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Press Releases Games
Mar 26, 2013
Bigpoint adds firepower to catalogue with the launch of brand new MOBA game Merc Elite
Bigpoint is excited to unveil a new generation of MOBA games with Merc Elite and thus add an action-packed PvP title to a long list of successful browser games.
Mar 22, 2013
Farmerama struck by world’s first online drought
As of today Farmerama, the online farm simulator game published by Bigpoint, is caught in the midst of a debilitating drought. More than 45 million farmers are shocked to find their once blue rivers gone brown and lush fields turned to plots of dust, while their animals are dying of thirst.
Mar 18, 2013
Drakensang Online to Host Epic Battle – Massive Cash Prizes in Store for 15 million registered players
Bigpoint would like to show its appreciation to the more than 15 million registered Drakensang Online fans by hosting a massive player versus player battle beginning March 18th with cash prizes totaling €10,000.
Mar 05, 2013
Rising Cities tops 2 million players and continues a series of new features
Bigpoint is going to new heights! Over two million players have registered for Rising Cities since its launch. Now a series of recently implemented features have budding mayors buzzing with excitement.
Press Releases Corporate
Mar 08, 2013
Khaled Helioui to lead Bigpoint
Bigpoint, Europe’s leading online game developer and publisher, is announcing the selection of Khaled Helioui as its new Managing Director. Mr. Helioui is entrusted with driving and executing the company’s strategy, including the further expansion of its portfolio of games with a strong focus on quality and innovation and the extension of its international reach within Europe, Asia and America. The gaming and internet industry expert took over the company's reins on February 1, 2013.
Feb 12, 2013
Bigpoint, the first online gaming company in Germany offers significantly more flexibility by offering SMS payment
Hamburg: February 12, 2013 - Bigpoint, Europe´s leading online game developer and publisher, announced this morning that it is to be the first German provider to introduce a new and more convenient SMS payment option. Now the millions of Bigpoint users will have increased flexibility compared to previous SMS payment systems by being able to specify the payment amount.
Dec 04, 2012
Bigpoint Celebrates 300 Million Registered Users Worldwide
Bigpoint announced today that it has exceeded 300 million registered players on its premiere global gaming site Bigpoint.com. Over the past decade, Bigpoint has delivered multiple hit titles, such as Battlestar Galactica Online, Drakensang Online, Farmerama, Pirate Storm, Dark Orbit, and has amassed communities across the world in the process. To honor this sensational achievement, the free-to-play (F2P), browser-based gaming giant will hold a sweepstakes beginning today for new and registered users alike to win fantastic prizes, including brand new smartphones and one of five sets of five gold coins worth over $3000 USD.
Aug 02, 2012
Bigpoint brings in big talent from Paypal to bolster the payment team
Bigpoint, Europe’s leading online-games developer and publisher, is poised to add another expert to the senior management team. The hunt to fill the new roles of the recent reorganization with top industry experts continues to bear fruit as Bigpoint reaps the rewards.
Jul 19, 2012
Bigpoint adds international management for next phase of growth
Bigpoint, Europe’s number 1 online-games developer and publisher, is adding depth to its senior management team with a series of new appointments. The goal of these changes is to increase focus on Bigpoint’s core capabilities: game development and international game distribution.
Jun 11, 2012
Emilian-Walter Lorenz appointed Head of Product Marketing at Bigpoint
A key hire that underpins Bigpoint’s commitment to the strategic development of its global marketing department
Mar 06, 2012
Bigpoint opens offices in London and Paris
The Hamburg-based online video game company Bigpoint is significantly expanding its operations in Western Europe by opening up regional offices in the English and French capitals.
