Goodgame Studios to more than quadruple its staff by the end of 2013
Hamburg,
An increase from just under 200 staff to at least 800 is planned in the next twenty months
“We don’t want to merely continue the success of Goodgame Studios, we want to give it a major boost,” COO Dr. Christian Wawrzinek outlines the plans. “To continue to develop new, innovative products and increase our presence in the world’s major markets, we will be expanding in all areas.” People with experience in the online gaming industry, creative career changers and talented graduates are needed. “We are looking for people who love the product like we do, and with us will take Goodgame Studios to the very top,” Christian Wawrzinek continues. “This growth plan is just an intermediary step,” adds his brother, CEO Dr. Kai Wawrzinek. “We want to be one of the world’s largest game companies by the end of this decade.” At least 200 new jobs are planned for the current year. (more…)
Goodgame Studios has a new Press Officer
Hamburg,
Andreas Haase to head up the PR Department
Andreas Haase is now in charge of all PR activities at Goodgame Studios. As the first point of contact for the media at this successful online games developer, his responsibilities will include company and product PR, social media channels and the studio’s new blog (in German). He will also handle internal communications and develop concepts for events and video game expos.
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Goodgame Studios Welcomes its 5000th Partner
Hamburg,
Thanks to One of the Industry’s Largest Distribution Networks, Every Month 70 Million People from 200 Countries Play the Titles by the Hamburg-based Producer of Online Games
With Universo Online Goodgame Studios has acquired its 5000th cooperation partner which has published the game developer’s popular social online games as premium content on their pages. uol.com.br is the largest Internet portal in Portuguese and Latin America’s leading Internet service provider. “This is the latest great milestone in the successful two years since the foundation of Goodgame Studios,” comments pleased Head of Sales Patrick Abrar. “In addition, reaching this mark underpins the significance that our worldwide business partners attach to our casual games, both financially and in terms of content. With only minimal effort, website operators gain a three-fold advantage from working with a strong partner such as us: free premium content, a sustainable increase in traffic and first class monetization through the sale of virtual goods.”
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Goodgame Studios Founders Named “Entrepreneur of the Year 2011”
Hamburg,
Ernst & Young Honors Dr. Christian Wawrzinek and Dr. Kai Wawrzinek with Prestigious Business Award
During a commemorative event on September 23 the founders and Managing Directors of Goodgame Studios – Dr. Christian Wawrzinek and Dr. Kai Wawrzinek – were awarded the prize “Entrepreneur of the Year 2011” in the start-up category. The company, which was founded in June 2009, focuses on the development of family-friendly online games. “We are deeply honored by this recognition and proud to be amongst the ranks of such outstanding entrepreneurs,” says Dr. Christian Wawrzinek. “First and foremost we owe and dedicate this award to our 120 employees, whose full commitment, intelligence and creativity are behind the success of Goodgame Studios.” Dr. Kai Wawrzinek agrees and adds: “In addition, this title is an affirmation on the way to our goal of becoming the largest provider of online games in Europe.”
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Goodgame Studios Welcomes New Staff Members
Hamburg,
The Hamburg game developer fills important positions
Goodgame Studios has made great progress towards its targeted growth from 100 to 250 employees by obtaining experienced professionals for central key positions.
The latest addition to the team is Bettina Korb as Head of Community Management. She has years of experience in the gaming industry and most recently served as Content & Community Manager at dtp entertainment. “With Bettina Korb we have brought an excellent department head on board. She is characterized by her strong communication skills and is going to ensure that our players and fans will receive an even better service and therefore a completely satisfying gaming experience,” says CEO Dr. Kai Wawrzinek.
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