GigaMedia, City State Partner Up To Expand Their Social Gaming Reach

Singapore-based online game developer GigaMedia has announced a partnership with U.S.-based City State Entertainment, a new startup casual gaming company. The partnership will see the two companies work together to create social gaming titles for mobile, tablet, PC and social network platforms. The two companies noted that the partnership will allow them to capitalize on the growth of social games, while also expanding their reach to new markets. City State was founded earlier this year by Mark Jacobs, formerly co-founder and CEO at Dark Age Of Camelot and Warhammer Online developer Mythic Entertainment, and operates out of Fairfax, Virginia. Jacobs said of the move, "We are delighted. The partnership creates a launch pad for exchanging creative ideas and information - an exciting mix of East and West." Yichin Lee, GigaMedia CEO, added, "Mark is truly among the greats of global game developers and his team has an outstanding track record of creating games brimming with appeal, fun and flair." "We are proud to be working with him and thrilled to have him and his newly formed team develop new games and brands with us."