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Legends of Callasia @ Good Game Experience, STGCC 2017

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The Stoneborne are coming to Marina Bay Sands!

We will be showcasing Legends of Callasia: The Stoneborne at the Singapore Toy, Game & Comic Convention next week, September 9- 10, 2017. Visit the Singapore Indie Booth at the Good Game Experience (GGXP) in Hall D, Marina Bay Sands Expo and Convention Centre.

Good Game Experience (GGXP) is the gaming arm of STGCC and serves as a home base to gaming fans. Jam-packed with exhilarating program of local & international gaming content, GGXP aims to be the platform for aspiring indie studios from Singapore and the region to showcase their work and also meet people from the industry that will give them opportunity to unleash their full potentials in the gaming industry.

See you there!


Legends of Callasia awarded Best Multiplayer Game and Best Gameplay in the 1st IMGA SEA [Press Release]

November 8, 2016, Singapore – Boomzap Entertainment announced today that it has been awarded for Best Multiplayer Game and Excellence in Gameplay in the 1st International Mobile Gaming Awards Southeast Asia (IMGA SEA). The IMGA is the longest standing and highest regarded mobile games award program started in 2004.

The IMGA SEA ceremony was held during the Level Up KL 2016 conference, and organized in partnership with MDEC, Malaysia Digital Economy Corporation. Southeast Asia’s top mobile gaming talent was in attendance, both at the ceremony and the exclusive party that followed hosted by the Emcee Shing Queen.

Inspired by classic turn-based strategy games like Civilization, Heroes of Might & Magic, and Risk, Legends of Callasia adds an original simultaneous gameplay mechanic that keeps games moving quickly, even in multiplayer mode up to 8 players while adding deep strategy elements. Easy to pick up and learn, the game has a classic tabletop feel, allowing players to build and control heroes and armies, build castles and cities, and control territories and kingdoms.

“Winners like Legends of Callasia highlight the new standard of creativity and the emerging quality of the productions found in mobile gaming”, said Maarten Noyons, founder of the IMGA. “Out of the many submissions, Boomzap’s game was one of the few to rise to the top of the prominent list of jury’s best experiences in its category.”

As a virtual studio with developers from Philippines, Malaysia, Singapore, and other countries across the region, Boomzap co-founder Christopher Natsuume said, “A win for Boomzap is actually a win for all of Southeast Asia and I’m thrilled to be working in all of these countries.” He also added praise for the IMGA for “continuing to support game development in Southeast Asia which is hands down the most exciting place in the world right now for game development.”

About Boomzap:

Boomzap Entertainment is a virtual game development studio headquartered in Singapore, and is proud to be a regional leader in the rapidly growing Southeast Asian game development industry. Since its formation in 2005, Boomzap has developed and released over 40 game titles on PC, Mac, Wii, iPad, iPhone and Android, winning multiple awards and selling tens of millions of units worldwide, making it one of the top casual game studios in the industry today. Learn more about Boomzap at www.boomzap.com, or follow their social media pages for updates: Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, Reddit

About IMGA

The IMGA is the longest standing mobile games award program started in 2004. With its long history and unique judging process, it has recognized some of the world’s most popular titles in their early days, such as Candy Crush Saga and Clash of Clans. It is the only competition that unites the industry by celebrating excellence and innovation in games.

For full details about the competition’s terms and conditions, visit sea.imgawards.com or call: +33 491 315 217. You can also follow the IMGA on Twitter or Facebook.

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Game Information:

Contact: legends@boomzap.com


LEGENDS OF CALLASIA Nominated in the 1st INTERNATIONAL MOBILE GAMING AWARDS Southeast Asia (Press Release)

 

Fans Can Vote Online to Help Legends of Callasia win the People’s Choice Award at http://sea.imgawards.com/winners-nominees/1st-imga-southeastasia/

SINGAPORE — October 6, 2016 – Boomzap Entertainment announced today that it has been nominated in the 1st International Mobile Gaming Awards Southeast Asia (IMGA SEA). The IMGA is the longest standing and highest regarded mobile games award program started in 2004.

Legends of Callasia is a world conquest game inspired by classic turn-based strategy games like Civilization, Heroes of Might & Magic, and Risk. Players control heroes from their chosen faction, occupy territories, and control kingdoms in a tabletop-style map with bonus cards that may alter the course of battle. Its original simultaneous gameplay mechanic keeps games moving quickly, even in multiplayer mode while adding deep strategy elements.

“Nominees like Legends of Callasia highlight the new standard of creativity and the emerging quality of the productions found in mobile gaming”, said Maarten Noyons, founder of The IMGA.

As a nominee, Legends of Callasia is also eligible to win the People’s Choice Award, which is voted online by fans across the globe. From now until November 4, 2016 Legends of Callasia fans and gamers can cast their votes at sea.imgawards.com.

Winners will be announced on November 8, 2016 during the highly anticipated IMGA ceremony, which will take place in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.

About Boomzap Entertainment:

Boomzap Entertainment is a virtual game development studio headquartered in Singapore, and is proud to be a regional leader in the rapidly growing Southeast Asian game development industry. Since its formation in 2005, Boomzap has developed and released over 40 game titles on PC, Mac, Wii, iPad, iPhone and Android, winning multiple awards and selling tens of millions of units worldwide. Their latest game, Legends of Callasia, is available on Steam and the App Store. More details at legends.boomzap.com.

About the International Mobile Gaming Awards:

The IMGA is the longest standing mobile games award program started in 2004. With its long history and unique judging process, it has brought some of the world’s most popular titles into the limelight the likes of Candy Crush Saga and Clash of Clans. It is the only competition that unites the industry by celebrating excellence and innovation in games.

For full details visit: http://www.imgawards.com or call: +33 491 315 217. You can also follow us on Twitter or Facebook.