TIGA, the trade association representing the UK games industry, today
announced Dojit as their newest member.
Dojit is a publisher and developer
of downloadable games for the Apple, Android and Windows platforms. Established
in 2012, they provide global titles targeted at the casual gamers of
smartphone, pads and online TV devices. Their titles are sold through open
market places such as Apple’s App store.
In the last four months Dojit have
gained six members of staff, have three games in production and are currently
learning how to market to a global population on a small budget.
The team focus on casual games
which are fun to play and have mass market appeal. Their first title is the
loveable home bear, www.home-bear.com this features a bear who is lost and the
player needs to get him home. Dojit have two more exciting titles due for
release soon Totally Milkshake to be released on 1st July and Dragon Dancer on
the 15th July.
David Bozward, CEO of Dojit explains the reason why he
decided to join TIGA:
“TIGA provides an opportunity to make business contacts
within the industry and as a young company this is important to understand the
trends and future business opportunities.”
Dr. Richard Wilson, TIGA CEO welcomed the organisation to
TIGA:
“Dojit is a wonderful example of the small independent
self-publishers which are underpinning the UK games sector. TIGA wholeheartedly
supports developers such as Dojit which show an innovative and a fresh approach
to the marketplace, bringing a rich entrepreneurial spirit to gaming.”
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About TIGA:
TIGA is the trade association representing the UK’s games industry. The
majority of our members are either independent games developers or in-house
publisher owned developers. We also have games publishers, outsourcing
companies, technology businesses and universities amongst our membership. TIGA won 10 business awards and was
nominated a finalist for 9 other awards during 2010 and 2011. In 2010 TIGA won two business awards including
‘Trade Association of the Year’ from the Trade Association Forum.
In 2011, TIGA
won eight business awards including ‘Trade Association of the Year’ from the
Trade Association Forum, ‘Outstanding Organisation’ from the Chartered Management
Institute and two Global Business Excellence Awards, including ‘Outstanding
Marketing Campaign’. Richard Wilson won
the ‘Leadership Award’ from the Trade Association Forum and the ‘Outstanding
Leader’ award from the Chartered Management Institute. TIGA is an Investors in
People organisation.
TIGA's vision is to make the UK
the best place in the world to do games business. We focus on three sets
of activities: political representation, generating media coverage and
developing services that enhance the competitiveness of our members. This
means that TIGA members are effectively represented in the corridors of power,
their voice is heard in the media and they receive benefits that make a
material difference to their businesses, including a reduction in costs and
improved commercial opportunities.
For further information, please contact Dr Richard Wilson, TIGA CEO on:
07875 939 643, or email richard.wilson@tiga.org.
About DOJIT:
dojit Limited is a publisher and developer of handheld touchscreen
social games, providing titles for the casual gamers of smartphone, pads and
online TV devices. Our titles are sold through a number of open market places
such as Apple’s App Store, Google’s Market Place and closed market places
dedicated to either a device or national mobile operator. Through the
development of core technology tools dojit is able to market and promote its
leading international game brands to gamers throughout the world.
Our mission is to continuously improve our games, be the best social
games marketer in the world and have lots of fun every single day. This comes
across in our games, how we deal with our customers and partners and more
importantly the enjoyment we can share with you.
The company is a member of TIGA, trade association representing the UK's
games industry and also founding member of Mobile Monday Birmingham and is
based at Birmingham Science Park, Faraday Wharf, Holt Street, Birmingham, West
Midlands B7 4BB, UK.
For further information, please contact Dr David Bozward, DOJIT CEO on:
07970 778 000, or email david@dojit.com
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