GameStop Acquires Kongregate, a Free Gaming Destination
GameStop, a retailer of video games and accessories, has acquired Kongregate, a social gaming destination. The site is used by 10 million players each month to play games that are free to play. Kongregate.com says its games have increasingly become more complex since it launch in 2007. Games include strategy, MMO, adventure, RPG and mobile games.
Kongregate co-founder Jim Greer said, "To date, our company's unique DNA has given more than 8,500 game developers the tools to make their games social, reach a huge audience and make money from over 30,000 innovative games. This includes access to virtual currency and robust community features such as leaderboards, player achievements, profiles, multiplayer, dedicated game forums, and a site-wide leveling system. Our community will only be enhanced with GameStop's close relationship with millions of passionate gamers."
