Uberguilds Merges with GuildCafe
Premier Network of Top Gaming Communities Joins Forces With GuildCafe to Create the Standard in Social Gaming Applications
CAMBRIDGE, MA, November 21, 2007 - GuildCafe Entertainment Inc., the developer of the GuildCafe.com social gaming platform, announced that it has completed the acquisition of Uberguilds, a network of high-profile gaming communities.
"We began working with Uberguilds earlier this year and became impressed with the enthusiasm of their community," said Jon Radoff, CEO of GuildCafe. "The feedback from their players has been invaluable in improving our social gaming platform-and their participation will help us make our player recruiting, matchmaking and strategy-sharing applications the standard for the gaming world."
Millions of people visit Uberguilds sites, which includes some of the most influential gaming organizations. The Uberguilds Network will form the foundation for the GuildCafe Alliance Program, which will enable independent websites to integrate with GuildCafe's social gaming platform. John Findlay, the founder and CEO of the Uberguilds Network, will become the general manager for the new program. Guilds and website operators may learn more about the Alliance Program at: http://www.guildcafe.com/company/alliance.php
About GuildCafe Entertainment Inc.
GuildCafe.com is a community that places players at the center of the online gaming universe. Players can express themselves through gaming alter-egos, publish their accomplishments, share expertise and organize gaming groups called guilds. Based in Cambridge, Massachusetts, GuildCafe is funded by IDG Ventures Boston and led by a team of online media and computer games veterans from Eprise, New York Times Digital, Electronic Arts and Mythic Entertainment. More information about is available at: http://www.guildcafe.com/company.
Contact:
Jon Radoff
media@guildcafe.com
GuildCafe Entertainment Inc.
617-202-9560