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GamersFirst inks deal with A2M, Canada’s largest independent game developer

Thursday, October 9th, 2008

K2’s service, GamersFirst announced yesterday that they’ve signed a joint development deal with A2M, Canada’s largest independent game developer.

GamersFirst and A2M say that they’ll be partnering on a yet to be announced social gaming title.  The new game has a projected launch date of late 2009, and continues GamersFirst’s pledge to expand it’s industry presence into the development of unique and original titles.

K2’s GamersFirst is a free-to-play gaming portal that provides gamers with engaging and compelling titles.  Their mission is simple: to become the leading publisher of free-to-play games and provider of the largest and most active network of communities in the global online games market.  No small feat given today’s increasingly competitive market.  Partnering with Canada’s largest independent and highly respected game developer is certainly a step in the right direction for K2.

“GamersFirst is continuing its growth with the development of our own IP,”stated Joshua Hong, CEO and Founder, K2 Network/GamersFirst. “Being able to develop these new games assures that our gamers will have input as to what they like to see and allows us to put GamersFirst.”

A2M has been developing game content since 1992, has developed over 40 titles across every gaming genre, and has partnered with heavy hitters including Activision Blizzard, Disney, Electronic Arts, LucasArt, Sony, Vivendi Universal, and Warner Bros.

“This new partnership allows us to express our gameplay know-how to social online gaming,” said Remi Racine, President and Executive Producer, A2M. “As an independent game developer, we have the freedom to create highly imaginary concepts and, working with our partners, put it in the hands of game fans. Our creativity, combined with our ability to answer the needs of expanding markets, will make the upcoming MMO projects key milestones.”

GamersFirst currently provides services for 23 million registered users in more than 160 coutries around the world.

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For more info on K2 visit them at: http://www.k2network.net
For more info on GamersFirst visit them at: http://www.GamersFirst.com
For more info on A2M visit them at: http://www.a2m.com

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True Games seeks to become leading micro transaction publisher in US

Sunday, July 13th, 2008

True Games Interactive founder Jeff Lujan says, “True Games is serious about becoming the leading micro-transaction online game publisher in the US.”  To accomplish this goal, they’ve recently brought in heavy hitter Peter Cesario of K2 Network, Namco, Vivendi Universal and 20th Century Fox Interactive fame.

Cesario joins the team as the new Director of New Business and Product development manager.  He’s worked on top projects such as Hellgate: London, The Lord of the Rings franchise, the Peanuts franchise (Snoopy vs. the Red Baron), Curious George, and Alien vs. Predator.

As Director of New Business and Product Development, Cesario will oversee all development projects along with managing development and licensing relationships, including the company’s newest announcement regarding a Petroglyph Studios developed title.

“I am excited to join True Games when it is just beginning its climb to the top,” said Cesario. “I have worked with the key management personnel who started the company and I have the utmost respect for their experience and knowledge of the industry and am proud to be part of their team.”

For more info about True Games, visit www.truegamesinteractive.com

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