Forgame Announces a Strategic Investment in Animoca, a Global Mobile Cross-Platform App Developer and Publisher
Forgame Announces a Strategic Investment in Animoca, a Global Mobile Cross-Platform App Developer and Publisher
GUANGZHOU and HONG KONG, May 13th, 2013 – Forgame Holdings Limited, a leading Chinese webgame company, today announced the completion of a strategic minority investment in Appionics Holdings Limited, the holding company of Animoca, a cross-platform app developer and publisher for smartphones and tablets for a global audience. Terms of the investment were not disclosed.
Animoca has published over 300 innovative casual and mid-core games across multiple mobile platforms including Apple iOS and Android, reaching 130 million unique users around the world. In February 2013, Animoca served 158 million game sessions. Animoca titles include the highly acclaimed Pretty Pet Series, Star Girl, Robo5 and Thor: Lord of Storms among many others. Animoca was named one of the PocketGamer.biz Top 50 Mobile Developers of 2013, and won two Gold Awards at the Hong Kong ICT Awards 2013 for Best Business and Best Digital Entertainment Software.
“Mobile games and overseas markets are two important strategic directions of Forgame’s future development,” said Mr. Kevin Wang, Chief Executive Officer of Forgame, “Animoca is our ideal partner as it has rich experience in publishing mobile apps in overseas markets such as the US, the European countries, Korea, Japan and most of Asia.”
“With its proven track record in developing highly engaging and monetizing games, and an extensive publishing network in China, Forgame is a highly complementary partner to Animoca,” said David Kim, Chief Executive Officer of Animoca. “We are excited about the opportunity to work closely with Forgame both in China and overseas markets as we expand Animoca’s portfolio into new gaming categories”
About Forgame Holdings Limited
Forgame is a leading developer and publisher of webgames in China with a fast growing mobile game business. Founded in 2009, Forgame has successfully developed and launched over 25 easy-to-access, highly engaging and popular titles such as “Soul Guardian 2” and “Charmed Westward Journey”, published through its own gaming platform 91wan and a network of over 300 publishing partners. 91wan also operates over 45 licensed games and has over 141 million registered users. The company is headquartered in Guangzhou, China. For more information, please visit http://www.forgame.com/.
About Animoca™
Animoca™ is a cross-platform app developer and publisher for smartphones and tablets for a global audience. Animoca has launched over 300 apps for Google Android, Apple iOS and other platforms. Founded in Hong Kong in 2011, Animoca games have been played by over 130 million unique users. The company launched the highly acclaimed Pretty Pet Salon series, Star Girl, My Car Salon, Robo5, Thor: Lord of Storms and many other leading titles that have accrued hundreds of Top 10 Charts entries around the world. For more information and to see a list of apps, please visit http://www.animoca.com/.
Animoca Data: The Most Popular Android Phones in Germany, France & UK (April 2013)
While publishing our blog series on the top Android devices in various countries, we’ve received numerous requests to share data for European markets, and that’s exactly what we’re doing today. Below you will find data on the most popular Android phones in the United Kingdom, Germany, and France. Check out more Animoca country stats here: Hong Kong & India | Singapore | USA | Japan.
All data obtained from individual users of Animoca games located in the specified country, who used Google Play, and who played an Animoca game between March 9 and April 8, 2013. Tablets are excluded.
Samsung dominates once again, occupying more than half of the Top 10 spots in the UK, France and Germany. A similar pattern is visible in Hong Kong, Singapore, India, and the US (although Samsung’s share isn’t quite as dominant in the US).
The high-end Samsung Galaxy S2 and S3 are at the top of each list, something we found in other countries we analyzed with two exceptions: India, where low-end devices are more popular, and Japan, which was the only country where Samsung didn’t claim at least half of the Top 10 spots.
Thanks to its Xperia series, Sony emerges as the second most popular Android phone company in three key European markets. The Xperia U, which was launched worldwide May 2012 offering an affordable and stylish blend of the high and low end, is the only Sony device to appear in the Top 10 of all three countries, officially making it the most popular phone in these markets after the Samsung offerings.
There are more similarities than differences between the UK, France and Germany. With Samsung dominating and Sony claiming second place on all three charts, the only other brands making appearances in the Top 10 are HTC in the UK and Germany, and LG in France.
Join us next time for more global Android insights!
Top Android phones in the UK (Animoca network, Mar 9 – Apr 8, 2013)
| Rank | Device | Share |
| 1 | Samsung Galaxy S3 | 10.5% |
| 2 | Samsung Galaxy S2 | 8.7% |
| 3 | Samsung Galaxy Ace 2 | 2.3% |
| 4 | Sony Xperia U | 1.9% |
| 5 | Samsung Galaxy Note 2 | 1.7% |
| 6 | Samsung Galaxy S3 Mini | 1.5% |
| 7 | Samsung Galaxy Note | 1.41% |
| 8 | HTC Desire C | 1.4% |
| 9 | HTC One X | 0.8% |
| 10 | Sony Xperia Tipo | 0.8% |
Top Android phones in Germany (Animoca network, Mar 9 – Apr 8, 2013)
| Rank | Device | Share |
| 1 | Samsung Galaxy S3 | 18.8% |
| 2 | Samsung Galaxy S2 | 17% |
| 3 | Samsung Galaxy S3 Mini | 5% |
| 4 | Samsung Galaxy S Plus | 3.6% |
| 5 | Sony Xperia Arc S | 1.7% |
| 6 | Samsung Galaxy Ace 2 | 1.6% |
| 7 | Sony Xperia U | 1.55% |
| 8 | Sony Xperia Tipo | 1.5% |
| 9 | HTC One X | 1.3% |
| 10 | Samsung Galaxy S | 1.2% |
Top Android phones in France (Animoca network, Mar 9 – Apr 8, 2013)
| Rank | Device | Share |
| 1 | Samsung Galaxy S2 | 10.9% |
| 2 | Samsung Galaxy S3 | 7.6% |
| 3 | Samsung Galaxy Note 2 | 2.8% |
| 4 | Samsung Galaxy Note | 2.5% |
| 5 | Sony Xperia U | 2.5% |
| 6 | Samsung Galaxy S3 mini | 2.4% |
| 7 | LG Optimus L | 7 2% |
| 8 | Samsung Galaxy S | 1.9% |
| 9 | Sony Xperia S | 1% |
| 10 | Sony Xperia Arc S | 0.9% |
Red Hot Weekend Deal for My Car Salon 2!
Enjoy a red hot deal in the pit this weekend in My Car Salon 2! From now until end of Sunday, April 28th buy any Car Point package and you will receive 40% free bonus Car Points at absolutely no cost!
Feel the thrill and excitement of working with a pit-crew in the world’s fastest race tracks! Put your pedal to the metal and get My Car Salon 2 now – it’s free!
Like My Car Salon 2? Visit our Product Page for more fun and exciting games for your mobile!
Star Girl Moda Italia launched on Google Play
Rock the fashion scene with Star Girl: Moda Italia! This is our latest entry in the highly-acclaimed Star Girl series, and we invite you to take a stroll on the streets of Milan, one of the fashion capitals of the world. Its glamorous boutiques, Via della Spiga and the Galleria Vittorio Emanuele await your visit! Enjoy the new features and enhancements including mini-games, new costumes, new clothes and hidden game events.
It takes more than just good looks to be a shining star, especially in Milan! You’ve got to work on your talents, such as singing, acting or modeling. Before you know it, you have graced the covers of the most popular international fashion and lifestyle magazines! Always make a good first impression on every occasion! Wear your most fashionable clothes and be in your best hairstyle and makeup!
A star should be a social butterfly. Go out and have fun with your friends and flirt with the hottest guys in the city – who knows, you might meet the man of your dreams! Collect snapshots of your Star Girl Moda Italia social life and share them with your Facebook friends!
The possibilities are endless! Reach out for your dream of becoming a shining star! Strut your stuff and show everyone you’ve got what it takes to be a Star Girl in Milan!
Features
- Enjoy beautiful Milan, Italy
- Available hip and cool clothes and accessories
- Lots of career options for you to choose
- Accomplish additional jobs and challenges to earn extra money
- Enjoy new and fun mini-games to earn extra money and bonus items
- Experience a grand shopping spree
- Meet and greet hot guys and eventually find prince charming
- Have fun chatting with celebrities with Star Chat!
Star Girl: Moda Italia is now available on Google Play, absolutely FREE!
Like Star Girl: Moda Italia? Visit our Product Page for more fun and exciting games for your mobile!
Whack a Dragon and Where are my Clothes? now on Google Play
Check out Animoca’s two newest releases for Android: Where are my Clothes? and Whack a Dragon!
Where are my Clothes?
Match what the Star Girl model is wearing in Where are my Clothes?, a simple yet engaging arcade puzzle game.
Look closely and identify which dress is being modeled by selecting the same item from the gallery as fast as you can. Be prepared to think fast, because the clothes get changed quicker than you can say “Haute Couture“. The faster you select the correct items, the more points you will earn.
Get Where are my Clothes? for Android on Google Play, FREE!
![]()
Whack a Dragon
Become a brave warrior on a quest to defeat dragons in Whack A Dragon, a unique classic RPG with absolutely hilarious Whack-A-Mole arcade style combat.
In a world where mythical creatures not only exist but thrive, big hideous dragons spread chaos and fear among inferior beings – which is to say everyone. Humans must take a stand and protect their land from the fiery destruction spread by these fierce monsters.
Choose the best weapons to smash the evil dragons and other monsters straight into extinction. Gear up with the strongest set of armor to protect yourself from relentless attack. Enjoy the colorful storybook graphics and epic dialogues with a medieval fairytale feel.
Get Whack a Dragon for Android on Google Play, FREE!
![]()






















