MACCLESFIELD, England--(BUSINESS WIRE)--
Chillingo, a leading independent games publisher and division of
Electronic Arts Inc. (NASDAQ:ERTS), today announced that it has
surpassed 140 million game downloads across iPhone, iPod touch and iPad
since the App Store launched in June 2008.
"Partnering with the industry's most talented developers and having the
revolutionary App Store to help distribute their work to the world, has
made all of the difference in helping us achieve this staggering
milestone," explains Joe Wee, Co-General Manager, Chillingo.
"We've been able to publish phenomenal games for iOS that millions of
players have loved and enjoyed, and we look forward to strengthening our
ties with the growing indie developer community as they evolve and bring
even more exciting titles to the App Store," adds Chris Byatte,
Co-General manager, Chillingo.
For more information about Chillingo and our developers, visit www.chillingo.com.
About Chillingo
Chillingo is a subsidiary of Electronic Arts and publishes innovative
games and software for various platforms. Other hit iPhone®, iPod touch®
and iPad™ titles include Cut the Rope™, Angry Birds™, Helsing's
Fire, Predators™, Ice Age: Dawn of the Dinosaurs™, Minigore,
iDracula, and Modern Conflict. For more information about
Chillingo please visit http://www.chillingo.com,
http://www.facebook.com/chillingo
and http://www.twitter.com/chillingo.
About Electronic Arts
Electronic Arts (NASDAQ:ERTS) is a global leader in digital interactive
entertainment. The Company's game franchises are offered as both
packaged goods products and online services delivered through
Internet-connected consoles, personal computers, mobile phones and
tablets. EA has more than 100 million registered players and operates in
75 countries.
In fiscal 2011, EA posted GAAP net revenue of $3.6 billion.
Headquartered in Redwood City, California, EA is recognized for
critically acclaimed, high-quality blockbuster franchises such as The
Sims™, Madden NFL, FIFA Soccer, Need for Speed™, Battlefield, and Mass
Effect™. More information about EA is available at http://info.ea.com.
The Sims and Need for Speed are trademarks of Electronic Arts Inc. Mass
Effect is a trademark of EA International (Studio and Publishing) Ltd.
John Madden, NFL and FIFA are the property of their respective owners
and used with permission. iPhone, iPod touch and iPad are trademarks and
App Store is a service mark of Apple Inc. All other trademarks are the
property of their respective owners.
Chillingo
Carmen Pearson, 415-746-0803
Global Head of PR &
Communications
carmen@chillingo.com
Source: Electronic Arts
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