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'''Gameforge''' is a [[Germany|German]] [[video game developer|video game development]] and [[video game publisher|publisher]], specialising in [[Browser game|browser-based multiplayer games]]. The company was established in [[Karlsruhe]], [[Germany]] in December 2003 by Klaas Kersting and Alexander Roesner.<ref>[http://au.pc.ign.com/articles/871/871840p1.html PRESS RELEASE: Gameforge Sets Sights on U.S. Audience, Opens New Office in San Francisco], ''[[IGN]]'', May 6, 2008.</ref> |
'''Gameforge''' is a [[Germany|German]] [[video game developer|video game development]] and [[video game publisher|publisher]], specialising in [[Browser game|browser-based multiplayer games]]. The company was established in [[Karlsruhe]], [[Germany]] in December 2003 by Klaas Kersting and Alexander Roesner.<ref>[http://au.pc.ign.com/articles/871/871840p1.html PRESS RELEASE: Gameforge Sets Sights on U.S. Audience, Opens New Office in San Francisco], ''[[IGN]]'', May 6, 2008.</ref> |
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Gameforge's catalog includes several free-to-play web browser based games, including ''[[Ikariam]]'' (a civilization-building strategy game set in [[Ancient Greece]]), ''[[Kingsage]]'' (a game similar to Ikariam), ''[[Gladiatus]]'' (a Web-Based [[massively multiplayer online role-playing game]] set in the gladiator days of [[Ancient Rome]]), ''[[OGame]]'' (a text-based space warfare game)<ref>[http://www.gamasutra.com/php-bin/news_index.php?story=18506 Interview: Gameforge Talks Rise Of Web-Based MMO], ''[[Gamasutra]]'', May 6, 2008.</ref>, and ''[[Bitefight]]'' (a [[role playing game]] pitting [[vampire]]s against [[werewolf|werewolves]]). Gameforge also published several PC titles such as ''[[The Saga of Ryzom]]'', a [[massively multiplayer online role-playing game]] which the company acquired when its took over the French game studio [[Nevrax]].<ref>[http://www.entrepreneur.com/tradejournals/article/157931459.html Gameforge Takes Over "The Saga Of Ryzom"/Nevrax Studio], ''Entreprenuer'', February 1, 2007.</ref> [[Ryzom]] has since changed hands again to another company.<ref>[http://forums.ryzom.com/showthread.php?t=32216] Post on Ryzom forums</ref> |
Gameforge's catalog includes several free-to-play web browser based games, including ''[[Ikariam]]'' (a civilization-building strategy game set in [[Ancient Greece]]), ''[[Kingsage]]'' (a game similar to Ikariam), ''[[Gladiatus]]'' (a Web-Based [[massively multiplayer online role-playing game]] set in the gladiator days of [[Ancient Rome]]), ''[[Katsuro]]'' (a Web-Based [[massively multiplayer online role-playing game]] set in the Samurai days of a fictional [[Feudal Japan]]) like land of Katsuro, ''[[OGame]]'' (a text-based space warfare game)<ref>[http://www.gamasutra.com/php-bin/news_index.php?story=18506 Interview: Gameforge Talks Rise Of Web-Based MMO], ''[[Gamasutra]]'', May 6, 2008.</ref>, and ''[[Bitefight]]'' (a [[role playing game]] pitting [[vampire]]s against [[werewolf|werewolves]]). Gameforge also published several PC titles such as ''[[The Saga of Ryzom]]'', a [[massively multiplayer online role-playing game]] which the company acquired when its took over the French game studio [[Nevrax]].<ref>[http://www.entrepreneur.com/tradejournals/article/157931459.html Gameforge Takes Over "The Saga Of Ryzom"/Nevrax Studio], ''Entreprenuer'', February 1, 2007.</ref> [[Ryzom]] has since changed hands again to another company.<ref>[http://forums.ryzom.com/showthread.php?t=32216] Post on Ryzom forums</ref> |
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In December 2008, the company was named as one of 34 Technology Pioneers for 2009 by the [[World Economic Forum]] for technological innovations that impact business and society.<ref>Radd, David: [http://www.gamedaily.com/articles/news/gameforge-named-technology-pioneer-2009-by-world-economic-forum/?biz=1 Gameforge Named Technology Pioneer 2009 by World Economic Forum], ''GameDaily'', December 4, 2008.</ref> |
In December 2008, the company was named as one of 34 Technology Pioneers for 2009 by the [[World Economic Forum]] for technological innovations that impact business and society.<ref>Radd, David: [http://www.gamedaily.com/articles/news/gameforge-named-technology-pioneer-2009-by-world-economic-forum/?biz=1 Gameforge Named Technology Pioneer 2009 by World Economic Forum], ''GameDaily'', December 4, 2008.</ref> |
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Revision as of 04:52, 9 March 2010
Gameforge is a German video game development and publisher, specialising in browser-based multiplayer games. The company was established in Karlsruhe, Germany in December 2003 by Klaas Kersting and Alexander Roesner.[1]
Gameforge's catalog includes several free-to-play web browser based games, including Ikariam (a civilization-building strategy game set in Ancient Greece), Kingsage (a game similar to Ikariam), Gladiatus (a Web-Based massively multiplayer online role-playing game set in the gladiator days of Ancient Rome), Katsuro (a Web-Based massively multiplayer online role-playing game set in the Samurai days of a fictional Feudal Japan) like land of Katsuro, OGame (a text-based space warfare game)[2], and Bitefight (a role playing game pitting vampires against werewolves). Gameforge also published several PC titles such as The Saga of Ryzom, a massively multiplayer online role-playing game which the company acquired when its took over the French game studio Nevrax.[3] Ryzom has since changed hands again to another company.[4]
In December 2008, the company was named as one of 34 Technology Pioneers for 2009 by the World Economic Forum for technological innovations that impact business and society.[5]
References
- ^ PRESS RELEASE: Gameforge Sets Sights on U.S. Audience, Opens New Office in San Francisco, IGN, May 6, 2008.
- ^ Interview: Gameforge Talks Rise Of Web-Based MMO, Gamasutra, May 6, 2008.
- ^ Gameforge Takes Over "The Saga Of Ryzom"/Nevrax Studio, Entreprenuer, February 1, 2007.
- ^ [1] Post on Ryzom forums
- ^ Radd, David: Gameforge Named Technology Pioneer 2009 by World Economic Forum, GameDaily, December 4, 2008.
External links
- Gameforge AG (German branch)
- Gameforge Productions INC. (U.S. branch)