Free-to-Play Multiplayer Tank Game Rolls Out on the App Store
MACCLESFIELD, England--(BUSINESS WIRE)--
Chillingo, leading independent mobile games publisher and division of
Electronic Arts Inc. (NASDAQ: EA), today announced the worldwide launch
of indie developer, CoolFish Games' free-to-play online multiplayer tank
game Iron Force on the App StoreSM.
The game debuted in Russia last month and earned critical acclaim from
gamers by quickly climbing to the top of the App Store charts. Since
then, Iron Force players have fought nearly 1.5 million matches
and fired 15 million shells throughout their fierce battles.
The game allows players to become a tank commander and lead their
armored vehicle into battle against players online from around the world.
With two modes of combat including 3 vs. 3 team skirmishes and the
classic multiplayer game type free-for-all, Iron Force gives
players the ability to form mighty legions with their friends and
upgrade their tanks with powerful weapons, firepower, armor and stylish
patterns and decals.
"We have been working closely with CoolFish Games to ensure that Iron
Force delivers an unrivaled multiplayer tank experience for
consumers so anyone can jump right in and enjoy," explains Ed Rumley,
COO, Chillingo. "The overwhelmingly positive response we received in
Russia assured us that we were moving in the right direction with this
fun, free to play title."
"We wanted players to have a truly immersive tank experience so we
focused our development efforts to guarantee that it would shine through
the game," said Wu Zhen, General Manager and Lead Programmer, CoolFish
Games. "Chillingo's publishing expertise has enabled us to refine Iron
Force and make it the game we see today. We look forward to
nurturing an active community of players to ensure that the fun never
ends."
Join the action! Iron Force is free to download now on the App
Store.
About Chillingo
Chillingo, a subsidiary of Electronic Arts, is a leading games publisher
on iOS with numerous award-winning hits around the world including Angry
Birds, Cut the Rope, Contre Jour, and Anomaly Warzone Earth. The company
also publishes games for Android™, Windows® Phone 8, Steam, and other
digital platforms. For more information about the company and its games,
please visit www.chillingo.com.
About CoolFish Games
CoolFish Games, an indie game developer with a team of 6 experienced
programmers, focusing on developing mobile games. With its talented
expertise, CoolFish Games is able to develop games on iOS, Android and
other digital platforms. The studio welcomes anyone who shares the same
dream and love of game development, and is open to partnerships all
around the world.
About Electronic Arts
Electronic Arts (NASDAQ: EA) is a global leader in digital interactive
entertainment. The Company delivers games, content and online services
for Internet-connected consoles, personal computers, mobile phones and
tablets. EA has more than 300 million registered players and operates in
75 countries.
In fiscal year 2013, EA posted GAAP net revenue of $3.8 billion.
Headquartered in Redwood City, California, EA is recognized for a
portfolio of critically acclaimed, high-quality blockbuster brands such
as The Sims™, Madden NFL, FIFA Soccer, Need for Speed™, Battlefield™ and
Mass Effect™. More information about EA is available at www.ea.com/news.
The Sims, Need for Speed, Mass Effect and Battlefield are trademarks of
Electronic Arts Inc. and its subsidiaries. John Madden, NFL and FIFA are
the property of their respective owners and used with permission.
Electronic Arts
Carmen Pearson, 415-746-0803
PR Director
Carmen@chillingo.com
Source: Electronic Arts Inc.
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