LOS ANGELES, CA - February 18, 2010
GMG Entertainment, the leading publisher of digital currency cards for the digital gaming and online entertainment industries, announced today an exclusive promotion with the free-to-play games portal GamesCampus and the internationally recognized creator of collectible trading cards and entertainment products, Topps Company, Inc. Through the promotion, consumers who purchase a $10 GamesCampus prepaid card between February 14 and March 27, 2010 at a participating Target retail location will receive a free package of Topps baseball cards. The announcement was made today by GMG Entertainment Founder and CEO, Rob Goldberg.
“By bringing the online popularity and engagement of GamesCampus properties together with Topps’ sought after cards, we are offering consumers a chance to supplement their entertainment experiences. This promotion is a terrific way to bridge the online and offline worlds of play in a truly unique way,” said Goldberg.
Chris Ahn, Marketing Specialist for GamesCampus, stated, “We believe this joint promotion is a great event for our avid baseball fans that play GamesCampus games. The new baseball season is just around the corner, and our baseball game is better than ever to match the excitement of the upcoming 2010 season.”
GMG Entertainment’s content partners appeal to a wide-range of consumers. In November 2009, the company announced the launch of “The Biggest Loser Club” card, offering discounted membership to the online weight-loss club. Additionally, among many other offerings, GMG’s prepaid cards may be used to enhance game play or upgrade a premium user with access to the site’s special features.
About GMG EntertainmentGMG Entertainment is the leading currency card publisher in the virtual goods marketplace, an industry expected to earn $1.6 billion in revenue in the United States in 2010. Founded by CEO Rob Goldberg in 2002, GMG works on behalf of the leading online games and entertainment creators to grow their revenue and build their brands through individually branded products sold at the world’s top retailers. In doing so, GMG delivers one of a kind entertainment-based ideas and experiences for end users and digital content creators through traditional retail sales and consumer marketing.
About GamesCampusGamesCampus.com is a thriving Free-to-Play games portal, operated by OnNet USA serving the western gaming market. Based in California, OnNet USA was founded in 2006 with the launch of its highly successful golf simulation game, Shot Online. Games Campus' diverse game portfolio includes MMOs ranging from sports titles such as Shot Online and MLB Dugout Heroes, to fantastic fantasy MMOs and 3rd person shooting games like Asda Story and Manga Fighter. All of GamesCampus.com titles are completely free to play, and can be accessed at http://gamescampus.com.
About ToppsFounded in 1938, Topps is a leading creator and marketer of sports and related cards, entertainment products, and distinctive confectionery. Topps entertainment products include Major League Baseball, UFC, NHL and other trading cards, sticker album collections, and collectible games. The Company's confectionery brands include "Bazooka" bubble gum, "Ring Pop," "Push Pop," "Baby Bottle Pop" and "Juicy Drop Pop" lollipops. For additional information, visit www.topps.com.
◊ Source: Official Press Release