Gree and 2K announced that they will be launching Pirates! Legends and Civilization for social platforms. Also, 2K will work with Cyberagent to bring the NBA 2K franchise to the Gree platform in Japan.
“Gree’s social games have generated tremendous interest in Japan and are a driving force in making Japan one of the most fascinating social gaming ecosystems in the world,” said Fabien Siouffi, Vice President Online and Social at Take-Two Asia. “Creating social mobile games based on the Sid Meier’s Pirates! and Sid Meier’s Civilization franchises are our way to connect with Japanese fans in a fun and innovative way.”
“We are excited to work with a renowned publisher like 2K, as it expands into the social mobile space and takes its award-winning franchises to the next level of gaming,” concluded Yoshikazu Tanaka, CEO of Gree. “Our goal is to build the best global social mobile gaming ecosystem for players, developers, and publishers around the world. This partnership is a big step toward evolving the traditional gaming world by creating a worldwide network for all types of gamers.”
