"We don't want to be locked into one genre of games. "We talk about our 'core' audience, but we're now looking beyond core to other categories and that includes casual," Swasey says. "We support 13 languages and that's why 40 percent of our gamers are outside the US." Soften the blow But it's the expansion of genre that's the most surprising aspect of how Kabam is approaching 2013. "Mobile has really taken off for us and we take it seriously," he explains. Small wonder that Swasey states the company's goal is to be platform agnostic, global and extend to mobile platforms beyond iOS and Android. VC-funded to the tune of $125 million, it's revealed its 2011 sales of $100 million grew to more than $160 million in 2012. "That's a remarkable switch to web and mobile games, although we're still growing in terms of Facebook players too." What's equally significant is how the company has grown in terms of revenue during that transition. In 2012, Facebook was 30 percent," he points out. "In 2011, we were a 100 percent Facebook company. He doesn't refer to any titles specifically, but is keen to explain Kabam's wider strategy. Gimme more "This year is all about more platforms, more genres and more games," says Steve Swasey, the company's head of corporate communications. Of course, it currently also has its next big PVP game - the sci-fi themed Edgeworld - in beta in Canada, but the US-headquartered Facebook, web and mobile publisher is clearly looking to extend its business in 2013. With little media attention, in November it released Kabam Slots on iOS, followed by RPG puzzler Legend Four in December. Based in Vancouver, British Columbia, Exploding Barrel Games is focused on creating console-quality free-to-play experiences for core gamers.Given that PVP games were the biggest mobile genres of 2012, and that Kabam's player versus player title Kingdoms of Camelot one of the top grossing games of the year, it's surprising to see what the company did - and is doing - next. For more information, please visit.The following press release was recently issued by Kabam, Inc.:Kabam Expands Global Studios, Acquires Exploding Barrel GamesVancouver-Based Studio Focuses on Console-Quality Free-to-Play Games and is Home to Industry Leaders from EA, Microsoft, and Industrial Light and MagicSAN FRANCISCO & VANCOUVER, British Columbia-(BUSINESS WIRE)-Kabam, the leader in free-to-play games for core players, today announced further international expansion with the acquisition of Exploding Barrel Games. Our commitment to these values is reflected in our dedication to improving access to justice through pro bono work and championing initiatives that increase the diversity of the legal profession. We are a values-driven law firm, guided by the principles of excellence, leadership, and citizenship. Lai.Within the past three years, O’Melveny has also represented Kabam in its prior acquisitions of WonderHill, Fearless Studios, Gravity Bear, Wild Shadow Studios, and Balanced Worlds.About O’Melveny & Myers LLPWith approximately 800 lawyers in 16 offices worldwide, O’Melveny & Myers LLP helps industry leaders across a broad array of sectors manage the complex challenges of succeeding in the global economy.
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