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views of millions? only thousands and thousands play the game, and over 80-90% have voiced their displeasment with the company in the forums, a consumer source. You won't find a NY Times article on the company. Again, no reason for taking out game detail |
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==Goodgame Empire== |
==Goodgame Empire== |
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'''''Goodgame Empire''''' is a [[free-to-play]] medieval castle-building strategy game launched in September 2010. Players build a castle and use troops to attack both [[Non-player character|computer-controlled]] and [[Player versus player|player]] enemies. These players have the option to form or join alliances with other players, allowing them an ability to create pacts and treaties with other alliances and even allow a declaration of war between two alliances. ''Goodgame Empire'' is available for [[browser game|web browser]]; ''Empire: Four Kingdoms'' is available for [[Android (operating system)|Android]] and [[iOS]]. Goodgame Empire constantly faces fierce criticism from its consumer base for its in-game purchasing options that are considered expensive, constant bugs and glitches that often times result in loss of in-game property for many individuals, faulty customer service, neglect to enforce community guidelines/rules for the game itself and its forum, neglect in compensation, and false advertising.<ref name="Goodgame Empire Forum (EN)">{{cite web|url=https://community.goodgamestudios.com/empire/en|website=Goodgame Empire Forum|accessdate=12 March 2016}}</ref> The German gaming company has also been criticized for manipulating gameplay so that it has become a more difficult game to play and succeed in without the purchase of in game currency. The company has also been accused of releasing new content to further increase the gap between players and that purchase in-game content and those who do not. The company has also been hit with accusations that their employees, those of who play the game, have significant advantage over those that are not employed by the company. These advantages include free acquisition of the premium in-game currency known as "rubies" and primetime offers that give players powerful troops, tools, and equipment that can only be accessed through special events and/or offers. These accusations stem from Goodgame Studios openly stating that their employees routinely play the game. Indirectly, Goodgame Studios has also been criticized for having bias on in-game affairs between players and alliances. This bias is in the form of players who work or know people who work for the company and who offer them advantages that often times violate rules. <ref>https://community.goodgamestudios.com/empire/en/discussion/302283/bugs-false-advertising-shocking-resolutions/p1</ref> <ref>http://www.goodgamestudios.com/company/press/releases/goodgame-studios-reports-significant-growth-revenue-profit-2014/</ref> |
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'''''Goodgame Empire''''' is a [[free-to-play]] medieval castle-building strategy game launched in September 2010. Players build a castle and use troops to attack both [[Non-player character|computer-controlled]] and [[Player versus player|player]] enemies; they can join alliances, complete quests and take part in events. ''Goodgame Empire'' is available for [[browser game|web browser]]; ''Empire: Four Kingdoms'' is available for [[Android (operating system)|Android]] and [[iOS]]. |
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<ref>https://community.goodgamestudios.com/empire/en/discussion/110087/praise-criticism-and-some-other-thoughts</ref> |
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<ref>http://www.sitejabber.com/reviews/www.goodgamestudios.com</ref> |
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==Goodgame Big Farm== |
==Goodgame Big Farm== |
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Revision as of 23:55, 17 March 2016
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Type of site | Private |
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| Available in | 26 languages |
| Founded | June 2009[1] |
| Headquarters | Hamburg, |
| No. of locations | 3 (Hamburg, Tokyo, Seoul) |
| CEO | Kai Wawrzinek |
| Industry | Mobile and browser games |
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| Employees |
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| Advertising | yes |
| Registration | yes |
Goodgame Studios is an online games company founded in 2009 and based in Hamburg, Germany.[5] The company has created several games, including Goodgame Empire, Goodgame Big Farm, Goodgame Galaxy, Goodgame Gangster, Goodgame Poker, Shadow Kings: Dark Ages, and Legends of Honor.
Goodgame Empire
Goodgame Empire is a free-to-play medieval castle-building strategy game launched in September 2010. Players build a castle and use troops to attack both computer-controlled and player enemies. These players have the option to form or join alliances with other players, allowing them an ability to create pacts and treaties with other alliances and even allow a declaration of war between two alliances. Goodgame Empire is available for web browser; Empire: Four Kingdoms is available for Android and iOS. Goodgame Empire constantly faces fierce criticism from its consumer base for its in-game purchasing options that are considered expensive, constant bugs and glitches that often times result in loss of in-game property for many individuals, faulty customer service, neglect to enforce community guidelines/rules for the game itself and its forum, neglect in compensation, and false advertising.[6] The German gaming company has also been criticized for manipulating gameplay so that it has become a more difficult game to play and succeed in without the purchase of in game currency. The company has also been accused of releasing new content to further increase the gap between players and that purchase in-game content and those who do not. The company has also been hit with accusations that their employees, those of who play the game, have significant advantage over those that are not employed by the company. These advantages include free acquisition of the premium in-game currency known as "rubies" and primetime offers that give players powerful troops, tools, and equipment that can only be accessed through special events and/or offers. These accusations stem from Goodgame Studios openly stating that their employees routinely play the game. Indirectly, Goodgame Studios has also been criticized for having bias on in-game affairs between players and alliances. This bias is in the form of players who work or know people who work for the company and who offer them advantages that often times violate rules. [7] [8] [9] [10]
Goodgame Big Farm
Goodgame Big Farm is a free-to-play farming simulator. Players build up farms, producing and selling products.
References
- ^ "Founding of Goodgame Studios". Goodgame Studios. 15 June 2009. Retrieved 19 December 2014.
- ^ a b c "Goodgame Studios quietly becomes one of Germany's biggest game companies". VentureBeat.com. March 30, 2015. Retrieved May 8, 2015.
- ^ "Careers at Goodgame". Goodgame Studios. Retrieved 19 December 2014.
- ^ "goodgamestudios.com". Alexa. Retrieved June 21, 2014.
- ^ "Company Overview of GoodGame Studios". Bloomberg Businessweek. Archived from the original on June 21, 2014.
{{cite web}}: Unknown parameter|deadurl=ignored (|url-status=suggested) (help) - ^ Goodgame Empire Forum https://community.goodgamestudios.com/empire/en. Retrieved 12 March 2016.
{{cite web}}: Missing or empty|title=(help) - ^ https://community.goodgamestudios.com/empire/en/discussion/302283/bugs-false-advertising-shocking-resolutions/p1
- ^ http://www.goodgamestudios.com/company/press/releases/goodgame-studios-reports-significant-growth-revenue-profit-2014/
- ^ https://community.goodgamestudios.com/empire/en/discussion/110087/praise-criticism-and-some-other-thoughts
- ^ http://www.sitejabber.com/reviews/www.goodgamestudios.com