Gaming


Universal Studios Home Entertainment bets on mobile gaming to propel sales

August 9, 2012

Universal Studios Home Entertainment is running a mobile advertising campaign within several mobile games that aims to drive sales of its “Dr. Seuss’ The Lorax” film.


Taco Bell, Sony partner for mobile sweepstakes

January 12, 2012

Taco Bell is partnering with Sony to reward users who play a mobile game with a chance to win a new PlayStation device.

Humane Society raises awareness, funds via mobile game

January 5, 2012

The Humane Society of the United States is letting animal lovers experience what it is like to rescue pets via a new mobile game called Fluff Friends Rescue while also trying to raise funds to help protect animals.

HSN makes mobile game shoppable

November 3, 2011

HSN has teamed up with PlayFirst to roll out a new update to the Cooking Dash application that incorporates chef Emeril Lagasse’s cookware and kitchen electrics line and lets players buy the products without leaving the app.

Tote Ireland brings convenience to gambling via mobile app

October 19, 2011

Irish horse betting organization Tote Ireland has launched a mobile gambling application that enables live betting on Irish and British horse racing pools.

Dunkin’ Donuts uses mobile gaming to promote new items

October 5, 2011

Dunkin’ Donuts is engaging customers via a new in-store mobile game as a way to promote new menu items.

GameStop, Coca-Cola bring mobile game to in-store shoppers

September 30, 2011

Coca-Cola is expanding its interactive mobile challenge game “Happiness in Numbers” that was launched this summer and bringing it to GameStop stores throughout the United States.

New Balance drives in-store visits with mobile game

August 10, 2011

Sporting apparel retailer New Balance is driving consumers to its recently opened flagship New York store with a scavenger hunt campaign where consumers can win free athletic shoes and other prizes.

Booyah, Yumemi bring location-based real-time rewards game to Japan

August 5, 2011

Booyah and Yumemi Inc. have teamed up to offer location-based mobile game MyTown – which centers around real time check-ins – to the Japanese market.

Zynga will drive in-game mobile purchases with IPO funds

July 7, 2011

Zynga is looking to raise funds through an initial public offering so it can invest in driving further growth in mobile and in-game purchases.