FreshGames
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FreshGames is a Columbus, Ohio
based publisher and developer of casual, hand-held, and mobile games. It was formed in early 2002 by a group of gaming industry gamers. The company’s inspiration was to go back to an earlier time, when games weren’t so complicated, but just fun to play. This new type of video game genre soon after became known as Casual Games.
The FreshGames catalog of games are available for multiple devices and platforms, including; Palm
, Pocket PC
, mobile phones and Apple iPod to online casinos and skills-based gaming sites.
The next game to come was the word game, Word Mojo. Also released in 2002, Word Mojo uses random sets of letters to build intersecting words. The following year FreshGames continued with their third title, Freakout. The objective is to clear 75% or more of the game board while dodging the bouncing balls.
On November 12th, 2004 FreshGames launched their fourth title Cubis 2
then on September 12, 2006, Apple selected Cubis 2
to join their international launch of games on next generation iPods. In 2005, FreshGames entered into an agreement with Wagerlogic to design a 3D slot version of their internationally know game Cubis 2. This version known as Cubis Slots can only be found on casino sites outside of the USA such as InterCasino
. FreshGames also in 2005 licensed their games to World Winner, now GSN.com to offer their game as skills based games for money and prizes. FreshGames would not release another title until August of 2007 when the company released their fifth game, a color-matching puzzle game known as ZenGems
. In 2008, the company released Ranch Rush
a farming simulation and time-management game. Ranch Rush had proved to be so popular across MAC, PC, retail and iPhone that it prompted FreshGames to publish a sequel.
In November 2009 FreshGames teamed up with the Action Against Hunger
organization to promote the fight against hunger and malnutrition. FreshGames rose over $12,000 for the organization through the sales of their iPhone
game Ranch Rush
.
FreshGames most recent release is the sequel to the wildly popular game Ranch Rush with Ranch Rush 2
in 2010. To date, Ranch Rush 2 has been released for the PC, MAC, and Apple iPad, a free web based version is also available with limited functionality.
Columbus, Ohio
Columbus is the capital of and the largest city in the U.S. state of Ohio. The broader metropolitan area encompasses several counties and is the third largest in Ohio behind those of Cleveland and Cincinnati. Columbus is the third largest city in the American Midwest, and the fifteenth largest city...
based publisher and developer of casual, hand-held, and mobile games. It was formed in early 2002 by a group of gaming industry gamers. The company’s inspiration was to go back to an earlier time, when games weren’t so complicated, but just fun to play. This new type of video game genre soon after became known as Casual Games.
The FreshGames catalog of games are available for multiple devices and platforms, including; Palm
Palm, Inc.
Palm, Inc., was a smartphone manufacturer headquartered in Sunnyvale, California, that was responsible for products such as the Pre and Pixi as well as the Treo and Centro smartphones. Previous product lines include the PalmPilot, Palm III, Palm V, Palm VII, Zire and Tungsten. While their older...
, Pocket PC
Pocket PC
A Pocket PC is also known by Microsoft as a 'Windows Mobile Classic device'. It is a hardware specification for a handheld-sized computer, personal digital assistant , that runs the Microsoft 'Windows Mobile Classic' operating system...
, mobile phones and Apple iPod to online casinos and skills-based gaming sites.
History
FreshGames released their first casual game Cubis in 2002. Cubis soon became one of the most popular games on various online game portals such as Real Networks and Zone.com. Cubis was later awarded Best Logic Games of 2002 by RealOne Arcade, and was the 2004 Winner of the Microsoft Mobile2Market Application Contest.The next game to come was the word game, Word Mojo. Also released in 2002, Word Mojo uses random sets of letters to build intersecting words. The following year FreshGames continued with their third title, Freakout. The objective is to clear 75% or more of the game board while dodging the bouncing balls.
On November 12th, 2004 FreshGames launched their fourth title Cubis 2
Cubis 2
Cubis 2 is a puzzle video game that was released in 2004 by FreshGames. In Cubis 2, the player shoots different colored cubes into cubes that are already placed on the isometric game table. Once three of the same color are matched in a row or are stacked, the cubes disappear and the player earns...
then on September 12, 2006, Apple selected Cubis 2
Cubis 2
Cubis 2 is a puzzle video game that was released in 2004 by FreshGames. In Cubis 2, the player shoots different colored cubes into cubes that are already placed on the isometric game table. Once three of the same color are matched in a row or are stacked, the cubes disappear and the player earns...
to join their international launch of games on next generation iPods. In 2005, FreshGames entered into an agreement with Wagerlogic to design a 3D slot version of their internationally know game Cubis 2. This version known as Cubis Slots can only be found on casino sites outside of the USA such as InterCasino
InterCasino
InterCasino is an online gambling casino which was founded in 1996 and is registered in Malta. InterCasino is owned and operated by Online Interactive Gaming Entertainment and uses the Cryptologic online gambling software. InterCasino operates under licenses issued and regulated by the Lotteries &...
. FreshGames also in 2005 licensed their games to World Winner, now GSN.com to offer their game as skills based games for money and prizes. FreshGames would not release another title until August of 2007 when the company released their fifth game, a color-matching puzzle game known as ZenGems
ZenGems
ZenGems is a standard color-matching game that was released by FreshGames on August 9, 2007 where the player has to make combinations of three or more spheres of the same color...
. In 2008, the company released Ranch Rush
Ranch Rush
Ranch Rush is a farm management video game developed by PlayFirst and Aliasworlds Entertainment in 2008.-External links:* at Big Fish Games' website...
a farming simulation and time-management game. Ranch Rush had proved to be so popular across MAC, PC, retail and iPhone that it prompted FreshGames to publish a sequel.
In November 2009 FreshGames teamed up with the Action Against Hunger
Action Against Hunger
Action Against Hunger is an international humanitarian organization with a focus on ending world hunger. Action Against Hunger specializes in responding to emergency situations of war, conflict, and natural disaster...
organization to promote the fight against hunger and malnutrition. FreshGames rose over $12,000 for the organization through the sales of their iPhone
IPhone
The iPhone is a line of Internet and multimedia-enabled smartphones marketed by Apple Inc. The first iPhone was unveiled by Steve Jobs, then CEO of Apple, on January 9, 2007, and released on June 29, 2007...
game Ranch Rush
Ranch Rush
Ranch Rush is a farm management video game developed by PlayFirst and Aliasworlds Entertainment in 2008.-External links:* at Big Fish Games' website...
.
FreshGames most recent release is the sequel to the wildly popular game Ranch Rush with Ranch Rush 2
Ranch Rush 2
Ranch Rush 2 is a time management farming game that was first released by FreshGames on April 27, 2010 on the PC, then later for MAC and the Apple iPad. Ranch Rush 2 is a direct sequel to the 2008 title Ranch Rush.- Story :...
in 2010. To date, Ranch Rush 2 has been released for the PC, MAC, and Apple iPad, a free web based version is also available with limited functionality.
Games
To date, FreshGames has created seven games:- Cubis (2002)
- Word Mojo (2002)
- Freakout (2003)
- Cubis 2Cubis 2Cubis 2 is a puzzle video game that was released in 2004 by FreshGames. In Cubis 2, the player shoots different colored cubes into cubes that are already placed on the isometric game table. Once three of the same color are matched in a row or are stacked, the cubes disappear and the player earns...
(2004) - ZenGemsZenGemsZenGems is a standard color-matching game that was released by FreshGames on August 9, 2007 where the player has to make combinations of three or more spheres of the same color...
(2007) - Ranch RushRanch RushRanch Rush is a farm management video game developed by PlayFirst and Aliasworlds Entertainment in 2008.-External links:* at Big Fish Games' website...
(2008) - Ranch Rush 2Ranch Rush 2Ranch Rush 2 is a time management farming game that was first released by FreshGames on April 27, 2010 on the PC, then later for MAC and the Apple iPad. Ranch Rush 2 is a direct sequel to the 2008 title Ranch Rush.- Story :...
(2010)
Awards
According to the official company website, FreshGames has won at several industry awards, including:- Zeeby Awards for Top Casual Games of 2007 for ZenGemsZenGemsZenGems is a standard color-matching game that was released by FreshGames on August 9, 2007 where the player has to make combinations of three or more spheres of the same color...
- Top Casual PC Games of 2007 for ZenGemsZenGemsZenGems is a standard color-matching game that was released by FreshGames on August 9, 2007 where the player has to make combinations of three or more spheres of the same color...
- Top 10 Game of 2004 from Shockwave.com for Cubis 2Cubis 2Cubis 2 is a puzzle video game that was released in 2004 by FreshGames. In Cubis 2, the player shoots different colored cubes into cubes that are already placed on the isometric game table. Once three of the same color are matched in a row or are stacked, the cubes disappear and the player earns...
- 2004 winner of Microsoft Mobile2Market Application Contest Awards for Cubis
- 1st Place Puzzle Game of 2003 by PDArcade for Cubis
- Best Logic Games of 2002 by Real.com RealOne Arcade for Cubis
- Top 10 Shareware Game of 2002 by Adrenaline Vault for Cubis