinder.com, BigChurch.com and SeniorFriendFinder.com. Through a recent acquisition, FriendFinder Networks Inc. expanded into the social commerce market and now owns and operates JigoCity websites in more than five countries, providing members high quality, daily deals that are relevant to their individual lifestyles. FriendFinder Networks Inc. also produces and distributes original pictorial and video content and engages in brand licensing.
Media Contacts:John O'Leary, TriplePoint for Fierce Wombat Games+1 (310) 587-9200joleary@triplepointpr.com
Deepika Bajaj, Fierce Wombat GamesDirector of Marketing+1 (408) 236-7312dbajaj@fiercewombatgames.com
Lindsay Trivento, FriendFinder Networks Inc.Director of Corporate Communications+1 (561) 912-7010ltrivento@ffn.com
SOURCE Fierce Wombat Games Inc.
Fierce Wombat Games Inc.
Web Site: http://www.fiercewombatgames.com