Joystiq http://www.joystiq.com Joystiq http://www.blogsmithmedia.com/http://www.joystiq.com/media/feedlogo.gif Joystiq http://www.joystiq.com en-us Copyright 2013 Weblogs, Inc. The contents of this feed are available for non-commercial use only. Blogsmith http://www.blogsmith.com/<![CDATA[Ghostbusters game from Capcom's Beeline available now]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2013/01/24/ghostbusters-game-from-capcoms-beeline-available-now/http://www.joystiq.com/2013/01/24/ghostbusters-game-from-capcoms-beeline-available-now/http://www.joystiq.com/2013/01/24/ghostbusters-game-from-capcoms-beeline-available-now/#comments Ghostbusters gameCapcom's Beeline Interactive has launched its freemium Ghostbusters game on the App Store for iPad, iPhone and iPod Touch.

Unlike Beeline's Smurfs' Village and Snoopy Street Fair, which were similar town-management games, Ghostbusters is more of a tycoon game. Players build their Ghostbusters franchise up and out from the iconic firehouse headquarters.

Players can either earn their way toward franchise expansion, or, you know, since this is a freemium game, an unmarked little envelope of cash under the virtual bathroom stall never hurt either.

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Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>beelinebeeline-interactivecapcomghostbustersiosipadiphonemobileThu, 24 Jan 2013 23:59:00 EST<![CDATA[Ghostbusters mobile game in development by Capcom's Beeline]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2012/12/05/ghostbusters-mobile-game-in-development-by-capcoms-beeline/http://www.joystiq.com/2012/12/05/ghostbusters-mobile-game-in-development-by-capcoms-beeline/http://www.joystiq.com/2012/12/05/ghostbusters-mobile-game-in-development-by-capcoms-beeline/#comments Ghostbusters mobile game in development by Capcom's BeelineCapcom's Beeline Interactive is working on a freemium game for smartphones based on Ghostbusters. Beeline has found success with the similarly designed management games Smurfs' Village and Snoopy Street Fair, with this Ghostbusters game putting players "in the role of a fledgling Ghostbusters franchisee."

"Given our ongoing relationship with them on Smurfs' Village, [Beeline] are the perfect partner to carry forward the success of Ghostbusters in the interactive space," said VP of Sony Pictures Consumer Products Mark Caplan.

Beeline describes Ghostbusters more as a tycoon game, as players upgrade their proton packs and traps to take higher-paying jobs and upgrade the business. A Beeline rep tells us, "Ghostbusters is more about building out your Ghostbusters franchise and taking your squad on missions. Snoopy and Smurfs are really 'city' builders in comparison."

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JoystiqGhostbusters mobile game in development by Capcom's Beeline originally appeared on Joystiq on Wed, 05 Dec 2012 16:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>Beelinebeeline-interactivecapcomghostbustersmobileWed, 05 Dec 2012 16:00:00 EST<![CDATA[Snoopy's Street Fair passes five million downloads]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2012/07/28/snoopys-street-fair-passes-five-million-downloads/http://www.joystiq.com/2012/07/28/snoopys-street-fair-passes-five-million-downloads/http://www.joystiq.com/2012/07/28/snoopys-street-fair-passes-five-million-downloads/#comments Snoopy Street Fair passes fivemillion downloadsCapcom's mobile sub-brand, Beeline, announced today that Snoopy's Street Fair for iOS has surpassed five million downloads. The game follows the model established by Beeline's other mega-hit based on a beloved children's franchise: The Smurfs' Village. Both games are free-to-play management sims with in-app premium content.

Smurfs' Village surpassed 15 million downloads last year, and was the top-grossing title on Apple's App Store in 69 countries during its glory days.

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Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>BeelineCapcomiosipadiphonemobileSnoopys-Street-FairSat, 28 Jul 2012 02:00:00 EST<![CDATA[Capcom developing social games for Android, Smurfs' Village hits 15M downloads]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2011/09/28/capcom-developing-social-games-for-android-smurfs-village-hits/http://www.joystiq.com/2011/09/28/capcom-developing-social-games-for-android-smurfs-village-hits/http://www.joystiq.com/2011/09/28/capcom-developing-social-games-for-android-smurfs-village-hits/#comments Capcom has made so much smurfing money off Smurfs' Village for iOS that its Smurfville simulator will also become available on September 28 for Android. The publisher announced that the app has reached 15 million downloads, making it the top-grossing title on Apple's App Store in 69 countries.

Smurfs' Village is the first Capcom social game, under its Beeline brand, to make the move to Android. The publisher is "committed" to developing more social games that will be available on both the iOS and Android platform going forward. Mo' smurfin' social games, mo' money.

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Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>androidBeelineCapcomiosipadiphonemobileSmurfsthe-smurfs-villageWed, 28 Sep 2011 00:01:00 EST<![CDATA[Capcom forms Beeline mobile brand]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2011/04/19/capcom-forms-beeline-mobile-brand/http://www.joystiq.com/2011/04/19/capcom-forms-beeline-mobile-brand/http://www.joystiq.com/2011/04/19/capcom-forms-beeline-mobile-brand/#comments Capcom has created its first publishing sub-brand, Beeline, to create social and freemium-based games for the mobile market. The parent company's forays into the space have seen success, with titles in the casual market like Smurfs' Village, Zombie Cafe and Lil' Pirates reaching 15 million downloads.

Beeline is meant to keep up the publisher's buzz in the space, capitalizing on its success so far with "a brand and team focused on the mobile casual gamer." Worker bees will be humming along out of four hives set up in LA, Tokyo, Toronto and London. Beeline is expected to publish eight games by next April.

As for targeting the "hardcore" mobile gamer, the publisher will continue to develop (and copy) such titles under the familiar "Capcom" name.

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JoystiqCapcom forms Beeline mobile brand originally appeared on Joystiq on Tue, 19 Apr 2011 23:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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