Goodgame Studios
Type of site | Online games |
|---|---|
| Available in | German, English |
| Founded | 2001 |
| Headquarters | , |
| Services | Online free gaming |
| URL | www.goodgamestudios.com |
| Current status | Active |
Goodgame Studios, occasionally stylised GoodGame Studios, is an online games company founded in 2009 and based in Hamburg, Germany.[2] They have created several games, including "Goodgame Empire", "Goodgame Big Farm", "Goodgame Galaxy", "Goodgame Ganster" and "Goodgame Poker".
Goodgame Studios uses the global payment service Xsolla.[3] They have 900 staff and over 200 million different player accounts have been created in their games. Empire is stated as a free to play game, but in app purchases such as rubies and their prices have been heavily criticised by the gamers app reviews and the game forums. [4]
Goodgame Empire
Goodgame Empire is a free-to-play strategy game created by Goodgame Studios and launched in November 2012.[5] In January 2014, Goodgame Empire reached 50 million registered players.[5][6][7] As of June 2014[update], almost 60 million players have registered.[8] The game is set in medieval times, where the player must build up a castle and use troops to attack both computer-controlled and player enemies. Players gain experience points to level up and can control more castles and outposts as their level increases. Gold is the main currency, used to recruit troops, and rubies are a premium currency which can be earned in limited amounts or purchased using real money.
The game was released as an Android app under the name Empire: Four Kingdoms on September 30, 2013. On Amazon.com, it had a customer review rating of 3.2 out of 5 stars from 318 ratings.[9]
Goodgame Big Farm
Goodgame Big Farm is a free-to-play strategy created by Goodgame Studios. It has roughly 28 million players (as of June 2014[update]).[8] Players build up farms, producing and selling products for dollars, the main currency. Players can join co-operatives and complete challenges set by events for extra rewards. Gold is the premium currency, which can be earned or purchased with real money.
Awards and nominations
Goodgame Studios has won awards from MMO of the Year,[10] the European Games Award,[11] and BÄM.[12] Goodgame Studios are the main sponsor of the European Games Award.[11]
| Year | Event | Nomination | Category |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 | MMO of the Year | Goodgame Poker | Audience Awards |
| 2012 | BÄM! Award | Goodgame Empire | Online/Social Game |
| 2013 | MMO of the Year | Goodgame Studios | Best Portal |
| Goodgame Empire | Best Strategy Browser MMO | ||
| Goodgame Big Farm | Best Casual Browser MMO | ||
| 2014 | European Games Award | Goodgame Studios | Best European Studio |
| Empire: Four Kingdoms | Best European Mobile Game | ||
| Goodgame Empire | Best European Browser Game |
References
- ^ "Goodgamestudios.com - Site Information from Alexa". Retrieved June 21, 2014.
- ^ "Company Overview of GoodGame Studios". Archived from the original on June 21, 2014.
{{cite web}}: Unknown parameter|deadurl=ignored (|url-status=suggested) (help) - ^ "Xsolla Blog". Archived from the original on March 29, 2014. Retrieved June 22, 2014.
{{cite web}}: Unknown parameter|deadurl=ignored (|url-status=suggested) (help) - ^ "Company | Goodgame Studios". Archived from the original on June 24, 2014.
{{cite web}}: Unknown parameter|deadurl=ignored (|url-status=suggested) (help) - ^ a b "Startup news ticker: GoodGame Empire reaches 50 million players". January 21, 2014.
- ^ "50 million registrations!". January 16, 2014. Retrieved June 24, 2014.
- ^ "Goodgame Empire by Goodgame Studios has reached 50 million registered users! – Infographic". January 15, 2014. Retrieved June 24, 2014.
- ^ a b "Goodgame Studios".
- ^ "Empire: Four Kingdoms". ASIN B00FF8OKJE. Retrieved June 21, 2014.
- ^ MMO of the Year Hall of Fame
- ^ a b "European Games Award | These are the winners 2014". Retrieved June 24, 2014.
- ^ Computec BÄM! Awards: EA räumt mit Battlefield 3 ab