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| '''Big Fish Games''' is a provider of ] ] delivery software and services based in ], ]. |
'''Big Fish Games''' is a provider of ] ] delivery software and game services based in ], ]. The company was founded in 2002 by Paul Thelen, and currently employes more than 400 people. All of Big Fish Games' titles can be played for free in trial form, with the full version available for a fee. | ||
| Big Fish Games has several lines of business including distribution of downloadable casual games, ad supported free online web ], ] studios, and most recently a ] site for casual game players to share opinions and information about games. | |||
| == History == | == History == | ||
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| == Big Fish Studios game development == | == Big Fish Studios game development == | ||
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| Big Fish Games | |
| Company type | Private |
|---|---|
| Industry | Computer software Casual games |
| Founded | Seattle (2002) |
| Founder | Paul Thelen  |
| Headquarters | Seattle, Washington, United States |
| Key people | Paul Thelen, Chairman/CSO Jeremy Lewis, President/CEO |
| Products | Big Fish Games Big Fish Studios Big Fish Greetings Game Club My Game Space |
| Number of employees | 310 (2008) |
| Website | www.bigfishgames.com |
Big Fish Games is a provider of Internet media delivery software and game services based in Seattle, Washington. The company was founded in 2002 by Paul Thelen, and currently employes more than 400 people. All of Big Fish Games' titles can be played for free in trial form, with the full version available for a fee.
Big Fish Games has several lines of business including distribution of downloadable casual games, ad supported free online web browser games, game development studios, and most recently a social networking site for casual game players to share opinions and information about games.
History
Big Fish Games was founded by ex-RealNetworks executive Paul Thelen in 2002. Thelen was the Group Product Manager that launched the RealArcade games service for RealNetworks. In 2009, the company announced the opening of their new European headquarters in Cork, Ireland.
Big Fish Studios game development
In May 2002, the company was founded as a game development studio and experienced early success with titles like Mahjong Towers, Top Ten Solitaire and Word Wizard. Big Fish Studios now releases 12 to 15 original titles per year. Big Fish Studios also publishes titles from outside developers and controls online distribution of several hit franchises including Forgotten Riddles, Fish Tycoon, Virtual Villagers, Grimm's Hatchery and Master of Defense. Games developed by Big Fish Studios include:
- Mystery Case Files: Return to Ravenhearst (November 27, 2008)
- Azada: Ancient Magic (August 29, 2008)
- Hidden Expedition: Amazon (June 20, 2008)
- Mystery in London (December 14, 2007)
- Fairway Solitaire (December 7, 2007)
- Mystery Case Files: Madame Fate (November 6, 2007)
- Azada (June 29, 2007)
- Hidden Expedition: Everest (June 1, 2007)
- Mystery Case Files: Ravenhearst (December 14, 2006)
- Atlantis Sky Patrol (August 25, 2006)
- Hidden Expedition: Titanic (July 21, 2006)
- Mystic Inn (April 12, 2006)
- Mystery Case Files: Prime Suspects (April 6, 2006)
- Mystery Case Files: Huntsville (November 14, 2005)
Digital distribution
Big Fish Games distributes casual downloadable games for over 500 developers. Big Fish Games has over 1,500,000 downloads per day on peak days. The service offers downloadable casual games with a try-before-you-buy model where consumers can play a selection of over 1000 games for free for 60 minutes, then have the option to purchase that game to keep playing.
Online games
Big Fish Games distributes online web browser games that are free to play and advertising supported. There are over 80 games to play. The games all include chat and players earn tokens that can be used to enter lotteries to win cash prizes and free games.
My Game Space
My Game Space is a social network for casual gamers launched in September 2006. It allows users to create a personal page, write and share game reviews, and earn rewards in a referral program.
The referral program has been described as a "a sort of multilevel marketing scheme where you can earn money for getting your friends to buy games.".
References
- Social networking comes to casual games
- The Mossberg Solution: Online games appeal to 'casual' players