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Former Marvel CEO invests in kid’s superhero MMO Herotopia

November 30, 2011 6:00 AM Andrew Webster
Andrew Webster

Herotainment, developer of popular children’s massively multiplayer browser game Herotopia, has announced a new round of investment from Cuneo & Co., headed by former Marvel chief executive Peter Cuneo.

The amount of investment from Cuneo & Co. was not disclosed. …

Former EA leader Jamil Moledina switches focus to cross-platform social games

November 25, 2011 8:00 AM Andrew Webster
Andrew Webster

Jamil Moledina envisions a future in which all games are cross-platform. And to help make that future a reality he left a job at video game giant Electronic Arts to take on the role of vice president of business development …

Z2Live expands Trade Nations brand with launch of free-to-play strategy game Battle Nations

November 24, 2011 8:00 AM Andrew Webster
Andrew Webster

With the launch of Battle Nations on iOS, developer Z2Live is hoping to repeat the success that has made it a force in the free-to-play games market.

Seattle-based Z2Live might not be as well-known as other mobile developers like Angry …

Brazil social gaming market to hit $238 million by 2014

November 17, 2011 8:00 AM Andrew Webster
Andrew Webster

The market for social games in Brazil is expected to grow as large as $238 million by 2014, according to a study released by social research firm SuperData. That’s a significant increase from the $136 million the market is expected …