Fyrebug: Play 10,000 User Created Games

Posted on May 15, 2008 - Filed Under Free Games, Industry News, Online Gaming |

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Fyrebug Inc has announced that their site Fyrebug.com has entered online beta. Fyrebug.com contains more than 10,000 casual games that have been created by other users on Fyrbug.com.

Fyrebug Fyrebug.com is a game creation option for non-programmers. Users have the option to create classic action, arcade, fighting, puzzle, shooting, word and other favorite game types using templates. The templates are customizable and allow users to put their own creative spin on the game. Game creators can customize such things as graphics, sounds, introduction animation, achievements and scoring systems. Game creators can embed the games on their web sites or host them on Fyrebug.

“With Fyrebug, any gamer with a creative idea can become a programmer in minutes,” said Jonathan Widro, who founded the company along with partner Rob Kamphausen. “The response in the four short months since our Alpha launch has been very exciting, with a vibrant community of game developers of various skill levels coming together to create thousands of fun, fresh games that each have a unique and personal twist.”

If you like what you see in Fyrebug, but would like a little more control than what is offered, you should watch the site and stay involved Fyrebug plans to add even more customization along with API calls for even more options.

Press Release Follows:

New York, NY (PRWEB) May 14, 2008 — User-generated gaming company Fyrebug, Inc., today announced the official live Beta launch of Fyrebug.com with 10,000 casual games - the largest collection of unique online games in the world.

On Fyrebug.com, gamers can choose from hundreds of options to create custom casual games based on templates that have the look and feel of classic action, arcade, fighting, puzzle, shooting, word and other favorite games. Users can customize all facets of the game, including graphics, sounds, introduction animation, achievements and scoring systems. Additionally, every Fyrebug game can be embedded on any personal Web site, blog or social networking profile, allowing users to share their creations with the masses.

Fyrebug’s future plans include adding deeper game customization options, multiplayer gaming features, as well as an open API that will allow developers to add into Fyrebug’s gaming platform.

About Fyrebug, Inc.
Fyrebug, Inc. , presents a new take on online gaming - combining fun, easy-to-play casual games with user-generated content. At Fyrebug.com, gamers of any skill level can create, customize and share games based on arcade classics, without having to be an expert game developer. Fyrebug, Inc., also provides enterprise-level support for partners looking to integrate their brands into an immersive, viral gaming experience. By utilizing Fyrebug’s unique technology, marketers can create user-generated game content that can be seamlessly incorporated into pre-existing online environments or custom-built minisites. More information can be found at Fyrebug.com.

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